Panaji: March 27, 2026: District Magistrate, North Goa has ordered the construction of two Speed breakers at a distance admeasuring 05 meters away from the edge of MDR-16 on the front and back side road of Viscount of Pernem High School, Nanerwada in Pernem Municipal Council, Pernem-Goa as per the standard IRC designed and specification.
Goan Reporter:POWER SHUT DOWN
Panaji: March 27, 2026
A power shut down has been arranged on March 28, 2026 from 08.30 am to 02.00 pm at River Bank DTC Feeder to carry out urgent maintenance works. Affected areas are Rai, Guddem, V.P. Marna –Siolim and surrounding areas.
Also, a power shut down has been arranged on March 28, 2026 from 09.00 am to 03.00 pm at 200 KVA Arondekar DTC, at Arondekar wada, Harmal Feeder to carry out urgent maintenance works. Affected areas are Arondekar wada, Parsekar wada, Saw Mill in V.P. Harmal and surrounding areas.
Goan Reporter:RO NOTIFIES GUIDELINES ON POSTAL BALLOT PAPER FOR AV
Panaji : March 27, 2026::The Returning Officer (RO) for 21 Ponda AC, South Goa District has informed that the Election Commission of India, New Delhi has issued guidelines on Postal Ballot papers to the categories of Absentee Voters (AV), who have been given the facility of voting through Postal Ballot paper.The categories of Absentee Voters are senior citizens (above 85 years of age) (AVSC), Persons with disability flagged in the database for electoral roll (AVPD) and COVID 19 suspect or affected persons (AVCO). The schedule for voting by absentee voters in the category AVSC and AVPD above are as follows, for AVSC and AVPD category voting is scheduled from March 29, 2026 to March 31, 2026, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Similarly, separate polling teams will be visiting the registered address as given in Form 12D of the absentee voters in the AVSC and AVPD categories.
Goan reporter:RO NOTIFIES GUIDELINES ON POSTAL BALLOT PAPER FOR VOTERS ON ELECTION DUTY
Panaji : March 27, 2026
The Returning Officer (RO) for 21 Ponda AC, South Goa District has informed that the Election Commission of India, New Delhi has issued guidelines on Postal Ballot papers to categories of Electors on election Duty which have been given the facility of voting through Postal Ballot Paper.
The categories are as follows Polling Parties, Officials on Election Duty; Senior Magistrates, Flying Squad, ARO, AERO and other election related staff like private persons and Non- Government staff engaged in election work on the day of Poll and Police Personnel, Goa IRB and Home Guards on Election duty.
Voters on Election duty who have opted for Postal Ballot (PB) facility and duly applied in form-12 to the Returning Officer by March 27, 2026 will have to cast their vote on March 29, 2026, March 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026 at the Facilitation Centre; Court Room, Office of Mamlatdar of Ponda, 3rd Floor, Govt. Complex Building, Ponda, Goa.
Goan Reporter:PUBLIC ADVISORY ON SUFFICIENT STOCK OF PETROL AND DIESEL
Panaji : March 26, 2026:The Department of Civil Supply has informed that there is sufficient and regular supply of petrol and diesel available at oil terminals as well as LPG in the State, and there is no disruption in supply across the State. The situation is being monitored at the RO, District, State, and National levels. Therefore, there is no need to fear regarding the availability of petrol and diesel, and supply will continue as in the past without any disruption.
General Public is therefore requested to avoid unnecessary rushing to Petrol Pumps creating unwarranted fear and anxiety.
Goan Reporter:SELECTION TRIALS FOR THE 69TH NATIONAL SCHOOL GAMES
Panaji: March 25, 2026::The Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs will be conducting selection Trial in Table Tennis U-14 Boys & Girls to participate Goa State team for the 69th National School Games Championship to be held at Thyagraj stadium, Delhi from April 16 to 22, 2026.
The selection trials will be held on March 30, 2026 at Indoor Hall Campal from 9.30 am to 10.30 am. The incharge will be Shri. Sanjay Shirodkar, ZSO.
Eligibility for the selection trials for under 14 years; The players should be born on or after January 01, 2012, the selected players have to submit age verification test certificate (AVT) from the doctor along with the eligibility forms and the players U-14 should be students studying in std 12th or below, but not below 6th std. Similarly sports Card/School ID Cards are mandatory at the time of registration.
Goan Reporter:POWER SHUT DOWN
Panaji: March 25, 2026
A power shut down has been arranged on March 27, 2026 from 09.30 am to 11.00 am at 11KV Audit Bhavan Feeder (Hotel Gautam Section) to carry out urgent maintenance works. Affected areas are Hotel Gautam, heera garden, Mehta construction, santa maria, Pravin dodanavar, Mathura enclave, urbania buildings and surrounding areas.
Also, a power shut down has been arranged on March 27, 2026 from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm at 11KV Audit Bhavan Feeder to carry out urgent maintenance works. Affected areas are Sydney DTC, ARC Construction, Bhataj and surrounding areas.
Further, a power shut down has been arranged on March 27, 2026 from 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm at 11KV Audit Bhavan Feeder to carry out urgent maintenance works. Affected areas are Mahalaxmi Building, Green Valley, T.Prakash and surrounding areas.
Additionally, a power shut down has been arranged on March 27, 2026 from 10.00 am to 05.00 pm at 400KVA Microwave Transformer, Altinho, Panaji to carry out urgent maintenance works. Affected areas are E-Type Quarters, D-Type Quarters (D8, D9, D10, D11, D12, D12, D13), C-Type Quarters, A-Type Quarters (I, J, K, L, M, N), Goa State Election commission, Excise Department, Boys hostel, area around Sati Temple and surrounding areas.
Similarly, a power shut down has been arranged on March 28, 2026 from 09.00 am to 02.00 pm at 11KV Cola Underground Feeder to carry out urgent maintenance works. Affected areas are Entire Village Panchayat Cola area & part of Nuvem, Codlem of V.P. Betul and surrounding areas.
Goan Reporter:GOVERNOR EXTENDS RAM NAVAMI GREETINGS
Panaji: March 25, 2026:::The Governor of Goa, Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju has extended his warm greetings to all the people of Goa on the auspicious occasion of “Ram Navami”.
The Governor in his message said that, “This sacred festival marks the birth of Lord Shri Rama, who symbolizes righteousness, virtue, compassion, and ideal leadership. Lord Rama is also revered as “Maryada Purushottam”. The life of Lord Rama continues to inspire us to embody the values of truth, justice, humility, and devotion in our daily lives.”
Governor further said, “On this joyous occasion, let us reaffirm our commitment to the principles of Dharma and work together to promote peace, harmony, and prosperity in our society.
May this festival bring happiness, good health, and well-being to all, and guide us on the path of righteousness” Governor concluded.
Goan Reporter:MASS SINGING EVENT TO COMMEMORATE 150 YEARS OF “VANDE MATARAM” HELD
Panaji: March 25, 2026
A solemn mass singing event was organised today at the Secretariat premises in Porvorim to mark the 150th anniversary of the National Song, “Vande Mataram.”
Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, Chief Secretary, graced the occasion along with all Secretaries, Additional Secretaries, Joint Secretaries, Under Secretaries to Government, and other officers and officials of the Mantralaya and Secretariat.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from senior officials and staff of the Government, reflecting a collective spirit of unity and national pride.