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New Delhi closely following all developments, says MEA New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday called for a return to diplomacy to resolve the crisis in West Asia as he represented India at a United Kingdom-hosted meeting of over 60 nations that focused on securing global shipping routes through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. []
Takes cognisance of note by retired Justice Rebello Panaji: Taking cognisance of the Enough is Enough movement in Goa led by retired Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court Ferdino Rebello, President Droupadi Murmus Secretariat has directed the state government to address the movements ten-point charter of demands regarding unchecked construction in villages. Following a []
Panaji: A new state-of-the-art primary health centre, coming up in Porvorim, will be developed as a centre of excellence, said Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Thursday. The new facility will be constructed at a cost of over Rs 19 crore and is likely to be completed within the next 6-7 months, Rane said. The new []
New Delhi: The government on Thursday said in the Lok Sabha that consumers are not required to install prepaid electricity meters. Responding to supplementaries during the Question Hour, Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar rejected suggestions that the government was compelling consumers to adopt prepaid meters in a manner similar to private companies. In response to []
Saijal Bandodkar, one of Goas youngest Sarpanches, has taken charge of Pilerne-Marra with plans to improve roads, water and local development RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT KURIOCITY When the seat for her ward was left vacant, Saijal Sandeep Bandodkar, 24, didnt hesitate to step forward. A final-year post-graduate student in Konkani at Goa University, she never []
The Museum of Christian Art (MoCA), Old Goa, will host the third edition of Summercraft, a two-day childrens festival, on April 18 and 19. It is conceived as an event by children, for children, with stalls, workshops and performances led by young participants. One of the main attractions is the Childrens Bazaar, where participants will []
Rosary Higher Secondary School, Navelim, recorded excellent results in the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSSCE), with an overall pass percentage of 99.3 percent. The school presented 734 students, the highest number at the higher secondary level. Arts and Vocational streams achieved a 100 percent pass, Commerce 98.6 percent, and Science 98.7 percent. Among the []
College students from technical institutions across Goa were introduced to the practical uses of artificial intelligence (AI) at a workshop titled Growing at the Speed of Artificial Intelligence, conducted by professor at Carnegie Mellon Universitys School of Computer Science, Adam Paulisick, at the Kilowott campus in Porvorim. He also heads the US-based AI firm SkillyAI []
His 35-ball 52 helps them beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs Kolkata: Heinrich Klaasens composed half-century steered Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a commanding 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL clash on Thursday. Opting to bowl, KKR allowed SRH to post a formidable 226/8, built around Klaasens 52 off 35 balls. []
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be eager to bounce back in their first home game of the Indian Premier League against Punjab Kings on Friday. The five-time champions endured a disappointing start, losing comprehensively to Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. With a youthful squad, CSK will aim to correct lapses across batting, bowling, and fielding. []
Assesses critical needs of common people New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for an all-out effort to safeguard the Indian citizens from the impact of the war in West Asia and stressed a timely and authentic public information system to ward off any misinformation or rumour-mongering. At a meeting of the Cabinet []
Panaji: Goas pharmaceutical industry is feeling the heat of the ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran, according to the Goa Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (GPMA). While the state remains an export hub for over-the-counter medicines and formulations, the industry body noted on Wednesday that the sector is being adversely affected by cost increases in raw material, []
Panaji: The Matrutva Yojana, a flagship scheme of the Goa governments Directorate of Tribal Welfare, has proven highly impactful in supporting tribal women facing infertility issues. To date, the schemes support for In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment has helped 60 women successfully deliver babies, including 10 cases of twin births. Minister for Tribal Welfare Ramesh Tawadkar, []
Sameer Rizvi makes the most impact with an unbeaten 70 off 47 balls Lucknow: Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an Impact Substitute, as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets against Lucknow Super Giants despite initial stutters to make a winning start in the IPL here on Wednesday. Chasing []
Eyeing for their first win, Golden Eagles take on Namdhari FC at Fatorda today Fatorda: Dempo Sports Club return to home soil today as they host Namdhari FC at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda in Matchweek 6 of the Indian Football League 202526. Four away games in a row have tested this group physically []
Geno, Salgaocar in control Porvorim: Chowgule SC registered a 125-run victory over Dempo CC in their third-round Goa Premier Division League clash, wrapping up the three-day contest inside two days at Porvorim. Set a target of 268, Dempo failed to mount a challenge and were bowled out for 142 in 28.4 overs. Abhinav Tejrana top-scored []
Arlem: Saraswat Tigers made it three wins on the trot, holding off CD Fountainheads by 16 runs in the Sarsangan Super Series 2026 at the Arlem Cricket Ground. A well-paced innings powered the Tigers to 185/9, with Sanat Mhapne (36) anchoring the effort. Prasheel Kamat (30) and Atchut Naik Dalal (27) added stability, while Kartik []
NT Reporter Panaji The National Green Tribunals Western Zone Bench at Pune has stayed the recovery of a Rs 21 lakh environmental damage compensation imposed by the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) on a Morjim beach shack operator, while hearing an appeal against the Boards order. The appeal was filed by Harshit Vikas Tibrewal []
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa, in a matter related to the Porvorim flyover construction, asked that the contractor and the Executive Engineer, PWD (NH) Division 7, or the engineer concerned dealing with the highway, to meet the petitioner and consider the suggestions put forth. The High Court has listed the []
Ramesh Savaikar Bicholim Unfavourable weather conditions witnessed last month have severely affected cashew blossom, and plantation owners in Bicholim taluka estimate a yield drop of at least 40 per cent this year. At the onset of March, there was good cashew blossom. However, during the last three weeks of the month, the weather turned damp, []
NT Reporter Panaji President of Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) Avelino DSaon Wednesday said that the High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the Goa Staff Selection Commission, the Goa Human Resources Development Corporation and the Environment Department to file replies in a case concerning non-implementation of reservation for persons with disabilities (PwDs) []
NT Reporter Panaji Goa registered a marginal rise of just 1 per cent in post-state Goods and Services Tax (SGST) settlement from the Centre during 2025-26, according to figures released by the finance ministry on Wednesday. The net SGST revenue accrued to the state for the year ending March 31, 2026, amounted to Rs 4,575 []
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review key reforms proposed for panchayats, with a focus on strengthening garbage management systems across the state. Sawant said that panchayats are at the forefront of delivering basic civic services and must be equipped with better systems to manage waste effectively. []
NT Reporter Panaji Despite the Centres push to expand rural digital connectivity under the BharatNet project, Goa has zero service-ready points at the gram panchayat level, according to data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. As per the data, Goa is among the poorest performers nationally, even as several states have achieved full or []
NT Reporter Panaji The state government on Wednesday said that if commercial LPG users apply for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, they can avail an additional 20% LPG quota, taking the total entitlement up to 40% as announced earlier by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has permitted the additional []
NT Reporter Panaji Goa has received approval for a climate-resilient project worth Rs 1,650 crore focusing on protection of khazan lands, improving agriculture and preparing for climate-related challenges through research and farmer engagement, said Dr Pradip Sarmokadam, Member Secretary of the Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB). Climate change may lead to more disasters and the []
NT Reporter Panaji In aspecialceremony, Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao installed three new Canons to the Chapter of Canons of Se Cathedral, Old Goa. This Chapter of Canons was established by the Apostolic See in 1534 by the Bull Aequum Reputamus and it is now 492 years old. The ceremony was held at Se Cathedral, []
NT Reporter Margao Several beach shacks have begun wrapping up the tourist season along the Salcete beach stretch due to issues, including lack of tourists and a limited supply of commercial LPG cylinders. Though the tourist season in the state typically continues till May, some beach shacks in Colva and Benaulim have already started dismantling []
NT Reporter Panaji The Goa State Election Commission has issued a public notice initiating the process of delimitation of municipal wards for the upcoming 2026 general elections to 11 municipal councils across the state. The draft ward delimitation has been made available for public inspection from March 31 to April 7, excluding April 3 and []
NT Reporter Margao The Margao Municipal Council (MMC) on Tuesday agreed to dispose of 20 unclaimed corpses out of 21 preserved for nearly two months at the South Goa District Hospital after taking cognisance of a report published in The Navhind Times on March 31. The report had pointed out that MMC had occupied most []
NT Reporter Sankhali The water level in the Bhandura nullah reduced drastically this year. The nullah is one of the perennial sources that joins the river Mhadei near Nerse in Khanapur, Karnataka. This will certainly have serious ecological and environmental implications. Water from this nullah quenches the drinking and irrigation needs of humans as well []
NT Reporter Vasco In a step to contain the ongoing water contamination scare in Sancoale, the Mormugao administration has directed Zuari Indian Oil Adani Ventures Private Limited (ZIAVPL) to assist in pumping out the water from the well located within the premises of Our Lady of Health Church in Shindoli, Sancoale. Acting on instructions from []