New Year gift: Govt notifies Goas third district Kushavati
South Goa collector to continue holding charge of four talukas Special Correspondent Panaji: Giving a New Year gift to the people of four talukas in the state, the revenue department reconstituted the state into three districts on Wednesday and notified the third district to be known as Kushavati district. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that [] The post New Year gift: Govt notifies Goas third district Kushavati appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Birch fire tragedy: Two GSPCB officials suspended over lapses
Govt orders inquiry into CZMP alterations Special Correspondent Panaji: Stating that the magisterial inquiry report on the devastating fire that engulfed the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora has been submitted to the government, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said two officers from the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) have been suspended [] The post Birch fire tragedy: Two GSPCB officials suspended over lapses appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Over Rs 2.98 cr swindled in 4 cyber fraud cases
Panaji : People in Goa continue to fall prey to online frauds as cybercriminals have duped four people in different cases, which led to the loss of a total amount of over Rs 2.98 crore. Two cases of digital arrests were reported in which a woman from Bicholim lost Rs 1.42 crore to the scam, [] The post Over Rs 2.98 cr swindled in 4 cyber fraud cases appeared first on The Navhind Times .
State goes for 25% revenue expense cuts
Move aims at reining in expenditure and reducing fiscal deficit Panaji : New Year 2026 started on a note of austerity for the state with the government implementing 25 per cent revenue expenditure cuts for every department for the remaining three months of 2025-26. The revenue cuts are aimed at curbing expenditure and reducing the [] The post State goes for 25% revenue expense cuts appeared first on The Navhind Times .
AI vehicle checking system faces flak over challan errors
Panaji: The rollout of Goas Artificial Intelligence-based border surveillance system, Goa Vehicle Authentication (GoVA) system, to digitally verify vehicle documents at state borders has come under criticism over incorrect challans, traffic congestion and data integration gaps. The glitches in the system have led to protests and temporary suspension at some locations and are currently operational [] The post AI vehicle checking system faces flak over challan errors appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Birch fire: Suspended Arpora pyat secy dismissed over licence lapses
Panaji: The Directorate of Panchayats on Wednesday dismissed the suspended Arpora-Nagoa panchayat secretary Raghuvir Bagkar from service after the magisterial inquiry committee identified several lapses by Bagkar at the time of issuing trade licence to Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora. The order was issued by Mahadev Araundekar, Director of Panchayats. Raghuvir Bagkar, while [] The post Birch fire: Suspended Arpora pyat secy dismissed over licence lapses appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Quepem to be HQ of Goas third district
Name to be announced today; Oppn wants clarity on financial implications Special Correspondent Panaji: A third district will be soon carved out in the state with Quepem as its headquarters, which will mark a key change in the administrative composition of Goa. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said the new district will comprise the [] The post Quepem to be HQ of Goas third district appeared first on The Navhind Times .
BJP members elected to top posts of both ZPs
Cross voting in South Goa befuddles everybody Special Correspondent Panaji: The Bharatiya Janata Party-Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party alliance has established its rule on both zilla panchayats in Goa, with BJPs ZP members namely Reshma Bandodkar and Namdev Chari having been elected unopposed on Tuesday as the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the North Goa ZP, respectively. Furthermore, [] The post BJP members elected to top posts of both ZPs appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa on its toes to welcome New Year
Panaji : The state is on its toes to welcome New Year 2026 with Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar on Tuesday saying that strong security arrangements have been made for trouble-free festivities held to usher in the New Year in the world-famous tourist destination. Apart from the district police, police personnel from the [] The post Goa on its toes to welcome New Year appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Coastal authority sets rapid EIA condition for Panaji jetty project
RND directed to appear before GCZMA to make presentation Panaji: The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has directed the River Navigation Department to submit a Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment before granting approval for the reconstruction and extension of the existing jetty at the Old Secretariat in Panaji. A site inspection was carried out on [] The post Coastal authority sets rapid EIA condition for Panaji jetty project appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Addtl staff to be deployed on beaches during NY festivities
Lifesavers will remain on duty until 1 am on New Years Eve Panaji: Anticipating increased tourist arrivals in Goa during the upcoming New Year festive week, Drishti Marine has bolstered its life-saving efforts along the coast, including implementation of shifts till 1 am for comprehensive beach safety support. Drishti Marine has taken significant pre-emptive safety [] The post Addtl staff to be deployed on beaches during NY festivities appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Defer road closure for Porvorim work until Jan 5, GCCI urges govt
Panaji: With Goas roads crowded with traffic and tourists for year-end celebrations, the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has urged the government to defer the closure of the Porvorim-Mapusa stretch until January 5, 2026. In a letter to North Goa Collector Ankit Yaday, the industry body highlighted that the Porvorim-Mapusa stretch is a [] The post Defer road closure for Porvorim work until Jan 5, GCCI urges govt appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Super SC, Siolim SC register wins
Vaibhav Patil , Vijay Gawde shine for their respective teams Panaji: Super Sports Club, Siolim Sports Club registered convincing wins in their respective GCA B Division clashs, on Tuesday. In the first match, Mahalaxmi Cricket Club were bowled all out for 204 in 39.3 overs, their batting charge was led by Israel Nayak scoring a [] The post Super SC, Siolim SC register wins appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Police check must for drivers, helpers ferrying schoolchildren
DoE issues circular as per child safety norms Panaji : The Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed all educational institutions to compulsorily obtain police verification for all drivers, helpers and attendants engaged in ferrying schoolchildren including those deployed on Balrath buses and other school transport vehicles. In a circular issued to the heads of government, [] The post Police check must for drivers, helpers ferrying schoolchildren appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Ex-Chief Justice of Allahabad HC calls for united fight to save Goas ecology
Special Correspondent Panaji: Former Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court Justice (retd) Ferdino Rebello has called for the launch of a statewide peoples movement to protect Goas ecology, urging citizens to unite against hill cutting, forest diversion and unchecked real estate development. Warning of an impending ecological collapse amid growing water scarcity, he said urgent [] The post Ex-Chief Justice of Allahabad HC calls for united fight to save Goas ecology appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Govt plans to introduce 2 Ro-Ro ferries on Betim-Panaji route
Panaji: The state government is planning to introduce two Roll-on Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferryboats on the BetimPanaji route. We have had preliminary discussions on introducing Ro-Ro ferryboats on the BetimPanaji route and budgetary provisions will soon be made for the same, said River Navigation Director Vikramsinh Raje Bhosale. Before the introduction of Ro-Ro services, the River [] The post Govt plans to introduce 2 Ro-Ro ferries on Betim-Panaji route appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Push for implementation of clean energy roadmap
Working towards actionable programmes Panaji : The Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) has started pushing for the implementation of the Clean Energy Roadmap for the State of Goa 2050, a long-term strategy to help the state switch over to 100 per cent clean and renewable energy and achieve economy-wide decarbonisation by 2050. GEDA is working [] The post Push for implementation of clean energy roadmap appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Chimbel villagers begin hunger strike against Unity Mall project
Panaji : Chimbel villagers, along with several environmentalists, began a hunger strike, on Sunday, against the ongoing construction of the Unity Mall. Our hunger strike started today to draw public attention to the clear violation of court orders and the rights of tribal villagers, said chairman of the Wetland Management Committee, Govind Shirodkar. Shirodkar said [] The post Chimbel villagers begin hunger strike against Unity Mall project appeared first on The Navhind Times .
2 booked for cheating man out of Rs 5 lakh with false job promise
Panaji: The Porvorim Police have registered a case of cheating against two persons for allegedly du- ping a South Goa resident of Rs 5 lakh by falsely promising him employment abroad. According to the complaint filed by Baban Gawade, a resident of Calvaddo in Varca, the amount was paid between September 2024 and December this [] The post 2 booked for cheating man out of Rs 5 lakh with false job promise appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Spl schools in Goa staffed with trained educators: Pawaskar
Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji: Goa has created a strong system to make sure that every special school in the state has trained and qualified special educators, making it one of the few states in the country to do so, said Guruprasad Pawaskar, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. Pawaskar said that all special schools in [] The post Spl schools in Goa staffed with trained educators: Pawaskar appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Study finds heavy metal contamination in Gaondongrim, Cotigao groundwater sources
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: A water quality analysis conducted across Gaondongrim and Cotigao panchayats has revealed high levels of heavy metal contamination in groundwater sources, with iron and manganese concentrations exceeding Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) limits at several locations, raising potential health concerns for residents. The Central Ground Water Board study analysed 23 water [] The post Study finds heavy metal contamination in Gaondongrim, Cotigao groundwater sources appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Scrutiny of 50,000 unmapped voters in North Goa set to begin
Panaji: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Goa has convened a high-level meeting of election officials and departmental heads on Monday to finalise a strategy for implementing the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) newly mandated two-tier verification process, as the state prepares for hearings on claims and objections involving over 50,000 unmapped voters in North [] The post Scrutiny of 50,000 unmapped voters in North Goa set to begin appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Birch fire: Major lapses on part of local panchayat, says report
Magisterial panel submits findings to govt Panaji: The magisterial inquiry committee, appointed to look into the Arpora fire incident that occurred this month at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, which claimed the lives of 25 people, has submitted its report to the government, pointing to major lapses on the part of the local village panchayat, [] The post Birch fire: Major lapses on part of local panchayat, says report appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa sees 12% drop in road accidents, 6% dip in fatalities
Amresh Parab Panaji: Road accidents in the state have decreased by over 12%, while road fatalities have reduced by 6% this year, with traffic police attributing this to the various measures implemented for road safety. The state saw 2,636 road mishaps in 2024, till December 25, while 2,317 accidents occurred during the corresponding period this [] The post Goa sees 12% drop in road accidents, 6% dip in fatalities appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Need legal academy to tackle AI, cybercrime challenges: CJI
Panaji: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that there is need for a national-level legal academy to train lawyers across the country to tackle challenges emerging from AI and cybercrimes. Kant was addressing the inaugural session of the Bar Council of Indias National Conference and Symposium on Mediation at India International University [] The post Need legal academy to tackle AI, cybercrime challenges: CJI appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Lack of assistive tech robs people of dignity, says study
Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji: Lack of access to assistive technology, rather than disability itself, is the primary reason people lose independence and dignity, according to an ICMR study being conducted in Goa, said assistant professor in the Department of Community Medicine, Dr Amit Dias. Estimates show that only one in 10 people worldwide who need [] The post Lack of assistive tech robs people of dignity, says study appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Rights panel takes suo motu of eviction notice to rape accuseds family
Panaji: The Goa Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of an eviction notice issued to the family of an accused in a case involving the sexual abuse of a six-year-old girl. Acting on newspaper reports published in local dailies on December 25, the Commission issued notices to the secretary of the Socorro panchayat, [] The post Rights panel takes suo motu of eviction notice to rape accuseds family appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Mediation Being Accepted As Successful, Cost-Effective Tool: CJI Surya Kant
Panaji, Dec 26: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday that mediation is increasingly being accepted as a successful, cost-effective and win-win settlement for both litigating parties. He was speaking after taking part in a symbolic walk for Mediation Awareness near Kala Academy in Panaji. Later in the day, he will participate in the conference Mediation: How significant in the present-day context, organised by the India International University of Legal Education and Research at Sancoale village in South [] The post Mediation Being Accepted As Successful, Cost-Effective Tool: CJI Surya Kant appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Goa police to be on their toes as New Year celebrations approach
Focus will be on security, drug crackdown Panaji: As a large crowd is expected in the state to usher in the New Year, Goa police will be on their toes in the week ahead, with cops saying that their focus will be on maintaining safety and security in the state and acting severely against the [] The post Goa police to be on their toes as New Year celebrations approach appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Nearly 7,000 Panaji establishments to be checked for fire NOC
Padmavati Prabhu Panaji: Nearly 7,000 commercial establishments within the jurisdiction of Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) may soon be checked for compliance with fire safety norms. An official of the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said they will soon start with the inspection of the commercial establishments to ensure that they [] The post Nearly 7,000 Panaji establishments to be checked for fire NOC appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Associating green colour with Islam is misconception: Arif Mohammed
Panaji: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday said that associating the green colour with Islam is a misconception rooted in a lack of historical knowledge. Addressing Vikasit Bharat ka Roadmap: Sushasan Samvad conclave organised by Panchjayna magazine near Panaji, Khan said the Prophet had allotted different colours to various tribes as per their identities 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 .
Goa court grants bail to two managers of fire-ravaged nightclub
PANAJI: A Goa court has granted bail to two managers of the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub who were arrested in connection with the fire that killed 25 people at the entertainment hotspot earlier this month. District Judge D V Patkar on Tuesday granted bail with certain conditions to Rajveer Singhania and Priyanshu Thakur, both managers of the club, while it rejected a similar application by a third manager, Vivek Singh. All three were arrested on December 7, a day after a devastating fire ripped through the nightclub at Arpora village in North Goa. Advocate Vinayak Parab, representing Singhania (Bar Manager) and Thakur (Gate Manager), said that while granting bail, the court ruled that the applicants shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case. The court made it clear that the duo shall not leave India without its prior written permission. According to Parab, the court directed that the accused shall make themselves available for interrogation by the Investigating Officer (IO) as and when required and co-operate in the ongoing probe. The applicants shall report before the IO or the PI Anjuna Police Station, once a month, preferably, on first Wednesday, until the filing of a chargesheet/final report, the bail order said. Altogether, 25 persons -- 20 staff members and five tourists -- were killed in the major blaze at the nightclub around midnight on December 6. So far, eight persons have been arrested in connection with the tragedy, including two co-owners of the club -- Gaurav Luthra and his brother Saurabh -- who were deported from Thailand. Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers brought back from Thailand, produced in Delhi court today
Ten new projects promising 941 jobs get govt approval
Investment by companies to be over Rs 200 crore Panaji: Goa-Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB), on Tuesday, cleared 10 new projects with a total investment of Rs 217.25 crore. The projects have an employment potential of 941 jobs, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who chaired the meeting. Post meeting, he said the government is [] The post Ten new projects promising 941 jobs get govt approval appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Body cameras must for PIs, PSIs issuing traffic challans: CM
Panaji: Stating that it is now mandatory for police inspectors (PIs) and police sub-inspectors (PSIs) to use body cameras when traffic challans are issued, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said Goa is the first state in the country to make such a move. The Chief Minister said that police officers not below the ranks [] The post Body cameras must for PIs, PSIs issuing traffic challans: CM appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa likely to see strict execution of ban on single-use plastics from New Year
Panaji: Although a ban on single-use plastics is in force in the country from July 2022, its enforcement, however, is slack in Goa, with tonnes of plastic waste littered on the beaches and in public areas in the state. This may change in the New Year, as Goa is likely to go ahead with effective [] The post Goa likely to see strict execution of ban on single-use plastics from New Year appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Kings Warriors clinch AFL-3 title
Panaji: Kings Warriors were crowned Amaravati Football League -3 champions after edging past Avengers Strikers 10 in the final on Sunday. The title clash was largely controlled by Kings Warriors, who created the better chances throughout the match. Their dominance was rewarded just before halftime when midfielder Dinesh Amonkar broke the deadlock with a well-taken [] The post Kings Warriors clinch AFL-3 title appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goas Megan, Alaqua win bronze medals
Panaji: Goa University continued its strong showing at the All India Inter-University Aquatics (Men & Women) Championship, with Megan De Almeida and Alaqua Brito adding bronze medals to the states tally at the national-level meet held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur. The championships were held from December 18 to 23 and featured [] The post Goas Megan, Alaqua win bronze medals appeared first on The Navhind Times .
ZP results expose strengths, slips of Goas political heavyweights
Panaji: The Zilla Panchayat (ZP) election results indicate that while most MLAs and ministers succeeded in getting their nominees elected, a few faced setbacks as anti-incumbency, intra-party politics and strong opposition campaigning influenced outcomes in several constituencies. Priol MLA and former minister Govind Gaude suffered a setback after the BJP lost the BetkiKandola seat. Mandrem [] The post ZP results expose strengths, slips of Goas political heavyweights appeared first on The Navhind Times .
NT Reporter Panaji Consolidating its dominance, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) alliance retained power at the North Goa and South Goa Zilla Panchayats (ZPs) by winning 32 seats out of 50 seats as counting for the polls held on Saturday concluded late Monday evening. The BJP won 29 seats, [] The post Decisive ZP win for BJP-MGP appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Congress boosts tally to 10 seats, banks on momentum to help party in 2027 elections
NT Reporter Panaji Congress increased its presence in the Zilla Panchayat by winning 10 seats in the 50-seat polls, up from five seats in 2020. Of the 36 seats contested by the party, nine candidates emerged victorioustwo in North Goa and eight in South Goa. The party also won the Guirdolim seat in South Goa [] The post Congress boosts tally to 10 seats, banks on momentum to help party in 2027 elections appeared first on The Navhind Times .
RGP snatches St Cruz ZP seat from Cong after alliance split
NT Reporter Panaji The St Cruz Zilla Panchayat seat emerged as a major talking point after the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) was blamed for walking out of the Grand Opposition Alliance (GOA) over the constituency. Despite the controversy, RGP won the seat by defeating the sitting Congress ZP member. The GOA comprised the Congress and [] The post RGP snatches St Cruz ZP seat from Cong after alliance split appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Energised Sawant confident of BJP victory at 2027 polls
Special Correspondent Panaji Results of the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) election have clearly proved the dominance of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Goan politics. In fact, this hold of the party is so strong that it is now all set to return to power in the state for the fourth consecutive time, following the 2027 state [] The post Energised Sawant confident of BJP victory at 2027 polls appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji Goas sunshine is quietly losing ground, with a study indicating that the amount of sunlight reaching the Earths surface over the west coast, including Goa, has been declining for three decades. The research, published in Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) in October 2025, analysed sunshine hour trends from 1988 to 2018 across [] The post Goas sunshine hours declining appeared first on The Navhind Times .
21 ex-KTC staffers get HC relief with enhanced payment
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa partly allowed a petition filed by 21 former workmen of the Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd (KTCL), represented by the Kadamba Kamgar Union, and enhanced the compensation awarded to them. The court substituted the Tribunals earlier direction to pay compensation of Rs 60,000 each with a [] The post 21 ex-KTC staffers get HC relief with enhanced payment appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Sawantwadi trio held in `2.9 cr investment fraud
NT Reporter Panaji The Economic Offences Cell (EOC) of the Goa police has arrested three accused Subhash Dhuri (45), Digamber Bhatt (40) and Sarika Pilankar (40), all residents of Sawantwadi in Maharashtra in connection with an alleged Rs 2.9 crore fraud in which investors were cheated on the promise of high returns. Police [] The post Sawantwadi trio held in `2.9 cr investment fraud appeared first on The Navhind Times .
BJP-MGP alliance wins majority seats in Goa Zilla Panchayat polls
Panaji: The BJP-MGP alliance managed to win a majority of seats in the Goa Zilla Panchayat polls, results of which were declared on Monday. The two parties won more than 30 of the 50 ZP seats in the state, while the Congress emerged victorious on 10 seats and the AAP and Revolutionary Goans Party on 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 .
798 Goan households record zero power bills under Centres green energy scheme
NT Reporter Panaji The Centres PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) has delivered zero electricity bills to 798 power consumers in Goa as on December 9 this year, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The ministry stated that a total of 1,304 power consumers in Goa have set up rooftop solar [] The post 798 Goan households record zero power bills under Centres green energy scheme appeared first on The Navhind Times .
2.9k Goans trained under PMKVY as skilling focus shifts to jobs
NT Reporter Panaji Over 2,900 candidates in the state have been skilled under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in the last five years. In a reply to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, the Union Minister for State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said that under PMKVY 4.0, the [] The post 2.9k Goans trained under PMKVY as skilling focus shifts to jobs appeared first on The Navhind Times .
NT Reporter Panaji Goa will be chasing redemption as they square up against Lakshadweep in their second Group H fixture of the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the Bangalore Football Stadium today at 11 a.m. Reeling from a bruising 04 opening-day defeat to defending champions Services, Goa arrive with wounds to [] The post Goa eye redemption appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens first showroom in Goa
NT Reporter Panaji Malabar Gold and Diamonds on Saturday opened its first showroom in Goa at Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Miramar, marking the brands entry into the state with its largest jewellery showroom to date. The showroom was inaugurated by Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor in the presence of Filsor Babu, regional head-Karnataka, along with senior members [] The post Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens first showroom in Goa appeared first on The Navhind Times .
66.87% voter turnout keeps Calangute candidates on edge
NT Reporter Panaji Despite various issues plaguing the coastal areas of Calangute and Candolim, the 66.87 per cent turnout in Calangute Zilla Panchayat constituency has left the political parties guessing on the fate of their candidates. Reserved for women, the constituency witnessed four-cornered fight. The constituency witnessed steady turnout with 14.95% till 10 am, 30.71% [] The post 66.87% voter turnout keeps Calangute candidates on edge appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Sesa FA stumbleagainst Garhwal Utd
NT Reporter Panaji Sesa FA suffered a 3-1 defeat to Garhwal United FC in an Indian Womens League clash at the National Centre of Excellence (NCE), Kolkata on Saturday. Garhwal United raced into a commanding lead through Lhingdeikim (12), Sanfida Nongrum (15) and Deepika Pal (45+4), all in the first half. Sesa FAs Sarjida Khatun [] The post Sesa FA stumbleagainst Garhwal Utd appeared first on The Navhind Times .
NT Reporter Panaji Goa FA suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Services in their opening match of the 79th Santosh Trophy at the Bangalore. Abhishek Pawar opened the scoring for Services with a brace in the 59th and 64th minutes, followed by Roshan Panna (67) and Vijay J (69) as they ran riot in the [] The post Goa go down against Services appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Kashmiri crafts come alive at Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa
Panaji: A few rooms at the Old GMC Complex here have been lined from wall to wall with Waguv mats woven from reed and rice straw exuding the warmth of traditional Kashmiri home, scent of the valleys lakes, and the softness of its nature. Stepping inside, one is transported to a world of 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 .
Goa Nightclub Fire: Cops Initiate Process For Blue Corner Notice Against Khosla Who Fled To UK
Panaji, Dec 20: Goa Police have started the process to secure a Blue Corner Notice against British national Surinder Kumar Khosla, an accused in the December 6 nightclub fire that killed 25 people, through Central agencies, a senior officer said on Saturday. He said Khosla was in Goa when the incident occurred and fled to the UK, probably the next day. We have started the process to issue him a blue corner notice to bring him from the UK. Formalities [] The post Goa Nightclub Fire: Cops Initiate Process For Blue Corner Notice Against Khosla Who Fled To UK appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ZP elections to be held in Goa today
NT Reporter Panaji Grassroots democracy will be in a celebrative mood in Goa on Saturday as elections to both zilla panchayats will be held, where 8,69,356 voters are eligible to vote to decide the fate of 226 candidates in 50 seats. The State Election Commission has set up 1,284 polling booths across the state for [] The post ZP elections to be held in Goa today appeared first on The Navhind Times .
CM Sawant pins hopes on development, community farming to uplift rural Goa
Special Correspondent Panaji Announcing his plans to strengthen both zilla panchayats (ZP) on the eve of the elections to the district-level local bodies in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said his roadmap for spreading prosperity in Goan villages through both ZPs include rural development and community farming. Community farming in areas like agriculture, [] The post CM Sawant pins hopes on development, community farming to uplift rural Goa appeared first on The Navhind Times .
On Liberation Day, CM says Goa is one step ahead of other states
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that despite its liberation from the colonial Portuguese regime after 14 years of Indias Independence, Goa is one step ahead of other states in the country in overall development. He also stated that life expectancy has been rising in Goa due to good health infrastructure, [] The post On Liberation Day, CM says Goa is one step ahead of other states appeared first on The Navhind Times .
NT Reporter Panaji Goas Vijay Merchant Trophy campaign slipped deeper into trouble after another difficult opening day, as Andhra seized control of their third-round clash at the Sector 10 BSP Cricket Stadium with a commanding 76-run first-innings lead and nine wickets still intact. Sent in after winning the toss, Goa were rescued almost single-handedly by [] The post Adeeps lonehand not enough appeared first on The Navhind Times .
More than 8.69 lakh voters to decide fate of ZP nominees
NT Reporter Panaji The State Election Commission (SEC) said that 8,69,356 voters are eligible to vote in the elections to both zilla panchayats in Goa scheduled for December 20, 2025. The commission has set up 1,284 polling booths across the state for the polling for the district-level local bodies. Campaigning for the ZP elections ended [] The post More than 8.69 lakh voters to decide fate of ZP nominees appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goas Justice Sonaktipped to be CJ of Jharkhand HC
NT Reporter Panaji Goas Justice Mahesh S Sonak, a senior judge of the Bombay High Court, has been recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium to be the next Chief Justice of the JharkhandHigh Court. The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday recommended the appointment of five High Court judges as Chief Justices of different High Courts [] The post Goas Justice Sonaktipped to be CJ of Jharkhand HC appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Nurture scientific temper, CM tells students
Special Correspondent Panaji Asking the students not to hesitate in exploring or facing uncertainty, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said the Manohar Parrikar Vidnyan Mahotsav has become a key platform to nurture scientific temper, curiosity and innovation among the youth in Goa. He further asked the students to opt for asking one more question [] The post Nurture scientific temper, CM tells students appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Over Rs 3 cr spent on cancer treatment, palliative care in past 10 yrs, says GCS
NT Reporter Panaji The Goa Cancer Society (GCS) has provided financial support to more than 600 cancer patients over the last decade at both private and government-run hospitals. The society has also offered free counselling services to 234 patients through more than 650 counselling sessions. GCS honorary president Shrinivas Dempo said that the society has [] The post Over Rs 3 cr spent on cancer treatment, palliative care in past 10 yrs, says GCS appeared first on The Navhind Times .
After brief cold spell, Goa seesgradual warming of nights
NT Reporter Panaji After a brief spell of night time chill earlier this month, night temperatures in Goa have begun to rise gradually, with the warming trend likely to continue over the next 48 hours, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Goa. The minimum temperature, which had dipped to 19C on December 15, rose to [] The post After brief cold spell, Goa seesgradual warming of nights appeared first on The Navhind Times .
ZP polls: Parties pull out all the stops to woo voters
NT Reporter Panaji As campaigning for the zilla panchayat (ZP) elections comes to an end on Thursday evening, all political parties and their leaders, including ministers and MLAs, have intensified door-to-door campaigning in an effort to convince voters in rural Goa. Sitting MLAs are making all-out efforts to secure their political bastions in view of [] The post ZP polls: Parties pull out all the stops to woo voters appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Spurious liquor masked as wall putty consignment to evade checks: Police
NT Reporter Panaji A recent crime branch raid that led to the seizure of a large quantity of spurious and adulterated liquor has exposed the clandestine methods used by a liquor smuggling racket, police sources said. The truck driver caught with a consignment of 1,498 liquor boxes was allegedly asked to park the vehicle along [] The post Spurious liquor masked as wall putty consignment to evade checks: Police appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Rescue scare prompts stricter fishing safety rules
NT Reporter Panaji In the wake of four fishermen being rescued after their fishing vessel was stranded at sea off Karnataka, the Fisheries Department has directed all such vessel owners to ensure that the transponder installed on their boats remains switched on 247 during fishing trips to enable tracking and monitoring in emergencies. Fisheries Director [] The post Rescue scare prompts stricter fishing safety rules appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Away from the busy main roads of Panaji, though not far from one, scores of brightly dressed folk spend a couple of days each December elegantly swaying and mellifluously singing. Not everyone attends a traditional mando festival. But the past week marked the All Goa State-level Mando Festivals 58th edition, and, despite some early challenges [] The post Mando musings appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa nightclub fire: Court remands Luthras in police custody for 5 days
Panaji: A court in North Goa on Wednesday remanded Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, in police custody for five days. The brothers, who were brought to Goa from Delhi earlier in the day after being deported from Thailand in connection with the December 6 fire incident that killed 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 .
Screen time surge affecting childrens eyes, sleep and behaviour, say experts
Padmavati Prabhu Panaji: With children and adolescents increasingly hooked to mobile phones, tablets and laptops, experts warn that prolonged screen time can adversely affect their mental and physical health. Screen time is the quiet, glowing window through which children peek into the digital world. It is the time their eyes remain fixed on a mobile [] The post Screen time surge affecting childrens eyes, sleep and behaviour, say experts appeared first on The Navhind Times .
As Panaji market lights up early, Xmas shoppers turn towards reusable, durable products
Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji: Weeks before Christmas, the Panaji main market area has already taken on a festive look, with streets near the municipal market and along the 18th June Road glowing with lights, colour and steady crowds of shoppers easing into the season. Stalls selling Christmas decorations have lined the streets, offering familiar items [] The post As Panaji market lights up early, Xmas shoppers turn towards reusable, durable products appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Birch fire tragedy: HC callsfor fixing accountability
NT Reporter Panaji Taking suo moto cognisance of the Arpora fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives recently, the High Court of Bombay at Goa on Monday directed the state government to file a response in the suo moto PIL, pointing out what corrective measures can be taken and whether any particular officer/authority can be made [] The post Birch fire tragedy: HC callsfor fixing accountability appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Environment dept to expeditiously clear plaints against establishments
NT Reporter Panaji In the wake of the tragic nightclub fire in Arpora that claimed 25 lives, the Environment Department has decided to judiciously expedite the processing of pending violation complaints against commercial structures. While no formal timeframe has been fixed, officials said the intent is to ensure that cases involving serious safety and environmental [] The post Environment dept to expeditiously clear plaints against establishments appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Restart of legal sand mining continues to elude state
NT Reporter Panaji Legal sand mining in the rivers of the state continues to be prohibited in the New Year, with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) extending the ban on sand excavation activities to January 28, 2026. Refusing to grant interim relief on its earlier order, the green court said that it is unconvinced with [] The post Restart of legal sand mining continues to elude state appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Nagari Film Festival 2025 showcases Indias public spaces through documentaries at SAF RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT BUZZ From bustling alleyways to serene waterfronts, Indias public spaces pulse with life, culture and community. These stories are captured at the Nagari Film Festival 2025, screening documentary films at Maquinez Palace Theatre, Panaji, as part of the Serendipity [] The post Tales of the city appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa nightclub fire: HC converts civil suit into PIL; says 'someone has to be held accountable'
PANAJI: The Goa bench of Bombay High Court on Monday converted a civil suit against Birch by Romeo Lane at Arpora, where a devastating fire on December 6 killed 25 persons, into a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) observing someone has to be held accountable in such kind of cases. The HC also asked the state government to file a reply on permissions granted to the ill-fated nightclub. The petition was filed by Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar and Sunil Divkar, owners of the land on which the nightclub stood. Converting it into a PIL, the division bench of Justices Sarang Kotwal and Ashish Chavan said someone has to be held accountable in such kind of cases. It observed that the local panchayat had failed to take suo motu cognisance of the club and had taken no action despite complaints. Commercial operations were going in the structure despite it being served a demolition order, the HC bench pointed out. Advocate Rohit Bras de Sa, the lawyer representing Amonkar and Divkar, was made amicus curie in the matter and has been asked to file a detailed affidavit in the matter. The bench asked the Goa government to reply on the process of permissions to be granted for such establishments. The HC bench fixed January 8 as the next date for hearing in the matter. In their plea, Amonkar and Divkar had highlighted he alarming pattern of statutory violations that have remained inadequately addressed despite multiple complaints, inspections, show-cause notices, and even a demolition order. These violations not only constitute brazen contraventions of multiple state and national laws but also present immediate threats to public safety, ecological integrity, and the rule of law in the state of Goa, the petition contended. Investigations by multiple agencies into the nightclub fire have revealed various irregularities, including lack of permissions to operate the nightclub. Goa nightclub fire: Indian Embassy, Goa Police coordinate with Thai authorities on Luthras' deportation
No nod given to nightclubs as distinct category: Officials
Bar-and-restaurant licences misused for the purpose Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: Exposing a serious loophole in the states licensing and safety framework, government officials have said that none of the competent authorities grant permission to nightclubs as a distinct category, and that establishments functioning as nightclubs are covered, if at all, under restaurant licences. This has [] The post No nod given to nightclubs as distinct category: Officials appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Anjunas Diaz club sealed, fire safety NOC revoked
VPs demolition order was stayed on July 8 this year Panaji/Mapusa : The joint enforcement and monitoring committee for Bardez on Sunday sealed the premises of the Anjuna-based Diaz Pool Club and Bar. The action came after the Fire Department revoked the no-objection certificate (NOC) of the club owing to fire safety violations. Fire officials [] The post Anjunas Diaz club sealed, fire safety NOC revoked appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Task cut out for pollution controlboard post Arpora nightclub blaze
NT Reporter Panaji In the aftermath of the recent fire tragedy that occurred at a nightclub in Arpora, leading to the death of 25 individuals, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GPSCB) has undertaken a challenging task of inspecting the consent orders and the renewal of such consents given to establishments located in the coastal [] The post Task cut out for pollution controlboard post Arpora nightclub blaze appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Study offers AI solution tomanage Goa as tourist place
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji Goas pristine beaches, misty hills of Shimla, Manalis mountain landscapes and Jaipurs heritage monuments are buckling under unprecedented tourist pressure, but an artificial intelligence (AI) system may offer a solution. A team of six researchers from Indian institutions has developed a data-driven sustainable preservation approach that promises to transform how the [] The post Study offers AI solution tomanage Goa as tourist place appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Christmas jewellery exhibition draws strong opening-day response
NT Reporter Panaji The Christmas Jewellery Exhibition by the 155-year-old C. Krishniah Chetty Group opened to a strong response on Thursday at Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim, with visitors thronging the venue on the first day of the showcase. The exhibition, which will run in Panaji from December 12 to 15 and in Margao at Hotel Nanutel [] The post Christmas jewellery exhibition draws strong opening-day response appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Luthra brothers detained, to be brought back soon: CM
Goa police team to travel to Thailand Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where a massive fire last week claimed 25 lives, have been detained in Thailand and will soon be brought back to India. Briefing media outside his [] The post Luthra brothers detained, to be brought back soon: CM appeared first on The Navhind Times .
226 candidates in fray for Zilla Panchayat elections
Panaji: After the withdrawal of 94 nominations, a total of 226 candidates are now in the fray for the North Goa and South Goa Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections, scheduled to be held on December 20. According to data shared by the State Election Commission on Thursday, 111 candidates are in the fray for 25 constituencies [] The post 226 candidates in fray for Zilla Panchayat elections appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Birch blaze: Human rights panel issues notices to chief secy, DGP
Panaji: The Goa Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora and issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, directing them to appear before the commission on January 6, 2026, following a petition filed by the All India Lawyers Union [] The post Birch blaze: Human rights panel issues notices to chief secy, DGP appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Arpora sarpanch, former pyat secy get pre-arrest bail
Panaji : The District and Sessions Court, North Goa, on Thursday has granted interim anticipatory bail till the next hearing to Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar and former panchayat secretary Raghuvir Bagkar (currently under suspension) in connection with the Birch by Romeo Lane fire tragedy that killed 25 persons. Both approached the court fearing arrest. The [] The post Arpora sarpanch, former pyat secy get pre-arrest bail appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa enforces new immigration law, hotels face Rs 50K fine per unreported foreign guest
Panaji: Hospitality establishments that take in foreign guests will now have to furnish details of the foreign nationals within 24 hours of their arrival in C forms or pay a penalty of Rs 50,000 per guest, with the state government enforcing new immigration laws that came into effect from September 1 this year. Under the [] The post Goa enforces new immigration law, hotels face Rs 50K fine per unreported foreign guest appeared first on The Navhind Times .
The Pyde Pyper Art Academy, Dona Paula, will host its annual exhibition-cum-sale titled Copy Cat Kill The Rat at Surya Kiran Heritage, Campal. The show will be inaugurated by Panaji Mayor Rohit Monserrate on December 12, 5 p.m. and will be open to the public from December 13 to 16, between 10 a.m. and 8 [] The post Art from the heart appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Luthra brothers to be brought back at the earliest: Goa CM
Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where fire claimed 25 lives, will be brought back to India from Thailand at the earliest. The team of Goa Police and CBI would bring the Luthra brothers, prime accused in 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 .
BLS International secures renewal of attestation, apostille services contract with MEA
MUMBAI, Dec 11: BLS International Services on Thursday said it has secured the renewal of its contract for attestation and apostille services with the External Affairs Ministry. The renewed contract covers its existing service operations across Delhi, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Panaji, Kochi, Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur, Patna and Puducherry, BLS International said in a statement. Under this agreement, BLS International will provide MEA attestation and apostille services for educational, non-educational, and commercial documents across [] The post BLS International secures renewal of attestation, apostille services contract with MEA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Fireworks banned at nightbclubs, hotels, other tourist establishments in North Goa
Panaji: Days after a fire at a nightclub in North Goa claimed 25 lives, the district administration has issued an order prohibiting the use of fireworks, sparklers and pyrotechnics inside tourist establishments. The North Goa district administration issued the order on Wednesday evening as a precautionary measure following the tragic fire incident which occurred at 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 .
