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  Goa government tables bill to raise Class 1 admission age to 6 years

  Education | January 14, 2026 12:26 IST

  Chief Minister Pramod Sawant introduced the Goa School Education (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the winter session which seeks to amend Section 18 of the Goa School Education Act, 1984, which currently allows admission to Class 1 for children aged five years and six months.

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  Ruturaj Gaikwad shatters Michael Bevan's world record after 20 years, Know details

  Cricket | January 08, 2026 13:38 IST

  Ruturaj Gaikwad, dropped from India's squad for New Zealand ODI series, responded to the snub by shattering a world record after 20 years. He smashed an unbeaten 134 off 131 balls for Maharashtra against Goa to break Michael Bevan's stunning record.

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  Rajnath Singh commissions Indian Coast Guard's pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' in Goa

  India | January 05, 2026 12:03 IST

  The 114.5-metre vessel, built by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), has over 60 per cent of indigenous content. The 4,200-tonne vessel boasts a speed of more than 22 knots and an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles.

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  Home Ministry orders transfer of 49 senior officers, including 31 IAS and 18 IPS officials

  India | January 04, 2026 19:12 IST

  The Home Ministry, which is responsible for appointing administrative officers in Union Territories, issued the transfer orders as part of its routine administrative process.

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  New Year party in Goa: Best New Year parties, events and celebrations for December 31, 2025

  December 29, 2025 20:39 IST

  From beach countdowns to sunrise trance sets, Goa’s New Year parties define the celebration. Here’s a curated guide to the best New Year events in Goa for 2026.

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  Goa Zilla Panchayat Results: Who is Radhika Paleykar? Giant killer who defeated BJP and Congress

  India | December 22, 2025 14:50 IST

  The recently concluded elections saw a remarkable voter turnout of 70.81 per cent, reflecting strong engagement across the state. Over 226 candidates contested these local body polls.

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  Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Results 2025: Check full list of winners from BJP, Congress, RGP, MGP

  India | December 22, 2025 21:49 IST

  Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Results 2025:BJP candidates have registered victories in Siolim, Taleigao, Karapur-Sarvan, Curti, Sanvordem, Sancoale, Usgao-Ganjem, Dharbandora, and Xeldem Zilla Panchayat seats, among others. The Congress emerged victorious in Davorlim, Guirdolim, and Cola.

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  Not Baga or Calangute: This quiet Goa beach, just 8 km away from Panaji, remains a hidden gem

  Travel | December 22, 2025 10:49 IST

  Away from Goa’s party hubs, Bambolim Beach offers calm waters, scenic sunsets and crowd-free relaxation, ideal for families, couples and solo travellers seeking peace.

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  Goa Zilla Panchayat Poll Results: Thank you for placing your trust in BJP, says CM

  India | December 22, 2025 21:35 IST

  Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Results 2025: A total of 226 candidates were in the fray in the Goa Zilla Panchayat Elections, with 111 in North Goa and 115 in South Goa.

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  Goa Zilla Panchayat elections: Voting concludes, 70.81 pc voter turnout recorded; results on Dec 22

  India | December 20, 2025 21:12 IST

  Goa Zilla Panchayat Elections 2025: For the polling, the SEC had set up around 1,284 polling booths -- 658 in North Goa and 626 in South Goa. Notably, EVMs were not used for the polling; instead, voting was held using ballot papers.

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  Goa Zilla Panchayat Elections today: Polling for 50 seats, key voting guidelines explained

  India | December 20, 2025 0:00 IST

  Goa will vote today for 50 Zilla Panchayat seats amid tight security and strict guidelines. With over 8.68 lakh eligible voters, the election is seen as a crucial political indicator ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. Counting will take place on December 22.

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  Goa Christmas parties 2025: Events, brunches and celebrations you can’t miss

  December 19, 2025 14:11 IST

  Goa transforms into a festive wonderland during Christmas, offering beach parties, heritage walks, luxury brunches and vibrant nightlife across North and South Goa.

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  Christmas 2025 in Goa: What to see, eat and experience

  Travel | December 19, 2025 13:16 IST

  Christmas in Goa blends faith, food and beaches into a slow, soulful celebration marked by Midnight Mass, festive meals, village lights and sunlit December days.

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  This quiet place near Dudhsagar Falls feels frozen in time, and most tourists miss it

  Travel | December 19, 2025 13:08 IST

  Discover Castle Rock, a serene and lesser-known hamlet near Dudhsagar Falls that feels frozen in time. An offbeat escape to explore around Goa Liberation Day 2025.

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  Goa Liberation Day 2025 on December 19: Wishes, images and WhatsApp status

  December 19, 2025 12:16 IST

  Observed on December 19, Goa Liberation Day marks the end of Portuguese rule in 1961. Here’s the history, significance, wishes, images and WhatsApp status ideas for 2025.

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  Goa Referendum 1967: India's lone public vote on statehood vs merger with Maharashtra

  India | December 19, 2025 6:50 IST

  Goa Referendum: The central government first bundled Goa, Daman, and Diu into one Union Territory. Pro-merger activists fired back by forming the 'Goa Opinion Poll Committee,' staging mock polls that flashed 75-80 per cent support for merging with Maharashtra.

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  Luthra brothers brought to Goa after deportation from Thailand, to be produced before court today

  India | December 17, 2025 9:57 IST

  Goa nightclub fire: The brothers were deported to India from Thailand, bringing an end to a 10-day international search following the deadly fire at their nightclub that claimed 25 lives on December 6.

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  SIR 2.0: EC completes enumeration phase in 3 states, 2 UTs; publishes draft electoral rolls

  India | December 16, 2025 23:55 IST

  SIR 2.0: The Election Commission published the draft electoral rolls for five states and two Union Territories on its website. The states and UTs include West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep.

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  Luthra brothers land at Delhi airport, arrested in Goa nightclub fire case, first visuals emerge

  India | December 16, 2025 14:52 IST

  Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers who had fled to Thailand shortly after the tragic fire at their nightclub in North Goa reached Delhi airport on Tuesday after being deported from Thailand.

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  Goa fire tragedy: Luthra brothers to be arrested at Delhi airport tomorrow

  India | December 15, 2025 13:31 IST

  The Luthra brothers left India for Thailand shortly after the fire, boarding an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Phuket early in the morning while rescue operations were still underway.