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BREAKINGSutargalli mandal stops immersion, makes reusable fibre idol instead
Sutargalli 1 Mandal has initiated a groundbreaking approach to Ganesh festival traditions by opting for a reusable fibre idol instead of the typical immersion practices. During Anant Chaturdashi, they plan a symbolic visarjan, dismantling and reassembling the…
BREAKINGParineeti praises Alia, Priyanka, Deepika, Katrina for breaking motherhood stereotypes
Parineeti Chopra has opened up about working in the Hindi film industry after embracing motherhood, saying having a baby should not affect an actor’s career. Speaking to Mid Day, the actor recalled shooting 'Shaque: Trust No One' while pregnant with her son N…
BREAKINGIndia has a once-in-a-generation semiconductor demand window: Infosys SVP
Speaking at SEMICON India 2026, Meghal said the traditional semiconductor pipeline is breaking amid massive shifts driven by artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical supply chain challenges, and a transition from Moore's Law towards system-level scaling.
BREAKINGAfter more than 20 years of research, IIT-Madras develops bird-inspired ‘morphing skin’ to prevent aircraft stalls
A pioneering team at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has unveiled a cutting-edge morphing wing attachment. This groundbreaking technology is designed to avert aircraft stalls by dynamically adjusting to changes in airflow. With its flexible skin tha…
BREAKINGStock alert: Wipro, NBCC, Hero Motocorp, Adani Power, GE Shipping
Shares of Tempsens Instruments will list on the stock exchanges today. The IPO received bids for 279.44 crore shares as against 1.51 crore shares on offer. The issue was subscribed 184.07 times. The price band of the IPO was fixed between Rs 285 and 300 per s…
BREAKINGStock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals tepid open; Asia mkts mixed; US Fed Chair's speech in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: The GIFT Nifty signalled a slightly lower open for the benchmark Nifty50. Asian markets were trading on a mixed note
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Centre promises support for coconut, cashew farming in Goa
Goa Fresh brand launched as Centre pledges support for coconut and cashew farming; Chouhan backs third KVK and funds to boost output and quality.
Goa asks Centre to inspect K’taka’s projects on Mhadei
Goa urges Centre to inspect Karnataka’s Kalasa-Bhandura Mhadei projects during monsoon, citing 32% rain deficit, alleged breaches, and abandoned works.
State’s only public observatory in the dark amid space crunch
Goa’s only public observatory run by AFA is shut after Junta House demolition plans; telescopes and instruments moved to unfinished St Inez building.
Qatar Airways: Miami – Goa, India. $944. Roundtrip, including all Taxes
A good sale to GoaSample Travel Date:January 20th - 27th, 2027Please note that while this fare is valid at time of posting, if this post is more than two days old, the fare
How An Erratic Monsoon Might Make Us Appreciate Weeds
Unpredictable monsoon patterns have resulted in an increase of weed growth, creating hurdles for farmers across the globe. Historically, weeds played a crucial role in soil stabilization and nutrient provision for primitive agriculture. To manage unwanted flo…
Study flags gaps in EIA for Tinaighat–Kulem railway doubling project
Study finds gaps in WII’s EIA for Tinaighat–Kulem rail doubling through Goa’s Mollem/Bhagwan Mahavir and Karnataka’s Kali Tiger Reserve, citing biodiversity and social-impact omissions.
Sports infrastructure must serve athletes, not business: GFP
Goa Forward’s Vijai Sardesai opposes profit-driven privatization of taxpayer-funded sports facilities, urges access for local athletes and a sports progress white paper.
IT dept clears seed funding for 15 startups
Goa IT department approves Rs 10 lakh seed grants for 15 startups under Startup Policy 2025; Rs 10 lakh each also given to 4 colleges for incubation centres.
Sand erosion along Salcete coastline raise green concerns
High-speed monsoon winds and rough seas are accelerating sand erosion on Salcete’s beaches in Goa, severely impacting Colva, Benaulim and Betalbatim.
Goa-Sindhudurg truckers’ issues to be resolved in 8 days: Maha MLA
Maha MLA Nilesh Rane says Goa–Sindhudurg sand and gravel truckers’ fee and transport rate dispute will be resolved in 8 days after talks with CM Sawant.
Azossim bundh repaired, but flood threat persists, say tenants
Rs 82 lakh Azossim bundh repairs completed in Goa, but tenants warn flood risk persists until the breached main bundh along Cumbharjua canal is restored.
FRRO deports 43 overstaying foreigners in six months
FRRO Goa deported 43 overstaying foreigners in H1 2026, including 14 in June; most were Russians, Bangladeshis and Ugandans, officials say.
CM urges calm over IIT Goa campus plans near shrine
Goa CM Pramod Sawant assures IIT Goa’s Farmagudi campus will be built on government land and won’t affect the revered Katamgal Dada shrine.
Spark by Hilton debuts in APAC, opens 2 hotels in Bengaluru, Goa
Hilton has launched its Spark by Hilton brand in Asia Pacific with new hotels in Bengaluru and Goa. This expansion is part of a significant deal with Olive Hospitality to establish 150 Spark by Hilton properties across India. These new hotels cater to practic…
Adani Group to invest about ₹1 lakh crore across airports in next 5 years; Mundra commercial operations take off
Mundra airport launches commercial flights to Mumbai and Goa with Star Air under UDAAN scheme
Central India may get two-week sowing window before next monsoon lull
The current week (June 22-29) and the one that follows (June 29-July 6) may offer the best opportunity for sowing, while prospects during July 13-20 are less encouraging
Alila Diwa Goa Appoints Takshila Chheda as Area Director – Digital Marketing | Online News 9
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Alila Diwa Goa Appoints Takshila Chheda as Area Director – Digital Marketing
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Alila Diwa Goa Appoints Takshila Chheda as Area Director – Digital Marketing | Quick Biz News
June 23: Alila Diwa Goa has appointed Takshila Chheda as Area Director – Digital Marketing. Prior to this, Takshila used to lead digital marketing for North, East and West India at Hyatt Hotels. In this new role at Hyatt Hotels, Takshila’s scope will include …
ICG bolsters operational effectiveness with induction of indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle
The first of the six indigenous Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs), being constructed by Chowgule & Company Private Limited for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was inducted into service in Goa on June 18, 2026. The hovercraft aims to enhance ICG's operational effectiv…
Goa liquor being smuggled to Rajasthan seized on Mumbai-Nashik highway; consignment worth Rs 1.90 crore confiscated
Bhiwandi excise officials intercepted a container truck on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway, uncovering an interstate liquor smuggling operation. The truck, disguised as carrying electronics, was found with 1,620 boxes of Goa-marked liquor worth Rs 1.63 crore, desti…
Eight held in kidnap-robbery of jewellery manufacturing workers
Belagavi police arrest 8 in kidnap-robbery of jewellery workers en route to Goa; Rs 40.5 lakh seized, including cars, cash, pistol; insiders involved.
Wishing continued peace , prosperity and bright future ahead : Mallikarjun Kharge on Goa Statehood Day
May Goa continue to prosper , play important role in building a Viksit Bharat : PM Modi on Statehood Day
Rajasthan and Goa showcased at ITB China , a prestigious tourism exhibition in Shanghai
After Kantara row, Ranveer visits Chamundeshwari Temple
Months after sparking outrage for mimicking a scene from Kantara: Chapter 1 at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, actor Ranveer S.
SAFF Football: India Women Pump 11 Past Hapless Maldives
Title contenders India made an emphatic start in the SAFF Women's Football Championship as they pumped in goals for fun to notch a crushing 11-0 win over Maldives in the tournament opener in Margao on Monday.
GSoC'26 : DuckDB Backend for Martin TileServer
Hey everyone, My name is Manbhav Sugla. I am a 4th year undergraduate student at BITS Pilani, Goa, India studying Physics and Computer Science. I got interested in learning about geospatial tech and that brought me to Martin TileServer. Martin is a blazing…
2026 Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 in Malaysia – pricing from RM25,200 with four colour options
For the retro motorcycle rider in Malaysia, the 2026 Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is now available with pricing starting at RM25,200, excluding road tax, insurance and registration. The Shack Black and Purple Haze colours […] The post 2026 Royal Enfield Goa…
I gave ChatGPT a ₹10,000 budget for a summer trip — Here’s whether It chose Goa or Puducherry
Goa is ideal for energetic group vacations with nightlife and beach activities, while Puducherry offers affordability and relaxation. Goa's costs range ₹10,000- ₹12,000, whereas Puducherry can fit within ₹8,000- ₹10,000, making it suitable for budget-consci…