GOA NEWS IN BRIEF: 16 – 21 February 2026

Saturday, 21 February 2026

• Borim bridge night work on 21 – 22 February, 8 pm to 8 am.


• Goa Maritime Conclave 2026 focuses on drug trafficking, illegal fishing, IOR security.


• I need just one night, I can block Panaji: Vishwajit Rane.


• 1.27 lakh names deleted from Goa voter list after revision.


• Protesters give CM one-hour deadline over TCP police action.


• Govind Shirodkar targets Vishwajit Rane, demands minister’s removal.


• Demand to suspend police officers after MLA dragged from TCP office.


• Shame on Damu Naik, says Viresh Borkar alleging police-backed eviction at TCP office.


• Let them sleep there day and night: Vishwajit Rane dismisses TCP protesters as ‘blackmailers’


• St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar loses consciousness after being thrown out of TCP office in Panjim during protest against Section 39(A) approval in Palem-Siridao village.


• CM Pramod Sawant presents job offer letters to freedom fighters' children under the Home Department's Children of Freedom Fighters Scheme.


• Fire at Anjuna's Albayli restaurant damages roof; no casualties reported.


• Viresh Borkar leads protest at TCP office over 39(A) approval.


• Fire breaks out at scrapyard in Ashewada-Betoda at around 3 am. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiOXJ05GOig


• BJP Goa names Suvarna Tendulkar Mahila Morcha president, Vidya Gavde and Usha Nagvekar general secretaries.


• Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar assures he will raise coal issue in Assembly.

Friday, 20 February 2026

• 7 Councillors move no-confidence against Sanguem Municipal Council vice chairperson Sangmeshwar Naik, a close aide of Sanguem MLA and minister Subhash Phal Dessai.


• Patto Bridge closed for repairs, traffic diverted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-4oem-1srw


• Noted tiatrist, comedian, playwright and director, John D'Silva celebrates his birthday today.


• “I wish them best of luck,” says Rohit Monserrate to Ami Panjekar Panel.


• ​I can contest and win from any ward: Surendra Furtado.


• CCP releases Atanasio Monserrate panel’s 30-candidate list for 2026 CCP elections.


• Vijay Sardesai backs Mirabag Bandara protest after offering prayers at Karyamalya Mharu.


• St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar along with villagers from Palem-Siridao visit CTP office, demands scrapping of 39A Amendment.


• Rohit Monserrate and Surendra Furtado hug at nomination centre.


• Good candidates on both sides; may the best one win: Mayor Rohit Monserrate


• All 30 candidates from Atanasio Monserrate panel file nominations for upcoming CCP elections.

• Uday Madkaikar confident of sweeping CCP polls, targets Surendra Furtado.


• Goa Spiritual Festival 2026 opens in Sanguem with unveiling of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj murti by CM Dr Pramod Sawant and Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji


• BJP-backed panel led by Panjim MLA Babush Monserrate visits Mahalaxmi Temple before filing CCP nomination.


• Faridabad man held in ₹1.64 crore online investment scam.

• Shivjayanti celebrated at Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Curchorem.


• SC seeks probe into missing records in Goa tiger reserve case.


• District Level Committee of Kushavati District examines forest rights claims in Dharbandora.


• Shivaji Maharaj statue unveiled at Sada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCzUjfQWP_I


• Thakrey sounds poll bugle: United Front to take on BJP in Ponda; Yuri to lead the charge.


• Panther scare in Bicholim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilw88g9MyUU


• Venzy Viegas urges public protest against soaring electricity bills.


• Patkar keeps Ponda Congress in the dark; Dr Ketan Bhatikar announces joining programme.


• Shiv Jayanti celebration at Mahalaxmi temple, Panjim.


• While citizens fight casinos, govt platform markets them.

Thursday, 19 February 2026

• First nomination filed for CCP elections 2026.


• Viriato Fernandes alleges fake tweet on Dabolim Airport closure tomorrow.


• AAP terms Rs 280 crore bandhara project a scam, supports Mirabag protest.


• Tiger reserve hearing in SC today. 


• फर्मागुडयेर मनयली शिवजयंती.


• Krishna Salkar launches Non Mon project, sewerage coverage hits 70 percent.


• New BJYM Goa Committee formed under Tushar Kelkar.


• Coca Cola truck overturns at Verna junction, causing early morning traffic snarls. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU7NAGblEs-/?igsh=MWZ0cW5nN2U4YXZmMg==

• Chariot presented to Shri Sant Sohirobanath Varkari Sampradaya in Kundaim.


• North Goa District Mineral Foundation Trust reviews Rs 22 crore projects, approves Rs 5.5 crore new works.


• Amit Patkar backs Parrikar panel, Furtado set to lead CCP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIgQfS4ixkA

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

• Utpal Parrikar says CCP candidate announcement will be timed carefully. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZc-lzDyJJk


• Utpal Parrikar defends right to contest, rejects use of father’s influence.


• Chirag Paswan to attend Goa Spiritual Festival 2026.


• CCP Elections 2026: Utpal Parrikar to contest with ‘Ami Panjekar’ panel.


• Coal pollution: Port skips MMC meet, council seeks action.


• Reis Magos villagers oppose casino. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwD4Ens1HHA


• CM Sawant addresses AYUSH Conference in Dubai.

• Dr Ketan Bhatikar confirms Congress entry, date awaited.


• NGT flags possible violation in Chapora dredging.


• Sunni Gulistan Masjid reopens in Salcete ahead of Ramadan.


• North Goa highlights tech-driven water initiatives at Peyjal Samvad.


• Protests likely as Deltin Royale approval sparks controversy in Goa.


• Justice Rebello questions legality of Mandovi casino vessel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlI6TJQL5Q4


• CM Sawant visits Abu Dhabi F1 Circuit to study motorsport best practices.


• Casinos get extensions till 2027 despite Relocation Policy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi1ALzBIbgE


• Panjim residents meet over casino issue, plan next move.


• BJP avoids clear answer on Ponda by-election ticket.

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

• MLA Nilesh Cabral raises issue of soaring power bills in Curchorem.


• Candolim Ward 1 by-election faces voter roll controversy.


• AAP demands upgrade of Ponda ID hospital, warns of agitation.


• Cuncolim MLA, Yuri Alemao issues 10-day ultimatum to govt over fish meal plants.


• Govt launches AI chatbot to streamline public services. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFyjJ0o_MBA


• Forest HQ at Panjim denies receiving letter on leopard attack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri5I-Wueno4


• St Cruz Congress block flags service extensions.


• Ticket or no ticket, I will always support Babush: Uday Madkaikar.


• Leopard attack victim from Thane Charavane succumbs to injuries at GMC.

• Got spooked in Goa? No, it’s not Halloween just yet — it’s the Potekar celebrations in Divar. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU0pUEhEpsw/?igsh=cnhsbDlybDBsZDJx


• Mapusa police register FIR against ex-minister over sexual exploitation claim.


• Harmal residents take action against illegal prostitution racket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etb69y4Hjhk


• GSPCB consent to Cuncolim fish plant sparks protests.

Monday, 16 February 2026

• No permissions around Bondvoll Lake till wetland issue is resolved: Vishwajit Rane.


• ‘Construction height restrictions imposed by Civil Aviation Ministry, not the Navy’.


• Gold smuggling case at Dabolim: Massive pressure on officers, but …


• GUJ demands apology from BJP ZP member over alleged threat.


• BJP’s conspiracy to shut down Dabolim Airport; proposal currently on hold, says South Goa MP Capt (retd) Viriato Fernandes.


• Residents demand immediate closure of coal handling in Mormugao amid rising air pollution.


• Eminent Hindi writer Priyamvad inaugurates Konkani Bhasha Mandal’s Bal Sahitya.


• Model Code of Conduct comes into effect from today following announcement of CCP election schedule.


• CCP polls on 11 March, counting on 13 March. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54hDLHQJi9I

• By-elections for 14 panchayat wards on 8 March.


• Goa showcases ayush wellness at World Trade Centre in UAE.


• MLA Cruz Silva praises organisers of Big Fat Fatorda Carnival 2026.


• Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL) signs 3-year deal; F4 race to stay at same venue: CM Sawant.