Goa

Manohar Parrikar's son attacks BJP, says father's path of politics ended on March 17

Utpal said that he was ready to take the lead to help re-establish the philosophy of trust among the party's committed cadre.

11 days ago

Goa airport resumes flight services after fire caused by MiG-29K's detachable fuel tank

The Airports Authority of India said that fire led to some minor damage to the main runway. The airport operations resumed after clean-up at around 3 pm.

Jun 8, 2019

Bigg Boss Marathi 2 contestants plan to party in Goa at Parag Kanhere's restaurant

Contestants Shiv Thakare, Parag Kanhere, Veena Jagtap and Abhijeet Kelkar are seen having a chat and planning a party in Goa, where Parag is a chef and runs a restaurant.

Jun 4, 2019

Lok Sabha election Phase 3 LIVE: 2 die waiting to vote in Kerala; Congress-TMC clashes in West Bengal, 1 killed

Phase 3 polling of the Lok Sabha 2019 elections will be held today (April 23) in a total of 117 constituencies spread across 13 states and two Union Territories.

Apr 23, 2019

Third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 117 seats of 15 states on Tuesday

Voting will be completed in all seats of Gujarat, Kerala, Goa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu with the third phase polls.

Apr 22, 2019

Manohar Parrikar passes away: Bollywood condoles Goa CM and former Defence Minister's death

Movie stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Anupam Kher and Kamal Haasan have offered condolences.

Mar 18, 2019

Will imposing alcohol ban affect tourism in Goa?

A proposal by the Goa government said that public consumption of alcohol will attract a Rs 2,000 fine or three-month imprisonment.

Jan 25, 2019

Goa: British woman tourist raped in Canacona; accused at large

The incident took place around 4 am in Canacona town, located about 100 km from here, when the woman was going towards the Palolem beach in South Goa district, said police inspector Rajendra Prabhudesai.

Dec 20, 2018

Ramachandra Guha gets death threat over 'beef' tweet

A known critic of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Guha said the controversial tweet was aimed at "flaying" the saffron party's "hypocrisy" on beef, while claiming that he had received threatening calls.

Dec 10, 2018

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy requests Goa govt to lift ban on fish import

The Goa government on November 10 announced a ban on import of fish into the state for six months against the backdrop of a scare that formalin, a potential cancer-causing chemical, was being used to preserved fish.

Nov 30, 2018

With no major New Year events planned, Goa govt to reconsider fees levied by state tourism dept

Several event organisers claimed that a steep rise in permission fees levied by the state Tourism department and by the Home department for police protection have played dampener.

Nov 16, 2018

Goa CM releases audio message to greet people on Diwali

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has released an audio message to extend Diwali greetings to people of the state.

Nov 6, 2018

Goa Mahila Congress secretary says BJP leader's supporters threatened her with gangrape

Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress Commitee state secretary, Diya Shetkar accused BJP leader Subhash Shirodkar's supporters of threatening her of gangrape, if stood against him in the elections.

Nov 5, 2018

Karnataka man arrested for raping, strangling woman in Goa

The woman's post-mortem had revealed that she had been sexually assaulted and murdered, police said.

Oct 15, 2018

Over 77,000 payments bank accounts opened in Maharashtra, Goa postal

The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was launched across 650 districts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 1.

Oct 10, 2018

Goa and Portugal ink two-year-long MoU for water and sewage management

The signing of the two-year long arrangement is a significant move to work in tandem to develop common initiatives for water supply and waste water management in the state, Goa's PWD Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said.

Sep 29, 2018

Four Road Trips you should take before turning 30

Time for your own Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara moment. Plan now!

Sep 12, 2018

Bigg Boss 12 Goa launch: Salman Khan makes a splash, talks marriage and reveals contestants! [Pics and Video]

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan launched Bigg Boss season 12 in style at a press conference held in Goa on September 4.

Sep 4, 2018

Bigg Boss 12: Salman Khan spotted leaving for Goa for BB12 press conference and Bharat shoot [In Pics]

Rumours are that Bigg Boss 12 will be shot in a villa in Goa instead of the set at Lonavala near Mumbai. But the real reason to choose Goa could be because Salman Khan is shooting for his film Bharat in the state.

Sep 2, 2018

From Kundle to Half Moon, reasons why you should ditch Goa and visit Gokarna

Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Gokarna, a small temple town on the western coast in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district.

Aug 11, 2018