PTI Imphal/New Delhi Defying curfew orders, a Meitei group on Monday took to the streets and locked several government offices in Imphals west district to protest the recent killings in Jiribam even as the Centre decided to rush about 5,000 paramilitary troops to tackle the volatile situation in restive Manipur after Union Home Minister Amit [] The post Centre to rush 5,000 troops to Manipur amid violence appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI New Delhi With the Air Quality Index entering into the severe plus category choking the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday directed all Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) states to immediately set up teams to strictly enforce anti-pollution GRAP 4 restrictions, making it clear that the curbs will continue till further orders. Delhis Air [] The post As New Delhi chokes, SC orders tough measures across NCR states appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI Mumbai The election campaign for the Maharashtra assembly polls ended on Monday, with the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine hoping for a strong comeback. Polling will be held in all the 288 assembly seats on November 20 and votes will be counted on November [] The post Campaign ends in Maharashtra;voting tomorrow appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji As a part of an initiative to track dog numbers across the country, the department of animal husbandry in Goa will soon begin an exercise to map dog population across the state, including pet dogs and stray dogs. The census will also include a detailed count of the various breeds, said [] The post Exercise soon to map Goas strays, pet dogs appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Panaji Expressing unhappiness over the current situation in the state with regard to various issues reported in the media since the last many days, Speaker of Goa legislative assembly and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Tawadkar on Monday said he is not satisfied with the performance of some of the cabinet [] The post Speaker upset with work style of some ministers appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Panaji The Goa Medical College (GMC) will have a centre of excellence in skull base surgery by early 2025 for complex surgeries done through nose with an endoscope for surgical problems affecting base ofthe skull. Dean of GMC Dr Shivanand Bandekar said that the state government has already granted approval for the purchase [] The post State to get centre for skull base surgery appeared first on The Navhind Times .

We need to better acknowledge the sectors strengths and weaknesses in Goa A handful of social media influencers created a storm over Goas tourism sector. That the Tourism Department reacted strongly and sharply may have only fuelled the controversy. Like a half-filled glass, the situation can be interpreted as either half-empty or half-full. However, in [] The post Tourism blues appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Prince Akbar loved Bicholim, spent some time here from September to Nov 1683, and ordered the Namazgah mosque to be built with a minimalist design in record time AD 1681-89 is one of the most interesting and exciting periods in the history of Deccan, Goa, Moghuls, Marathas, Siddhis, Portuguese, British, and the southern sultanates like [] The post Namazgah and Prince Akbar appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Roque Dias Margao: The Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) has geared up to facilitate the smooth transportation of pilgrims attending the 18th Exposition of the Relics of St Francis Xavier. While Konkan Railway has not made any special train arrangements due to the absence of a proposal from the State government, it will rely on its [] The post KTC, Konkan Railway prepare for pilgrim influx during Exposition appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Sudesh Naik has warned citizens over growing scam of fraudsters targeting individuals for gold by posing as policemen. They use a deceptive method to lure their victims, he said. Naik said the scam typically begins when the fake cops approaching their targets, claiming that a serious accident or crime [] The post Be alert over fake policemen, real cops do not ask anyone to remove jewellery appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Ranjan Das Gupta It was in 1991, legendary Shivaji Ganesan was viewing Ek Doctor Ki Maut with director Tapan Sinha at a single theatre in Chennai. After seeing the film, he was moved to tears and complimented the filmmaker for his outstanding creation, which won Sinha a national award. Ek Doctor Ki Maut, penned by [] The post 55th IFFI to celebrate legendary filmmaker Tapan Sinhas centenary appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Panaji Ruling out any political interference or any kind of political linkages in the cash-for-government job scam in which 29 cases have been registered so far and 33 accused persons arrested, Goa police on Saturday said the names of politicians are being reportedly used by the accused persons only to convince the job [] The post Goa police rule out political links in cash-for-jobs scam appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Special Correspondent Panaji The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) has a special section of premier/ non-premiere films produced by Goan film directors and producers in Feature Film and Non Feature Filmcategory. This year ESG received a total of 25 entries in both the sections out of which 14 films have been selected by Jury members. [] The post IFFI special section offers platform for Goan directors, producers appeared first on The Navhind Times .

After enchanting audiences in cities around the world, the Candlelight Concert series by Live Your City is now making its way to Goa, with its first shows this Sunday RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT BUZZ Imagine a peaceful setting, lit by countless candles, with beautiful music playing all around you. This is the magical feeling that [] The post Concerts by candlelight appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Devotees of all ages gathered at Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Betim on Friday to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurupurab or Prakash Utsav, marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The festivities commenced with a soulful Gurbani Kirtan by Raagi Jatha Sukhwantjit Singh from Sri Darbar [] The post Celebrating the birth of Sikhisms founder appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Battling out Film: Gladiator II Cast: Paul Mescal, Denzil Washington, Pedro Pascal Directed by: Ridley Scott Duration: 2 hours 28 minutes Rating: * * * 1 / 2 At the age of 86, Ridley Scott remains one of the most prolific directors in the industry. With a career that has spanned nearly five decades, he [] The post FILM REVIEW SACHIN CHATTE appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Cooperation between the two countries needs to be based on a few issues when the heads of Governments of India and Nigeria meet on November 16-17 in Abuja Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Nigeria (November 16, 17) is the first such visit by an Indian PM in 17 years. The visit, at the invitation [] The post Time for Indo-Nigerian ties to grow appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Adriano, Godwin, Gerito net one each in their 3-0 win Benaulim: Guardian Angel Sports Club marched into the semifinal after a 3-0 win over Varca Sports Club in the 23rd Benualim Village Cup organise by Dando Boys Club Benaulim at St John Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulim on Sunday. Guardian Angels Adriano Gomes, Godwin Fernandes and [] The post Guardian Angel strike Varca appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Valpoi: Vinay Gaonkar emerged victorious in the Sattari level badminton tournament organized by Phoenix Sports Club Valpoi on Sunday. In the finals, he defeated Omkar Sawant who claimed the second place. During the event, Vaibav Naik, a well-known sports figure from Sattari, was honored by chief guest Idris Shaikh, Vice Chairperson of Valpoi Municipal Council, [] The post Vinay wins Sattari badminton appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Manolo seeks silverware, hopes for a strong start as national coach Hyderabad: The fourth edition of the Intercontinental Cup has taken the Blue Tigers to the fourth different location in India. From Mumbai to Ahmedabad to Bhubaneswar, and now Hyderabad. The Indian senior mens team will return to the Telangana capital for the first time [] The post India await Mrquez Midas touch appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI New Delhi A deep depression that triggered torrential rains and floods in Gujarat on Friday intensified into cyclone Asna off the coast of Kutch and the adjoining areas of Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The cyclone moved into the Arabian Sea towards Oman without leaving any major impact on the region, officials [] The post Deep depression turns into cyclone Asna appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Kyiv US experts have joined a Ukrainian investigation into why an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed earlier this week during a Russian bombardment, the countrys air force commander said Friday. Meanwhile, a Russian attack on the northeastern city of Kharkiv using powerful plane-launched glide bombs killed five people, including [] The post Ukraine military: US experts join investigation into donated F-16 crash appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI Kathmandu Nepal on Friday signed a $ 12.36 million contract for a critical 18 km cross-border electricity transmission line, a crucial part of the broader Electricity Transmission Project that will deepen energy cooperation with India. Signed under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact, the 18 km transmission line project, with three sub-stations, will [] The post MCA-Nepal signs power line deal with India appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Geneva The head of the World Health Organization believes the ongoing mpox outbreaks in Africa might be stopped in the next six months, and said Friday that the agencys first shipment of vaccines should arrive in Congo withindays. To date, Africa has received just a tiny fraction of the vaccines needed to slow the [] The post Mpox outbreaks in Africa could be ended in 6 months: WHO appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI London An artificial intelligence (AI) based start-up founded by two innovators from Bengaluru claims to be revolutionising marking for teachers across secondary schools in the UK. SAInaptic, co-founded by fellow data scientists Dr Rajeshwari Iyer and Kavitha Ravindran as a side project, has since gone on to raise just under GBP 1 million from [] The post Bengaluru AI start-up revolutionising marking in UK schools appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Ella/Fatorda FC Goa secured top spot in Group A of the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy on Friday, edging Dempo Sport Club 2-1 in a hard-fought encounter. Brisbane Roar joined them in the semifinals after dispatching Sporting Clube de Goa 2-0 in aconcurrent fixture. The Gaurs finished with a perfect nine points from three [] The post Gaurs, Brisbane Roar to semis appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Benaulim DBO Fatorda edged past CAC Cansaulim over 4-3 win via tie-breaker in the 23rd Benaulim Village Cup at St John Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulimon Friday. At fulltime the score was deadlocked and the result had to be decided via tie-breaker. Fatorda triumphed from the spot with Roque Borges, Alfred Noronha, Hanslum Furtado [] The post DBO Fatorda win on penalties appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Staff Reporter Moira Verem United SCC clinched a narrow 2-1 win over El Shaddai SCC in the GFA Third Division League at Moira ground on Friday. Verems Yallappa S and Riyaz Bapu netted one each in their triumph while El Shaddai managed to pull back throughMohan Chawan. In the first half, Verem United found an [] The post Verem United down El Shaddai appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP Washington Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to censor some COVID-19 content during the pandemic and vowed that the social media giant would push back if it faced such demands again. In a letter to Rep Jim Jordan, the Republican chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg alleges that [] The post White House pressured Facebook Covid-19 news appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Bla Bla Bla Entertainment, which is all about premium comedy experiences, recently began operations with their first ever comedy night with Sunil Grover at Kala Academy. NT BUZZ chats with the founder KALYANI JHA | NT BUZZ Mosaic Johnson always had a vision of making comedy a bigger market than it is now. He has [] The post The business of funny appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Thyme & Ash at The Westin Goa has introduced Goas first hotpot dining experience with a new Sichuan menu this monsoon season RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT BUZZ Hot pot dining is an enjoyable and interactive experience, where everyone cooks their own food in a shared pot of simmering broth. Its a great way to bond [] The post Stirring up flavourful fun appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT BUZZ The St. Regis Goa Resort recently partnered with celebrated chef Hari Nayak and his restaurant Jhol, a Michelin Guide and 50 Best Discovery listed restaurant from Bangkok, to offer a unique culinary experience. This event, held at the resorts Miri restaurant, showcased the rich flavours of Indias coastline. The exclusive menu titled A [] The post A taste of the coast appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Fatorda: Odisha FC edged out CSD Defensa y Justicia with a 2-1 victory in the 2nd Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy at PJN Stadium, Fatorda, on Sunday night. The first half ended goalless, but Defensa y Justicia broke the deadlock early in the second half. Vergara Cruz tapped in from a Bustos Gabriel free-kick to give [] The post Odisha FC edge CSD Defensa y Justicia appeared first on The Navhind Times .

They beat Ponda Sub-division 3-2 to claim trophy Taleigao: Mapusa Sub-Division were crowned champions after a 3-2 victory over Ponda Sub-Division in the 8th Edition of the Goa Police Football Tournament, organized by the Goa Police Sports Department at PHQ Ground, Panaji. Mapusas Aditya Gad scored twice, while Shubhan Chandoji added another goal in their [] The post Mapusa clinch Goa Police Football title appeared first on The Navhind Times .

It is high time the government decides what is best for commuters and the state Today is a crucial day for the taxi operators of Pernem taluka. It is also a litmus test for the state government on the taxi issue. When the taximen intensified their stir over their pending demands three days ago, Chief [] The post Taxi imbroglio appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Clay idols readily soak water, disintegrate, and disperse within a few weeks after immersion. Other materials disturb the sensitive aquatic food web Lord Mahaganapati, originally from Navelim, Divar, but installed at Khandola, is our family deity, or Kuladevata.. Over the past quarter century, I have written many articles in this daily on various aspects of [] The post Return to roots of spiritual Ganesha appeared first on The Navhind Times .

From introducing new courses in smart phone repair to teaching the traditional trades, the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Margao is equipping Goan youngsters with job-ready skills, reports Diana Fernandes Students from across Salcette come to the government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Borda, Margao, for vocational training. The institute functions under the directorate of [] The post Skilling youth in emerging and industry demands appeared first on The Navhind Times .

D M Deshpande After more than a year of Hindenburg accusing Adani Group of gross violations, it was appearing that the dust had almost settled down. But no, the saga continues with the US based short seller making fresh allegations, this time drawing the Indian stock market regulator SEBI and its chairperson, Madhabi Buch into [] The post Hindenburg saga continues with SEBI chief as the new target appeared first on The Navhind Times .

V B Prabhu Verlekar Q. I am settled in USA. My widowed father who recently expired has in his registered will allotted all assets including bank fixed deposits equally between me and my brother being the only legal heirs. However, for all fixed deposits he has nominated my brother who has withdrawn the amounts. He [] The post Best way to provide for future of special child is creating Private Trust appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Gen Z is embracing digital technology in locking devices in a big way, according to Godrej Locks, one of the largest players in the Indian lock industry. Findings from a survey conducted by the company reveals that, 55 per cent of Gen Z respondents prefer smart locks for managing their home safety. For the tech-savvy [] The post Over 55% of Gen Z prefer smart locks, says Godrej Locks study appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Sivarao Kshirasagara recently conducted a coconut carving workshop at the Carpe Diem Art Centre, Majorda. The session provided participants with hands-on experience in coconut carving. Attendees learned how to properly cut, scrape, and clean a coconut, and then join the two halves to create a balanced mug. The workshop concluded with participants polishing their coconut []

The recent riots across several UK towns and cities following the killing of three children Alice Aguiar (9), Bebe King (6) and Elsie Stancombe (7) and the injury of several others during a knife attack in Southport on July 29 makes one wonder how in a country which is known for changing its []

In Independence Day speech, Modi pushes for one nation, one election New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said a secular civil code is the need of the hour for the country as he described the existing set of laws as communal civil code and termed them discriminatory. The Prime Minister also made an []

New Delhi: Emphasising the importance of freedom and liberty, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Thursday noted that the recent events in neighbouring Bangladesh remind the value of these rights. Speaking after hoisting the national flag in the Supreme Court premises here, Chandrachud said Independence Day reminds us of the duties the countrys people have []

Speaker of Goa assembly says it will give boost to dairy farming in state Panaji: Proposing a novel concept of Cow Hostel comprising dairy and integrated farming, Speaker of the Goa legislative assembly Ramesh Tawadkar on Thursday said the initiative will give boost to dairy farming and agriculture in the state. Suggesting the initiative for []

Says sustainable practices important to protect states beauty, resources Mapusa : Tourism and Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte, addressing a gathering at the government complex in Mapusa on the occasion of Independence Day, emphasised the states focus on tourism beyond beaches and quality over quantiy. He outlined various initiatives aimed at improving tourism, including the []

Margao: With the Sunburn electronic dance music (EDM) festival hogging the headlines these days, especially over its supposed venue in South Goa and its alleged association with drugs, Law and Environment Minister and Nuvem MLA Aleixo Sequeira on Thursday said, You dont need Sunburn to come and make drugs available. He added that drugs are []

To maintain security, all voice calls made through these phones will be recorded Panaji: On Independence Day, the Central Jail Colvale in Goa introduced a smart phone pay system as part of ongoing efforts to address the issue of cell phone smuggling within the facility. Inspector General of Prisons Omvir Singh Bishnoi inaugurated this system, []

Panaji: During the celebration of Indias 78th Independence Day in Panaji, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant awarded the Presidents Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service to Nitin Raiker, Director of the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services. This award was announced in 2023 by the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi. Raiker joined the fire []

Fatorda: Viva Goans triumphed in the second edition of late Pundalika Shenoy Memorial Sarsangan Premier Badminton League (SPBL) held recently at Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Fatorda. In the final, they defeated A K Smashers who were awarded the runners up while the Sparkling Stars clinched the second runners up. Around 110 players were auctioned and divided []