GOA NEWS IN BRIEF: 1 – 3 November 2026

Tuesday, 3 November 

• ICC receives over 120 million ticket applications for 2027 Cricket World Cup


• NEET-UG 2027 may continue in pen-and-paper format


• Finance Minister says government will consider investor concerns over LTCG tax


• Rupee expected to strengthen as crude oil prices decline


• Indian stock markets extend gains as oil prices ease


• Three Punjab AAP MLAs join BJP ahead of 2027 Assembly elections

• Rahul Gandhi challenges PM Modi to open debate


• Defence Ministry signs Rs 53,866 crore deal for eight Navy corvettes


• Andhra Pradesh municipal election vote counting begins


• Centre to establish FRRO offices in all state capitals by 2027


• Two Bihar natives arrested with 7.18 kg ganja in Ponda


• Shiroda’s Mestabhat-Shivanathi residents demand road, cite 108 ambulance access concerns


• CM witnesses historic Konkani music mega convention in Mangaluru


• FDA destroys 141 kg of unsafe food worth Rs 39,800 in Margao


• Mango tree falls on house in Naneli, Sattari; fire brigade carries out rescue

• 40 Fish sellers in Cortalim receive identity cards


• Man booked for allegedly failing to return rented scooter in Arpora


• Uzbekistan national arrested in Mandrem with fake US dollar notes


• Devdatta Naik receives Gomantak Gaurav Puraskar


• Prabhav Naik questions cancellation of Comba sewage inspection


• Vasco fire victims receive Rs 1 lakh compensation each

• Birch fire victims to receive Rs 20 lakh interim compensation from hospitality firm


• Goa Police meets rental vehicle operators to curb illegal rentals


• Sudin Dhavalikar attends Bharat Renewable Energy Summit in Delhi


• ST reservation issue to be challenged in Supreme Court


• WRD pipeline bursts at Arlem Junction, Margao


• CM Sawant to provide financial aid to Vasco fire victims

• Women back AAP’s Rs 3,000 guarantee in Goa


• Goa Police to use app for real-time tracking of rent-a-bikes


• Goa Police announces cyber reel-making competition


• Car catches fire at Anmod Ghat


• Traffic slows as parking areas fill up during event in Panjim

Monday, 2 November 

• Keri-Sattari VEAB honoured with Gomantak Seva Gaurav Puraskar 2026


• RGP reconstitutes 18 constituency committees ahead of 2027 Goa Assembly elections


• Sheetal Naik condemns derogatory remarks against Shavina Shirodkar


• Prabhav Naik welcomes joint inspection of Comba sewage issue on Tuesday


• Valanka Alemao urges SAG to lease football grounds to clubs

• Panjim resident urges ban on Narkasur-related activities near hospitals in Goa


• Goa SIC allows five RTI appeals, directs Devalaya administrators to maintain records


• Mardol Police arrest Lucknow man in Rs 3.09 lakh cyber fraud case


• Tawadkar to attend meeting on ST reservation in Delhi: CM Sawant


• YUVA Panaji honoured with Gomantak Seva Gaurav Puraskar 2026

• CM clarifies Gomantak Seva Gaurav awardees are not government-funded


• CCP to ban private events on DB Road following traffic chaos


• I don’t want a Congress ticket by paying money: Churchill Alemao


• Goa launches Aadhaar-based payment portal for Atal Asra Yojana


• Crude oil prices fall 3% amid Middle East de-escalation

• Apologise in 12 hours or face action: RGP warns Ajay Kholkar over remarks on party president https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lvdvmByQ5Y


• CM Sawant receives 1983 book from World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev


• Body of missing youth found at Betki-Khandola after four days


• Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with container at Khandepar


• Man arrested for assaulting police constable during patrolling in Margao


• 40-50 मीटर घरां लागीं ‘मायनींग बाउन्ड्री’; वेदांता कंपनीच्या प्रस्तावाक मुळगांवकारांचो विरोध https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgxIeG2xj9A

• SPECIAL REPORT | Panjim City – It's horrible! Watch … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCZlGWfVvU4


• Family members booked for trespassing and threatening relatives in Mapusa


• Elderly woman allegedly assaulted by son and daughter-in-law in Porvorim


• Mulgao villagers reject Vedanta-Sesa mining boundary proposal


• All Souls’ Day observed across Goa


• Deepak Dhavalikar meets Vasco Sunday market fire victims, assures support


• Major fire breaks out at scrap yard in Kundaim Industrial Estate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yteYZzJZAKU


• Nilesh Kambli donates sound system to Sirsaim Devasthan


• सावर्डें दत्तमंदिराच्या कामांक आमदार गणेश गांवकारान दवरलो बुन्यादी फातोर https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC9aNH4dVBA

Sunday, 1 November 

• RGP discusses alliances and preparations for 2027 Assembly elections


• Goa’s Shantadurga Cultural Association participates in Jaipur’s 21st Lokrang Festival


• Eye check-up camp receives good response in Margao


• Kejriwal arrives in Goa for three-day visit, says AAP’s support is growing


• Centre releases Rs 1.09 lakh crore to states, Goa receives Rs 398 crore


• Future Speaks: Let's Listen | Roadmap for Financial Security https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvHwmgv3j8A

• Archaeology student discovers unregistered megalithic site in Palyem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB7bIociqj0


• November to remain slightly warmer than usual across India: IMD


• Petrol export duty removed, diesel levy increased by Rs 3 per litre


• Rahul Gandhi urges citizens to protect democracy during Delhi rally


• CM Sawant highlights key reforms on Registration Day


• Centre plans 50 tourist destinations; Goa may be included


• Three alleged Pardi gang members arrested in connection with Calangute villa robbery


• SPECIAL INTERVIEW | युती, राजकी अस्तित्व आनी प्रांजळता! | Featuring Subhash Shirodkar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4mbcjKgnPc

• SPECIAL INTERVIEW | Futsal to Football Dreams - Capt. Venzy Viegas Uncut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1HqhO83Jro


• SPORTS: Arsekar successfully completes Ironman 70.3 Goa


• Shekhawat defends SIR and questions Congress’ opposition


• Gajendra Singh Shekhawat welcomed by Nilesh Cabral


• CM meets India TV chairman Rajat Sharma in Panjim


• Adv Ashma demands dismissal of Crime Branch PI over sexual assault allegation

• Future Speaks: Let's Listen | Jobs, skills and digital transformation for Generation Next https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhBYg8l1vMo


• Watercolour artists hold on-location painting session in Margao


• Chirag Naik inaugurates Sushegat Season pop-up bazaar in Margao


• Goa Congress leaders rally against SIR at Ramlila Maidan


• Ambulance delayed for 10 minutes at Dona Paula Circle during Ironman event


• Free medical camp in New Vaddem receives good response


• Swift car overturns at Baina flyover; driver and dog sustain injuries

• Passport Seva Kendra to relocate from Panjim to Pilerne from November 2


• Child Rights Commission seeks report on alleged assault by PI Vikas Deykar


• Biten Singh secures overall first place at Ironman 70.3 Goa 2026


• Goa Congress leaders head to Delhi for ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ rally


• CM flags off the 6th edition of Ironman 70.3 Goa


• Betoda Panchayat faces residents’ protest over mega project permission


• Goa government plans pre-marriage counselling to reduce divorces

• Amonkar welcomes nearly 50% reduction in Mormugao land rates, thanks CM


• Prabhav Naik proposes ‘People’s Path’ for Margao youth


• Kejriwal’s Rs 3,000 promise for women highlighted at AAP meet in Curtorim


• Sagun Velip appointed as Director of Panchayat Department


• SPORTS: Goa’s Chigurupati Venkata selected for India’s U-19 Asia Cup squad