The Goan Voice

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

Goa is experiencing heavy to very heavy rainfall with strong winds as the week begins. An orange alert is in place for July 21–22, followed by a yellow alert till July 27, indicating continued heavy showers across the state.

21/07/2025

CM Dr. Pramod Sawant said Goa may introduce an Anti-Conversion law, as seen in other states, to curb forceful religious conversions. He acknowledged rising Love Jihad cases and emphasized identifying sleeper cells. Local bodies like panchayats will be tasked with taking strict action.

21/07/2025

Goa received the prestigious Agriculture Leadership Award 2025 from the Agriculture Today Group. Minister Ravi Naik, Horticulture Corp Chairman Premendra Shet, and Director Sandeep Foldessai presented the award to CM Dr. Pramod Sawant.

21/07/2025

In response to MLA Michael Lobo, CM Pramod Sawant assured that Dabolim Airport will remain operational with 50–55 daily flights at both airports. The government aims to attract new airlines and upgrade Dabolim’s infrastructure for smoother dual-airport operations.

21/07/2025

Goans are reluctant to purchase one-room homes under the EWS scheme, prompting the launch of the LIG scheme, which offers more suitable housing options, said Minister Sudin Dhavalikar.

21/07/2025

MLA Sankalp Amonkar raised concerns over DSS Scheme delays, saying senior citizens suffer as benefits are halted over survey issues like age mismatches, electricity bills, or being untraceable. Despite submitting documents, payments remain stalled, causing hardship and repeated office visits.

21/07/2025

The Civil Aviation Ministry has nearly halved User Development, Security, and Landing fees for airlines at Dabolim Airport. CM Pramod Sawant noted Mopa Airport has earned ₹65.88 crore and now handles 90–100 extra flights daily.

21/07/2025

Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar rejected Vijai Sardesai’s Adjournment Motion on demolition notices in Pirna, Assnora, Colvale, and Mandrem, stating it involves two separate matters—panchayat action and a PWD survey. Vijai warned that 4,500 homes are at risk.

21/07/2025

If Chorao locals oppose the Ro-Ro ferry, their panchayat and MLA must formally convey the decision. We’ll then reintroduce six old ferries. The government bears no loss since the Ro-Ro ferry is not government-owned, said Minister Subhash Phaldesai.

21/07/2025

The day Emergency was imposed by the Congress marked the murder of democracy in India, said CM Dr. Pramod Sawant, blaming the then Congress government for dismantling democratic values.