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NT Reporter | Margao The Goa Forward Party (GFP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have strongly criticised the State Election Commission (SEC)s decision to modify its November 6 notification and change reservation pertaining to the Raia ZP constituency from Scheduled Tribe (ST) to ST Women, alleging government interference and political manipulation ahead of the [] The post Reservation change triggers allegations of govt manipulation appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji The Town and Country Planning Department has approved the conversion of another 2 lakh sqm of land belonging to Zuari Industries Limited from industrial to settlement zone. A notification issued by Chief Town Planner Vertika Dagur on November 19 said the department has approved and recommended a change of zone for [] The post TCP approves additional land conversions for Zuari Industries appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said Goa has always prioritised the welfare, dignity and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs) while speaking at the Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances camp held recently at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali. Sawant said the initiative ensures that assistive devices and support systems [] The post GMC, GDC PG seats: Cong protests delay in quota notification appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Recommending that a tiger reserve be notified in Goa within the next three months, the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has suggested that the proposed tiger reserve be introduced in the state in two phases. In a report submitted to the apex court on November 21, 2025, the CEC has [] The post SC-appointed panel suggeststiger reserve for Goa in 2 phases appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji A brief but intense spell of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and light rain swept across several parts of Goa on Monday night, surprising residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the sudden development to moisture incursion from the Arabian Sea and an upper-air trough extending across the KonkanGoa region, which increased [] The post Thunderstorm with lightning surprises parts of Goa appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Goa cyber crime police, probing the biggest online fraud in Goa involving an amount of Rs 4.74 crore, have arrested second accused Suraj Eknath Savat in connection with the case. Savat is a native of Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Police said a retired employee from Tiswadi, aged 72, lost the money to a [] The post `4cr online fraud: 2nd accused traced to Kolhapur, arrested appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Mapusa The Goa Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing Board has floated a tender for the construction of a new road to improve connectivity to the Mapusa sub-yard market. The proposed road, estimated to cost Rs 32.92 lakh, will connect the market from the Krishi Bazaar office directly to the main road. The [] The post Tender for road to Mapusa sub-yard market floated appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | New Delhi With the world order looking wobbly, the European Union is eyeing to forge a broad global agenda in partnership with India and the two sides are set to firm up a free trade pact, a defence framework agreement and a strategic agenda at their annual summit on January 27. Top diplomatic [] The post India and EU to firm up FTA, defence pact, strategic agenda appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | London International visitors from countries so far visa-exempt will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission in the form of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) under new rules announced by the government on Monday. Visitors from 85 nationalities, including the United States, Canada, and France, who have thus far [] The post New ETA scheme mandatory for clearance of travellers to UK appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | London Britains Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle on Monday admitted he is worried over news that some of the countrys super-rich, including Indian-origin billionaire steel tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal, are leaving the UK as a result of the Labour governments tax rises. Kyle was asked by Sky News about a media report [] The post UK biz min admits worry over billionaires leaving amid tax rise appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT BUZZ While addressing the masterclass cum workshop on the theme, Film is Made on Two Tables- Writing and Editing: A Perspective, Raju Hirani began by capturing the essence of the writing process with poetic simplicity: Writing is a place of dreaming. He described how the writer enjoys boundless freedomunlimited skies, perfect sunrises, flawless actors, [] The post An editor can flip a story 180 degrees appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Arpora Chinas GM Wei Yi produced another composed performance with the black pieces, holding Javokhir Sindarov to a draw in the opening game of the FIDE World Cup final on Monday. Wei once again chose the Petrov Defence, steering Sindarov into taking the early risks. The approach nearly paid off. Wei reached [] The post Yi holds Sindarov in Game 1 appeared first on The Navhind Times .

President, PM lead nation in paying tributes Mumbai: Dharmendra, one of Indias most enduring stars, who sparkled bright right through a remarkable 65-year career spanning 300 films ranging from Satyakam to Sholay, died here on Monday days ahead of his 90th birthday. The much loved actor, who lived most of his life in the blazing [] The post Dharmendra, He-Man of Hindi cinema, passes away at 89 appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Netravali, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuaries proposed as core areas Panaji: Recommending that a tiger reserve be notified in Goa within the next three months, the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has suggested that the proposed tiger reserve be introduced in the state in two phases. In a report submitted to the apex court on November [] The post SC-appointed panel suggests tiger reserve for Goa in 2 phases appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Panaji police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against founder of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and founder of Osho Ludhiana Meditation Society for insulting the religious faith of Catholic community. The founders of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and Osho Ludhiana Meditation Society are the organisers of the proposed event Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas Celebration, [] The post Police register FIR against organisers of notorious event appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Playing a crucial role in supporting students by providing them with a safe space to express their feelings, counselling has emerged as a boon to many students in the state who are struggling to cope with the difficulties in their school life. Over 60% of the cases handled by counsellors in schools across the [] The post Counselling a boon to many Goa school students appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Valentina and Nicole Bertani coming-of-age, dark comedy film Mosquitoes has a mix of mischief, nostalgia, and queer love as seen through the eyes of girls growing up in the 90s VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN The first thing that strikes one about Valentina and Nicole Bertanis new film is obviously its intriguing title. The sister duo chuckle knowingly. [] The post Mosquitoes bite back appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Meraki by the Sea, which is part of the Goan Films section at IFFI, traces Marius Fernandes efforts to showcase Goan culture through festivals CHRISTINE MACHADO Marius Fernandes needs no introduction. Fondly known as Goencho Festakar, Fernandes has promoted Goas culture and traditions through grassroots festivals such as Matiechem Fest, Ambeachem Fest and Baattachem Fest. [] The post The Festakar goes to IFFI appeared first on The Navhind Times .

VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN Dastan-E-Guru Dutt, presented at the International Film Festival of India, offered a distinguished music tribute to one of Indian cinemas most enduring creative figures, the renowned director and actor, Guru Dutt. Conceived as a musical retrospective, the programme honoured Dutts artistic legacy through a refined blend of narration and live performance. The evening [] The post Dastan serenades IFFI appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Vasco: Goas cruise tourism season began on Monday with the arrival of the international cruise liner MV Celebrity Millennium at Mormugao Port, bringing 2,078 passengers from countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and India. The vessel, which sailed from Singapore and called at Cochin en route, will continue to Mumbai before returning to [] The post Seasons first cruise liner docks at Mormugao port appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Adopting local indie dogs can significantly improve animal welfare and strengthen community well-being, said Mission Rabies director Murugan Appupillai, who urged Goans to choose Indian stray dogs over foreign breeds. He said widespread adoption could drastically reduce the number of dogs on the streets. While Mission Rabies and several private organisations conduct adoption camps, [] The post Prioritise strays over pedigreed dogs, urges Mission Rabies director appeared first on The Navh

Panaji: Availability of water will never be a hurdle for the growth of agriculture in the state, as the government is ready to provide as much water as demanded by the farmers, said WRD Minister Subhash Shirodkar on Monday. He said that Goan farmers face several challenges in continuing with agriculture; however, water is not [] The post Goa to meet 100% agri water needs by 2026: Min appeared first on The Navhind Times .

The landmark four Codes will help reduce compliance burdens, widen social protection, and make the labour market more responsive to a changing economy Indias major economic reforms were spurred by a foreign exchange crisis. It was the summer of 1991 when foreign exchange reserves went to nearly zero. An emergency loan from the IMF was [] The post High hopes on big labour reforms appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI |New Delhi Recalling BJP patriarch L K Advanis words on Sindhs civilisational connect with India despite the Partition, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said borders can change and tomorrow Sindh may return to India. In his address at an event hosted by the Sindhi community here, he said that Advani ji wrote in []

NT Reporter | Panaji Taking cognisance of the strong public backlash over organisation of the proposed Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas Celebration event, scheduled in Goa from December 25-28, Goa police has announced that it has directed the organisers not to proceed with the event. Making the announcement on its official X handle, Goa police []

NT Reporter | Mapusa The Cunchelim comunidade has become the latest to oppose the recently passed amendment allowing regularisation of illegal structures on comunidade land, stating that the rates fixed by the government are far below market value. An extraordinary general body meeting of the Cunchelim comunidade was held under the chairmanship of president Ryan []

PTI | Johannesburg Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Summit here and the two leaders discussed cooperation in various areas, including trade, investment, mining, critical minerals, AI and food security. Had an excellent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa during the G20 Summit in []

PTI | Belem (Brazil) India on Sunday expressed strong support to Brazil for the inclusive leadership of the COP30 Presidency and welcomed several decisions adopted at the just concluded climate summit. Though New Delhi expressed satisfaction with many decisions, it did not specifically call the COP30 a success in devising a policy aimed at preventing []

PTI | Shimla Sobbing inconsolably, the IAF officer wife of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, killed in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air show, managed a farewell salute with their six-year-old daughter clinging to her as his mortal remains were consigned to flames in Himachal Pradeshs Kangra district on Sunday. The wing commanders cousin lit []

Shikaras anchored on shore at the Dal Lake on a cold winter morning in Srinagar on Sunday. A comprehensive roadmap has been prepared for the focused development of 124 strategic villages across 43 border blocks in eight districts under the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday.

Interest shown in green energy, shipbuilding Panaji: Goa stands a chance of receiving investments from Norway, with a trade delegation from the Scandinavian country offering to do business with the state in sectors like renewable energy, shipbuilding, green tech, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and cyber security. A six-member delegation comprising embassy officials and members of the Norway []

New Delhi: The radicalisation of the doctors involved in the recent white-collar terror module that came to light with the November 10 Red Fort area bombing began as early as 2019 on social media platforms, officials said on Sunday. The investigation so far indicated a concerning shift in cross-border terror strategy, where highly educated professionals []

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: According to a fresh climate audit of 100 years comprising monsoon data from 1922 to 2022, the capital city of Panaji has emerged as one of the prominent hotspots of heavy and very heavy rainfall events in India, with higher frequency, greater volume and rising contribution in decadal and annual rainfall []

Panaji : For many visitors at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) this year, the most cherished takeaway is not a photograph with a celebrity or a festival badgeits their own face immortalised on a postage stamp. India Post is showcasing one of its most distinctive offerings at IFFIthe personalised My Stamp. The []

Panaji: The Goa government should establish a Cinema Development Corporation to provide financial assistance and technical support for producing and distributing Konkani cinema, the 26th All India Konkani Sahitya Sammelan in Ernakulam, Kerala, has resolved. The sammelan, held on November 22-23, was organised by the All India Konkani Parishad. Another resolution urged the Goa government []

Vasco: Tensions rose in Cansaulim on Sunday after villagers alleged that officials of South Western Railway (SWR) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) forcefully entered private properties with heavy earth-moving machinery to begin work on a proposed railway underpass near Cansaulim railway station. Landowners alleged that the action amounted to criminal trespass and that it []

Panaji: The Goa government is set to amend its law to introduce community service in place of jail time for first-time offenders of minor offences. An official in the Home Department said the new punishment system has been established after consultation with the High Court of Bombay at Goa under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), []

Road safety must be built as a daily effort rather than a one-time awareness talk Every time a young persons photo shows up in the obituary columns, people of that generation feel more than a pang of pain and anguish. At the same time, there is a curiosity over what happened, sometimes extending to blaming []

At dispute is the widening rift between use of fossil fuels and the strident demand of developing countries to get financial package for mitigation, adaptation to innovative technologies As climate change conferences takes place periodically, it has become a big joke that nothing serious results in other than the familiar litany of intents to alter []

Amresh Parab Panaji Providing respite to police officers from undue political interference, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has instructed them not to entertain directives from members of the legislative assembly (MLAs). Sawant, who also holds the home portfolio, told officers to ask any MLA issuing such directives to route them through the Home Minister, sources said. [] The post CM tells cops not to heed MLAs directives appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Panaji zonal office, probing money laundering in the alleged multi-crore land scam, has provisionally attached an immovable property situated at Anjuna, Bardez, valued at around Rs 6.82 crore. The ED had initiated its investigation based on a chargesheet filed by the special investigation team (SIT) of the Goa [] The post ED attaches Anjuna land worth Rs 6.82 cr appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji The census report of state government employees 2024 has revealed that out of 63,970 employees working in the 89 government departments, autonomous bodies, state public sector undertakings (PSUs) and grant-in-aid institutions, 8,119 employees are above the age of 55 years. According to the report, published by the Directorate of Planning, Statistics and [] The post 8,119 govt staff are above 55 appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Special Correspondent Panaji The International Film Festival of India 2025 on Friday brought together diplomats for an Ambassadors Roundtable, with the session exploring new pathways to advance bilateral audio-visual cooperation. There was a focus on co-production opportunities, creative-economy growth and deeper cultural exchange. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan, who chaired [] The post IFFI: Diplomats explore waysto advance audio-visual ties appeared first on Th

NT Reporter Mapusa Director of the Vatican Observatory, Rev Fr Richard DSouza SJ, interacting with students of St Brittos High School, Mapusa, captivated the audience with images of globular clusters, star-forming regions such as the Orion Nebula, supernova remnants and galaxies viewed in multiple wavelengths. Honoured to be recognised at the school where his journey [] The post Students now carry the universe on their phonescosmic wonders appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Mapusa A tense situation unfolded on Friday afternoon after a group of goldsmiths gathered outside the Mapusa police station to support colleagues who were allegedly questioned by the Andhra Pradesh Police in connection with a theft case in their state. The arrested suspect had allegedly claimed that he sold around 300 grams of [] The post Mapusa goldsmiths protest summonsby Andhra police over stolen gold appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji The state government has issued a comprehensive policy laying out the charges and approval process for installing mobile towers and related telecom infrastructure on government land, covering both urban and rural areas. The notification, released by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, aligns with the Right of Way (RoW) Rules, [] The post Govt notifies new fees, nods for mobile tower installations appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao The president of Bharatiya Janata Partys Goa unit, Damodar Damu Naik, on Friday, announced that his party will unveil its candidate for the zilla panchayat election, scheduled for next month, within the forthcoming week. The groundwork for selecting the candidate has been completed. The state election committee of the party has nearly [] The post ZP election: BJP to field 80% new faces, candidates list next week appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao The rise in home delivery of food and daily consumables using private vehicles has come under the lens of the Transport Department for alleged registration violations. Several food delivery agents from outside the state are also under scrutiny for suspected tax evasion. Sources in the Transport Department said there has been a [] The post Use of private vehicles for deliveries under transport dept scanner appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao With almost no takers for sludge generated from processed sewagedespite it being a rich source of manurethe Public Works Department may use it to develop green space within the buffer zone of the sewage treatment plant. The proposal is at the planning stage. PWD sources said that although the department has been [] The post With farmers uninterested, PWD plans to use sludge to create green zone at STP appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | New Delhi The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the court cannot impose any timelines on Governors and the President to grant assent to Bills passed by state assemblies but at the same time said Governors do not have unfettered powers to sit on the Bills for perpetuity. In its unanimous opinion on [] The post No timelines for Governors, President to act on Bills: SC appeared first on The Navhind Times .