ZP election: BJP to field 80% new faces, candidates list next week
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 .
Use of private vehicles for deliveries under transport dept scanner
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 .
With farmers uninterested, PWD plans to use sludge to create green zone at STP
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 .
Major blaze guts Zuari Nagar scrapyard; fire personnel battle flames for hours
NT Reporter Vasco A major fire broke out ata scrapyard in ZuariNagar early Wednesday morning, prompting a large-scale emergency response from fire brigades across the region. The blaze, reported at around 3.15 am, was so intense that engines from Verna, Vasco, Margao, Panaji, Goa Shipyard, Mormugao Port Authority and Paradip Phosphate were rushed to the [] The post Major blaze guts Zuari Nagar scrapyard; fire personnel battle flames for hours appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Smart classrooms, solar power: Childrenpush reforms at Chinchinim bal gram sabha
NT Reporter Margao A quiet hall in ChinchinimDeussua came alive on Saturday as schoolchildren took on the role of young policymakers, offering ideas on how to improve their village. At the bal gram sabha organised by the local panchayat, students from Mount Mary High School and St Marys of the Angels Convent High Schoolspoke confidently [] The post Smart classrooms, solar power: Childrenpush reforms at Chinchinim bal gram sabha appeared first on The Navhind Times .
BLOs cannot demand docus until Dec 4, says collector
NT Reporter Margao South Goa district collector and district election officer Egna Cleetus on Wednesday said booth-level officers (BLOs) have no mandate to insist on any documentation from voters until December 4 during the ongoing Special Intensified Revision (SIR)exercise. Her clarification followed allegations by Congress leader and Citizens for Democracy Goa convener Elvis Gomes, who [] The post BLOs cannot demand docus until Dec 4, says collector appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Land allocation for forest dwellers mere fragment of original area
NT Reporter | Margao Former minister and Scheduled Tribe leader Prakash Velip on Thursday alleged that the state government had issued sanads to forest dwellers granting them only a fraction of the land they have cultivated and possessed for decades. He urged Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to ensure that these families are allotted the land []
Call for separate political party to represent Goas Scheduled Tribes
NT Reporter | Margao Senior Scheduled Tribe (ST) leader and former education minister Prakash Velip on Thursday called for the creation of a dedicated political party to represent Goas ST community, which constitutes about 12 per cent of the states population. Such a party is necessary to address the communitys specific demands and ensure effective []
27 young cancer survivors take train ride to Goa for joyful trip
NT Reporter | Margao For 27 young cancer survivors, the rhythmic sound of the train rolling down the Konkan coast was more than just a journey it was a celebration of life and resilience. Konkan Railway, in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, turned the trip into an unforgettable experience, arranging a special journey []
Activists challenge CM to debate, allege he is misleading over coal expansion
NT Reporter | Margao A day after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said there were no plans to increase coal handling in the state, Goyant Kollso Naka on Wednesday accused him of misleading people and challenged him to a public debate to prove the facts. The group, which organised a largely attended public meeting on Sunday, []
Woman booked for selling govt land worth ` 2.40 cr
NT Reporter | Margao In a shocking land grab case, a woman from Loutolim sold a plot which was allotted to the Electricity Department as her own for a whopping price of Rs 2.40 crore. The woman has now been booked for the fraud by the Fatorda police. The police said that Ashish Rajput, GED []
Sewage connection mandatory for households: PWD Minister
NT Report | Margao Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday said that it is mandatory for every household to obtain a sewage connection, warning that failure to comply could lead to penal action, including disconnection of water and electricity connections. The minister said that under the Sewerage and Water Management Act, it []
No plans to increase coal handling, CM assures Goans
NT Reporter | Panaji A day after thousands of Goans gathered in Margao to demand that the state government stop handling of coal at the Mormugao Port and also halt its transportation and related projects in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said coal handling capacity in the state has not been increased at []
Waste-to-energy plant at Sonsoddo by early 2026
NT Reporter | Panaji A 10 tonnes-per-day (TPD) Gasification Technology-based Waste Treatment Plant will be set up at Sonsoddo, Margao, as part of efforts to introduce sustainable waste management solutions. Installation of the plant is expected to be completed by late 2025 or early 2026. A tripartite agreement for the project was signed between the []
Industry, govt push for green steel shift
NT Reporter Margao The MRAI Sustainable Steel Conference 2025 (MSSC 2025) that commenced in Arrosim on Sunday is the states first major ferrous-focused steel and recycling conference and aims to accelerate Indias transition toward low-carbon steelmaking, aligning with the governments target of producing 300 million tonnes of sustainable steel by 2030. The two-day event themed []
Scores of Goans unite in Margao to demand halt to coal projects
NT Reporter Margao Hundreds of Goans from across the state gathered at Lohia Maidan, Margao, on Sunday evening to renew their demand to stop all plans for increasing coal handling and related projects in Goa. The public meeting, organised by the Goyant Kollso Naka group, brought together political and social leaders, along with citizens, united []
Chhetri missing as Khalid Jamil names 23 probables for Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh
India are already out of contention for a berth in the main tournament to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2027 after losing their previous match against Singapore (1-2) in Margao last month
Super Cup | Blasters inch closer to semifinal with easy win over Sporting Club
In the other Group D match, Rajasthan United stuns Mumbai City with a 1-0 win at the PJN Stadium in Margao
Veteran journalist and former Navprabha editor Suresh Walve no more, cremated
Special Correspondent Panaji Veteran journalist and former editor of Navprabha, Suresh Walve passed away on Monday at his Valshi residence in Bicholim taluka following prolonged illness. He was 76. The final rites were performed at the Pajwada-Bicholim crematorium, late Monday evening. Walve started his career in journalism in Margao with the Marathi newspaper Rashtramat under []
Konkani short story translated from the book: The Salt of The Earth Author: Jayanti Naik Translator: Augusto Pinto Publisher: Goa 1556 Continued from last week So far everything was going as planned. Saheb, we have reached Balli; now should we proceed to Margao or should we take the shortcut to Quepem? Shivanands reverie was []
India face must-win battle vs Singapore as Subhasish, Apuia bolster squad
Asian Cup qualification MATCH TODAY INDIA v SINGAPORE at 7:30 pm Margao, Oct 13: The Indian football teams hopes of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 hang by a thread as they prepare to host Singapore in a crucial return-leg clash at the Fatorda Stadium here on Tuesday. With only victory likely to keep []
Goas first e-witness room in Margao to ease deposition
Roque Dias Margao In a key step to ease depositions before courts, Goa is all set to launch its first-ever e-witness room at the South Goa collectorate building in Margao, enabling witnesses, police officers, public servants, and citizens to testify before various courts via high-definition video conferencing, without stepping into a courtroom. This e-witness room, []
Sandesh Jhingan undergoes surgery for cheekbone fracture
The surgery has rendered Jhingan doubtful for Indias two crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifying round matches next month on October 9 in Singapore and on October 14 in Margao
Fisheries dept seeks partners for multispecies marine hatchery at Benaulim
NT Reporter Margao The fisheries department has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for setting up a multispecies marine fish hatchery on a PPP basis at the existing hatchery site in Benaulim. The project covers hatcheries for Seabass, Cobia, Pompano, Shrimp, Bivalves and Marine Ornamental Fish, along with common infrastructure. According to the RFP, the []
South collector visits grieving Rivona family, assures support
NT Reporter Margao South Goa Collector Egna Cleetus, along with Additional Collector-II Ramesh Gaonkar and other senior officials, visited the family of deceased Rajendra Gaonkar and Mohandas Gaonkar at Jogolimol, Sirsorem, Rivona, on Saturday. The visit came days after the tragic death of the two brothers, who were electrocuted while cutting grass for their cattle []
Goas aspirants for overseas jobs fall prey to fraudulent recruitment agents
Diana Fernandes Margao As more young Goans look overseas for better job opportunities, a growing number are falling victim to fraudulent recruitment agents, often returning home financially drained and emotionally shattered. Take the case of Martha (name changed), a jobseeker who registered with an agent in Goa promising employment in Europe. After paying around Rs []
Patients forced to lie on floor as SGDH bed shortage worsens
Roque Dias Margao The shortage of beds at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) resurfaced on Monday, with several patients forced to receive treatment on stretchers, wheelchairs, and even on the floor a situation that left visitors dismayed. Upset relatives appealed for urgent action, urging that the hospitals unused additional floor be opened for []
Seraulim youth flag over 80 non-Goans enrolled at single address on voter list
Villagers to approach Election Commission, seek resurvey of two wards Margao : The Seraulim gram sabha on Sunday expressed grave concern over discrepancies in the electoral roll of two wards and demanded a resurvey of the entire village voters list. The meeting saw strong participation from youth members who said they were alarmed by the []
Migrants, mega projects and missing panchayat secretary dominate Betalbatim gram sabha
Margao: The gram sabha of Betalbatim on Sunday demanded the appointment of a full-time secretary, holding the absence of one responsible for pending works and projects in the village. Concerns about migrants and mega projects were also discussed at length during the meeting. The session, chaired by deputy sarpanch Ilma Dias, was delayed due to []
Citizens duty and unity will drive India to self-reliance: Kamat
Margao: Former chief minister and Margao MLA Digambar Kamat on Friday said that if every citizen acknowledges their duty and contributes to the advancement of the state and the country, then the nation will soon attain self-sufficiency and self-reliance. He was addressing the 79th Independence Day celebration at the South Goa Collectorate after unfurling the []
HC directs Margao civic body to demolish illegal room on terrace
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the chief officer of the Margao Municipal Council to demolish an illegal structure covered by the transgression report dated July 30, 2020, preferably within one month. The registry has been asked to communicate the order to the chief officer for immediate action, with []
Rosary Collge clinch womens taekwondo crown
They seal inter-collegiate title as Sirijana Thapa named best player Taleigao: Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, delivered a commanding performance to capture the Inter Collegiate Taekwondo Womens Championship 202526, hosted by Goa University at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium. VVMs Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao, and Government College of []
Over 2.25 lakh traffic challans issued in 3 yrs
Panaji: In a drive aimed at tightening road safety, the Directorate of Transports enforcement wings based in Panaji and Margao have issued a staggering 2,25,503 challans over a three-year period ending March 31, 2025. The action has resulted in fines amounting to Rs 17.56 crore being collected from erring vehicle owners and drivers. However, an []
