GOA NEWS IN BRIEF: 23 – 28 February 2026

Saturday, 28 February 2026

• Protest row: Summons issued, allegations denied


• Atishi met me ahead of 2027 elections, says Churchill


• General store gutted in Maulinguem.


• Middle East tensions escalate; Indian airlines cancel flights.


• FIR against LoP, Opposition MLAs, activists over Dona Paula protest.


• Suspension of Shamila Monteiro and Siddhi Halarnkar revoked.


• Viresh, Tushar discharged from hospital; agitation over Section 39A to continue. 


• Mardol police inspect Savoi-Verem river over illegal sand mining. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_3C3QeaVmQ


• Activists summoned over Section 39A Protest; advocate Amit Palekar calls it “harassment”


• CM holds pre-Budget talks with industry leaders.


• 39A protest: Three activists appear at Taleigao police outpost


• Canacona to shut down for ‘Veeramel’ ritual.


• Task force set up to ensure safety at Lairai zatra.


• Street lights sought for Eastern Bypass.


• Leopard spotted at Guleli, Sattari.


• Govt orders probe into Holi parties after HJS alert.


• CM’s assurance ignored as activists face police summons.


• Vijai Sardesai backs artist Rajdeep Naik.


• Panaji Police summons Gajananad and Yogesh in BNSS case.


• Four Bills on TCP Act, land and tenancy laws to be moved.


• Panjim PI transfer not enough, Section 39A protesters demand action.


• NGT closes plea against Goa Carbon plant in Sao Jose de Areal.


• CM Sawant seeks public input for Goa Budget.


• Call to take Section 39A awareness campaign across Goa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKP0udgquwo

• Kadamba school bus launched for Udel–Pontemol students.


• Jetty project likely to be shelved after key meeting in Panjim.


• Parab slams Rane over file loss issue.


• Environmental activist Diana Tavares is no more.


• Nilu Velip elected unopposed to Adnem Panchayat.


• Arpora Fire Tragedy Case: Former Sarpanch, panchayat secretary get bail


• You suspend only when it's wrong: Norma Alvares on 39A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr2nGmLxLSo


• GPYC holds silent protest at Old Goa.

Friday, 27 February 2026

• 4th GD Kamat National Moot Court 2026 inaugurated at VM Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar.


• Amit Palekar seeks anticipatory bail for Rajdeep Naik.


• Will fight outside assembly if 39A isn’t scrapped: Viresh Borkar


• CM Pramod Sawant visits Viresh Borkar in hospital.

• Officials clear Shirgao road, fence allegedly tied to zatra stampede removed.


• Delhi Court discharges Kejriwal and Sisodia in liquor policy case.


• Hunger strike ends, Viresh Borkar’s supporters celebrate victory.


• Arpora fire tragedy case chargesheet filed.


• Rare planetary line-up to be seen on National Science Day, 28 February


• AAP open to alliance talks, says Venzy Viegas.


• Dr Oscar Rebello calls on all MLAs to unite to scrap Section 39A.


• CM’s response is an admission of wrongdoing, says Norma Alvares.


• Borkar threatens renewed protest if Section 39A not repealed.


• FIRs against protesters false, CM Assures cases will not be pursued, says Viresh Borkar.


• Arolkar extends financial support for child’s heart surgery.


• Grade 9 Sanskrit exam postponed to March 12.


• Viresh Borkar withdraws fast, vows to continue statewide agitation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuZbBIPze6g


• Norma, Claude Alvares reach Azad Maidan, hold talks with Viresh Borkar.


• Canacona Bhandari Samaj stands with MLA Viresh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z7SBTWtdtc


• Zero land conversion during my tenure: Babu Kavlekar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvZTv8a8GrA


• Activist Swapnesh Sherlekar released following police interrogation over Lodha project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGp-gRZq9m8 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVOoZFzkn4-/?igsh=bGsybmRjamtwY2M4

Thursday, 26 February 2026

• FIR registered against protesters who entered TCP office.


• Margao court grants bail to three in Gogol murder case.


• No. 1 CM, says MLA Rajesh Faldessai. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVNjzA8E3Ec/?igsh=M253YjE2cGNyMDI0


• One dies in Assagao accident, 19-year-old arrested and released on bail.


• Opposition meets governor, demands immediate scrapping of 39A.


• Viegas alleges threats over 39A protest.


• Faldessai reviews Dauji flyover work, says project to be completed by May.


• Ami Panjekar panel alleges abuse of power in CCP election row.


• Theft reported at school in Bicholim.


• Valpoi police register FIR against Rajdeep Naik for allegedly hurting public sentiments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHwrLV1RmLo

• CM warns of strict action after minister house protest, TCP files disturbed.


• Opposition to approach Raj Bhavan over 39A issue.


• Sardesai urges caution as Viresh Borkar’s fast enters critical phase.


• Amit Palekar dares police to file FIR against Rajdeep Naik.


• People’s protest, not political agenda, says Khawthankar on 39(A). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvd6bhDZaUg


• 6 to 7 projects get preliminary clearance at IPB meet.


• Babush Monserrate condemns morcha to minister’s house, seeks strict action.

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

• Arvind Kejriwal demands scrapping of Section 39A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN2pBgG8WT4


• Mirabag villagers demand FIR over illegal iron ore digging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uKHeQPIj_Q


• Raut alleges BJP role in voter deletions, announces restoration drive.


• Alemao moves Rebello’s Bill, seeks debate on Borkar incident.


• Viresh Borkar reaches assembly on wheelchair.


• Beach shack employee held with MDMA, LSD in Canacona raid.


• 39A must be revoked, not just put on hold: Viresh Borkar


• Govt is ready to keep 39A proposal in abeyance: CM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLNlQ1x_3UE


• Panjim PI transferred to Reserve Line Force, North Goa, over alleged manhandling of MLA Viresh Borkar.


• Vijai Sardesai moves Agricultural Land Protection Bill.


• CM Sawant, Vishwajit Rane hold high level meeting.


• CM meets MLA Viresh Borkar, urges him to end strike. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t90MVUvNg4


• Adv Seoula Vas seeks apology from Sardesai over his alleged comment on protesters.


• “I am in Congress because of Amit Patkar,” says Dr Ketan Bhatikar


• Dr Ketan Bhatikar officially inducted into Congress.

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

• भाटीकाराच्या काँग्रेस प्रवेशा पयलीं गट काँग्रेस आनी प्रदेश काँग्रेसी मदी 'धुसफूस आनी नाराजीनाट्य'


• ‘Stop not till your goal is achieved’: CM quotes Swami Vivekananda


• Youth power key in AI-driven world: Sawant


• Jose Philip D’Souza criticises govt amid Goa protests, calls for action on police. 


• Baap-beta rule has failed Panjim: AAP extends support to Ami Panjekar panel


• Yuri Alemao raises concern over Cuncolim’s Panzorconi Hill project amid ongoing 39A protest.


• Rs 20 lakh valuables, Rs 40,000 cash stolen from Bagwada-Vaghurme house on Monday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c_7FeQtGiA


• This is not governance, it’s Ravan Rajya: Thakare.


• Borkar and Gawas return to Azad Maidan, Section 39A protest resumes.


• Protest plans to be decided after discussion with Palem and Siridao villagers: Ajay Kholkar


• Car overturns after collision on Old Goa highway.


• Viresh Borkar taken to Campal Clinic as ‘Karo ya Maro’ andolan persists.

• Dona Paula protest shifted to Azad Maidan.


• The agitation has taken a wrong turn, says Chief Minister; police still exercising restraint.


• Protesters have decided to continue their sit-in outside minister Rane’s residence.


• Transgender person supports 39A protest at Azad Maidan.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92xG38b7VxM


• CM: Protests are allowed, but don’t invade ministers’ privacy.

Monday, 23 February 2026

• GPCC Chief demands scrapping of Assolda jetty.


• Congress backs protest, targets government over jetty issue.


• Government silent on jetty project protest, says Hodarkar.


• 24-year-old John Po files nomination for CCP elections.


• Dr Sheetal Naik files Ward 6 nomination for CCP elections.


• Independent candidate Jack Sukhija files nomination for Ward 17 CCP elections.


• Utpal Parrikar’s panel to focus on casinos and civic issues in Panjim.


• Protests in Panjim against coal handling jetty.


• No gram sabha in Chimbel for 10 months, villagers raise objection.


• From homes to panchayat: Mirabag villagers resist bandhara.


• Ami Panjekar’s Leonid Furtado files Ward 7 nomination.

• KTC to build new head office, upgrade bus stands.


• Cremation ground row: BJP MLA flags objection to govt arti ghat project.


• Article 39A will not be rejected: MLA Rajesh Faldessai


• Namrata Sardesai files nomination as independent candidate for CCP.


• Vijay Sardesai backs Viresh Borkar, criticises govt handling of Section 39A protest.


• Sardesai slams Goa govt, calls MLA ejection a “death of democracy.”


• Voices rise at Azad Maidan seeking scrapping of Section 39A.