Rooftop restaurant project atop Margaos multi-level parking plan taken off menu
FC Goa aim to end Bagans unbeaten run
Margao, Dec 19: FC Goa will seek to snap a rampaging Mohun Bagan Super Giants eight-match unbeaten streak in the Indian Super League (ISL) when the two sides square off in a 12th round match here on Friday. FC Goa, under India head coach Manolo Marquez, will also aim to improve their record against the [] The post FC Goa aim to end Bagans unbeaten run appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Pratima held in hurting religious sentiments case
Margao: Activist and former Congress Mahila leader Pratima Coutinho was taken into custody by Margao police on Sunday afternoon over alleged comments made during a 2020 protest, which reportedly hurt religious sentiments. The arrest followed her failure to appear before the court in the matter. Coutinho will be produced before the court on Monday at [] The post Pratima held in hurting religious sentiments case appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Centre okays Rs 747 crore for four-laning of NH-66 stretch
Staff Reporter Panaji The Centre has approved a funding of Rs 747 crore for the four-laning of a 7.24 km stretch of national highway 66, extending from the end of the Margao bypass to Cuncolim. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, announced that the project will be carried out under the hybrid [] The post Centre okays Rs 747 crore for four-laning of NH-66 stretch appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Margaos multi-level car park project stalls again
Govt must enact lawto stop violence,against women
Staff Reporter Margao Womens organisations have called on the state government to enact a law to address widow discrimination, establish dedicated POCSO courts, and appoint protection officers under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. Aimed at addressing violence and discrimination, among other long-standing issues affecting women, the demands were made at a recent meeting titled Organisations [] The post Govt must enact lawto stop violence,against women appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Four lakh women employed through 4,000 self-help groups, says Sawant
Staff Reporter Margao Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Monday, said that four lakh women in Goa have gained employment through over 4,000 self-help groups (SHGs) across the state. He urged the people of South Goa to visit the ongoing Saras exhibition and support these women entrepreneurs. Speaking at the inauguration of the Goa Mini Saras [] The post Four lakh women employed through 4,000 self-help groups, says Sawant appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Access to quality education key to empowering tribal youth, says CM
Staff Reporter Margao Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said access to high-quality education was key to empowering tribal youth and helping them compete with the mainstream of society. Speaking at the Adivasi Sammelan, Sawant said that the government would provide all possible support to help tribal youth, including financial assistance to pursuequality education. He said that [] The post Access to quality education key to empowering tribal youth, says CM appeared first on The Navhind Times .
GSPCB to install air quality monitoring system at Cuncolim
Diana Fernandes Margao: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) is taking steps to address long-standing air quality concerns at the Cuncolim Industrial Estate by installing a real-time ambient air quality monitoring system. This initiative aims to provide continuous, up-to-date data on air pollution in the area, which has been a source of worry for [] The post GSPCB to install air quality monitoring system at Cuncolim appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Deck the halls with faith and joy
Located in Margao, the Lighthouse, which celebrated its silver jubilee last year, is a cherished landmark, offering a wide variety of sacred treasures and Christmas decorations ALLEN A. MENDANHA Established by the Diocesan Society to serve as a spiritual and retail hub for the faithful, the Lighthouse gallery in Margao offers a wide variety of [] The post Deck the halls with faith and joy appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Kamat calls for better market access for Goas organic farmers
StaffReporter Margao Margao MLA Digambar Kamat on Saturday emphasised the importance of supporting small-scale farmers by offering better marketing opportunities to boost organic production in Goa. Speaking as the chief guest at a two-day event organised by the Director of Agriculture to promote the central governments Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Margao, [] The post Kamat calls for better market access for Goas organic farmers appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Will resolve Velsao rlys issue in 30 days
Staff Reporter Margao Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira on Friday said the issue of land demarcation by South Western Railways (SWR) for the double tracking at Velsao would be resolved within a month. Admitting to lapses in the procedure, Sequeira said the tentative date for the demarcation has been set for December 20, adding that a [] The post Will resolve Velsao rlys issue in 30 days appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Three new dump sites raise Sonsoddo fears in Fatorda
Staff Reporter Margao Residents of Fatorda are protesting the growing illegal waste dumps in key areas of the constituency, reminiscent of the notorious Sonsoddo waste site. The locals have urged authorities to take immediate action to clear these waste piles, which have become a health and environmental hazard. Three new waste dumping sites have [] The post Three new dump sites raise Sonsoddo fears in Fatorda appeared first on The Navhind Times .
The current edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa boasts the highest number of venues and screens in its 20-year history. In 2004, there were only five screens available, four located at INOX and one at Kala Academy. Over the years, Porvorim was introduced, while Margao has had an inconsistent presence, [] The post Filmi Chakkar SACHIN CHATTE appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Human trafficking racket busted; 2 Goans arrested
Staff Reporter Panaji Busting an international human trafficking racket, the Crime Branch police on Monday arrested two fake immigration agents from Vasco and Margao. The accused have been identified as Sayyed Abdulla Shaikh (from Vasco) and Masthan Khan alias Pathan (from Margao). According to police, the incident came to light after a Goan woman, who [] The post Human trafficking racket busted; 2 Goans arrested appeared first on The Navhind Times .
KTC, Konkan Railway prepare for pilgrim influx during Exposition
Roque Dias Margao: The Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) has geared up to facilitate the smooth transportation of pilgrims attending the 18th Exposition of the Relics of St Francis Xavier. While Konkan Railway has not made any special train arrangements due to the absence of a proposal from the State government, it will rely on its [] The post KTC, Konkan Railway prepare for pilgrim influx during Exposition appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Protests against ex-Goa RSS chief: Church body calls for peace
Police cane-charged a group of protesters and detained five of them in Margao city of South Goa late Saturday after they blocked a national highway demanding Mr. Velingkars arrest
Lawyer arrested for molesting two women colleagues in Goa court
Panaji: A lawyer has been arrested for allegedly molesting two women colleagues on the premises of a court in South Goa, police said on Tuesday. The police on Monday arrested advocate Pritesh Prabhu based on separate complaints lodged by the women at Fatorda police station, an official said. He said the complainants have alleged that the accused outraged their modesty on the premises of the court of Judicial Magistrate First Class. The accused was produced in court on Tuesday and remanded in police custody for five days, the official said. One of the women claimed that Prabhu touched her inappropriately in the courtroom on Monday, and he behaved similarly in the corridors of the court on the same day, he said. The official said this is the third such complaint against the accused, who was booked by the Margao police for allegedly stalking a colleague in August.
Skilling youth in emerging and industry demands
From introducing new courses in smart phone repair to teaching the traditional trades, the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Margao is equipping Goan youngsters with job-ready skills, reports Diana Fernandes Students from across Salcette come to the government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Borda, Margao, for vocational training. The institute functions under the directorate of [] The post Skilling youth in emerging and industry demands appeared first on The Navhind Times .
