State Auditors to monitor Urban Cooperative Banks amidst financial concerns

The Goa state government is deploying auditors to oversee Urban Cooperative Banks in response to reported financial irregularities and scams within the cooperative sector. Cooperation Minister Subhash Shirodkar announced... Read more »

Goa Buildings Act Amended: Enhancing clarity in Lease documents and strengthening Landlord Rights

The State introduced amendments to the Goa Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1968, with the enactment of the Goa Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control (Amendment) Act,... Read more »

Government initiates heritage policy to safeguard historic monuments in private properties, considers visitor fees

Subhash Phal Dessai, the Minister for Social Welfare, Archives, and Archaeology, revealed that the state government is actively formulating a heritage policy to address challenges in notifying historic monuments... Read more »

Panaji’s citizen-centric waste management triumphs in national challenge for sustainable urban development

Panaji secured its position as one of the 18 winning cities out of 100 in the CITIIS 2.0 Challenge, a national initiative promoting innovative and sustainable urban development. The... Read more »

Government’s firm stance on speed governors in rent-a-cabs

Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho emphasised the government’s determination to ensure the installation of speed governors in rent-a-cabs, stating that there has been a complete ban on such permissions for... Read more »

Decline in uptake: Chief Minister Rozgar Yojana (CMRY) loan scheme faces challenges

The Chief Minister Rozgar Yojana (CMRY) loan scheme, EDC’s flagship product launched in 2001, witnessed a sharp decline in beneficiaries, reflecting the hurdles in promoting self-employment. Despite offering an... Read more »

Concerns raised over Dabolim airport’s future as International airlines shift to Mopa

The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressing apprehensions about the potential closure of Dabolim International... Read more »

Dabolim airport faces passenger drop amidst shifting airlines

 The director of Goa International Airport, Dabolim, S V T Dhanamjay Rao, noted a decline of 15-20% in passenger footfall compared to the last financial year, attributed to international... Read more »

TTAG advocates for fee reduction and streamlined approvals in Goa’s event industry

The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) has raised concerns about the exorbitant fees associated with events and weddings, adversely impacting the flourishing MICE industry during the ongoing... Read more »

Shack owners grapple with delays, GSPCB consent woes impact beach business

Shack owners in the Calangute-Candolim beach belt express frustration as the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has yet to grant consent to operate, alleging deliberate delays causing harassment.... Read more »

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