GOA NEWS IN BRIEF: 1 – 29 May 2026
Last rites of Fr Bolmax, Mopa airport losses and Viresh Borkar are making headlines in Goa today
News
Happenings from around Goa
Goa turns vegetable exporter under horticulture revolution: CM Sawant
The chief minister announced that Goa has become self-sufficient in vegetable production
Siolim accident claims life of 32-year-old rider
The rider was involved in a head-on collision with a rented four-wheeler
Valpoi’s Redeghat area turns unsanitary as people dump garbage
Garbage dumping has made the area unhygienic
CM Sawant meets Mansukh Mandaviya over Margao ESI Medical College
Both men discussed healthcare initiatives, including support for the new ESI Medical College in Margao
Goa police transfers 14 police inspectors in major reshuffle
They have been posted to new units and police stations such as ANC, GRP, and coastal security units
Last rites of Fr Bolmax Pereira begin at St Francis Xavier Church
Parishioners and well-wishers gather to pay their final respects before mass
Margao police arrest driver in Sirlim hit-and-run case
A Maharashtra rent-a-car driver has been arrested in the case
Fr Bolmax Pereira demise: Condolences pour in
Condolences pour in from political and social leaders across Goa following the demise of Fr Bolmax Pereira
Chicalim Parish Priest Fr Bolmax Pereira is no more, last rites on 28 May
Fr Bolmax passed away at GMC after suffering a heart attack
Catholic Association of Goa remembers Fr Bolmax
The Catholic Association of Goa remembered him as a fearless advocate of social and environmental justice
100% FRA sanads to be issued by December 2026: CM Sawant
The chief minister highlighted welfare initiatives for the tribal community at 'Prerana Din' in Ambaulim