Goa’s ICAR-CCARI wins national water award for water conservation
The ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI) in Goa has been awarded the ‘National Water Award 2024’ with the First Rank (in the Best Institution Other than School & College Inside-Campus category) for excellence in Campus Water Conservation. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious ‘6th National Water Award 2024’ on 18 November 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister for Jal Shakti, CR Patil. This national recognition honours ICAR-CCARI’s pioneering work in water-efficient research, conservation models and climate-resilient agricultural technologies, specifically designed for the coastal and Western Ghats agro-ecosystems.
Goa's Lakshada Shirodkar strikes gold at powerlifting nationals
Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardessai congratulated Lakshada Sunil Shirodkar, from Fatorda, after she won gold in the 56 kg junior deadlift category at the WPC Open Nationals 2025 in Bangalore.
After 14 years, 27 daily wage workers of SAG finally regularised
After 14 years of service on a nominal salary of Rs 10,000 per month, 27 daily wage workers have finally received long-awaited relief. Thanks to the efforts of sports minister Dr Ramesh Tawadkar and the newly-appointed executive director Dr Ajay Gaude, the workers have been regularised with temporary status. They are also set to receive arrears dating back to 2019, along with the full range of benefits typically accorded to permanent staff.
Major fire at Zuarinagar
A major fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, completely destroying a scrapyard in Zuarinagar, Vasco.
Isidore to join GFP today
Ex-Canacona MLA Isidore Fernandes is all set to the Goa Forward Party today.
Navelim celebrates Feast of Our Lady Of Rosary
The Feast of Our Lady of Rosary Church, Navelim, South Goa, is celebrated on the third Wednesday in November every year. This year, the feast will be celebrated on 19 November 2025. The Voice wishes the people of Navelim a happy feast!
Padmashri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji felicitated at British parliament
Padmashri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji was honoured at the British Parliament’s House of Commons, for his contributions to spiritual leadership, global peace, and the preservation of Sanatan culture. During the event, he was also presented with a World Book of Records Certificate of Excellence in the presence of Rajeshwar Guruji and other distinguished dignitaries. He was further bestowed with the title of ‘Ambassador of Peace.’
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