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Stampede beyond human expectation, Goans should unite to help affected families: Governor Pillai

Stampede beyond human expectation, Goans should unite to help affected families: Governor Pillai

Stampede beyond human expectation, Goans should unite to help affected families: Governor Pillai
Published on May 04, 2025 07:39 PM IST
PTI |

Goa temple where 6 people died in stampede is 'accident-prone' site: Official

A stampede broke out in the wee hours of Saturday as thousands of devotees thronged the narrow lanes leading up to the temple.

The stampede at Goa's Sree Lairai Devi temple broke out in the wee hours of Saturday.(PTI)
Published on May 04, 2025 05:34 PM IST
PTI |

Goa CM Pramod Sawant orders magisterial probe in temple stampede

At least six people were killed and more than 70 others were injured in the stampede

Police personnel at the site after a stampede broke out at a village during a temple festival, in North Goa district, Saturday, May 3, 2025(PTI)
Updated on May 03, 2025 04:52 PM IST
PTI |

Will provide aid to families of temple stampede victims: Goa CM

Injured devotees were taken to Asilo district hospital in Mapusa, north Goa. Critically injured patients were referred to Goa Medical College and Hospital: Police

I have ordered an inquiry into the entire incident. We will publish the inquiry report once it is out, Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday. (CMO)
Published on May 03, 2025 02:16 PM IST
ByGerard de Souza

Goa temple stampede: State govt cancels all events for next three days

The stampede that killed 6 devotees took place at a temple festival at Shirgao village in North Goa in the wee hours of Saturday.

Police said at least 30,000 to 40,000 people had gathered for the festival, and some were standing on a slope.(PTI)
Published on May 03, 2025 02:00 PM IST
PTI |

Stampede in north Goa temple kills 6, injures 70 during annual festival

Health minister Vishwajit Rane said that additional doctors have been deployed, and a dedicated intensive care unit has been set up to provide focused care

Among the injured, ten patients are reported to be in critical condition and are under observation at Goa Medical College near Panaji. (PTI)
Updated on May 03, 2025 10:03 AM IST
ByGerard de Souza

Stampede at Lairai Devi temple in Goa's Shirgao leaves six dead, 30 injured

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said he was deeply saddened by the stampede in Shirgao and assured support to the affected families.

Lairai Devi temple in Goa's Shrigao.(goawow-Instagram )
Updated on May 03, 2025 01:10 PM IST

Student found dead in hostel room at BITS Pilani Goa, cops suspect suicide

This is the third case of student suicide at the institution's Goa campus in five months.

According to Goa police, the student was pursuing a dual-degree programme at BITS Pilani Goa campus.(File/PTI )
Published on May 02, 2025 02:38 PM IST
PTI |

Inside the secret world of celebrities, politicians homes: VIP interior designs

From heritage bungalows in Lutyens’ Delhi to modern retreats in Goa or Himalayan hills, here are the interior decor and designs that the rich are obsessed with.

Interior design secrets from celeb, politician homes: Here's what luxury really means in the homes of the elite.(Image by X/LinaDwiyadi)
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 03:17 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Goa toddler playing outside her house mauled to death by stray dogs

According to data presented by the Union health ministry in the Lok Sabha, dog bite cases in Goa have more than doubled from 8,057 in 2022 to 17,236 in 2024

Ponda municipal council chairperson Anand Naik said the municipality has tied up with People for Animals to sterilise the animals (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Apr 18, 2025 03:00 PM IST
ByGerard de Souza

Noida engineer leaves 64,000 per month flat, moves to Goa and pays only…

An engineer who ditched his Noida apartment and moved to Goa says he is much happier in the beach state, where he pays ₹19,000 as rent.

The view of a wall from Raj's apartment in Noida (L) vs his green and clean view in Goa (R)(X/@rajgoesout)
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 12:03 PM IST

44.15% of Goa’s forest cover ‘very highly susceptible’ to fires: Study

The study published in the Journal of Environmental Management in March concluded that open and moderately dense forests were highly susceptible to forest fires

The study said roads through forests made fires more likely. (HT PHOTO/Representative)
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 02:28 PM IST
ByGerard de Souza

Goa CM justifies ‘Housie’ ban as state football association calls for a rethink

A popular game of chance, Housie, also known as Bingo or Tambola, involves players marking numbers on their cards as they are called out randomly and whoever marks the entire numbers wins

Goa Football Association called on the CM to revise the ban on ‘Housie’. (Representative file photo)
Published on Apr 14, 2025 10:43 AM IST
ByGerard de Souza

Goa activists team up with project-affected Khanapur farmers over Mahadayi project

The Kalasa Banduri project is an ambitious plan to divert waters of River Mhadei (Mahadayi in Karnataka) that flow into Goa to the east-flowing Malaprabha river

FILE PHOTO/Representative image
Published on Apr 10, 2025 08:10 PM IST
ByGerard de Souza

Who is Suchana Seth? CEO accused of killing son now booked for assaulting police

Suchana Seth has been jailed since Jan 2024 after she was caught in Chitradurga with her 4-year-old son’s body hidden in a suitcase while heading to Bengaluru.

Suchana Seth is an AI ethics expert and data scientist with over 12 years of experience in the tech and research sectors, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 01:04 PM IST
By | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Suchana Seth, Bengaluru CEO in jail for son's murder, assaults cop in prison

The Bengaluru-based CEO of an AI startup had killed her four-year-old son at a hotel in North Goa in January 2024. 

Suchana Seth has been in prison ever since she was arrested from Karnataka's Chitradurga in January 2024. (File Image)
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 12:22 AM IST

Inside Shanaya Kapoor’s dreamy Goa diaries: Sunsets, style and culinary delights

Shanaya Kapoor is living her best beach life in Goa and her latest Insta snaps filled with sunsets, serene views, and breezy fits are pure travel goals.

Shanaya Kapoor's Goa diaries reveal a blend of natural beauty and culinary experiences.(Instagram/@shanayakapoor02)
Published on Apr 07, 2025 03:59 PM IST

Goa government takes major steps towards transparency in recruitment exams

CM Pramod Sawant asserted that GSSC adopts a transparent method of exams, adding that candidates know about their scores before walking out of the exam centre. 

Detailing the efforts that go into ensuring complete transparency, Shashank Thakur, an under secretary in the Goa government, said that the entire recruitment process is completed in 11 days after the test. (Representative image/HT file)
Published on Apr 06, 2025 03:37 PM IST
PTI | , Panaji

Goa board 10th result 2025 date and time: GBSHSE SSC results tomorrow at 5 pm

After the result announcement, links to check marks will be activated at gbshse.in and results.gbshsegoa.net

Goa board 10th result 2025 date and time: GBSHSE SSC results tomorrow(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 03:00 PM IST

Yashasvi Jaiswal kicked Ajinkya Rahane's kit bag in anger, relation untenable

Yashasvi Jaiswal kicked Ajinkya Rahane's kit bag after Mumbai coach Omkar Salvi and captain questioned his commitment, leaving the young opener fuming.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ajinkya Rahane
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 02:04 PM IST

Yashasvi opens up on leaving behind Mumbai legacy to find new opportunity in Goa

Yashasvi Jaiswal revealed why he shifted from Mumbai to Goa for the 2025-26 domestic season.

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to play for Goa in upcoming domestic season(AFP)
Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:35 PM IST

11.67 crore drug haul in Goa: 3 in custody, LOC issued against other gang members

₹11.67 crore drug haul in Goa: 3 in custody, LOC issued against other gang members

 <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11.67 crore drug haul in Goa: 3 in custody, LOC issued against other gang members
Published on Mar 29, 2025 04:51 PM IST
PTI |

Goa HSSC Result 2025: GBSHSE Class 12 results out, here's how to check

Goa HSSC Result 2025: Check the steps to download GBSHSE Class 12 from the official website. 

Goa HSSC Result 2025: The GBSHSE Class 12 Results 2025 have been released. The steps to download are given here. (HT file)
Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:13 PM IST

Goa board 12th result 2025: GBSHSE HSSC results today, websites to check

Goa Board 12th Result 2025: After the official announcement, students can check their results on the official websites.

Goa board 12th result 2025: GBSHSE HSSC results today (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Mar 27, 2025 02:27 PM IST

Goa University asst prof suspended for allegedly leaking paper to female student

In an order issued on Monday, the Vice Chancellor said that the suspension was issued on the basis of allegations made against the professor

The Goa University on Monday suspended an assistant professor of Physics on allegations of disclosing an exam question paper to a female student. (Representational Photo) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 02:36 PM IST
ByGerard de Souza

Mining to resume in Goa in next six months, says Union minister Reddy

Mining to resume in Goa in next six months, says Union minister Reddy

Mining to resume in Goa in next six months, says Union minister Reddy
Published on Mar 14, 2025 08:44 AM IST
PTI |

‘Not interested when…’: Atishi on alliance with like-minded parties in Goa, Guj

The former Delhi chief minister was on a day-long visit to the coastal state to inaugurate the party's office in Margao.

Atishi alleged that the BJP has not fulfilled its election promise of providing <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,500 to the women of Delhi. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 08:53 PM IST
PTI |

Goa BJP leader accuses his party’s government of corruption

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former minister Pandurang Madkaikar said a minister forced him to pay ₹15-20 lakh bribe while refusing to name anyone

BJP leader Pandurang Madkaikar. (X)
Published on Mar 06, 2025 11:01 AM IST

Abu Azmi's son faces legal action after public fight in Goa supermarket

Police recorded statements and initiated a case against him and others for disturbing public peace.

Abu Farhan Azmi, the son of Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi, and other individuals were charged by the Goa police on Tuesday with fighting in a public setting and disturbing the peace(PTI)
Published on Mar 04, 2025 05:20 PM IST
PTI |

‘Become model state’: Shah reviews implementation of new laws in Goa

Shah emphasized the importance of strictly adhering to timelines in investigation and prosecution to ensure speedy justice.

Union home minister Amit Shah chairs a review meeting on the implementation of the three criminal laws with Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Mar 04, 2025 06:32 AM IST
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