CM: Properties of accused to be seized in recent job scam
NT Reporter Panaji Expressing displeasure over repeated job scams where individuals have lost lakhs of rupees, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday announced that a detailed inquiry has been ordered into the recent scam linked to the excise and accounts departments. Speaking to the media at Mantralaya in Porvorim, Sawant said investigation will also probe []
Govt to appoint water inspectors to curb wastage
NT Reporter Panaji The state government will appoint water inspectors to monitor wastage and issue guidelines to regulate the use of potable water, Minister for Drinking Water Subhash Phal Dessai announced on Saturday. Urging people to use water judiciously, Phal Dessai said the government is exploring restrictions on private swimming pools and examining technological solutions []
Month-long drive to beg in soon to restore deleted voter names
NT Reporter Panaji A month-long house-to-house verification drive will commence next week as booth level officers (BLOs) will move to re-enrol eligible citizens whose names were omitted during this years special intensive revision (SIR) process. The campaign targets approximately 1.39 lakh deleted voters recorded during the SIR drive. Reinstatement depends on meeting specific eligibility conditions. []
Power tariff shock for Goa industry
Shoma Patnaik Panaji Goan industry got hit by a power tariff hike on Saturday, as the government passed on the burden of higher power purchase cost to industrial consumers in the state. The upward revision in electricity charges for industries is until January 2027, and is with immediate effect. The tariff hike is earlier than []
Tourist footfalls edge up to 76L despite 20% dip in foreign travel
NT Reporter Panaji Goa welcomed 76.9 lakh tourists between January and September, with a marginal increase of 0.76 per cent in footfalls over the 76.32 lakh tourists during the corresponding period in 2025. Domestic travellers powered the tourism count during the first nine months of the year even as the number of foreign tourists decreased []
Court discharges man infalse marriage promise case
NT Reporter Panaji The North Goa Fast Track Special Court has discharged a man accused of having sexual intercourse with a woman on the false pretext of marriage, observing that a marriage not taking place due to intervening circumstances does not, by itself, establish a fraudulent promise made with deceitful intent from the beginning of []
Goa Ready For Change With Arvind Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced 6 major guarantees for people of Goa, including 300 units of free electricity every month and a waiver of all pending electricity bills. Addressing a massive public meeting in Panaji,
PANAJI, Oct 9: Goa Police have launched an investigation into the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, registering an unnatural death case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to establish the circumstances surrounding his demise. The 75-year-old actor died on Thursday morning after being found unwell at his residence in the [] The post Goa Police Probe Nana Patekars Death, Register Unnatural Death Case appeared first on Northlines .
Nana Patekar death: Goa Police register a case of unnatural death
Following the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar on Thursday, October 9, in Goa, the Panaji Police have now registered a case of unnatural death. The actor died after suffering a cardiac arrest
Nana Patekar death: Panaji Police registers Unnatural Death (UD) case
Panaji Police has registered an unnatural death case following the reported death of veteran actor Nana Patekar at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa
Goa Police file unnatural death case in Nana Patekar
Goa Police file unnatural death case in Nana Patekars death; family statements to be recorded Panaji: Goa Police have registered a medico-legal Unnatural Death (UD) case in connection with the death of Bollywood actor Nana Patekar. The case has been registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and is being investigated [] The post Goa Police file unnatural death case in Nana Patekars death; family statements to be recorded appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Goa Police file unnatural death case in Nana Patekars death; family statements to be recorded
Digital Desk | Panaji, Oct 9 (IANS) Goa Police have registered a medico-legal Unnatural Death (UD) case in connection with the death of Bollywood actor Nana Patekar. The case has been registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and is being investigated by Police Sub-Inspector Nitin Naik. According to reports, Nana Patekar was brought from his residence in Dona Paula to Manipal Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. As part of the investigation, the police will conduct a panchnama, examine the post-mortem report at Goa Medical College (GMC), and record statements from his family members and other relevant individuals to determine the cause of death. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. If it is established that the death was natural, the case may be closed. However, if any foul play or suspicious circumstances emerge, further legal action will be taken. Earlier, Dr Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital told the media on Thursday morning, We tried our best here, but he was brought dead, and then we had to file a police case. The doctor also said, As far as we know, he was a heart patient and was taking medication. Nana Patekar died early Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. Doctors at Manipal Hospital performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for around 45 minutes in an attempt to revive him, but he was declared dead at 5.20 a.m. The post-mortem examination was conducted on Thursday morning, following which the actors body was handed over to his family for the last rites. Nana Patekar was born on January 1, 1951. His real name was Vishwanath Patekar, and he belonged to a Marathi family. His father, Gajanan (Dinkar) Patekar, was a textile painter and businessman who died when the actor was 28 years old. His mother, Nirmala Patekar (Sanjanabai Patekar), was a homemaker who remained with the veteran actor until her death on January 29, 2019, at the age of 99.
Man Detained For Impersonating Goa Excise Officer In Job Scam
A man, Manoj Talekar, was detained in Panaji after he allegedly paid Rs 27 lakh for a fake government job appointment and attempted to occupy the additional excise commissioner's chair. He claimed to have an appointment letter for the Goa Excise Department post, leading to his detention and an FIR for impersonation. Police are now searching for the alleged scammer, Ajit Shankhwalkar.
Directorate of Health Services Goa (DHS Goa) Recruitment 2026 for 58 vacancies across various posts will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview. The recruitment drive includes Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Anesthetist, Radiologist, and other positions. Eligible candidates can attend the interview on 19 October 2026 at Chamber of the Director, Directorate of Health Services, Campal, Panaji-Goa. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM.
Actor Nana Patekar passes away at the age of 76
PANAJI: (Oct 8) Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence across films such as Salaam Bombay!, Khamoshi and Welcome, passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday. He was 76.Patekar is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, according to sources.
Veteran Indian Actor Nana Patekar Dies At 76 After Suspected Heart Attack
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died at a private hospital in Goa on Thursday morning, October 8, after he was found unconscious at his home in Dona Paula, near Panaji. He was 76.
Actor Nana Patekar passes away at 76
The Hindi actor is suspected to have suffered a heart attack and was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious at his apartment in Dona Paula, near Panaji, a senior doctor said
Actor Nana Patekar dies of heart attack at 75
Panaji: Veteran Actor Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence during the early hours of Thursday, October 9, after suffering a heart attack. The 75-year-old actor was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious at his apartment at Dona Paula, near Panaji, Dr Shekhar Salkar, a senior doctor attached to the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Rs 4.35 crore worth tourism promotion blitzkrieg in 9 cities
Agency to be selected to organise road shows Panaji: The Tourism Department plans to spend Rs 4.35 crore on promotional road shows in Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with an estimated Rs 1.45 crore to be spent in each state. The department has retendered the request for proposal (RFP) to select an agency to []
Closed for 1.5 yrs, CCP plans to reopen Campal ground
Prolonged closure unreasonable: Mayor Panaji: The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) plans to reopen the Campal football ground, which has remained locked for around one-and-a-half years, mayor Rohit Monserrate said after the corporations monthly meeting on Wednesday. Monserrate said the prolonged closure of the ground was unreasonable, particularly when Panaji has limited recreational []
Goas 357 sq km suitable habitat for sloth bears
Study says maintaining landscape connectivity is essential for preventing genetic isolation Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji : Goa may be a small part of Indias Western Ghats, but it holds strategically important habitat for the sloth bear, with a new national assessment identifying 357 square kilometres of suitable habitat in the state, including 37 sq km []
Mr. Manan Bajjaj Launched The Book Navigate Life Through Numerology at ICA Conclave 2026 in Goa
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PNN Panaji (Goa) [India], October 7: Advocate, Author, TEDx Speaker and Chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee, Udupi, Adv. Juhi Damodar made a significant achievement in her career as an author with the release of her book
61 springs in Goa face resource threat, finds first-ever census
Points to rising pressure on water sources Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: Goas first-ever Spring Census has flagged resource threats in 61 of the 1,171 springs assessed in the state, including 14 classified as facing a high degree of threat, raising concerns over the vulnerability of traditional water sources amid increasing pressure on natural resources. The []
GFA suspends 13 players, team official over match-fixing
Integrity report reveals failure to report approaches Panaji: Nearly nine months after the match-fixing case was taken up, Goa Football Association (GFA) on Tuesday announced disciplinary action against 13 players and a former team official, who also happens to be a police constable, suspending them from all football activities pending further investigation. The Navhind Times []
Goa police plan mobile app to track rented cars, bikes
Amresh Parab Panaji: To boost crime prevention and public safety, the Goa police department has proposed introducing a real-time mobile application to record the details of individuals renting cars or bikes across the state. The police department informed transport officials that the existing Goa police app could also be adapted for this purpose. Under the []
Salaulim irrigation project set for Rs 741cr overhaul
Centre approves funding for reservoir, subject to state water reforms Panaji: The states Salaulim Irrigation Project, Sanguem, is set for an overhaul after the Ministry of Jal Shakti identified it for extension, renovation and modernisation (ERM) at a cost of Rs 741.77 crore. The redevelopment aims to increase the area under irrigation of the Salaulim []
Moira river desilting proposed to ease boat movement, flooding
Panaji: To facilitate boat movement along a 2.1-km stretch of a tributary of the River Mapusa at Moira and to improve the flow of monsoon runoff to reduce flooding of adjoining paddy fields, the Captain of Ports (CoP) Department has proposed a desilting project. It has invited bids to prepare a Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment []
Quepem Municipal Council deploys QR code, Google Forms to survey stray dogs, bovines
Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji: The Quepem Municipal Council (QMC) has adopted a digital, citizen-assisted approach using QR code and a Google Form to map pet dogs, stray dogs and stray cattle, even as other municipalities mainly carrying out the animal enumeration through manual ward-wise field surveys. Through the QR code, residents can identify animals in []
HC grants Harmalkar bail in money laundering case
Panaji: The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Tuesday granted bail to Rohan Harmalkar in a money laundering case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Single judge Justice S G Chapalgaonkar said that prolonged incarceration without trial progress in predicate offences violates the constitutional right to a speedy trial guaranteed under []
Taxi fares revised, night travel to cost more
NT Reporter Panaji Taxi travel in Goa is set for a major fare restructuring, with the State Transport Authority notifying new distance slab-based rates for yellow/black taxis as well as tourist taxis, motor cabs and maxi cabs, replacing the fare schedules notified in August 2021. The new rates come into force from their publication in []
Ethanol in mind: Cabinet approves Sanjivani revival under PPP model
NT Reporter Panaji Keeping ethanol production in mind, the Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd at Dharbandora will resume operations from the next crushing season after the state cabinet approved its revival under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on Friday. Speaking to mediapersons at Mantralaya, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said a private bidder has been finalised []
701 more AI cameras tobe put up at 68 locations
NT Reporter Panaji Goa is set to expand its artificial intelligence-based traffic enforcement network, with 701 additional AI cameras proposed to be put up at 68 locations in the next phase. This will take the technology-driven enforcement system well beyond the 348 cameras already installed at 26 locations. Between four to 15 cameras will be []
SIR process completely transparent in Goa: CEO denies reports of discrepancy
Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 25 (IANS) Goa Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjay Goel on Friday denied reports that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state was flawed, asserting that the process was completely transparent and that a majority of the voters who were left out got their names back on the electoral rolls after filing Form 6. This follows a media report claiming that the Goa CEO had written to the ECI eight times in seven days to include 97 voters deleted by the ECINet software. Speaking to reporters, Sanjay Goel said: Representatives of the Congress party have submitted a memorandum. We have explained to them that the entire SIR process has been carried out transparently. In every state, meetings were held with political parties at CO and DO levels. All logical discrepancy lists were displayed at the polling stations. The final roll was also shared with the parties, he said while adding that it has been seven months since the SIR exercise in the state was wrapped up. The CEO added: We had also disposed of the handful of appeals that were received. Apart from this, we didn't receive any complaint from any political party. Even when the representatives of political parties were present (during the SIR process), they had not raised any objection. Reiterating that the process was extremely transparent, he mentioned: Wherever needed, we were writing to the Election Commission for help...the process has been carried out with their support and teamwork. When asked about the 97 deleted voters, Goyal replied: The Booth Level Officers later conducted a house-to-house survey for those who were left out (from the final electoral rolls) and made them fill Form 6. Those who were available and willing were made to fill Form 6 earlier as well, in March-April. If those still left are available and willing, they can fill out Form 6, following which their names will also be included. They will be able to avail their voting rights, the Goa CEO added. Further, he denied any mistake in the state's SIR process, saying: There was always this mechanism to fill out Form 6 (whose names got deleted from the electoral rolls). So, it is nothing like a big mistake or blunder has been committed, or that someone's voting right has been permanently snatched away. Sanjay Goel said that most voters who filled Form 6 have had their names added back to the electoral rolls in time to cast their votes. Regarding the claims that eight mails were written to the ECI within a week, he called it a process of communication. There are clarifications sought by us and instructions sent by them (ECI). We also seek their (ECI's) help in the process. All these keep happening, Goel said.
Tender row: No ownership transfer, privatisation involved, says CoP
Panaji: The Captain of Ports Department (CoP) on Thursday said that the recently floated tender for the operation and maintenance of its terminal building and allied jetty facilities does not involve privatisation or transfer of ownership of government assets. There is no proposal to sell or privatise the Captain of Ports terminal building or government []
Panaji: Goa Polices tech-driven policing will serve as a guideline for informed implementation across the country Director General, Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Alok Mittal said on Thursday. Goa Police on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BPR&D, Union Ministry of Home Affairs, for the tech-driven implementation of the One Year []
2 new Ro-Ro ferries likely on Divar
Panaji: The River Navigation Department (RND) is set to expand the Ro-Ro ferry network with the introduction of two new 21-m ferries on the DivarSao Pedro route. The service is expected to commence early 2027. RND Director Vikram Rajebhosle said the new Ro-Ro service would not begin before December, with the department currently targeting the []
Panaji: Goa endured a batting collapse as their two-day All India U-16 JY Lele Invitational Cricket Tournament match against Chhattisgarh ended in a draw at the Infipro Sports Academy Cricket Ground. Chhattisgarh, who made 212/9 in their first innings, bowled Goa out for 120 in 66.4 overs to secure the first-innings lead points. Vishram Parab []
Govt plans free caretaker system at GMC
Panaji: The state government is considering introducing a formal caretaker system at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) to assist patients during their hospital stay and reduce the financial burden on their families. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said on Wednesday that the government would work out a structured system under which caretakers would be []
Bharat Mandapam-like IT convention centre proposed
Panaji : The state government is planning to build an IT International Convention Centre in the electronics manufacturing cluster (EMC), Tuem, on the lines of the Dubai World Trade Centre, the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi and Jio World Trade Centre, Mumbai. The project will come up over 23,988 square metres land within the EMC, and []
Old settlements in NDA/NDZ to be removed from tag: Rane
Ecologically sensitive areas to be protected Panaji : Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister Vishwajit Rane on Sunday said old settlements and settlement pockets that were earlier mapped under no development areas (NDAs) and no development zones (NDZs) would be removed from these classifications, providing relief to families who have lived in the areas for []
Key decisions on Porvorim flyover safety likely today
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is expected to chair a meeting on Monday to discuss and consider the recommendations made by the expert team from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nagpur, on the traffic management and road-safety arrangements for the newly inaugurated Porvorim elevated corridor. The corridor has been in the news over traffic []
Missing drug evidence leads to acquittal; police probe ordered
Seized narcotics wasnt kept at designated facility Panaji: The district and sessions court, North Goa, acquitted Nigerian national Domnic Nweke in a 2023 drugs case after the prosecution failed to produce the seized muddemal property before the court and could not establish the case due to hostile panch witnesses. The court also directed the superintendent []
Poorvas four-wicket haul goes in vain as they lose by five wickets Panaji: Goa senior women suffered a five-wicket defeat against Baroda in a T20 practice match organised by the Baroda Cricket Association at BCA Stadium B, Baroda, on Sunday. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Baroda restricted Goa to 96/9 in their []
Porvorim firing: 7th accused operated gambling den in Mum
Panaji: The seventh accused, Satish Shinde, a native of Maharashtra, who was arrested by the Goa Police Crime Branch in connection with the Porvorim firing incident, was reportedly operating two tables in a casino in Goa. He was also allegedly operating a gambling den in Mumbai, which was shut on August 28, the day of []
Legal empowerment to remain in focus at conference starting in Goa tomorrow
Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 20 (IANS) Legal empowerment and citizen-centric justice delivery are expected to top the agenda at a workshop starting on Monday on Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA 2.0), an official said. The regional workshop will also feature the significance of legal empowerment, citizen-centric Justice delivery, and the collaborative efforts required to achieve the constitutional vision of equal access to justice, the official said in a statement. The workshop, being organised at the University Auditorium, India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER), Goa, is a part of the Departments continued efforts to strengthen access to Justice through technology-enabled legal services, legal awareness initiatives, and promotion of pro bono legal assistance across the country, the statement said. The Goa Governor will be the Chief Guest at the programme, which is expected to be attended by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Government of India, and the Minister for PWD, Captain of Ports and Legal Metrology, Government of Goa. The event will bring together representatives from the Central and State Governments, Common Service Centres (CSCs), the Ministry of Rural Development, law institutions of the State, and other stakeholders working to ensure accessible and inclusive justice delivery, the statement said. A key highlight of the event will be the showcase of the best reels created under the Nyaya Prabodh: Awakening to Justice campaign Know Your Rights in 90 Seconds, followed by the launch of a Slogan Competition under Nyaya Prabodh. The initiative aims to deepen citizens understanding of their constitutional and legal rights, promote legal literacy, and foster greater public engagement and participation in the Justice delivery ecosystem, it said. The workshop will also feature the screening of a documentary showcasing the achievements of DISHA 2.0 in Goa, followed by live interactions with Tele-Law beneficiaries, Panel Lawyers, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), and Nyaya Sahayaks. These interactions will show how technology-enabled legal services are helping bridge the gap between citizens and justice institutions, particularly in remote and underserved areas, the statement said.
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji With the government restricting access for motorists on the new elevated corridor, the North Goa District Road Safety Committee (NGDRC) said the move will not resolve the problem of five black spots in Porvorim. A fatal accident within 24 hours of its opening led to a ban on two-wheelers and closure []
Goa seeks historical records lying in Portuguese archives
Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji The state Department of Archives is pursuing the acquisition of historical records pertaining to Goa available in public and private archives in Portugal through the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The state government said MEA had responded positively to Chief Minister Pramod Sawants request for assistance in acquiring the records. Sawant []
Green energy push costs govt Rs 40.7 crore for over 5 years
NT Reporter Panaji Promoting renewable energy in the state to encourage local generation of electricity has cost the government as much as Rs 40.7 crore, by way of expenditure incurred on subsidies to various green energy schemes. The expenditure is over the period of five years viz. between 2021-22 and 2025-26. The maximum subsidy is []
Foral : The charter that enshrined Goa
NT Reporter Panaji As Goa marks 500 years of the Foral de Afonso Mexia, the 1526 charter is once again drawing attention to one of the states oldest surviving village institutions, the Gaunkari, later known as the comunidade system. Issued on September 16, 1526, the Foral dos Usos e Costumes dos Gaocares e Lavradores das []
Ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal surrenders before Goa court
Panaji: Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a Goa court on Monday, September 14, to serve his 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence in a 2013 sexual assault case. On August 25, the Supreme Court had directed Tejpal to surrender within three weeks to undergo his 10-year prison sentence following his conviction by the Bombay High Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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 []
Chavath brings festive fervour in Goa
Panaji: Ganesh Chaturthi, or Chavath, the annual festival dedicated to Lord Ganesh, will be celebrated across the state from Monday, with devotees making last-minute preparations to welcome the deity. Most devotees will celebrate the festival for a day and a half after installing the idol of Lord Ganesh in their homes, while others will observe []
Panaji: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Goa Forward Party (GFP) on Sunday launched the Goa First alliance ahead of the assembly elections, positioning the alliance as an alternative to the BJP and Congress. Addressing a joint press conference, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and GFP president Vijai Sardessai said forming the alliance five months []
Investment scam: Court takes note of money laundering case
NT Reporter Panaji A special court in North Goa has taken cognisance of the offence in a money laundering case against Krishan Kumar alias Vijay Kumar Jaiswal, his wife Rashmi Jaiswal and three companies. The court has adjourned the matter for arguments before charge on September 30. Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Panaji zonal office, in []
Girish blames BJP for AAP-GFP hoardings attacking Congress
NT Reporter Panaji A number of joint political hoardings of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Goa Forward Party (GFP), attacking the Congress and the BJP, are the handiwork of the BJP, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankarsaid. Both parties (AAP and GFP) have faced defections, GFP in the past and recently []
GSIDC moots Rs 110-cr govt complex at Morod
NT Reporter Panaji Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) has proposed a multi-storey government complex at Morod in Mapusa at an estimated cost of Rs 110 crore, GSIDC chairman and Calangute MLA Michael Lobo saidon Friday. Speaking to reporters, Lobo said the proposedfacility would bring several government departments currently functioningfrom different locations across Mapusa under []
State-wide survey on stray dogs, cattle to begin on Oct 1
NT Reporter Panaji The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department, along with urban and rural local bodies, will conduct a state-wide survey of stray dogs, pet dogs and stray cattle from October 1 to 15, following directions from the High Court of Bombay at Goa. The survey will collect area- and locality-wise data to assist []
Motorists line up in Porvorim for first drive as new corridor promises smoother traffic
NT Reporter Panaji With workers still clearing residue and material left behind from the inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday, the opening of the Porvorim elevated corridor to traffic, which was scheduled for 4 pm on Friday, was postponed to 6 pm. Excited motorists eager to be among the first to drive on the much-anticipated corridor []
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 []
Sewage issue at Colvale jail persists despite repeated cleaning, GHRC told
NT Reporter Panaji The sewage problem at the Central Jail, Colvale, has persisted despite repeated cleaning and maintenance work, with the jail authorities informing the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) that temporary arrangements are still being used to clear sewage. The matter had come before GHRC following an email complaint received on August 26 from []
CM rules out change to Official Language Act
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that Goa state was formed on the basis of language and it would not be appropriate to alter the existing provision under the official language framework. Speaking on the demand to make Marathi a state language along with Konkani, the Chief Minister said that he []
Pvt beach shacks, huts get Oct 31 registration deadline
NT Reporter Panaji Operators of beach shacks, huts and cottages on private properties have until October 31 to register for a licence, with registration now mandatory for all beach shacks in Goa, including those on government and privately owned land. The requirement follows the newly notified Goa Registration of Tourist Trade (Amendment) Act, 2026. Tourism []
IPB reserves 1L sqm in Quepem fore co-tourism project
NT Reporter Panaji The Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB) has reserved 1.04 lakh square metres of privately owned land in Quepem as an investment promotion area for an eco-tourism project proposed by R Silva & Sons. The project envisages the development of cottages and a wellness centre. According to a notification issued by []
Akshat Ayush to take charge as South SP, Verma transferred
NT Reporter Panaji Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Akshat Ayush will take charge as the new Superintendent of Police (SP), South Goa, from September 12, replacing IPS officer Tikam Singh Verma, who has been transferred to Jammu and Kashmir. Ayush is currently serving as ADC to the Governor of Goa. In an order issued by []
Crime branch arrests three in Porvorim shootout case
NT Reporter Panaji The Goa Polices crime branch has arrested Qazu Sheikh (28) and Suraj Acharya (36), both natives of Maharashtra, and Israr Ali (25), hailing from Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the August 28 firing incident in Porvorim in which Shrinivas Nayak, director of Majestic Pride Group, escaped unhurt. The accused are suspected to []
Banking services to be impacted in Goa for 5 days
NT Reporter Panaji Banking services will be impacted in Goa as with the one-day nationwide strike on Friday, banks will be shut for five days till September 15. The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has given a call for a one-day nationwide bank strike on Friday, September 11, 2026. As a result, banking services []
Scheme offers solatium even in acquittal case
NT Reporter Panaji The state government has notified the Goa Victim Compensation Scheme, 2026 for providing funds for the purpose of compensation to the victim or dependants who have suffered loss or injury as a result of the crime and who require rehabilitation. The victim can claim the compensation even if the offender is acquitted []
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 []
Gadkari pitches for efforts tomake Goa free from pollution
NT Reporter Panaji Stating that good infrastructure, including water, power, transport and communication facilities, plays a key role in attracting investment and generating jobs, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday called for efforts to make Goa free from water, air and noise pollution. He advocated greater use of alternative fuels and []
Promising move: Orchids, anthuriums to flourish in Goa
Shoma Patnaik Panaji Following success with setting up a government nursery for marigold flowers in the state, the Agriculture Department has set its sights on a similar initiative for orchids and anthuriums two flowers highly popular in bouquets as well as in decorations for weddings and events. The Agriculture Department has proposed to grow []
Porvorim elevated corridor to open on Friday; toll collection deferred
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant described the Porvorim elevated corridor as an economic corridor that would improve connectivity between Goas two airports. Speaking after the inauguration of the six-lane elevated corridor on Wednesday, Sawant said it will open to vehicular traffic on September 11 at 4pm. The exercise to collect toll on the []
Goa extends shack policy by a year, licences by Sept 10
NT Reporter Panaji Goas Beach Shack Policy (2023-26), which ended on May 31, has been extended by a year, giving shack operators time to prepare for the upcoming season, which officially begins on October 1. Shack licences for the 2026-27 tourism season will be issued by the Tourism Department from September 10 under the existing []
Mapusa dacoity case: Sohail Khan added as sixth B
NT Reporter Panaji The District and Sessions Court, North Goa, on Wednesday granted permission to the Crime Branch to add Bangladesh national Sohail Khan as an additional accused in the October 2025 Ganeshpuri, Mapusa dacoity case. The court also permitted the Crime Branch to file an additional chargesheet in connection with the case. Police said []
Their half-centuries help Goa reach 174/4 in reply to Vidarbhas 393 Panaji: Goa skipper Snehal Kauthankars unbeaten 62 kept his sides hopes alive after Vidarbha posted 393 in their first innings on the second day of the Dr (Capt) Thimmappiah Memorial Cricket Tournament at the IAF Ground Bengaluruon Tuesday. Vidarbha, resuming at 310/4, were bowled []
Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday highlighted the states experience with household biogas plants under the 'GOBARdhan' scheme at the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Goa, presenting it as a best practice in converting rural waste into clean energy and supporting organic farming. The meeting, chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in Panaji, was attended by the chief ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa, along with the Administrator of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The Western Zonal Council comprises Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa and the Union Territory. Patel said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had adopted cooperative federalism as the guiding principle for the countrys development and described the Zonal Council as an important platform for states to work together on issues of common interest. With the continuous guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Western Zonal Council has strengthened the tradition of mutual cooperation, coordination and dialogue, Patel said, adding that the council was emerging as a result-oriented platform rather than merely an advisory body. He said the meetings allowed participating states to share their strengths, resources, experiences and best practices to work towards common national objectives. According to Patel, this approach was providing renewed strength to the states to contribute towards PM Modis vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Chief Minister presented several initiatives undertaken by Gujarat, including the prompt availability of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112 services, fast-track courts for speedy disposal of serious crimes such as sexual offences, arrangements for maternal and infant nutrition, and the expansion of the cooperative sector in rural areas. The GOBARdhan scheme was presented as Gujarats best practice during the meeting. Patel said the Central Government scheme seeks to convert waste into wealth while promoting better waste management, clean-energy kitchens, reduction in pollution, livelihood opportunities for women and the expansion of ODF Plus. Under the household biogas plant model in Gujarat, 14,745 rural families have been covered, according to the state government. The plants have resulted in annual savings of Rs 36.86 crore in fuel expenditure, while more than 12,800 metric tonnes of carbon emissions are being reduced annually. The scheme has also generated 3.81 crore litres of bio-slurry annually, which the government said was helping promote organic farming and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers. Patel also said the Central Government, under PM Modis leadership, had approved the Rs 23,700-crore GOBARdhan scheme to promote Compressed Biogas (CBG) production across the country. Gujarat, he said, was committed to advancing the objective of turning waste into wealth through the GOBARdhan scheme at household, industrial and community levels under the CBG Mission. The meeting was held as the Centre continues to position the Zonal Councils as forums for structured dialogue between states and between states and the Centre. The Union Home Ministry has said the councils are intended to facilitate cooperation and help resolve issues involving two or more states or the Centre and states. Minister Rushikesh Patel; Gujarat Chief Secretary M. K. Das; Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sanjeev Kumar; and other officials accompanied the Chief Minister at the meeting. The 28th Western Zonal Council meeting was chaired by HM Shah as part of the council's regular institutional mechanism for cooperation among the western states and the Union Territory.
Amid global turmoil, India forged partnerships for growth: Shah
Panaji: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday, September 7, said Indias reach in the diplomatic world was increasing and asserted that the country had maintained the momentum of its economic growth despite global geopolitical turmoil. He said India had concluded nine free trade agreements (FTAs) by 2026, noting that wider economic engagement helped the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM Modis transformative work behind rapidly moving economy: HM Amit Shah
Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 7 (IANS) Highlighting the growth rate of 7.8 per cent achieved in the first quarter, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked continuously since 2014 to transform the country into a rapidly moving economy. Chairing the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, HM Shah said that the Indian economy recording such a growth rate amid global turbulence is a matter of pride for all of us. The Home Minister said that over the last 12 years, PM Modi has worked to realise the provision of cooperative federalism enshrined in our Constitution. He said that after PM Modi assumed office, there has been a significant increase in the number of meetings of the Zonal Councils. The Home Minister said that during 2004 to 2014, the total number of meetings of the Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees was only 25, whereas since 2014, a total of 71 meetings of the Zonal Councils and their Standing Committees have been held, which is an increase of nearly three times. He said that the nearly three-fold increase in the number of meetings is an excellent example of Prime Minister Modis concept of Team India. A total of 1,893 issues were discussed in these meetings, out of which 1,445 issues have been resolved. Home Minister Shah said that the countrys Western Region is extremely important from several perspectives and that this region is the countrys largest economic, industrial and financial centre. He said that Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the three States of the Western Zonal Council have also made a significant contribution towards achieving the growth rate of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year. He said that the Western Region is known as the WEST Engine of the countrys economic growth. W stands for wealth and finance, which are generated in this region; E stands for exports and ports; S stands for start-ups and semiconductors; and T stands for tourism and the blue economy, in which the Western Region has the largest share in the country, said HM Shah. He said more than 1 crore tourists visit Goa, of whom 5 lakh are foreign tourists. Tourism contributes 16 per cent of Goas GSDP. Maharashtra ranks first in the country with 33,872 start-ups. Dholera has now become a hub in the semiconductor sector. Gujarats Mundra Port handles the highest volume of cargo, and Deendayal Port (Kutch) is the largest port in terms of cargo volume. Mumbai, the country's financial capital, is also emerging as a major hub for global capital. Other issues discussed at the Western Zonal Council meeting included implementation of Fast Track Special Courts for speedy investigation and early disposal of cases of rape against women and children, and issues related to the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112). Home Minister Shah also discussed issues related to food safety standards, Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, provision of brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the prescribed radius of every village, issues related to railway development projects, issues concerning environmental clearances, and others. In addition, issues of national importance were also discussed, including urban master planning, issues related to electricity supply, strengthening Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACSs), eliminating malnutrition among children through the Poshan Abhiyaan, reducing the school dropout rate among school children, participation of public hospitals in the Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, and issues related to cybercrime and digital infrastructure, among others.
HM Amit Shah highlights efforts to make India drug-free in three years
Panaji, Sep 6 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reiterated the commitment to make the country drug-free over the next three years and highlighted efforts made to tackle trafficking and strengthen the country's anti-narcotics framework. Speaking at a press conference to highlight the fight against narcotics, Home Minister Shah said, We are committed to build a drug-free India. A timeline has been set, different Ministries have been made responsible, measurable outcome targets have been fixed, and quarterly reviews and outcome-based accountability and responsibility are also going to be fixed by us, he added. He shared the roadmap for the next three years and the data reflecting the progress made in the fight against narcotics, saying that the country stands at a critical juncture where it must collectively ensure that addiction is defeated for the sake of future generations. During the Congress rule from 2004 to 2014, 26 lakh kg of drugs were seized. Today, that figure has increased from 26 lakh kg to more than 1.19 crore kg seized during the period from 2014 to 2026, he said. The Home Minister added that the value of the drugs seized during the Congress rule was around Rs 40,000 crore, while under the campaign led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the value has reached Rs 1.89 lakh crore. Sharing details of destruction of seized drugs, Amit Shah said that from 2004 to 2014 the quantity of drugs destroyed stood at 3.36 lakh kg while the quantity destroyed during 2014 to 2026 stood at 48.66 lakh kg. The Union Minister also highlighted efforts to strengthen inter-ministerial and inter-agency coordination through Narco-Coordination (NCORD) mechanism. The mechanism provides a structured, institutionalised platform for coordination among Central Ministries, state governments and enforcement agencies for monitoring drug trafficking, precursor diversion, demand reduction and rehabilitation, resulting in improved enforcement outcomes and intelligence-sharing. NCORD has been consistently active and functional at the apex, Executive, state and district levels. So far, 10 apex NCORD meetings have been held to guide policy formulation, enhance inter-ministerial coordination and review the overall narcotics control framework.
CM: 450-year-old Divar temple site set for revival
Govt plans to develop Gopakapattana port in Goa Velha Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that the original site of the Shri Saptakoteshwar temple at Divar will be revived after nearly 450 years as part of the Koti Tirtha Corridor Development Project, and the restoration would be completed within a year. The project []
High electricity bills trigger 2,469 plaints
Power Minister cites summer heat Panaji: Amid widespread public concern over unusually high electricity bills, the electricity department has revealed that it received 2,469 complaints regarding incorrect billing from consumers between April 1 and the present date this accounting year. Of the total complaints received this year, 1,278 were for incorrect billing, 606 for high []
Shah arriving today on 2-day Goa visit
Panaji: Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah will arrive in Goa on Saturday evening on a two-day visit. He will inaugurate and name the new Bharatiya Janata Party state headquarters located on the Old Goa bypass on September 6 at 4 pm, after which he is expected to interact with the state BJP leadership. []
Police issue traffic advisory ahead of Amit Shah visit
Panaji: Motorists can expect traffic restrictions and diversions on key routes from September 5 to 7 as Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Goa to attend the Western Zonal Council meeting and other programmes, including the presentation of the Presidents Colour to the Goa Police. According to the Traffic Police advisory, restrictions on September 5 []
Goans to get Rs 3K for 3 LPG cylinders yearly
NT Reporter Panaji The state government will launch the Goa Ujwala Yojana on September 5, providing the equivalent cost of three domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders annually through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the LPG and piped natural gas (PNG) consumers in the state. The scheme will have no income limit. Coming out with []
71 Goa seniors lostover Rs 39 cr to cyberfrauds since 2023
Amresh Parab Panaji Senior citizens falling prey to cyberfrauds is on the rise in Goa, with 71 elderly residents losing over Rs 39 crore since 2023. The most common among these cyberfrauds is the digital arrest scam, through which cybercriminals have siphoned off large sums of money, followed by online investment scams. Referring to the []
High Court seeks 2025 street dog census data by Sept 8
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed authorities to place before it the 2025 census data on street dogs in Goa bySeptember 8. The High Court issued the direction while hearing a suo motu writ petition on the stray dog issue, along with an application filed by the Goa Animal []
Not 12,021, dog bite cases likely to be 120 this year: GAF
NT Reporter Panaji The Goa Animal Federation (GAF) claimed that the actual number of stray dog bite and scratch cases in the state could be around 120 this year, rather than the 12,021 animal bite cases reported in the Assembly, stating that the official figure does not represent individual stray dogbite cases. GAF president and []
33 accidents, 24 deaths on highway along Bambolim-Agassaim since 2024
NT Reporter Panaji Twenty-four persons have lost their lives in fatal road accidents along the national highway between Bambolim and Agassaim since 2024. The data was provided in a written reply in the Assembly. St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar asked whetherthe government proposed to implement a comprehensive safety audit of the NH-66 stretch from Bambolim []
Goa Assembly clears bill allowing Housing Board joint ventures
Panaji: The state assembly has passed a bill enabling the Goa Housing Board to execute schemes and development projects through joint ventures and revenue-sharing models. Adopting a joint venture model would offer practical, financial and administrative advantages compared with independent construction by the board, as per the bill document. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
No compromise, we will fight till end, says CM, rules out withdrawal of Mhadei case
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday stated in the Assembly that the state would make no compromise on the ongoing Mhadei river diversion dispute and would not withdraw its legal challenges under any circumstances. Sawants statement came in response to Opposition concerns over the Mhadei dispute and recent remarks by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. []
