96 people killed in self accidents in Goa last year
157 bikers lost their lives Amresh Parab Panaji : Ninety-six people were killed in single vehicle crashes or self accidents in Goa last year, while 174 lost their lives in multi-vehicle collisions, police records have said. A total of 470 vehicles were involved in 259 fatal accidents claiming the lives of 270 people in 2025. []
Law mulled to curb social media use by kids below 16
Panaji : Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte has said the state government is studying the possibility of introducing legislation to curb social media use by children below the age of 16, taking Australias recent law as a guiding example. The minister said rising complaints from parents and growing concerns about childrens wellbeing have pushed the []
Report: 39 lakes placed under lowest water quality category
59% of 112 waterbodies are polluted Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji : As Toyyar Lake at Chimbel, a notified wetland, hogs limelight over the Unity Mall project, the Environment Report 2025 has raised serious concerns over the worsening condition of lakes across the state, adding that 39 lakes have been categorised as Class E, the lowest []
Babies, mothers, palliative care close to Dr Armidas heart
Divars daughter wants to work to improve children education in her ancestral village Padmavati Prabhu Panaji : It is important to encourage new mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies, as breast milk is rich in growth, immunological, and infection-fighting factors that can prevent newborns from infections, says Goan-origin neonatologist Dr Armida Fernandes (82) who will []
Shripad: Will discuss Unity Mall project with Centre
Villagers hold sit-in protest outside Union Ministers residence Panaji : Stating that the government respects peoples demands, North Goa MP and Union Minister of State Shripad Naik on Sunday said the Unity Mall in Chimbel is a central government project and any decision on it will be taken in consultation with the Centre. The Union []
CJI calls for collective action against drug abuse
Says law without compassion becomes tyranny Panaji : Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Sunday called for collective efforts and action to combat drug abuse, and said that law without compassion becomes tyranny and compassion without law becomes chaos. Addressing the concluding function of the 30-day special awareness campaign in the state on []
ED suspects Birchs Rs 22 cr revenue to be proceeds of crime
Panaji: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday said entities operating the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub generated Rs 22 crore in revenue over the last two financial years, which it suspects to be proceeds of crime under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). According to the agency, the nightclub at Arpora earned approximately Rs []
Three killed in separate road accidents within 24 hours
Rider crushed, car driver dies in tree crash, pedestrian knocked down Panaji/Sankhali/Mapusa: The state witnessed a series of tragic road accidents at different locations over the last 24 hours, resulting in the loss of three lives. In the first incident, a fatal accident occurred at Lakhere-Bicholim on Sunday morning, where a two-wheeler rammed into a []
Law Without Compassion Becomes Tyranny, Compassion Without Law Becomes Chaos: CJI Surya Kant
Panaji, Jan 25: Law without compassion becomes tyranny and compassion without law becomes chaos, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Sunday. Addressing the concluding function of the 30-day special awareness campaign of the Goa State Legal Service Authority on drug abuse, the CJI said one should recognise that substance abuse is not merely a criminal problem, but a social, psychological and medical one which requires consultative action and not retributive rhetoric. The month-long campaign on drug abuse has [] The post Law Without Compassion Becomes Tyranny, Compassion Without Law Becomes Chaos: CJI Surya Kant appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
As the annual celebration of folk art, music and handicrafts in the capital city marks its silver jubilee, NT NETWORK takes a closer look at its evolution and the challenges still confronting it KALYANI JHA | NT NETWORK Come January every year, the Darya Sangam at Kala Academy, Panaji, transforms into a vibrant showcase []
Goa to host Patanjalis largest wellness centre after Haridwar
NT Reporter Panaji Announcing his expansion plans, Yog Guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday said that Goa will soon be home to Patanjali Ayurveds largest wellness centre after Haridwar. He said the project will be developed with support from the state government. Speaking to reporters after conducting a yoga session for government officials at the Yog []
Ayurveda policy to regulate wellness, yoga centres in Goa
PadmavatiPrabhu Panaji The Goa Wellness, Ayurveda and Yoga Policy 2026, which was unveiled by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday, aims to regulate the wellness ecosystem in the state apart from giving a boost to wellness tourism by attracting high-end and quality tourists. The policy is aimed at positioning Goa as a leading national and []
Illegal sand extraction: Cops fail in 19% of cases
Amresh Parab Panaji Goa police have been unable to trace the accused or find evidence in 19% of the cases related to illegal extraction or transportation of sand registered at different police stations in the state in the last three years. According to police data, 99 cases of illegal extraction or transportation of sand have []
Chimbel villagers plan Republic Day protest
NT Reporter Panaji Chimbel villagers opposing the proposed Unity Mall and Prashasan Stambh project have announced a symbolic protest during the state-level Republic Day celebrations at the Goa University ground on Monday, as they intensify their agitation against the project. The villagers held a meeting near Bhagavati Chimbalkarin Talli on Saturday to discuss plans to []
Bro Eusebio Miranda to receive TSKKs Fr Antonio Pereira Konkani Puraskar 2026
NT Reporter Panaji Bro Eusebio V Miranda, SFX, has been selected for Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendrs (TSKK) Fr Antonio Pereira Konkani Puraskar 2026, for long-standing service to the Konkani language and culture. TheAntonio Pereira Konkani Puraskarisa prestigious annual award in Goa, instituted by theTSKK,a Jesuit-managed research institution in Goa, to honour eminent Konkani personalities for []
Slogans Wont Help, Seers And Shankaracharyas Must Take Responsibility Of Cow Protection: Ramdev
Panaji, Jan 24: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday said that merely shouting slogans for gau raksha will not help till seers and Shankaracharyas take responsibility and start rearing cows. Speaking to reporters after a yoga session in Panaji, Ramdev said any effort to protect cows must be carried out with sincerity and integrity. Gau raksha cannot be achieved merely by organising conferences, raising slogans and engaging in bloodshed in the name of cows, he said. Today, Patanjali protects one [] The post Slogans Wont Help, Seers And Shankaracharyas Must Take Responsibility Of Cow Protection: Ramdev appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt firm on accessible tourism, making public spaces welcoming
NT Reporter Panaji State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (SCPwD) Guruprasad Pawaskar said that inclusive tourism is not just about access, it is about dignity, participation, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities to experience joy, travel, and recreation like everyone else. This initiative shows how thoughtful planning, accessible infrastructure, and inter-departmental coordination can create []
Forest corp to focus on rejuvenation of rubber plantations, says Deviya
NT Reporter Panaji The Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) has decided to place emphasis on the rejuvenation of rubber plantations to improve productivity and ensure long-term sustainability. The decision was discussed at the 118th board meeting of the corporation held on Friday at Van Bhavan, Altinho. The meeting was chaired by GFDC chairperson and Poriem []
Climate action imperative for coastal states like Goa
NT Reporter Panaji Power Minister Ramkrishna Sudin Dhavalikar on Friday said that for coastal states like Goa, climate action is not merely an option but an imperative, as the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, environmental stress and pressure on natural resources, are immediate and real. He said sustainable and climate-resilient development was []
Birch fire case: ED conducts raids in Goa, Delhi, Haryana
NT Reporter Panaji The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing the money laundering angle linked to the illegal functioning of the Arpora-based nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane and the role of its promoters, has conducted multiple raids in Goa, Delhi and Haryana. The nightclub has been embroiled in a controversy following a major fire tragedy []
Govt working to promote Goa as wellness destination: CM
NT Reporter Panaji Stating that Goa is known for its natural beauty, biodiversity and spiritual harmony, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that his government is now taking steps towards giving the state a new identity of global wellness destination. Sawant said the government and the stakeholders together need to tap the international visitors []
Work on Formula 4 race track at Mopa likely to begin soon
NT Reporter Panaji Work on the development of a Formula 4 race track at the Manohar International Airport at Mopa in Pernem, North Goa is likely to begin soon, with the Public Works Department (PWD) of the state government floating a tender for the same valued at approximately Rs 4.32 crore. As per the tender []
Over 11,000 fire safety nods issued to commercial establishments since 2021
Amresh Parab Panaji Over the last five years, the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has issued 11,789 fire safety No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to commercial establishments, including restaurants, beach shacks, hotels, guest houses, resorts and homestays. Data provided by DFES to the government indicates that between 2021 and 2025, as many as 7,617 []
Green Lung Project to boost urban air quality, says Rane
NT Reporter Panaji Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said the government is moving ahead with the Green Lung Project in urban and municipal areas with the objective of improving air quality and reducing rising temperatures. On Friday, Rane held a detailed review meeting on the project. This is an important step towards reimagining our municipal spaces []
Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji Pathology, long dependent on glass slides and microscopes, is undergoing a major transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies begin to redefine how pathologists work, collaborate and deliver patient care, said Dr Rafael E Jimenez, professor at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science based in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. []
Seven panchayats awarded ISO certification for service delivery
NT Reporter Panaji In a step to professionalise local governance and ensure citizen-centric and transparent administration, seven village panchayats received ISO certification at a programme organised by the Goa Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (GIPARD) and the Directorate of Panchayat on Friday. Minister for Panchayats Mauvin Godinho presented the ISO certificates to the []
HC directs Murda Comunidade to clear landfill by March 31
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the Comunidade of Murda in Tiswadi to clear illegally filled land in mangrove areas by March 31. The court said the comunidade must comply with the recommendations of the Task Force report, following its order dated March 13, 2025, which had emphasised the []
Bondvol lake mgmt panel seeks urgent site inspection, withdrawal of nods
NT Reporter Panaji A letter seeking urgent intervention to prevent possible damage to the Bondvol lake and its vicinity has been submitted to the Goa Wetland Authority by Arturo DSouza, chairperson, Bondvol lake management committee. The letter brought the authoritys attention to construction taking place within the notified zone of influence of Bondvol lake. The []
Mrashtra in control against Goa
NT Reporter Panaji Saurabh Nawales unbeaten 95 put Maharashtra in control on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match against Goa at Gahunje, Pune, on Friday, as the hosts finished on 306 for 8 a 97-run first-innings lead. Chasing Goas 209, Maharashtra resumed at 19 without loss but Goa struck early. []
Unity Mall can be cancelled, stir will continue: Chimbel villagers
NT Reporter Panaji Reacting to the Chief Ministers statement that a further decision on the proposed Unity Mall would be taken after a survey, Chairman of the Wetland and Biodiversity Committee Govind Shirodkar on Thursday said, This clearly indicates that the project can be cancelled. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, during a meeting with Chimbel villagers []
Kushavati district panel to verify, correct land records of Salaulim project families
NT Reporter Panaji The state government has constituted a committee headed by the Collector of Kushavati district for verification and correction of land-related documents, including survey numbers, in Sanguem taluka. The Collector of South Goa, Egna Cleetus, IAS, has been given additional charge as Collector of the newly notified Kushavati district. The new district comprises []
EOC arrests mastermind from Maha in Rs 2.9 cr cheating case
NT Reporter Panaji The Economic Offence Cell (EOC) of the Goa police has arrested Shivaji Walke (48), the alleged mastermind in a Rs 2.9 crore investment fraud case. Earlier, the EOC had arrested four agents Subhash Bhaskar Dhuri, Digamber N Bhatt, Sarika Dinanath Pilankar and Soma Govind Gaonkar in connection with the case. []
Cops book Ktaka-based consultant for Rs 10cr GST input tax credit fraud
NT Reporter Panaji In yet another Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud, the Economic Offences Cell (EOC) of the Goa Police has registered an FIR against a resident of Belagavi, Karnataka, Naqeeb Mulla, proprietor of M/s Federal Logistics and Company, for allegedly wrongfully claiming ITC worth Rs 10.06 crore. Last week, EOC had registered an FIR []
Important for women to undergo screening at early stage to detect cervical cancer cases
NT Reporter Panaji Delay in seeking medical help due to fear, ignorance or a feeling of shame leads to most cases of cervical cancer being diagnosed at a very advanced stage, doctors said. Dr Sredharan M, Consultant Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital Goa, said that in India alone, over 77,000 women die of cervical cancer []
Four-day Goa event to focus on global energy choices for future
NT Reporter Panaji As the world navigates rising energy demand, geopolitical uncertainty and accelerating climate commitments, the critical choices shaping the future of global energy around energy security, affordability, access and sustainability will be at the forefront of India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, which is returning to Goa for its fourth edition from January 27-30. []
Tuem hospital finally gets GMC linkage
NT Reporter Panaji The state government on Thursday declared the newly established Tuem hospital as a linked facility of Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Bambolim. In a notification issued, the government said, In pursuance of the decision of the government to strengthen healthcare facilities in the northern region of the state, the government is []
IGP authorised to intercept digital data in emergencies
NT Reporter Panaji The state government, under the Information Technology Act, has authorised the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to intercept, monitor and decrypt any information generated, transmitted, received or stored in any computer resource, only in case of emergencies. In an order issued, the Home Department has said that all such cases of interception, []
Unity Mall Goa: Rs 25 Crore Spent, Project Hard to Shift
Unity Mall Goa faces protest over environmental concerns NT Reporter Panaji Stating that shifting the Unity Mall project to another site is difficult, as the project has already reached an advanced stage, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said Rs 25 crore has already been spent on it. It is a steel structure project, many []
Water shortage issue will be resolved by April
NT Reporter Panaji Minister for Drinking Water Subhash Phal Dessai Wednesday said that the issue of water shortage in most parts of Goa will be resolved in the next four months. Briefing media after a meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the minister said that currently 26% of Goas households receive water supply for 24 []
Waste mgmt corp eyes Korean practices for Bainguinim plant
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) is awaiting a government approval to send a delegation to South Korea to study the advanced waste management practices there, particularly underground treatment facilities, before finalising designs for the 100 tonnes per day solid waste management facility proposed at Bainguinim. The visit, if cleared, will likely []
8 months on, draft policy on taxi aggregator still pending
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji Nearly eight months after the draft Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines, 2025 was published in the official gazette on May 20, 2025, the state government is yet to take a final decision on the policy, with 3,802 objections and suggestions still under examination by the transport department. Officials said the consultation process []
Re-test for PSI race would create two yardsticks, says HC
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Wednesday dismissed petitions filed by candidates who failed the race test for the post of Police Sub-Inspector, observing that permitting a re-test would amount to an unfair procedure and violate Article 14 of the Constitution. The division bench of Justices Valmiki Menezes and Amit []
Santa Cruz locals warn of stir over licences near Bondvoll
NT Reporter Panaji Villagers of Santa Cruz have threatened to launch an agitation if construction licences issued near Bondvoll Lake are not revoked. The warning came after a meeting with the Member Secretary of the Goa State Wetland Authority. As assured by the Wetland Authority chairman, if the matter is not looked into and solved []
Court rejects pre-arrest bail of disqualified Arpora sarpanch
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Wednesday rejected anticipatory bail for disqualified ArporaNagoa panchayat sarpanch Roshan Redkar in connection with the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case. The court noted that the panchayat had acted in undue haste in granting a trade licence to Birch by Romeo Lane, violating Directorate []
AI-based attendance system for teachers across schools in offing
NT Reporter Panaji The state government has proposed introducing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled teacher attendance management system in schools across the state. This initiative will ensure real-time, accurate, and tamperproof attendance tracking that will reduce administrative workload and manual errors, and enable data-driven monitoring and transparency at both school and departmental levels, a government official []
Super SC, Shuttlers Club to clash in final
NT Reporter Panaji Super Sports Club and Shuttlers Club booked their places in the final of the GCA B Division after registering contrasting victories in their respective semifinal matches at Panjim Gymkhana. In the first semifinal, Super SC outplayed Union SC Marcela by 209 runs. Batting first, Super posted a total of 278 all out, []
Fish prices double as weather disrupts catch
Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji Fish prices in Panaji market have seen a sharp increase over the past two weeks with fishermen attributing it to the changing conditions at sea, which are severely affecting their catch. The increase has been seen across most varieties. Executive member of the Federation of Indian Fisher Organisations (FIFO) Sidharth Gaonkar []
69 Goa top officers hold addl charge
NT Reporter Panaji Despite the state government stating that it has been trying to enhance the administrative efficiency and bring services closer to the people, 69 Goa civil service officers are presently holding additional charge in the state administration, impacting work efficiency, decision-taking speed and the overall quality of governance. Twenty two such officers have []
6 police inspectors demoted to PSI rank after HC judgment
NT Reporter Panaji Goa police department has demoted six police inspectors (PIs), who have criminal cases pending against them, to the post of police sub-inspector (PSI). Police officers Sandhya Gupta, Terrance Vaz, Rahul Dhamsekar, Sushant Gawas, Vilesh Dhurbhatkar and Sunil Gudlar have been demoted in an order issued on January 19. The order comes consequent []
Dempo SC legend Mahesh Lotlikar no more
NT Reporter Panaji Dempo SCs legend Mahesh Lotlikar, a former India international and Santosh Trophy winner, passed away, with his contribution to the club and Goan football spanning nearly two decades. Lotlikar represented Dempo from 1979 to 1996, anchoring the clubs backline for several seasons. A former international from Chinchinim, grew steadily into the role []
Civil operations will continue at Dabolim, Centre reassures CM
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Monday said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has categorically assured the Goa delegation that met him that civil operations will continue at the Dabolim International Airport with due consideration to Goas interest and that the airport will never be taken over by Navy. The Sawant-led delegation met Singh []
Few takers for Mhaje Ghar, govt receives 1,284 applications
NT Reporter Panaji Despite the hype created and the number of events held to create awareness on the scheme, the government has received only 1,284 applications from across the state for regularising houses/structures under the much-debated Mhaje Ghar Scheme. According to the data tabled in the recently concluded winter session of the state legislative assembly, []
Monitoring panel gets power to shut tourism-linked units
NT Reporter Panaji Goa government has expanded the powers of the Joint Enforcement and Monitoring Committee, permitting the panel to shut any tourism-related establishment not possessing the mandatory documents. The committee was formed on December 9, 2025, following the fire tragedy at the Arpora-based Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, which claimed 25 lives. The panel []
Threat perception to Goa MLAs on the rise, security cover to 15
Amresh Parab Panaji: In what could be a cause of concern for the state government, threat perception to members of the state legislative assembly (MLAs) seems to be on the rise with a security cover currently provided to 15 legislators by Goa police. Following an assessment carried out by State Security Review Committee (SSRC), police []
SIR deadline extension meaningless, gives no time to hunt imp records
Panaji: The SIR Citizens Monitor Goa objected to the Election Commission of Indias decision to extend the deadline for claims and objections to the draft SIR electoral roll to January 19, terming it meaningless as it gave people virtually only one extra day to search for important records. In a letter addressed to the Chief []
Nightclub Where Fire Claimed 25 Lives Flagged For Illegal Construction In 2024: Goa Govt
Panaji, Jan 18: The Goa government has told the legislative assembly that the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, where 25 persons died in a fire last month, had been flagged for illegal construction by revenue officials in 2024. Twenty-five persons were killed last month in a fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, located at Arpora in North Goa. State Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserratte, in a written reply to the House on Friday, attached documents that show the club [] The post Nightclub Where Fire Claimed 25 Lives Flagged For Illegal Construction In 2024: Goa Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jal, jungle, jameen will be protected, says Sawant
NT Reporter Panaji The Goa government is committed to protecting water (jal), forests (jungle) and land (jameen) and will not hesitate to bring reforms to safeguard them further, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said after inaugurating the first Goa Forest Diversity Festival 2026 at Art Park, Campal. Commending the Goa Forest Development Corporation for organising the []
Over Rs 40.79 crore lost to cyberfrauds in 2025 in Goa
Amresh Parab Panaji Online fraudsters had a flourishing business last year: residents of Goa lost over Rs 40.79 crore to cyberfrauds in 2025, a rise by over 37 per cent compared to 2024 when people had lost over Rs 29.73 crore. It is pertinent to note that in 2023 money loss to cyberfrauds was over []
Govt duped of over Rs 3.51 cr in false input tax credit claim
NT Reporter Panaji Unidentified persons allegedly duped the state government by falsely claiming input tax credit (ITC) to the tune of over Rs 3.51 crore. Input tax credit is a system under goods and services tax (GST) where registered businesses can claim credit for the tax paid on their business purchases (inputs) to reduce the []
CAG flags Rs 21 crore loss, says power dept failed to levy GST on meter rent
NT Reporter Panaji Failure on the part of the Electricity Department to charge Goods and Services Tax (GST) on meter rent collected from consumers from July 1, 2017, to March 31, 2023, and non-availing of Input Tax Credit (ITC) on the purchase of electricity meters resulted in a loss of over Rs 21 crore, the []
Street circuit at Mopa after Mormugao protest forces shift
NT Reporter Panaji The Indian Racing Festival 2026, Goa Street Circuit, will be held from February 14 to 15, 2026 near the Manohar International Airport, Mopa. The event was proposed to be held in Mormugao in November 2025. However, following protests by locals, it was cancelled. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant made the announcement on Saturday. []
MLAs resolve to protect Goa for future generations
Commemoration of Asmitai Dis will be permanent state-level function Panaji: Cutting across party lines, legislators on Friday resolved in the state Legislative Assembly to protect Goa for future generations as even they remembered those who fought to keep separate identity of Goa through the historic Opinion Poll on January 16, 1967. The legislators showed unanimity []
Oppn for CBI probe in Birch fire
Panaji : Pushing for a CBI inquiry into the Birch fire tragedy that claimed the lives of 25 people, the Opposition on Friday demanded that the magistrate inquiry report into the inferno be tabled in the House. The Opposition also went to the well of the Goa Legislative Assembly demanding that the report be tabled []
Event management policy on the anvil
Panaji: The state government is in the final stages of formulating a comprehensive event management policy that will introduce a single-window clearance system for all tourism-related events, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Friday said in the Goa Legislative Assembly. Replying to a calling attention motion that triggered a debate on, morality and Goas global image, []
Football remains a priority sport for Goa, says Tawadkar
Panaji: Assuring the Assembly that football remains a priority sport for Goa, Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Friday said the government is working on a long-term, structured roadmap to strengthen infrastructure, player development and institutional coordination, while resolving long-pending operational issues of the Goa Football Development Corporation (GFDC). Replying to a private members resolution moved []
Unity Mall: CM blinks after protesters hold their ground
Final decision by Tuesday; villagers to continue stir at project site Panaji : As the protesters opposing the Unity Mall project threatened to stay on through the night along the NH4A near the Merces Circle, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met them at 11.30 pm on Thursday and assured them that no decision on the project []
CM: Mechanism soon to ensure deletion of dead voters names
Panaji : Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said the government will come out with a mechanism to ensure the timely deletion of names of deceased persons from the electoral roll. This mechanism will be developed in consonance with Election Commission of India (ECI) instructions, Sawant said while responding to the calling attention by Mormugao MLA []
Govt to get to the bottom of Birch tragedy, says CM
Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday assured that the government will get to the bottom of the Birch fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives, adding that they will find out the real culprit behind it. He also said the government will not spare anyone responsible for the inferno that broke out at the Birch []
Goa to seek more time for SIR exercise
Panaji : Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that he will request the Election Commission of India (ECI) for time extension for the special intensive revision (SIR) process following the demand from the Opposition MLAs who cited various flaws in the exercise. The Opposition legislators were speaking during the calling attention on SIR by Mormugao []
Unity Malls legality not questioned: AG
Panaji: Advocate General Devidas Pangam has said that the Unity Mall project remains fully legal, stressing that the district courts observations were limited to procedural matters and did not challenge the project itself. He said the court had only directed that the construction licence be obtained from the deputy director of panchayats rather than the []
Khaunte denies real estate interests in Unity Mall, slams political narrative
Panaji : Stating that a new political narrative is now being built around the Unity Mall project, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Thursday said that certain individuals are attempting to take advantage of the situation by making unfounded allegations. Responding to claims regarding personal real estate interests in the project area, Khaunte categorically denied the []
No new diversion of Mhadei by Karnataka since July 2025: Govt
Goa vigilant on steps taken by neighbouring state Panaji: Water Resources Department Minister Subhash Shirodkar has clarified that no new diversion or illegal works, including the laying of underground conduits on the Mhadei river has been undertaken by Karnataka since July 22, 2025. As regards the eight projects in the Mhadei basin, Shirodkar said the []
Unity Mall: Court quashes construction nod
Sets aside orders issued by deputy director of panchayats, BDO Panaji : People opposing the Unity Mall project received a shot in the arm as the North Goa principal district and sessions court has quashed and set aside the construction licence issued to Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) for the controversial project in Chimbel. The []
Utility corridors only long-term solution to road digging: Kamat
Coordination panel to be formed, will be headed by PWD Principal Chief Engineer Panaji: PWD Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday said the state government will take up the construction of a utility corridor along a one-km stretch of road on a pilot basis to assess the cost, stating that utility corridors along roads are the []
Chimbel villagers set to march to Assembly today
Panaji: Following the absence of any outcome from their meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Chimbel villagers have decided to march towards the Assembly in large numbers on Thursday. They said their agitation will continue until the proposed Unity Mall and Prashasan Stambh projects are scrapped. On Tuesday, Sawant had called the protesters to his []
NT Reporter Panaji Sesa FA went down 3-0 to Belgaum UFA in the AIFF Junior League at Sporting Planet Sports Complex, Belgaum. Nikhil scored twice (70, 80) and Sapam added a late strike (88) as Sesa FA struggled to contain Belgaums attack. In another match, FC Mangalore beat South Goa United CSC 2-0. Mohammed Irfan []
Mahalaxmi CC defeat Badem SCC by 5 runs
NT Reporter Panaji Mahalaxmi CC held their nerve to defeat Badem SCC by 5 runs in the GCA B Division Tiswadi Zone at Panjim Gymkhana ground. Electing to field after winning the toss, Badem Sports made the contest competitive, posting 329 all out in 44 overs. Sapnish Satarkar top-scored with 89, while Sankalp Prabhu (73) []
Happiness Index for Goa in the works, says Governor
State economy continues to show positive growth trajectory of 14.94% Special Correspondent Panaji: Governor P Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Monday quoting the estimates from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, announced that Goas economy continues to show a positive growth trajectory of 14.94 per cent, reflecting remarkable growth. He said the government is in []
Arpora inferno deaths: Oppn demands political accountability
Terms state government action against officials as eyewash Panaji: Opposition members on Monday demanded that political responsibility be fixed in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire tragedy at Arpora, which claimed 25 lives, alleging that action taken against government officials was merely an eyewash. Opposition MLAs alleged that the former sarpanch and secretary of the []
MSMEs must view geopolitical devpts as opportunities for growth: Godinho
State govt intends to add further incentives to central schemes, says minister Panaji: Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho on Monday called upon Goas micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to treat emerging global geopolitical developments, including what he referred to as Trumpism, as opportunities for growth rather than impediments. He urged them to align with central []
Decentralised industries key to rural jobs, MSME growth
Panaji: Calling for decentralised development and policy support for small enterprises, Laghu Udyog Bharati Sampark Adhikari Dr Krishna Gopal and Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra, on Monday, highlighted the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in generating rural employment and strengthening Indias economic base. They were speaking at the []
Opposition protests in Goa assembly over nightclub fire
Panaji: A ruckus erupted in the Goa legislative assembly on the first day of the winter session on Monday after Opposition MLAs disrupted Governor P Ashok Gajapathi Rajus address to demand a statement from him on the nightclub fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives last month. All seven Opposition members, who rushed to the well 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 .
Winter session likely to be stormy in Goa
731 questions to be raised Panaji: The five-day winter session of the Goa legislative assembly, which begins on January 12, 2026 at 11.30 am, is expected to generate heat as the Opposition has rolled up its sleeves to put the government on mat over various issues. Legislators have put forth 731 questions to be asked []
AAP appoints Valmiki Naik as Goa unit chief
Panaji: The Aam Aadmi Party has announced new office-bearers for the Goa unit, appointing partys senior leader Valmiki Naik as the state president. The post was vacant after Amit Palekar was removed as partys Goa unit chief following its poor performance in the recently held zilla panchayat elections. AAPs Goa desk incharge Atishi and national []
Mall project: Locals protest outside Rodolfos house
Panaji: A large number of Chimbel residents came out on the streets on Sunday to protest against the proposed Unity Mall and 17-storey Prashaasan Stambh projects, marching to Santa Cruz MLA Rodolfo Fernandes residence. Protestors alleged that the projects are coming up on wetlands and would harm the local ecology. They demanded that the MLA []
Lawyer Challengers lift Advocates Cricket League title
Panaji: Lawyer Challengers clinched the Advocates Cricket League (ACL) title with a 45-run victory over Legal Titans at Porvorim. Opting to bat, Lawyer Challengers recovered from early setbacks to post a competitive 184/4. After losing two quick wickets, skipper Achit steadied the innings alongside Swapnil before launching a counterattack. Achit raced to a 27-ball fifty, []
RC Goa, SE Warriors notch victories
Rajshekar Harikant, Abhijit Bhandare star for their respective teams Panaji: RC Goa rode on a blistering unbeaten knock by skipper Rajshekhar Harikant to cruise to a six-wicket win over Priority Titans, while Sun Estate Warriors secured a five-wicket victory against Baale Tigers in the PGML 5.0 tournament at the Panaji Gymkhana ground, Campal, on Sunday. []
Industrialist Dempo honoured with Italys prestigious award
Special Correspondent Panaji Noted Goan industrialist and philanthropist, Shrinivas Dempo on Saturday was honoured with the Cavaliere dellOrdine della Stella dItalia Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy one of the highest civilian awards of the Republic of Italy, at the hands of the Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, Walter []
Environment panel clears dump material handling near Purvatali Rai at Surla
NT Reporter Panaji The Goa State Environment Appraisal Committee has granted environmental clearance recommendation to VM Salgaocar and Brothers Pvt Ltd for handling dump material located outside its lease area on private property in Surla, subject to stringent biodiversity protection and compensatory plantation conditions. The project proponent to obtain a NOC from the Goa State []
Sex trafficking into Goa by air rising, warns NGO
NT Reporter Panaji Sex trafficking into Goa by air is on the rise due to its speed, low risk, and the ease of luring victims at short notice, said Arun Pandey, director and founder of anti-sex trafficking NGO Anyay Rahit Zindagi (ARZ), during a training programme for Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at the []
