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 []
Ward increase fuels discussions over poll fairness, political motives
Margao: A day after the state government notified the amendment increasing the number of wards in A-Class municipalities to 27, Margao BJP MLA Digambar Kamat on Friday said the amendment to Section 9 of the Goa Municipal Act, 1968 increasing the number of wards in A-Class municipalities from 25 to 27 will help []
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 []
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. []
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 []
Tawadkar backs tribal welfare dept officials for consistent support
Margao: Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar on Friday said he has received consistent support from Tribal Welfare Department officials in implementing initiatives for the welfare of the community. His remarks come in the wake of Sports Minister Govind Gaudes recent outburst hinting at corruption in the department, while also pointing to its inefficient functioning. []
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.
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 []
