Goa

Vande Mataram discussion unravels into ruckus in Goa Assembly

January 14, 2026 1:51 am

The incident took place after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant moved a motion for a discussion to commemorate the completion of 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’.

‘Had disagreements… but never left’: New AAP Goa chief after party picks founding member as state chief amid turmoil

January 12, 2026 4:24 am

Valmiki Naik’s appointment as AAP’s Goa unit president comes in the wake of a shake-up in the state unit’s leadership following a drubbing in local elections

‘Wonder the state of the common man’: Goa MP gets EC notice over SIR

January 09, 2026 3:59 am

South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes, a retired naval officer and Kargil war veteran, said he has been voting since 1989

Why birdwatching at Karmali Lake in the morning is a misty wildlife spectacle

January 05, 2026 3:11 pm

Lake Karmali in Goa is a paradise for birdwatchers but do keep an eye out for the King Croc

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Pratap in Goa. All you need to know

January 05, 2026 11:34 am

Upon his arrival on Sunday, Singh was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Minister for Protocol Shri Mauvin Godinho at INS Hansa, Dabolim.

Gobi manchurian faces heat again in Goa, banned at annual Bodgeshwar fair

January 03, 2026 8:02 am

The sale of tandoori chicken has also been banned at stalls set up at the fair. However, local shops selling omelette pao and Goan xacuti chicken are allowed to operate.

Why did Goa name its new district Kushavati?

January 01, 2026 2:15 pm

Announcing the third district Wednesday, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the district was named after the river Kushavati, flowing through Southern Goa.

‘Such incidents vitiate moral fabric of our nation’: Goa Archbishop on Christmas attacks

January 01, 2026 1:59 pm

In his customary message on New Year’s Eve, the Archbishop said it’s a cause for grave concern that some communities are being persecuted for celebrating their most cherished and important festivals, “often with the tacit approval of the authorities”.

Goa club fire: Probe report is out, exposing series of missteps and collusion

January 01, 2026 3:14 am

The panchayat “failed in its statutory duty” and took no action to seal the property or shut its operations, the report said.

Goa to get third district with headquarters at Quepem

December 31, 2025 6:55 am

The new district will be carved out of the existing South Goa district

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