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Goa Man Throws Acid on Teenage Boy to Avenge His Daughter's Suicide; Arrested

Goa Man Throws Acid on Teenage Boy to Avenge His Daughter's Suicide; Arrested

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Man arrested for acid attack on teenage boy in Goa after daughter's suicide; accused booked under BNS and Goa Children's Act.See the Story

Widows in Goa to Get ₹4,000 Monthly Aid as Government Combines Two Women-Centric Welfare Schemes

Business · Panaji

Widows in Goa to Get ₹4,000 Monthly Aid as Government Combines Two Women-Centric Welfare Schemes

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The eligible beneficiary does not need to apply to the women and child welfare department to cancel her name from its scheme as the social welfare department will ask it to delete their names See the Story

Department of ITE&C Distributes Laptops to Tribal Students at Sanguem Empowerment Camp - Goemkarponn

Department of ITE&C Distributes Laptops to Tribal Students at Sanguem Empowerment Camp - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn Sanguem: Supporting the Government of Goa’s inclusive governance drive, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Shri. Rohan A. Khaunte spearheaded digital inclusion efforts at the Awareness & Benefit Saturation Camp held in Sanguem, as part of the nationwide “Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan” — India’s largest tribal empowerment campaign led by the M…See the Story

Goa CM Slams Congress for Neglecting Tribals - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a scathing critique of the Congress party, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant asserted that the previous Congress governments had “ignored the existence” of Goa’s tribal communities. Speaking at the launch of the 30-day Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan—a joint awareness and benefit campaign under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Directorate of Tribal Affairs, Goa—Sawant emphasized that the BJP’s core identity is b…Goa · Goa See the Story

Goa Sees Surge in June 2025 Tourist Arrivals, Boosted by Monsoon Festival Campaigns - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a remarkable shift from previous trends, Goa recorded a significant rise in tourist footfall in June 2025—a month typically considered part of the state’s off-peak season. This unexpected upswing has been attributed to the Goa Tourism Department’s strategic promotion of monsoon festivals and community-driven experiences under its Regenerative Tourism initiative. Leading the charge were two of Goa’s most iconic monsoon…Goa · Goa See the Story

Time to outlaw widow discrimination

Responding to rising civil society voices, the Goa government had in March 2023 promised to introduce a related bill. Over two years later, the promise remains unfulfilled In March 2023, the Goa government, responding to rising civil society voices, promised to introduce a bill to eliminate discriminatory widowhood practices in the next assembly session. Over two years later, the promise remains unfulfilled. As the Goa Legislative Assembly recon…Goa · Goa Read Article

Cumbharjua Canal Mangroves to Be Trimmed for Safer Vessel Movement - India Seatrade News

Panaji’s inland navigation network is set for a vital upgrade, with authorities approving the selective pruning of mangroves along the Cumbharjua canal to restore vessel line-of-sight and manoeuvrability. As the Aguada navigation channel is expected to close, the Cumbharjua stretch will serve as the primary route for trade and transport. Coastal authorities have granted conditional approval for the trimming, ensuring environmental safeguards rem…Panaji · Panaji See the Story

Powering the Future, Sustainably: Mr. Larson D’sa National Icon Award Winner 2025 | Best Green & Sustainable Technology Proprietor, GOA SOLAR POWER HOUSE

New Delhi [India], July 4: In a world urgently transitioning toward cleaner, greener solutions, one name from the sunshine state of Goa is blazing a trail in sustainable innovation — Mr. Larson D’sa, the visionary Proprietor of GOA SOLAR POWER HOUSE. A passionate advocate for renewable energy, Mr. D’sa has become a driving force behind the solar […] The post Powering the Future, Sustainably: Mr. Larson D’sa National Icon Award Winner 2025 | Best…Innovation · Goa Read Article

IHCL Announces the Signing of a Vivanta Hotel in Anjuna, Goa

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a new hotel in Anjuna, Goa. This greenfield project will be branded as Vivanta.Anjuna · Anjuna Read Article

SUNKEN BETIM FERRY FINALLY REFLOATED, TOWED FOR REPAIRS - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn CHORAO: After more than ten days of repeated failures and frustrating delays, the Betim ferry that had partially sunk at the Chorao jetty was successfully refloated around 10:15 am on Friday, paving the way for its repair and eventual return to service. Officials confirmed the vessel will now be towed to the River Navigation Department (RND) Marine Workshop at Betim for a thorough damage assessment and repairs. A preliminary ins…Goa · Goa Read Article

Water supply curtailed in Tiswadi & Ponda after electrical fault at OPA plant - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:Residents of Tiswadi and Ponda talukas will experience restricted water supply today due to an electrical failure at the OPA Water Treatment Plant. Executive Engineer Soma Naik of the Department of Drinking Water (DDW) said repair work is in progress to restore normal operations at the facility. Authorities have urged the public to use water sparingly until the supply stabilizes. The post Water supply curtailed in Tiswadi…Tiswadi · Tiswadi Read Article