Goa

Will Goa’s Dabolim Airport close? Amid rumours, Opposition MLAs turn up the heat

February 13, 2026 7:20 am

While the Opposition warns of street agitations, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has guaranteed that Dabolim will remain operational for civilian flights

Goa fire tragedy: Court rejects bail for Luthra brothers who fled to Phuket hours after blaze

February 12, 2026 5:46 pm

Goa Police had booked the Luthra brothers and the club's partners, manager, event organiser and other managing staff under charges of culpable homicide.

'Absolutely missing' facts: Why a Goa court acquitted minister Atanasio Monserrate in a 2016 rape case

February 12, 2026 11:21 am

The prosecution “utterly failed” to prove that the girl was a “child” on the date of incident, the court said

Goa needs a special constitutional amendment for environmental survival

February 09, 2026 4:11 pm

As India’s smallest State by area, with its complex water systems, sensitive coastal and forest ecologies, and a cultural landscape shaped by language, faith and community, land-use decisions in Goa are necessarily of great consequence

No consent, no selfie: Goa police will detain anyone clicking photos of tourists without permission

February 11, 2026 6:24 pm

Police Friday detained two male tourists from Tamil Nadu for allegedly clicking photographs of some tourists without their permission and harassing them on Baga beach in North Goa.

Goa beyond beaches: 3 lesser-known monasteries to see in the coastal state

February 09, 2026 5:12 pm

Goa may be celebrated for its beaches, but tucked away from the crowds are peaceful monasteries that reveal a deeper layer of the state’s heritage.

‘Vague and unscientific’: Why Goa is arguing against Supreme Court panel’s plan to notifying tiger reserve

February 04, 2026 2:20 am

In November 2025, the SC-constituted Central Empowered Committee (CEC) recommended that a tiger reserve be notified in Goa, suggesting that the state initiate notification process within the next three months.

Another BITS Pilani Goa student found dead in hostel, panel indicates ‘suicide contagion’

February 03, 2026 8:33 am

Six students have died on the campus in the past 15 months

Inside the Kushavati Plan: Why Goa’s hinterlands are finally getting their own district

February 02, 2026 4:00 am

Last month, the Goa government notified the creation of 'Kushavati'—the state’s third district. Carved out of South Goa, the move will bring governance closer to 1.9 lakh residents across four hinterland talukas

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann cancels Goa visit due to fog; issues condolence message over Ajit Pawar’s death: ‘extremely disturbing’

January 28, 2026 2:50 pm

Bhagwant Mann had initially planned a one-day visit to Goa where he was to address people on the Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana rolled out in Punjab under which each family gets healthcare cover worth Rs 10 lakh.

Offbeat things to do in Goa

January 27, 2026 9:58 am

These are some of the off beat things to do in Goa.

From asanas to Aperol: Inside Alaya F's wellness retreat in Goa

May 14, 2025 11:23 am

Inside Alaya F's Goa dump, where she blends yoga and healthy practices with relaxed moments like enjoying drinks, offering a glimpse into her balanced approach to well-being.

In pics: Artists showcased their works at 'Boundaries', an exhibition at Goa Open Arts Festival

May 05, 2022 11:55 am

A exhibition brought together the different forms of containment – from the human body to the family home, and the idea of a ‘community’

Sushmita Sen isn’t over brother Rajeev Sen's Goa wedding

June 19, 2019 10:08 am

Sushmita Sen's brother Rajeev Sen got married to TV actor Charu Asopa. The couple had a three-day destination wedding in Goa.

Sneak peak into the world’s first feni cellar, set to open in Goa this month

January 07, 2019 7:42 am

The world’s lone feni cellar will officially open to public this month in Goa.

TripAdvisor's top 10 Indian beaches for 2016

February 29, 2016 5:14 pm

Based on votes from millions of travellers nationwide and worldwide, here's a list of the Top 10 beaches in India that made it to Trip Advisor's list of Best Indian beaches for 2016.

PM Narendra Modi on board INS Vikramaditya

June 15, 2014 12:03 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated India's largest warship INS Vikramaditya to the nation.

Goa village wants to go dry

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Goa agriculture minister tells farmers say 'Om rom jum sah' for better output

June 22, 2020 6:24 pm

Goa agriculture minister Vijay Sardesai has told farmers to meditate for 20 minutes in their fields saying 'Om Rum Jum Sah' to improve their output. The minister insists that this is a scientific method.

Opinion | In Goa Coal Corridor, Tarpaulin-Covered Graveyards In The Wake Of A Toxic Train

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

How Coal Is Choking Goa, Express Investigates

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

Sadhvi Saraswati Addresses Media At India Hindu Conclave In Goa

June 22, 2020 7:00 pm

Goa Carnival attracts tourists in large number

February 08, 2016 10:43 am

Panji, Feb 08 (ANI): A colourful carnival drew hundreds of tourists in Panaji city. International and local artists mersmerised people with their performances and paraded on the streets. Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said Goa has invited 12 artists from the U.K. and South Africa for the four-day long carnival. Colourful tableaus were paraded on the streets on the third day of the carnival, depicting the cultural heritage of Goa and the influence of Portuguese culture. Local and international tourists alike enjoyed the carnival, hoping to witness more in the coming days. The carnival, which will end on Tuesday, marks merriment and precedes the 40 days of Lent observed before Easter.

My relations with Lt Gen Jacob were friendly: Parrikar

January 14, 2016 10:52 am

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): After the demise of Lieutenant General (Retired) Jack Farj Rafael Jacob, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that he had very different and friendly relations with him. Appreciating Lt. Gen. Jacob he said that he was a straight forward man and his contributions played a very vital role in the development of the country. He further asserted that he developed good relations with him when he was governor of Goa. Lt. Gen. Jacob, 92, passed away on Wednesday morning following a 13-days illness. He played the key role in India's victory in the India-Pakistan war of 1971.

Sent MLAs to Brazil to promote football: Manohar Parrikar

June 13, 2014 1:00 pm

Goa CM says media has created a negative image about politics