Churchill Brothers Host Punjab FC In ISL Clash
Churchill Brothers SC are set to face Punjab FC in an Indian Super League match in Margao. Churchill Brothers are looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat, with their coach apologising to fans and expecting a strong response. Punjab FC, known for their late goals and defensive organisation, are confident but wary of their opponents.
Centre sanctions Rs 169 cr for 3 road projects in Margao
NT Reporter Margao Public Works Department Minister Digambar Kamat on Wednesday said the Centre had sanctioned three road projects worth a total of Rs 169.36 crore to improve connectivity and ease traffic congestion in Margao. I had placed three important road construction proposals before Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari during my []
Congress-GFP alliance talks likely to resume: Chodankar
Margao: President of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) Girish Chodankar welcomed the Goa Forward Partys (GFP) decision to revoke the suspension, paving the way for renewed discussions on an alliance. We were occupied with recent meetings, and the GFPs revocation of the suspension occurred only recently. Talks regarding a grand alliance are likely to []
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Monday alleged that Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, frequently travels abroad during major events in the country, describing his foreign visits as mysterious. Speaking to IANS, Khandelwal said, Whenever there is a major event in the country, Rahul Gandhi often travels abroad at such times. His foreign trips are largely mysterious. Since he is the Leader of the Opposition, it is his responsibility to tell the country where he has travelled over the past two to three years and whom he met during these visits. These are serious questions. Khandelwal further alleged that LoP Gandhi's actions were contradictory, as he spoke about organising protests in the country while travelling abroad. This clearly shows that his protest movement is completely fake and has no substance, the BJP MP claimed. Earlier in the day, BJP National Spokesperson, Pradeep Bhandari, also took a swipe at LoP Gandhi over his reported foreign trip, asking if he was going to meet his chaos collaborators and questioning his absence from India during the Navratri festivities. In a post on X, Bhandari alleged that LoP Gandhi was travelling abroad for a vacation and criticised him over what he described as a lack of focus on political responsibilities. Rahul Gandhi is back to doing what he does best: Taking a break and enjoying a holiday! Rahul Gandhi is reportedly travelling abroad for a vacation. Rahul Gandhi is not in India! During Navratri, what is Rahul Gandhi doing abroad? Enjoying a break, Meeting his chaos collaborators? A man who spends more time chilling than working - and then shouts, Vote Chori! Bhandari posted. Bhandaris remarks came amid continuing political exchanges between the BJP and the Congress, with leaders from both parties frequently targeting each other over public appearances, political activities and allegations concerning electoral processes. Separately, Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief, Om Prakash Rajbhar also targeted LoP Gandhi on social media, referring to the traditional burning of Ravana effigies during Dussehra celebrations. In his post on X, Rajbhar wrote, Rahul Ji, I heard that you left for a foreign trip last night. Couldn't you witness the burning of your friend Ravana right before your eyes? The claims regarding LoP Gandhis travel were presented in the leaders posts. Neither post, by itself, establishes the details or purpose of his reported trip. The leaders' reactions came a day after LoP Gandhi accused the BJP leadership of orchestrating alleged electoral irregularities at a rally in Margao, Goa.
Meeting his chaos collaborators: BJP leader takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over foreign trip reports
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Monday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his reported foreign trip, asking if he is going to meet his chaos collaborators and questioning his absence from India during the Navratri festivities. In a post on X, Bhandari alleged that Gandhi was travelling abroad for a vacation and criticised him over what he described as a lack of focus on political responsibilities. RAHUL GANDHI IS BACK TO DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST: TAKING A BREAK AND ENJOYING A HOLIDAY! Rahul Gandhi is reportedly travelling abroad for a vacation. Rahul Gandhi is not in India! During Navratri, what is Rahul Gandhi doing abroad? Enjoying a break, Meeting his chaos collaborators? A man who spends more time chilling than working - and then shouts, Vote Chori! Bhandari posted. Bhandaris remarks came amid continuing political exchanges between the BJP and the Congress, with leaders from both parties frequently targeting each other over public appearances, political activities and allegations concerning electoral processes. Separately, Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar also targeted Gandhi on social media, referring to the traditional burning of Ravana effigies during Dussehra celebrations. In his post on X, Rajbhar wrote, Rahul Ji, I heard that you left for a foreign trip last night. Couldn't you witness the burning of your friend Ravana right before your eyes? The claims regarding Gandhis travel were presented in the leaders posts. Neither post, by itself, establishes the details or purpose of his reported trip. The leaders' reactions came a day after Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP leadership of orchestrating alleged electoral irregularities at a rally in Margao, Goa. Addressing a party rally, Gandhi said, Vote chori is an attack on the Constitution and the Congress partys dharma as the party is the guardian of the statute. Gyanesh Kumar and others will face the law and pay a price for what they have done, said Gandhi, challenging the government to file a case against him for his repeated claims about vote theft. I already have 45 cases, including defamation, against me, and I challenge them to file a new case for my vote chori claims. I know they will not do this as filing a case against me on this issue will make the matter legal and expose them, he said.
Rahul Gandhi's family real naam chor: Telangana BJP chief hits back at vote chori claims
Digital Desk | Telangana, Oct 19 (IANS) Telangana BJP State President N. Ramchander Rao on Monday launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his repeated allegations of vote chori, accusing him of misleading the public despite clarifications from the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Supreme Court. Reacting to Gandhis recent remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, Rao questioned the Congress leaders credibility and alleged that he had repeatedly made misleading statements. Again and again, Rahul Gandhi is misleading the people with regard to vote chori and says that PM Modi, Shah, and Gyanesh will have to pay a price for it. The Gandhi family, Rahul Gandhis family, first of all, they are the chor; they are naam chor. They have stolen the name of Gandhi. And these people are now speaking about vote chori. This is nothing but misleading the people, in spite of several clarifications by the Election Commission and the court, the Supreme Court itself. Rahul Gandhi shamelessly goes around the country and speaks of vote chori, Rao told IANS. Rao also asserted that India would not witness the kind of violence seen in neighbouring countries, alleging that some political leaders were attempting to promote unrest in pursuit of egime change. What has happened in Nepal and Bangladesh cannot be repeated or happen in India. Though the CJP leaders, and the Congress leaders, and people like Prashant Bhushan may say that they are fighting for regime change by creating violence, India will never accept violence. India is a democratic country; people have a democratic temperament. And today, what has happened even in France, which we have seen, the violence has been escalated there, violence has been sponsored there, and it is the foreign powers who are sponsoring all these people. India can never play to the foreign powers tune, he said. Earlier on Sunday, describing the Congress as guardian of the Constitution, Rahul Gandhi launched a fresh attack on the government and CEC Gyanesh Kumar for what he called vote chori, promising to bring the culprits to book. Addressing a party rally at Margao in Goa, Gandhi said, Vote chori is an attack on the Constitution and the Congress partys dharma as the party is the guardian of the statute. Gyanesh Kumar and others will face the law and pay a price for what they have done, said Gandhi, challenging the government to file a case against him for his repeated claims about vote theft. I already have 45 cases, including defamation, against me, and I challenge them to file a new case for my vote chori claims. I know they will not do this as filing a case against me on this issue will make the matter legal and expose them, he said. Gandhi said those who have indulged in vote theft are experiencing sleepless nights in Delhi as they know that they will have to face the Congress someday.
Goa: Rahul Gandhi launches fresh attack on CEC, Govt over
Goa: Rahul Gandhi launches fresh attack on CEC, Govt over vote chori Margao (Goa): Describing the Congress as guardian of the Constitution, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a fresh attack on the government and CEC Gyanesh Kumar for what he called vote chori, promising to bring the culprits [] The post Goa: Rahul Gandhi launches fresh attack on CEC, Govt over vote chori appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
PM Modi, Shah and CEC Kumar will pay price for 'vote chori': Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi joined the Congress's 'Goy Rakhon Yatra' in Margao, walking two kilometres with workers and leaders
Modi, Shah and CEC Gyanesh Will Pay Price for Vote Chori: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi joined the Congress's 'Goy Rakhon Yatra' in Margao, walking two kilometres with workers and leaders
By stealing votes, they have attacked the Constitution: Rahul Gandhi vows to fight vote chori in Goa
Rahul Gandhi addressed Congress workers in Margao, South Goa during the party's 'Goy Rakhon Yatra'. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others of undermining the Constitution through vote theft. Gandhi emphasized that this action represents an attack on democratic principles and the sacred duty of citizens. He stated that the Congress party would not accept these alleged actions. The remarks highlight ongoing tensions regarding electoral integrity in the country.
Rahul to address public meeting in Goa today
PANAJI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will participate in the partys public outreach campaign, Goy Rakhon Yatra, in Goa on Sunday and address a public meeting in Margao. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar told PTI on Saturday that the public meeting will mark the conclusion of the 28-day-long yatra. The yatra, which began []
Stepping up the election campaign efforts ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly Elections, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to join the party's Goy Rakhonn (Save Goa) Yatra on Sunday (October 18) which commenced on September 22. The yatra will begin from Daivadnya Bhavan, Calconda and will conclude at Dr Rajendra Prasad Stadium, Margao. Gandhi announced his participation with a sharp attack on the BJP's government in Goa, describing it tenure full of misrule and loot. BJP's record in Goa: 15 years of misrule and loot. 15 years of chori. Land chori. Paisa chori. Jobs chori. MLA chori. And above all, vote chori. Together, let's tell the BJP: Goa is not for sale. Goa belongs to its people. Tomorrow, 18 October, I will walk with you in the Goy Rakhonn (Save Goa) Yatra to defend Goa's identity, dignity and future. Join me at 3:30 PM at Calconda, Gandhi said on X. BJP governs Goa and emerged as the single largest party in 2022, winning 20 of 40 Assembly seats and reducing the Congress to 11. Th...
Gaude tells students to master AI, warns against dependence
NT Reporter Margao Priol MLA Govind Gaude on Saturday said artificial intelligence (AI) wouldnot replace humans, but urged students to master the technology without becoming entirely dependent on it. He spoke about its applications across various sectors while cautioning against its blind use. Gaude was speaking at the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Sankalp Manthan programme []
Rahul to join yatra in Cuncolim today,says Cong, accuses BJP of trying to block it
NT Reporter Margao Despite the cancellation of permission for the Goy Rakhonn Yatra, the Congress has said they will continue with the plan tohave their leader Rahul Gandhis participation on Sunday. Terming the yatra a grand success, the party said this success has caused worry for the BJP. Speaking to media on Saturday at the []
WRD engineers tasked with 200 rainwater projects
NT Reporter Margao Moving to address groundwater depletion, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has launched a state-wide campaign targeting the completion of 200 rainwater harvesting projects across the state, with every department engineer required to adopt two projects within their jurisdiction and execute them within a year. The scheme will focus on high-potential catchments, particularly []
Govt orders bike ban on Porvorim corridor
Panaji/Margao: Following Saturdays accident in which two people were killed, PWD Minister Digambar Kamat on Sunday announced a temporary ban on two-wheelers on the Porvorim Elevated Corridor. He also said the corridors entry and exit points in Porvorim would be closed. The fatal collision occurred near one of the service-road exits, while another bike-car accident []
Damu dismisses third front, says crowded field will help BJP
NT Reporter Margao State Bharatiya Janata Party president Damodar Damu Naik said on Saturday that the proposed alliance between the Goa Forward Party (GFP) and AAP to form a Third Front is intended solely for their own benefit and would not serve the interests of the people of Goa. His remarks followed speculation in Goas []
FDA seizes, destroys over 900 kg food items in statewide checks
NT Reporter Mapusa/Margao The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) seized and destroyed over 900 kg of food items during a statewide festive-season crackdown, with inspections in Bardez, Mar-gao, Quepem and Dharbandora uncovering food safety, hygiene and labelling violations. In Bardez, FDA officials on Friday conducted a surveillance drive across the taluka, inspect-ing six []
Margao comunidade must return Rs 67L compensation: HC
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has dismissed apetition filed by the comunidade of Margao challenging an order directing it to refund over Rs 67 lakh received as compensation for land acquiredfor the expansion of National Highway 17 (now NH-66). The court upheld the directive issued by theCompetent Authority of Land []
Konkan Railway to run special trains to ease Ganesh festival rush
NT Reporter Margao Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) will operate special train services in coordination with the Central Railway and Western Railway to manage the rush during Ganesh Chaturthi, a senior railway official said on Thursday. With thousands of devotees expected to travel to their hometowns across the Konkan region for the festival, KRCL has []
Municipal ward delimitation notified
NT Reporter Panaji The Goa State Election Commission has notified the ward delimitation for the ensuing elections to 11 municipal councils. The notification covers Mormugao, Margao, Mapusa, Curchorem-Cacora, Bicholim, Cuncolim, Quepem, Canacona, Valpoi, Pernem and Sanguem municipal councils. It also specifies the areas, Assembly constituency parts and house numbers falling within eachward. As per the []
Margao new market still awaits high-pressure firefighting system
Roque Dias Margao The proposed 25,000-litre overhead water tank for firefighting at Margaos New Market has been shelved, with space constraints cited for abandoning the planned site and a booster pump system now being pursued to increase water pressure. The government had installed 15 fire hydrants in the New Market and Gandhi Market areas several []
Constitution does not supports imultaneous elections: CEC
NT Reporter Margao Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday said that the concept of One Nation, One Election cannot currently be implemented in the country, as it is not stipulated in the Constitution of India. The CEC was interacting with students at the Ravindra Bhavan in Margao, providing a platform for the participants []
South hosp tops patient referrals from PHCs, saw 6.9k cases in 2025
Posts of cardiologist, nephrologists, neurologist filled at south district hosp: Rane Margao: A majority of referrals from Primary Health Centres (PHCs) go to South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) and Goa Medical College (GMC), the government said on Tuesday. Information provided during the ongoing Assembly session stated that SGDH received 6,996 referrals from PHCs last year []
Oppn, experts call proposed anti-conversion bill unnecessary, seek select panel review
Roque Dias Margao: Political analysts, experts, opposition legislators and activists across Salcete taluka have questioned the need for the Goa Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2026, citing the absence of historical records or documented cases of forced or unlawful religious conversions in the state. The State Cabinet recently approved the Bill, which is []
Flags, devotional verses mark Eid-e-Milad procession in Margao
Margao: The Muslim community celebrated Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi in Margao on Wednesday, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. A julus (procession) commenced from the historic Sunni Jama Masjid in Malbhat, Margao. Hundreds of devotees participated, making their way through the town before culminating at the SGPDA ground in Fatorda. Participants waved flags and chanted devotional verses []
GRLA hails Tiatr recognition, demands equal status for Romi Konknni script
NT Reporter Margao The Global Romi Lipi Abhiyan (GRLA), while congratulating the Tiatr Academy of Goa and the Tiatr fraternity on Tiatr being recognised nationally as an element of Indias Intangible Cultural Heritage, said the recognition should also lead to equal recognition for the RomiKonkani script. This is a proud moment for Goa and a []
Chinchinim locals halt night piling work for NH expansion
NT Reporter Margao Barely 24 hours after piling work for the proposed elevated corridor began at Dandeawaddo Chinchinim, villagers stopped the contractor from carrying out the work at night, alleging that the late-night activity is causing disturbance to local residents due to vibrations and noise from heavy machinery. Velim MLA Cruz Silva was called []
Benaulim Congress launches Assam flood relief collection drive
NT Reporter Margao The Benaulim BlockCongress on Saturday launched a drive to collect relief materials for people affected by floods in Assam, with the materials to becollected at its office from August 15 to 21. The drive was launched during a programme at the Benaulim Block Congress Office, where two young entrepreneurs, Lessley Pereira and []
Question govt over land, education, rights: Viegas
NT Reporter Margao Benaulim AAP MLA Venzy Viegas on Saturday said citizens must question the government over their rights, while raising concerns over land conversion, paper leaks and the state of health and education. Speaking after unfurling the national flag at his office on Independence Day, Viegas said, For 79 years the national flag is []
Invasive Giant African snail: Chandor locals cite damage to banana plantations
NT Reporter Margao The sighting of the invasive Giant African land snail (Lissachatinafulica) in Chandor has left residents worried. They have sought immediate intervention from the Directorate of Agriculture and local self-government bodies to contain the spread of the invasive species. According to local sources, the nocturnal pests have been sighted over the past few []
Gen Z cant be ignored, says Vijai as GFP plans statewide yatra
Margao: Goa Forward Party (GFP) president Vijai Sardesai on Sunday said the rise of Gen Z had reshaped politics and could no longer be ignored, as the party announced a statewide yatra to engage with people across Goa ahead of the Assembly elections. Gen Z has woken and shown that when we ignore them they []
PWD repairs pothole-ridden roads at Margao KTC bus stand
NT Reporter Margao Following a report published by The Navhind Times on July 29, highlighting the worsening condition of roads and large potholes at the Margao KTC bus stand, the Public Works Department (PWD) on Saturday carried out repair work at thepremises. The immediate patchwork has brought relief to thousands of daily commuters, visitors, bus []
Journalists urged to give greater focus to peoples issues
NT Reporter Margao Journalists should focus more on peoples issues rather than politics, senior journalist Pramod Prabhugaonkar said on Saturday. Speaking at a commemoration marking the 106th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak at the Margao Press Room, Prabhugaonkar said social issues are often taking a back seat amid extensive coverage of politics. There []
Congress, GFP hold talks to form alliance
NT Reporter Margao/Panaji Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar and Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai on Saturday held preliminary discussions on a possible alliance for the nextAssembly elections. Sardesai said he had initiated the talks in keeping with a promise made at a meeting in Canacona. As promised, today I went []
Celebrating young achievers of Margao
NT KURIOCITY Daivadnya Samaj, Margao felicitated meritorious students from the community who excelled in the Goa Board, CBSE and ICSE streams at a function held at Daivadnya Bhavan, Margao. The honours included Class 10 students who secured more than 85% marks and Class 12 achievers in the overall category and various streams. The overall Class []
Six schools to compete in TAGs tiatr extravaganza
NT KURIOCITY Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will organise the 4th All Goa Inter-School Tiatr Competition 2026 from August 3 to 12 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, with six schools from across the state participating. The competition will be inaugurated on August 3, 3.15 p.m. Dr Ernesto Rodrigues will be the chief guest, while director of []
Poor sanitation plagues SGPDA retail fish market
NT Reporter Margao The South Goa Planning and Development Authority (SGPDA)-owned retail fish market is facing poor infrastructure, choked drains and inadequate sanitation, prompting regular customers and citizens to demand immediate action fromthe authorities. The market, once envisioned as a facility modelled on international shopping standards, is now facing neglect, with vendors allegedly occupying common []
2 canoes capsize off Colva, Benaulim, 24 men rescued
Margao: Twenty-four fishermen were rescued in two separate incidents after their canoes capsized off Colva and Benaulim beaches on Tuesday, amid rough sea conditions along the states coastline. The incidents occurred two days after another similar mishap was reported off Majorda-Betalbatim. A coordinated rescue operation was carried out by Drishti Marine lifesavers, the Goa Police []
DRS Phase I to bring app-based pickup system for HoReCa sector
Margao: The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) will introduce an app-based collection system for hotels, restaurants and cafs (HoReCa) as part of the first phase of its rollout from September 1, focusing on alcohol bottles and beverage containers. Under Phase I, more than 1,400 HoReCa establishments, partners and participating brands have been brought on board. []
Chodankars poll plans fuel Cong-GFP poll alliance buzz
NT Reporter Margao Political circles are abuzz over the possibility of a Congress-Goa Forward Party (GFP) alliance ahead of the Assembly elections, with Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar expressing his intent to enter the electoral fray. Speaking to a section of the media on Friday, Chodankar said he wished to contest the []
Lokayukta registers plaint against Margao CO over NOC complaint
NT Reporter Margao The Goa Lokayukta has registered a complaint against Margao MunicipalCouncil (MMC) chief officer Madhu Guno Narvekar following a grievance filed by former chairperson and Congress leaderSavio Coutinho. The complaint, filed under the Goa Lokayukta Act, 2011, alleges corruption, maladministration and abuse of authority in issuing a no objection certificate (NOC) to a []
Digital survey to map Goas crops, land from next month
Roque Dias Margao In an effort to modernise Goas farming sector, the agriculture department has decided to commence a Digital Crop Survey (DCS) across the state during the kharif season starting August 1 to combine land records and crop information into onesimple system. This follows successful completion of a pilot project in the villages of []
Water release from dams to beregulated, says WRD Minister
NT Reporter Margao/Ponda Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar, on Friday, stated that the government would implement a strategic water management plan for state dams to ensure that only the required quantity of water is released. Speaking to reporters at Arlem after inaugurating the Adharsh Auto Care Centre, Shirodkar said that the Salaulim dam reservoir was []
Why have Goa MLAs not used funds for aided schools: AAP
NT Reporter Margao Former Delhi chief minister Atishi and Benaulim AAP MLA Venzy Viegas on Friday inaugurated an integrated VR Science Lab at Sacred Heart of Jesus High School, Carmona, set up using the MLAs funds. Viegas stated that every school in Benaulim would be provided with a similar laboratory as part of efforts to []
Govt eyes marigold festive bloom, to distribute 3L Israeli-tech seedlings
Roque Dias Margao: The Agriculture Department will distribute three lakh marigold seedlings to farmers across Goa in August. The seedlings are being raised for the first time at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Codar, Dharbandora, under technical assistance from Israel. The Directorate of Agriculture partnered with Israel under the Indo-Israel Agriculture Project (IIAP) a []
Experts suggestions to shape Tribal Vision Document 2037
NT Reporter Margao Tribal Welfare Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Wednesday said the Tribal Welfare Department would incorporate the views and suggestions of experts and resource persons while preparing the Goa Tribal Vision Document 2037. He made the statement after a one-day conference on the Goa Tribal Vision Document 2037 organised by the Directorate of Tribal []
Corroded roof sheets of Nehru stadium expose safety concerns, lack of upkeep
NT Reporter Margao The deteriorating condition of the roof at Nehru Stadium in Margao has prompted residents to seek immediate repairs, saying corroded metal sheets and structural damage pose a safety risk. The roof above Gate No 8 is reported to be in particularly poor condition, with several metal roofing sheets and supporting channels showing []
S Goa advocates back CJP protest, demand action over NEET issue
NT Reporter Margao A group of young advocates from South Goa on Wednesday extendedtheir support to the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), backing the youth-led movements ongoing national and local protests. The educational and systemic issues raised by the movement were not limited to Goa but reflected concerns across the country, they told reportersin Margao. The []
Fraudsters exploiting AI e-challan rollout to spread malware: Cops
Margao: Following the Transport Departments recent commissioning of artificial intelligence (AI)-based traffic management system to detect road violations, police have warned motorists about a phishing scam involving fake e-challan notices designed to compromise mobile phones and steal banking credentials. According to senior police officials, fraudsters are sending text messages to motorists claiming they have been []
Attack on advocate: Legal fraternity seeks police cover
NT Reporter Margao/Mapusa The South Goa Advocates Association and the Mapusa Advocates Forum on Saturday strongly condemned the alleged assault on advocate Ankur Kumar while he was discharging his professional duties in connection with the implementation of orders passed by the Supreme Court of India and the Bombay High Court regarding the demolition of illegal []
Saloni Utagi emerges Goa NEET topper with 633 mks
NT Reporter Margao Saloni Utagi has emerged as the Goa topper in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 3,033 with 633 marks out of 720. She was a classroom programme student at Aakash Educational Services Limiteds (AESL) Panaji branch, In a press release issues here, AESL said []
NT BUZZ Margao-based soft toy brand Snuggybuggy has turned to football for its first limited-edition collection, with Argentina and Portugal-themed plushies. The collection is for football fans, particularly supporters of Argentina and Portugal. The idea came while I was following the World Cup. I was also inspired by an article about Yolanda de Souza, says []
HC acquits man in 2020 Margao double murder case
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has acquitted Arjun Maruti Kazidoni, setting aside his conviction and life sentence in the 2020 Margao double murder case. Kazidoni had been convicted by the South Goa Sessions Court in October 2024 for the murder of Basanna Bhimsi Gasti and Mutanna Siddappa Badigar, who were []
Margao rly stn thefts: Kamat calls for curbs, 30 detained
Margao: Public Works Department Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday convened a closed-door meeting with senior police officials, including representatives of the Railway Police, to review incidents of theft and other crimes reported near the Konkan Railway station, platform areas and the isolated stretch towards Aquem. The meeting followed a report published by The Navhind Times []
Despite crackdown, sale of fish along roadside continues in Salcete
Police-panchayat jurisdiction tussle stalls action against unlawful sellers Margao: Despite the state governments directives to curb illegal roadside fish vending and the introduction of the Fishermen Card system, unauthorised sale of fish continue to operate across several parts of Salcete. The Fishermen Card identity system requires 15 years of residency proof to protect traditional local []
ZPs told to seek Tribal Welfare nod before spending ST funds
Margao: The Tribal Welfare Department has directed Zilla Panchayats to obtain its prior approval before utilising funds earmarked for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in ZP constituencies. South Goa Zilla Panchayat (SGZP) Chairperson Sidharth G Desai on Monday said that the department had issued a circular introducing the new procedure to prevent duplication of developmental works. Following []
Dont need your money, need your voice: Vijai to UK Goans
Margao: Goa Forward Party (GFP) president and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has appealed to the Goan diaspora in the United Kingdom to help build public opinion for Opposition unity ahead of the Goa Assembly elections, saying their support in shaping public opinion would be more valuable than financial contributions. Currently on a visit to the []
Synchronised electoral cycle has potential to provide stability, says CM
Parliament panel holds consultation with states stakeholders on One Nation, One Election Panaji/Margao: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), as part of its deliberations on the One Nation, One Election initiative, held stakeholder consultations in Goa on Friday to discuss the proposal for simultaneous elections across the country. The committee is examining the Constitution (One Hundred []
Commuters are forced to jump over and navigate massive waterlogged potholes at the Margao Kadamba Bus Stand, risking injury. Despite repeated public outcries and promises of pre-monsoon repairs by authorities, South Goas primary transit hub continues to remain waterlogged and hazardous for passengers and drivers. |Amati Konduri
Power dept fast-tracks cabling works as Navelim battles outages
NT Reporter Margao The Electricity Department is accelerating the commissioning of its newly laid underground cabling network and charging new transformers in Navelim as part of a long-term effort to address recurring power disruptions in the constituency. Officials said some of the transformers connected to the new underground network will be commissioned within the next []
Yuri predicts 12-0 win over BJP, says Congress will secure 27 seats
NT Reporter Margao With football fever gripping Goa during the World Cup, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Wednesday drew a sporting parallel to predict a decisive victory for the Congress in the next Assembly elections, forecasting a 12-0 score against the BJP in Salcete and Mormugao. There is a World Cup going on in []
Sewerage works, power trenches behind Margao potholes, says Kamat
NT Reporter Margao Margao MLA and PWD Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday said works undertaken by the Sewerage and Infrastructure Development Corporation and the Electricity Department were the main reasons behind the sunken and potholed roads in Margao. He said that a jet patcher would be deployed next week to speed up repairs. The trenches []
NAKSHA survey may push ancestral land into legal limbo
NT Reporter Margao Following concerns over the NAKSHA survey, Citizens for Democracy Goa has called for formal guidelines outlining the process and legal status of the proposed Urban Property Card. The group alleged that the exercise couldeventually push ancestral properties into permanent legal limbo. For unique historical reasons, a vast majority of long-term Cuncolim residents []
Carmona locals unite against power privatisation, TCP Section 39A
Margao: The Carmona gram sabha on Sunday opposed any move to privatise the states power distribution network. It also passed resolutions demanding the scrapping of TCP section 39A and the withdrawal of a recent notification proposing to classify protected land in the village under the Non-Developable Area (NDA). Sarpanch Sandra Martins said that the panchayat []
After land survey, property owners told to prove rights
Roque Dias Margao Six months after issuing its initial notice, the state government has published a second notice in local dailies on July 2, calling upon all property owners and stakeholders within the municipal jurisdictions of Margao and Cuncolim to establish their legal rights, title and interest in their properties. The Department of Settlement and []
New political party takes shape; likely to queer Congress pitch
Venugopal to arrive in Goa today to tackle dissidence Roque Dias Margao: In a new development on Goas political chessboard, a new political outfit, named the Goa Congress Party, has formally applied for registration with the Election Commission of India (ECI). The buzz is that some dissident Congressmen are behind the move and All India []
New traffic signals at Navelim switched off 40 min after launch
Margao: Electronic traffic signals installed at the busy Navelim junction were switched off within about 40 minutes of being activated on Wednesday after long traffic snarls were reported on all connecting roads. The newly activated automated signal timers led to heavy congestion, with bumper-to-bumper traffic building up on roads leading to the junction. Hundreds of []
Shack owners seek immediate enforcement of SC order on stray dogs
Panaji / Margao: The Shack Owners Association of Goa has called for the immediate implementation of the Supreme Courts order directing the removal of stray dogs from high-footfall areas such as tourist, recreational, religious and institutional locations. Citing various orders passed by the apex court since August 22, 2025, on the issue of stray dogs, []
125-day rural employment guarantee scheme rolls out
Special Correspondent Panaji/Margao: The Goa government has notified the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) VB-GRAM G (Goa) Scheme, 2026, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment every financial year to rural households whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work. The scheme came into force on July 1 and will cover all rural []
No swimming in natural water bodies
Margao: Collector of South Goa and Kushavati districts Egna Cleetus has prohibited swimming, bathing and entering waterfalls, abandoned quarries, rivers, lakes and other natural water bodies across the district for 60 days as a precautionary measure to prevent drowning incidents during the monsoon. The order came into effect on June 26 and will remain in []
DRS outreach expands with demos in villages
Margao: The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) expanded its statewide outreach with live demonstrations at several panchayats ahead of the schemes phased rollout. Demonstrations were held in Agonda, Poinguinim (Canacona), Tivrem-Orgao, Velguem (Bicholim), Corgao, Morjim, Arambol (Pernem), Azossim, Taleigao (Tiswadi), Assagao and Parra (Bardez). Participants were informed about the functioning of Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) []
