With AcaryaX, Vaibhav Naik is turning AI into a tool for free and inclusive education in local languages RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT KURIOCITY To make education more inclusive, Vaibhav Vithuray Naik, a freelance cameraman and video editor from Margao, has developed AcaryaX, a free AI-powered web app that brings multilingual learning to students across Goa. []
State saw over 19,000 power cuts in 17 months: Power Min
NT Reporter Panaji Reflecting massive disruption in the supply of electricity to consumers, with nearly 40 power cuts per day, Goa witnessed 19,119 instances of power outages from January 2024 to May 2025. Maximum outages were reported in substation division XVI, Margao (5,276), followed by VI Mapusa (2,422) and VII Curchorem (2,254). During the same []
Comunidades vow to move SC over bill on regularisation of structures
Margao: Comunidade representatives have warned the government that any attempt to regularise illegal structures on comunidade land through the proposed new legislation will be challenged in the Supreme Court (SC). Proponents from 67 comunidades, under the banner of Save Comunidade, Save Goa, unanimously condemned Transport Minister Mauvin Godinhos statement regarding regularisation of such structures. They []
Collector orders demolition of obstructions at Vasco flyover
NT Reporter Vasco/Margao In response to long-standing public outrage and safety concerns regarding visibility issues and traffic obstruction near the new flyover in Vasco, South Goa Collector Egna Cleetus has issued a comprehensive order mandating the demolition of illegal structures, relocation of gates, and implementation of road safety measures. The order, issued after months of []
Sharda Mandir School wins Best Delegation at MVMUN 2025
Sharda Mandir School bagged the Best Delegation trophy at the first edition of the Manovikas Model United Nations (MVMUN-2025), held at Manovikas English Medium High School, Margao. The three-day conference concluded recently with over 100 delegates from 11 schools participating. The event simulated UN proceedings, with students debating important national and global issues. A surprise []
Lyrically unbound,poetically united
Creative and thoughtful minds will unite on June 14 for the first meet-up of Poets of Goa at Dogears Bookshop, Margao KALYANI JHA | NT BUZZ Following successful poet congregations in different cities, Poets of Goa, a newly formed group for the creative, lyrical minds is spreading its wings with an intent to bring together []
As We Run Through Time, a collaborative photography design-a-thon on the perception of Goa facilitated by Idhar Udhar will be held on June 7 and 8, culminating in an exhibition atMuseum of Goa KALYANIJHA | NT BUZZ With the aim of making visual art more fun and productive, Chaitali Paranjape who hails from Margao and []
World Laughter Day was jointly organised by Samrat Club Margao in association with Rotary Club of Margao Midtown and the Peace and Bliss Association recently at Ghumteshwar Brahmadev Hall, Junta Quarters, Pajifond, Margao. Special guest Shyam Kumar Jamuni shared his thoughts and applauded the efforts of the organisers in spreading positivity. Laughter therapist Sachika Almeida []
Goa health camps detect five heart attacks in a day, screen over 13,000 people statewide
Goa's Health Department is actively conducting health camps across the state, providing emergency care and free check-ups. During a recent camp in Navelim, five heart attack cases were detected and treated, adding to the three cases identified in Margao.
In South district, mock drill to ready authorities for localised crisis response
Staff Reporter Margao In an effort to bolster disaster preparedness, the South Goa district administration will conduct a large-scale cyclone mock exercise this week across the talukas of Ponda, Mormugao, and Quepem, with seven designated sites set to simulate the impact of a severe cyclonic storm. The mock drill, guided by the National Disaster Management []
They lift Chandrakant Karapurkar Trophy beating Margao CC in final Margao: Dempo Cricket Club lifted the 3rd Chandrakant Karapurkar Trophy with a commanding seven-wicket win over Margao Cricket Club in the final held at MCC ground, Margao, on Sunday. Opting to bowl first, Dempo restricted Margao to 95/9 in 20 overs. Heramb Parab (21), Sazu []
Staff Reporter Margao VMCL Blasters held their nerve to edge out VMCL Kings by 7 runs in a thrilling Season 3 clash of the Ferdinand Coelho Memorial VMCL under the floodlights at MCC Ground on Wednesday. Batting first, the Blasters posted a competitive 144/9 in 20 overs. Opener Balkrishna Hodarkar set the tone with 36 []
Big feat: 60 Goans honoured for their contributions to UK
Diana Fernandes Margao History was created on Tuesday as 60 Goans settled in the UK were honoured at The Palace of Westminster, commonly called the Houses of Parliament, for their contributions to that country. Celebrating the contributions of Goans in the UK in various sectors, the event was held by the Labour party MPs Will []
FDA norms violation: Rs 3-lakh worth broilers seized in Margao
Staff Reporter Margao Acting on a complaint, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Wednesday seized anddisposed of approximately 600 improperly sealed packets of chicken inMargao, valued at around Rs 3 lakh. FDA officials from South Goa responded to a complaint stating that a vehicle from Hubballi had transported chicken packets to Margao under improper []
Freeing up space: Disposal fairs planned to auction old vehicles
Staff Reporter Panaji In a bid to free up resources and improve efficiency, the state government will dispose of off-road and underutilised government vehicles through auction for which disposal fairs to be organised in Porvorim, Mapusa, and Margao. Vehicles older than 15 years will be scrapped, while those below 15 years will be auctioned. Briefing []
Collector orders crackdown on rising child begging in South Goa
Staff Reporter Margao In response to a rise in cases of child begging across South Goa, District Collector Egna Cleetus on Tuesday issued directives to the authorities and relevant agencies to take immediate action, strengthen enforcement, and ensure the rehabilitation of affected children. The action comes after the High Court observed the need to prohibit []
Bengaluru FC enter fourth ISL final with 3-2 aggregate win over FC Goa
MARGAO, Apr 6: Talisman Sunil Chhetri rose to the occasion with a last-gasp strike as Bengaluru FC qualified for a record fourth Indian Super League final with a 3-2 aggregate win over FC Goa after the second leg semi-final here on Sunday. Though the Blues lost the second leg at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 2-1, their 2-0 win from the first game of this fixture earlier this week ensured that they entered the summit clash, with Chhetri scoring a decisive [] The post Bengaluru FC enter fourth ISL final with 3-2 aggregate win over FC Goa appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Draw against Dempo dents Real Kashmirs I-League title hopes
Margao, Mar 29: Real Kashmir FCs I-League title hopes took a severe blow as they dropped points, drawing 1-1 against Dempo SC here on Saturday. Dempo led 1-0 at the end of the first half. Kpehi Jean-Charles Didier Brossou (43rd minute) gave Dempo SC the lead, but Real Kashmirs Kamal Issah (52nd) equalised soon after the restart, as the two side shared points. Real Kashmirs title hopes are not yet over, mathematically at least. However, their aspirations took a severe [] The post Draw against Dempo dents Real Kashmirs I-League title hopes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .