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Goa is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region, geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is bound by the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north, and Karnataka to the east and south, with the Arabian Sea in the west. It is India's smallest state by area and fourth-smallest by population. Panaji is the state's capital, while Vasco da Gama is its largest city. Goa's official language, which is spoken by a majority of its inhabitants, is Konkani.
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Window pane of Goa-Pune SpiceJet flight comes off midairPassengers on a SpiceJet flight from Goa to Pune experienced anxiety when a window panel dislodged mid-air. The airline clarified that the detached part was a non-structural trim component used for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mid-air panic: Goa-bound SpiceJet flight's cabin window frame comes loose; airline says no safety riskA SpiceJet flight from Pune to Goa experienced a mid-air incident when a window frame became dislodged, causing passenger concern. The airline clarified that the dislodged component was a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Viral Video: Another mid-air scare as Pune-bound SpiceJet plane's window frame pops out, airline says...A SpiceJet plane's window frame dislodged mid-air on Tuesday as it was flying from Goa towards Pune, bringing panic to the passengers. The low-cost airline has since issued a statement on the incident...DNA - Published | |
Air India suspends Amritsar-London, Goa-London flights till July 15; multiple global routes affectedIndiaTimes - Published | |
Minister who claimed corruption in department under Goa CM Sawant sackedGoa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant removed Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude from his cabinet following corruption allegations Gaude made against the tribal welfare department, which is overseen by..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC junks Pakistani Christian’s plea for citizenship ignoring CAA cut-offThe Supreme Court declined to hear a plea from a Goa-born Pakistani Catholic man seeking Indian citizenship under the CAA, as he arrived after the 2014 cutoff date. Citing religious persecution in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
FLY91 on Monday successfully commenced operations on the Goa–Solapur–Goa routeFLY91's inaugural flight from Goa to Solapur marked a significant milestone, celebrated with a water cannon salute and attended by dignitaries. This new route, operating four times a week, enhances..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Goa health minister berates doctor: CM Pramod Sawant rejects doctor's suspension; video sparks rowGoa's health minister Vishwajit Rane initially ordered the suspension of Dr Rudresh Kurtikar at Goa Medical College and Hospital after a video went viral showing Rane confronting the doctor about..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Drug cartel's hawala cash trail ends in washing machine in GoaTelangana Anti Narcotics Bureau busted an inter-state hawala racket linked to international drug cartels, seizing ₹50 lakh from a Goa flat, ready to be laundered to Nigeria. The investigation..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Goa ahead of other states in welfare of divyangs: CM SawantGoa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday termed the creation of Divyang Department in his administration a "major change" in spearheading the welfare of the differently abled in the state.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Watch: Goa crow shows off football skills, internet wants to sign him upA remarkable video from South Goa has captured the hearts of social media users, showcasing an extraordinary football match between a young boy and a crow. The bird skillfully uses its beak to pass the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Goa’s Zuari Bridge to get Eiffel-inspired observatory towers with revolving restaurant, art galleryIndiaTimes - Published | |
8 lives saved in 2 days as heart attack cases detected at Goa health campsIndiaTimes - Published | IMD high alert: Delhi, South India, Northeast to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorm; heatwave in UP, RajasthanThe western coastal region, including states like Kerala, Karnataka and Goa will experience heavy rainfall between May 18 and May 24. The southern region of India, including Tamil Nadu and Puducherry..DNA - Published |
No chaos at major airports as other ground handlers step inA recent government rule impacted operations of Turkiye's Celebi at nine Indian airports. Existing ground handling agencies stepped in to manage the workload. GMR Group made alternate arrangements at..IndiaTimes - Published | Rs100 in Goa & Rs305 in Karnataka, excise duty difference defeats spirit of '1 nation, 1 tax'Alcohol prices in India vary significantly across states due to differing excise duties and taxes, with Goa having the lowest levies. This disparity undermines the 'one nation, one tax' principle,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Morning news wrap: 6 killed in Goa temple stampede, Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire for 9th day, and moreIndiaTimes - Published | Stampede at Goa temple: 6 killed, 15 injured at Lairai Devi in ShirgaoA tragic stampede at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa during the Shree Devi Lairai jatra has resulted in the death of at least six people and injuries to over fifteen others. Authorities have initiated an..IndiaTimes - Published |
Goa property fraud: Many buyers from NCRThe Enforcement Directorate seized Rohan Harmalkar's house after finding property documents worth Rs 600 crore. Harmalkar, an independent candidate in 2022, identified unattended properties, often with..IndiaTimes - Published | Mumbai to Goa in 6 hours as this highway will cut travel time between these two cities, project set to be competed by...The project has faced several delays over the years. The main reasons included problems with land acquisition, legal hurdles, and issues between different departments.DNA - Published |
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Good news for Delhi-NCR! Ghaziabad airport kickstarts flights to Goa, Bengaluru and Kolkata; check schedules hereMajor flights to Goa, Bengaluru and Kolkata were commenced from Ghaziabad's Hindon Airport today, i.e., March 1.DNA - Published | AI Express starts flights from Hindon AirportResidents of Ghaziabad can now fly directly to various parts of India from Hindon Airport, with Air India Express launching its Kolkata-Hindon-Goa flight. By March 2025, the airline plans to offer 40..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mahadayi tribunal gets 6-month extension to resolve Maha, Goa, K’taka water sharing disputeThe Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal, established in 2010 to resolve water-sharing disputes among Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, received another six-month extension from the government. Despite over..IndiaTimes - Published | Goa tourists to get QR codes for smooth rideGoa has become the first state in India to issue QR codes for tourists with vehicles to streamline document checks and enhance their travel experience. Implemented through the Quick Pass mobile app,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi man kills Goa woman after feud over dog walkingA man from Delhi, Deepak Rajeev Batra, was arrested for allegedly running over a Goa resident, Maria Joao Fernandes, with his car after a physical altercation sparked by a dispute over dog walking. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Nagaland Lottery Result February 21: Dear MEGHNA MORNING 1 PM lucky draw DECLARED, check 1st prize ticket no 81K 71985These twelve states are Assam, Mizoram, Kerala, Meghalaya, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal, and Sikkim.DNA - Published |
Man who raped and murdered Irish backpacker jailed for lifeA man who raped and murdered an Irish backpacker in Goa eight years ago has been jailed for life.Sky News - Published | Jobless Goa duo took donkey route in JanuaryTwo young Goans seeking job opportunities in the US were deported after being caught by US authorities while attempting to cross the border illegally. With limited job prospects in India, they risked..IndiaTimes - Published |
Days after Modi-Trump meet, second US military plane carrying 119-deportees lands in Amritsar; third flight expected todayOf the fresh batch of deportees, 65 are from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, eight from Gujarat, two each from Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, and one each from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and..DNA - Published | Goa ex-MLA dies after auto driver assaults him during row in KarnatakaFormer Goa MLA Lavoo Mamledar died in Karnataka's Belagavi after being assaulted by autorickshaw driver Amirsuhil Shakilsab Sanadi during a road rage incident. The altercation occurred when Mamledar's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Who was Lavoo Mamledar, former MLA who died after altercation with...in...Former Goa MLA Lavoo Mamledar died, following an altercation with an auto-driver in Karnataka's Belagavi district on Saturday, i.e., February 15, NDTV reported.DNA - Published | Former Goa CM Kamat let off in Rs 135-cr mining lease caseFormer Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat and 15 others have been cleared in the Kadnekar Mines case linked to the alleged delay in mining lease renewal, costing the state Rs 135 crore. An SIT report..IndiaTimes - Published |
Justice has finally been achieved, say kin of Irish woman raped, murdered in Goa in 2017Vikat Bhagat was convicted for the 2017 rape and murder of an Irish woman, luring her to a secluded area in Canacona. Evidence, including his injuries and the victim's blood on his belongings,..IndiaTimes - Published | Goa court holds man guilty for 2017 rape-murder of Irish-British womanA court in Goa has convicted Vikat Bhagat for the 2017 rape and murder of Irish-British citizen Danielle McLaughlin. The judgment was delivered by Judge Kshama Joshi at the District and Sessions Court..IndiaTimes - Published |
Football initiative aims to boost grassroots talent in GoaIndiaTimes - Published | Owner of Goa paragliding co held after death of twoIndiaTimes - Published |
Goa isn't getting tourists it once got: I witnessIndiaTimes - Published | Atheist writer refers to Goa temple priests as looters, cops lodge FIRGoa police filed an FIR against Konkani writer Datta Damodar Naik for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by referring to temple priests as 'looters'. Complaints were made by residents and religious..IndiaTimes - Published |
Goa beaches turn into celebration venues as people welcome New YearIndiaTimes - Published | Goa sees remarkable revenue growth in December 2024: CMGoa's revenue collection surged by Rs 75.51 crore in December 2024 compared to the previous year, indicating strong economic growth and fiscal health. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant emphasized the..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Started fading away’: 'BeerBiceps' Ranveer Allahbadia recounts near-drowning incident with girlfriend in GoaYouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, shared that he and his girlfriend were rescued by an IPS officer and his IRS wife while nearly drowning in Goa. Both were caught by an underwater..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP is not a double engine government but...': Akhilesh Yadav takes a jibe at BJP-led government at Centre, in UPThe former Uttar Pradesh chief minister shared a post on his official social media account on 'X' with a news item on the Vande Bharat train incident: "Rasta bhatak gayi Vande Bharat' - jana tha Goa,..DNA - Published |
On Goa Liberation Day, CM Sawant lauds state's journey of developmentGoa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant extended Liberation Day greetings, commending the freedom fighters' valor and acknowledging Goa's progress. He praised the strides made towards a 'Golden Goa',..IndiaTimes - Published | Nagaland Lottery Dear Dwarka 1 PM Monday lucky draw, check full list hereThese Legal States are Nagaland, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Mizoram, Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Assam. First Prize In All three lotteries of..DNA - Published |
'Happy we reached our country': Four Indians arrive in Delhi from SyriaFour Indian citizens safely returned to Delhi after being evacuated from violence-stricken Syria. They expressed gratitude to the Indian Embassy for facilitating their journey through Lebanon and Goa...IndiaTimes - Published | |
