Goa Stories

There is no resistance to NEP from stakeholders

Higher education sees no resistance; school education faces minor, unclear resistance from a few, but parents and students are supportive.

Ensured slow transition for students' benefit

Gradually improve teaching standards to ensure students notice a qualitative difference and effectively implement the NEP.

1,200 credits hours explained

Teachers thought 1,200 credit hours meant classroom teaching only, but it includes field work, assignments, and home academic activities.

With turncoat MLAs in tow, BJP looks to break through Cong bastion Salcete

With turncoat MLAs in tow, BJP looks to break through Cong bastion Salcete

It’s no secret that Salcete has traditionally been a Congress bastion, with the taluka’s eight assembly constituencies making the grand old party a formidable force in the S Goa parliamentary election. However, things have changed, and now, with three constituencies represented by BJP MLAs and one independent supporting the BJP govt, it remains to be seen whether voters will follow their MLAs’ lead and cast their vote for the BJP candidate

No one can dilute Goa’s identity: CM Pramod Sawant

No one can dilute Goa’s identity: CM Pramod Sawant

Watch Goa CM Pramod Sawant speak about protecting Goan identity.

Opposition raises issues just for the sake of it: CM Pramod Sawant

Opposition raises issues just for the sake of it: CM Pramod Sawant

Watch Goa CM Pramod Sawant speak about the three linear projects and the Mhadei issues.

Need for sustainable tourism: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Need for sustainable tourism: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Watch Goa CM Pramod Sawant speak how he plans to improve public transport in the tourist state.

Can’t divide religions for votes in Goa: CM Sawant

Can’t divide religions for votes in Goa: CM Sawant

Watch Goa CM Pramod Sawant speak why he thinks religion and politics shouldn’t be mixed.

Delay in announcement of candidature made us anxious: Viriato

Delay in announcement of candidature made us anxious: Viriato

Watch Capt Viriato Fernandes speak on Congress candidature announcement.

My opponent represents all that we are fighting against: Viriato

My opponent represents all that we are fighting against: Viriato

Watch Capt. Viriato Fernandes speak on his opponent Pallavi Dempo of BJP

We have 5 Pandavas in the South, they are enough to defeat BJP: Viriato

We have 5 Pandavas in the South, they are enough to defeat BJP: Viriato

Watch Capt Viriato explain why he is confident of winning.

Congress’s attempt to create fear among minorities has been exposed: Shripad Naik

Congress’s attempt to create fear among minorities has been exposed: Shripad Naik

Union Minister Shripad Naik exposes Congress's fear-mongering tactics towards minorities and highlights their shift towards BJP.

I miss my wife: Shripad Naik

I miss my wife: Shripad Naik

Watch Union Minister Shripad Naik's emotional revelation about missing his wife while contesting elections.

If Khalap couldn’t defeat me in 1999, what can he do now: Shripad Naik

If Khalap couldn’t defeat me in 1999, what can he do now: Shripad Naik

Union Minister Shripad Naik asserts confidence in winning sixth term, challenges opponent Khalap based on past election results and public support

Basic fabric of country is in danger: Ramakant Khalap

Basic fabric of country is in danger: Ramakant Khalap

Ramakant Khalap believes that emotive issues like Ram Mandir, social media manipulation, and promises are key factors in BJP's electoral success.

Need to create a land bank to save Goa’s land: Khalap

Need to create a land bank to save Goa’s land: Khalap

Ramakant Khalap, North Goa candidate, advocates for a land bank to retain Goa's lands for original owners and returning diaspora.

North Goa MP Shripad Naik has given up, he isn’t visible: Khalap

North Goa MP Shripad Naik has given up, he isn’t visible: Khalap

Congress candidate Ramakant Khalap criticizes Union Minister Shripad Naik for being non-visible on local issues and not speaking up on important matters like the Mhadei river diversion.

The relevance of regional parties in Lok Sabha elections

The relevance of regional parties in Lok Sabha elections

Goa needs a voice in Parliament, because for the past several years Congress and BJP have not been raising Goa’s issues

Why does Revolutionary Goans Party oppose migrants?

Why does Revolutionary Goans Party oppose migrants?

Any migrant who is staying in Goa, who loves Goa and wants it to be a better place and who wants safety, should vote for Revolutionary Goans Party

If Goans reject us, we will shut shop and sit at home

If Goans reject us, we will shut shop and sit at home

Our sole aim is to be the voice of the Goans and if Goans reject us, if they don’t want our style of politics, then we’ll disband our party and sit at home

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