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, []

Govt must not dilute rights under pretext of heritage structure facelift

Roque Dias Margao Nearly a decade after promises, the government has finally issued a tender notice for urgent maintenance and restoration of the dilapidated heritage Administracao building (comunidade) in Margao. However, various comunidade authorities in South Goa said the government must first assure them that ownership rights will not be diluted under the pretext of []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []