Goa Facts and News Updates


Journey of Progress: Goa's Railway Evolution and Connectivity Enhancement under PM Modi \| Oneindia Goa boasts one of the most scenic train routes in India: the Konkan Railway. Stretching along the picturesque Konkan coast, this railway line offers breathtaking views of lush greenery, cascading.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:17Published 2 days ago

Goa's education landscape: Evolution of prestigious institutes, programs under PM Modi \| Oneindia Remarkably, Goa has a consistently high literacy rate compared to the national average. With a literacy rate of over 90%, according to recent census data, Goa stands as one of the most literate states.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:55Published 3 days ago

Sustainable Development in Goa: Fostering Innovation, Conservation, and Inclusive Growth \| Oneindia Do you know, Goa has over 7000 small scale industrial units as well as 150 large and medium scale industries employing over 55,000 people. Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Konkan coast, Goa.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:37Published 4 days ago

Goa Highways: Development of roads, highways, bridges in Goa under PM Modi-led govt \| Oneindia In the sun-drenched haven of India's west coast lies a network of highways and roads that weave through the vibrant tapestry of Goa, painting a picture of exploration and serenity. But perhaps the true.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 07:32Published 4 days ago

Better Future For Youth In Goa: Infrastructure, talent programs under Modi Ji govt \| Oneindia Did you know that Football is deeply ingrained in Goan culture, with a passionate fan base and a rich tradition in the sport. The state has produced numerous talented footballers who have represented.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:58Published 4 days ago

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22 cases of Covid's JN.1 variant detected in country till Thursday Twenty-two cases of the JN.1 sub-variant have been detected in India, with 21 cases in Goa and 1 case in Kerala. No clustering of cases has been observed in Goa, and all infected individuals have.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 22, 2023
Symptoms mild, don't panic over rise in Covid cases: Niti Aayog member VK Paul India reports 21 cases of JN.1 variant of Covid-19 with Goa recording 19 and one each from Kerala and Maharashtra, causing mild symptoms and no panic. Active cases in India rise in last two weeks, with.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 20, 2023
'Don't panic but there should be no laxity in preparedness': Mandaviya at high-level meet amid rising Covid cases In view of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in Kerala, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat and Karnataka, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with top officials and.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 20, 2023

19 more sequences of JN.1 covid variant found Central government forum of labs, has found 19 sequences of BA.2.86 (nicknamed Pirola) descendant JN.1 - one from Maharashtra and 18 from Goa - after the subvariant was first detected in Kerala a few.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2023
Goa's GSDP increased by 33 pc in last two decades: CM Sawant Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Goa has increased by 33% in the last 20 years. He also mentioned that the per capita income in the state has.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2023
Goa Opposition slams CM Sawant as he claims all young people in state can get jobs The Opposition in Goa accuses the BJP government of setting a false narrative about the rising unemployment rate. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is confident that all youth in the state can get jobs. Goa.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 17, 2023

Progress in ending child marriage stagnating in India; 1 in 5 girls, 1 in 6 boys are married: Study One in five girls and about one in six boys in India are married, with the progress made towards eliminating the practice of child marriage entirely stagnating in recent years, according to a study.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2023
Indians prefer tried-and-tested destinations for year-end travel, says portal New Delhi and NCR have remained the most booked domestic destination among Indian travellers in 2023, according to a travel portal. Goa, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai also made the list of popular.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 7, 2023
BJP rules 12 states, Congress 3: India's political landscape after assembly election results BJP is set to take power from the Congress in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, while retaining power in Madhya Pradesh. With this, the Congress, the second-largest national party, will be left with.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 3, 2023
Assembly Election Results 2023: BJP on way to rule 12 states on its own, Congress down to 3 The BJP, which rules the centre, is in power in Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Assam, Tripura, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh, and is all set to get Madhya Pradesh back and snatch.. DNA - Published on December 3, 2023Also reported by •IndiaTimes

Drunk Russian mows down 3 Indian tourists leaving Goa pub A Russian driving under the influence ran over three Indian tourists at Arpora, 18km from Panaji, early Saturday. The car then plunged into a nullah. Anton Bychkov and the owner of the car have been.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 2, 2023
Goa governor to disburse financial assistance to dialysis patients tomorrow Financial assistance to dialysis patients will be provided from the Governor's discretionary funds at Raj Bhawan in Goa on December 1, an official statement said on Thursday. Earlier Goa Governor PS.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 30, 2023
ED provisionally attaches 31 immovable properties in Goa collectively valued at Rs 39 crore IndiaTimes - Published on November 25, 2023	Molecular testing to replace age-old sputum to detect TB Molecular tests for tuberculosis (TB) are set to replace sputum microscopy as the initial test for detection, following the World Health Organization's recommendation. The change is already happening.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2023
Goa: Congress turncoat Aleixo Sequeira sworn in as minister Former Power Minister Aleixo Sequeira was on Sunday sworn in as a minister in the BJP led government after PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral resigned to make way for him. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2023	Aviation forensics gets wings in India The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) has entered into a partnership with GMR, the operator of airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Goa, to establish "aviation forensics" as a field of study... IndiaTimes - Published on November 13, 2023
UP Finance Minister Suresh Khanna becomes convenor of GoM of GST Council Uttar Pradesh's Finance Minister, Suresh Khanna, has been appointed as the convenor for the Group of Ministers (GoM) by the GST Council to review tax rates on goods and services. The decision was made.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 3, 2023	Odisha, Bihar make big power moves, Goa tops household use India's annual electricity consumption has increased by nearly 70% in the past decade, with the industrial and domestic sectors driving this growth. Maharashtra is the leading state in terms of overall.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 1, 2023
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah requests railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to extend Vande Bharat Express till Belagavi Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has requested Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to extend the Vande Bharat Express train route to Belagavi city in order to improve connectivity between Karnataka,.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 31, 2023	'Govt working on getting 8 Indians detained in Qatar released': Navy chief Speaking at an event in Goa, Admiral Hari Kumar said, "Every effort is being made by the government to ensure we take this up through the legal course and we get relief for our personnel". This comes.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2023
Tamil Nadu’s blue carbon initiative offers key lessons for coastal states at climate summit At a climate summit in Mumbai, Supriya Sahu emphasized the importance of blue carbon ecosystems, specifically mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and salt marshes, in combating climate change. She.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2023	PM Modi inaugurates 37th National Games in Goa; says spending on sports increased three-fold in 9 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government has increased expenditure on sports by three-fold in last nine years, and reiterated that the country is prepared to host 2036 Olympics... IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2023
PM Modi to inaugurate 37th National Games in Goa on October 26; details Goa CM informed that these games are based on the theme of 'One Nation, One Spirit'. DNA - Published on October 19, 2023	Shacks in Goa now mandated to serve state's staple 'fish curry-rice' The compulsory inclusion of the coconut-based preparation, savoured for its tangy and spicy taste, in the menu of the joints is part of the state's new Shack Policy that aims to promote the Goan.. DNA - Published on October 9, 2023
New feni in new bottles: Goa's old tipple gets spicy & herby While distilling feni, add the flavour of fennel, give it a name that combines exotica and sophistication, Bodhishepe Conserva, in this case, pour it in designer bottles - sell. IndiaTimes - Published on September 19, 2023	School takes girls to mosque, sparks Goa row On Monday, the principal of a higher secondary school in Dabolim was suspended in response to protests by Hindu organizations. The protest was related to the school's alleged action of taking girl.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2023
Mopa flights to cost more from next month Flying in and out of Goa’s new Mopa airport will cost more from next month. The Airports Economic Reguatory Authority (AERA) on Monday approved an interim hike in landing charges and domestic user.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2023	Drunk bizman driving Mercedes-Benz on wrong lane kills 3 in Goa IndiaTimes - Published on August 7, 2023
All 7 Goa oppn MLAs suspended for ruckus over Manipur issue IndiaTimes - Published on July 31, 2023	No tiger, says Goa; there are 5, says Centre IndiaTimes - Published on July 30, 2023
Weather update: IMD issues orange alert for 14 states including UP, Assam, Bihar amid heavy rainfall; check details IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for Indian states from July 29 to August 2: Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, UP, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, MP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha,.. DNA - Published on July 29, 2023	Weather update: Heavy rainfall warning issued for Himachal, Gujarat and other states for next 4 days; check IMD forecast Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Karnataka are expected to see severe or heavy to very heavy rainfall over the course of the following four days. DNA - Published on July 17, 2023
IMD weather update: Heavy rainfall forecast in UP, Himachal, Goa and other states, UTs over next 5 days Monsoon troughs and cyclonic circulations to influence India's weather. Check out the complete forecast here. DNA - Published on July 13, 2023	Weather update: Orange rain alert in Mumbai, schools shut in Goa; deaths reported in Karnataka, Punjab Heavy rainfall alert: Mumbai and Raigarh districts receive significant rainfall. Train collision disrupt services. Karnataka, Goa, Delhi, and Punjab also face weather challenges. DNA - Published on July 6, 2023
EAM Jaishankar's RS seat among 10 going to polls July 24 Polls for 10 Rajya Sabha seats, including those held by foreign minister S Jaishankar and Trinamool's Derek O'Brien, will be held on July 24, the Election Commission announced Tuesday. These are.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 27, 2023	Elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats in 3 states to be held on July 24 The Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced that elections for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Goa, Gujarat, and West Bengal will be held on July 24. The Election Commission stated that 10 members.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 27, 2023
PM Narendra Modi flags off 5 Vande Bharat Express trains from Bhopal Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off five Vande Bharat Express trains from Rani Kamlapati railway station in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. The trains were Rani Kamalapati-Jabalpur Vande.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 27, 2023	Mumbai-Goa, Patna-Ranchi: PM Modi to launch 5 Vande Bharat Express trains, check train timings and other details PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai to Goa, Patna to Ranchi, Bengaluru to Hubbali and Dharwad, Bhopal to Indore and Bhopal to Jabalpur Vande Bharat Express trains on June 27. DNA - Published on June 26, 2023
5 Vande Bharat Express trains' flag off by PM Modi: Check timings of Mumbai-Goa, Patna-Ranchi & other new trains Vande Bharat Express new routes: 5 new Vande Bharat Express trains will be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi tomorrow. Here's a look at the new routes, timings and schedule of the Vande Bharat trains. IndiaTimes - Published on June 26, 2023	Why Goa is staring at a green crisis IndiaTimes - Published on June 25, 2023
PM Modi invites G20 delegates to witness 'festival of democracy' during 2024 general election Asserting the ethos of 'Atithi Devo Bhava', PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited G20 delegates to visit India during the 2024 general elections and witness the 'festival of democracy'. "With more than.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 21, 2023	Goa outfit wants film on 'Portuguese horror' IndiaTimes - Published on June 15, 2023
Time to wipe out Goa’s Portuguese signs: CM Pramod Sawant IndiaTimes - Published on June 7, 2023	Depression over Arabian Sea likely to intensify into cyclonic storm: IMD A depression over the southeast Arabian Sea, south of Porbandar in Gujarat, is likely to move northwestward and intensify into a cyclonic storm, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. In.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 6, 2023
Flagging off function of Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express cancelled following Odisha train tragedy The ceremony to flag off the inaugural Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express at Madgaon station has been cancelled in the wake of the accident involving three trains in Odisha, Konkan railway officials said.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 2, 2023	Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express likely to be inaugurated on June 3; check timings, routes and other details The Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express train will have 8 coaches instead of 16. DNA - Published on May 31, 2023
Unruly Air India passenger assaults crew members in flight An unruly passenger onboard a Goa to Delhi flight physically assaulted a crew member. Find out what happened to the passenger next in the article. DNA - Published on May 30, 2023	Passenger assaults Air India crew member on-board Goa-Delhi flight IndiaTimes - Published on May 30, 2023
India aims to have People's Biodiversity Register in every village, verification campaign launched in Goa IndiaTimes - Published on May 23, 2023	Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express train trials begin, check expected ticket price, facilities The fourth semi-high-speed train from India's financial hub will be the Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat. DNA - Published on May 16, 2023

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ED provisionally attaches 31 immovable properties in Goa collectively valued at Rs 39 crore

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Weather update: IMD issues orange alert for 14 states including UP, Assam, Bihar amid heavy rainfall; check details

Weather update: Heavy rainfall warning issued for Himachal, Gujarat and other states for next 4 days; check IMD forecast

IMD weather update: Heavy rainfall forecast in UP, Himachal, Goa and other states, UTs over next 5 days

Weather update: Orange rain alert in Mumbai, schools shut in Goa; deaths reported in Karnataka, Punjab

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Elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats in 3 states to be held on July 24

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