Fit & Fabulous

Aalushka Wins Best Female Model (Child Category) at Pride of Goa Awards


Nine-year-old Aalushka, Head Girl of St. Francis Xavier High School (Primary Section), Peddem, Goa, was honoured as Best Female Model (Child Category) at the Pride of Goa Awards held in Panjim, celebrating her remarkable talent, confidence, and growing list of national and state-level achievements.

Goan Personalities

Aldona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira and Wife Natasha Mark 31 Years of Marriage


Marking a significant personal milestone, Aldona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira celebrated his 31st wedding anniversary, reflecting on family, shared memories, and the journey of togetherness over three decades.

Events in Goa

7th Adivasi Vidhyarthi Sammelan Organised at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao


Minister for Tribal Welfare Dr. Ramesh Tawadkar attended the day-long 7th Adivasi Vidhyarthi Sammelan organised by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, with participation from senior government officials.

Business

BPCL Launches โ€˜Bharatgas Liteโ€™, Naye Bharat Ka Naya Cylinder for Goan Households


Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) introduces Bharatgas Lite, a lighter, safer, and user-friendly LPG cylinder for Goan homes. The next-generation cylinder, made from advanced composite material, offers improved convenience, safety, and hygiene, reflecting BPCLโ€™s commitment to innovation and customer-centric energy solutions.

Finance

Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Raises Industry and Consumer Concerns Over Higher Costs, Waste Responsibility and Regulatory Burden


Industry stakeholders have raised concerns over the Goa Governmentโ€™s proposed Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), scheduled to roll out from April 1, 2026, warning that it could increase packaged food costs, duplicate waste management responsibilities for citizens, and create regulatory overload across the FMCG supply chain