Report on meet between Damu and minister to be sent to central leaders Special Correspondent Panaji: The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has now placed the matter as regards possible action against Minister for Art and Culture Govind Gaude before the central leadership of the party. Gaude had made a scathing attack on []

1,678 tourists evacuated, over 100 still stranded Gangtok: Three Army personnel died and six soldiers went missing after a landslide hit a military camp at Chhaten in Sikkim, a defence official said on Monday. The landslide, which occurred at 7 pm on Sunday near Lachen town in Mangan district, was triggered by heavy rainfall in []

Technology must for tourism business: Khaunte Panaji: Nudging the reluctant taximen towards embracing app-based taxi operations, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Monday said the government has given stakeholders a one-month window to submit feedback to the Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines, 2025. This is just a draft notification reflecting our intentionwere not imposing anything yet, Godinho []

Indigenously developed Bharat Gen integrates text, speech, and image modalities New Delhi: Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh launched Bharat Gen, an indigenously developed artificial intelligence-based multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) for Indian languages, here on Monday. Developed under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) and implemented through TIH Foundation for IoT (Internet []

Monsoons are the hope of the farming community in Goa, but early onset of rains together with its unpredictability is now a cause of worry for paddy cultivators, writes Bhiva P Parab The unexpected early arrival of monsoons has taken paddy farmers in the state by surprise as they not prepared for cultivation. Early rains []

DM Deshpande The RBI has declared a dividend payable to the government; it is for the second year in succession that the payout far exceeds the governments own expectations. As against the budgeted dividend receipt of Rs 2.56 lakh crore for FY25, the actual amount is Rs 2.69 lakh crore. This is 27% more than []

VB Prabhu Verlekar Q. I am retired senior citizen. I was born, lived and married in Goa. I am governed by Communion of Properties as per Portuguese Civil Code. However, not realizing the benefits, I have been filing my tax returns individually, that is separate for me and my wife. Can I now file tax []

Ahead of World Environment Day, 2025, EP Biocomposites Ltd. (EPBL) undertook an clean-up drive at Bicholim Industrial Estate. The drive attended by citizens, industry workers and EPBL employees aimed at reclaiming public spaces and restoring pride in shared environment. The clean-up drive carried out in four lanes of the industrial estate resulted in 8 sacks []

Felicitates iconic Goan brands on 39th Statehood Day Panaji: Calling upon every Goan, especially the youth, to contribute towards the states progress by 2037, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said we can make Goem Viksit if we put in extra effort. Speaking during the 39th Goa Statehood Day celebration held at the Dinanath Mangeshkar []

Says holding exams in two shifts creates arbitrariness New Delhi: In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Friday issued directions that the post-graduate medical entrance exam scheduled on June 15 be conducted in a single shift, saying holding it in two shifts creates arbitrariness. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath directed the authorities []

Special Correspondent Panaji: There are strong indications that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may initiate action against Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude following his recent controversial statement alleging corruption in the department of tribal welfare held by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant himself. According to highly placed party sources, the state unit of BJP []

New York: Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old Indian-American student from Texas, has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after he spelt claircissement correctly, maintaining the dominance of the children from the community in the prestigious US competition. Zaki will take home $50,000, a medal and a trophy as he won the Spelling Bee in its 100th []

Panaji: Goa was declared a fully literate state under the Union governments ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) New India Literacy Programme on the occasion of the 39th Goa Statehood Day on Friday, after achieving a literacy rate of 99.72%. The announcement was made by Archana Awasthi, Joint Secretary of the Union Ministry []

Panaji: The Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) has approved the final notification of nine additional wetlands under the Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. With this, the total number of wetlands officially notified in Goa rises to 34. The nine wetlands approved for final notification are Dhakte Lake (Diuler Tollem), Ita Lake, Orlim Lake, Vodle []

Ponda: The United Tribal Association Alliance (UTAA) on Friday warned of possible statewide unrest if Sports Minister Govind Gaude is dropped from the cabinet, stating that his recent controversial remarks reflected the frustration of a neglected tribal community and were directed at the inefficiency of the Tribal Welfare Department, not the Chief Minister. Speaking at []

Margao: Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar on Friday said he has received consistent support from Tribal Welfare Department officials in implementing initiatives for the welfare of the community. His remarks come in the wake of Sports Minister Govind Gaudes recent outburst hinting at corruption in the department, while also pointing to its inefficient functioning. []

To mitigate rain-related woes, early preparations are needed The monsoons are here, at least going by the official word on it. Old-timers are more than a bit surprised by the strange behaviour of the weather in recent times. This year, the monsoon season set in as a continuation of the pre-monsoon showers. The pre-monsoon rain, []

Strategic relations of the Maratha queen of Indore with the neighbouring rulers and the flexible religious policies led to the resurgence of Indian spirituality in the 18th century The Maratha queen of Indore Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar (1725-1795) ruled the central and northern India amidst many small and major trans-territorial powers including the Durrani Afghans and []

Despite millions of deaths being lost to tobacco smoking annually, the tobacco industry continues to employ strategies to make these products attractive, especially towards a younger audience DR.GAURAV HALDANKAR My family and I stepped into a renowned beachside restaurant in Goa last week; the salty breeze and rhythmic sounds of the waves outside promised a []

As We Run Through Time, a collaborative photography design-a-thon on the perception of Goa facilitated by Idhar Udhar will be held on June 7 and 8, culminating in an exhibition atMuseum of Goa KALYANIJHA | NT BUZZ With the aim of making visual art more fun and productive, Chaitali Paranjape who hails from Margao and []

ROHINI DINIZ Dietary deficiencies of selected vitamins and minerals can adversely affect aspects of both innate and adaptive immunity thereby making one vulnerable to infection and disease. Besides vitamin A, vitamins D, B-6, and C, minerals like zinc, selenium, iron, and copper and some probiotics have been shown to have a role in the normal []

World Laughter Day was jointly organised by Samrat Club Margao in association with Rotary Club of Margao Midtown and the Peace and Bliss Association recently at Ghumteshwar Brahmadev Hall, Junta Quarters, Pajifond, Margao. Special guest Shyam Kumar Jamuni shared his thoughts and applauded the efforts of the organisers in spreading positivity. Laughter therapist Sachika Almeida []

Staff Reporter Panaji The state cyber crime police have arrested a 39-year-old Gujarat native, Ramesh Kumar Yadav, in connection with the cryptocurrency fraud in which a senior citizen from Bardez lost hislifetime savings of overRs 2.63 crore. During the investigation, cyber police conducted financial analysis and traced Yadav, a resident of Amraiwadi in Ahmedabad. A []

Staff Reporter Panaji Days after two officers were appointed to the same crucial position of Chief Town Planner (Planning) in the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department, the government on Thursday issued a fresh order to clarify the situation. In the order issued by the Personnel Department, Senior Town Planner R K Pandita has been []

Staff Reporter Panaji The state reported six confirmed cases of dengue in April this year as against 19 confirmed cases during the same month, last year. All the six confirmed cases reported are in North Goa two in Mapusa, while one each in Pernem, Candolim, Aldona and Siolim. South Goa did not see any []

Staff Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has granted conditional bail to suspended police inspector (PI) Sunil Gudlar and head constable (HC) Mohammad Hussen Harihar, both of whom were arrested in a bribery case by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Directorate of Vigilance. Earlier, the District and Sessions Court, South Goa, []

Staff Reporter Panaji In a bid to boost recycling and reduce waste, Goa is set to get a tech-driven push with the launch of The Kabadiwala a digital platform aimed at connecting households directly with local kabadiwalas for responsible recovery of dry recyclable materials. Goa generates a significant volume of dry waste every day, []

We dont want to be defined by conflict..We want to be defined by our capabilities..We dont want to be disconnected from the world yet again..We are not just victims of political situations, we are dreamers who want to be doctors, engineers, scientists and so much more.. said a 17-year-old girl student from Sopore, Kashmir. In []

Staff Reporter Porvorim Matoshri Indirabai Baburao Khandeparker High School (MIBK) were crowned the All-Goa state champions of the U-14 Boys President Cup after a hard-fought two-wicket victory over Progress High School Sanquelim at Porvorim on Thursday. Chasing a modest target of 128, MIBK HS were made to work for every run, eventually reaching 129/8 in []

Agencies New Delhi The Senior India Womens National Football Team will face a stern test as they gear up for two FIFA Womens International Friendlies against higher-ranked Uzbekistan on May 30 and June 3, 2025, at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellencein Bengaluru. Led by newly appointed head coach Crispin Chettri, the Blue Tigresses have []

Samrudhdi Kerkar Some of the most enchanting sounds in the world are made by waterthe gurgle of a river like a young girls anklets, the soothing murmur as it flows, the meditative sigh of ocean waves, the roar of waterfalls, the soft trickle from a rooftop, and the playful pitter-patter of rain. Water has fascinated []

The first-ever Honey Fest, a celebration of culture ecology and community, was held recently at the Goa College of Agriculture, Old Goa. The day began with the Festacarachi Pasoia walk through the college campus, followed by the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. Dean Suresh Kunkalikar honoured Festakar Marius Fernandes in commemoration of his 100th festival. A key []

4:1 majority verdict set to impact commercial disputes New Delhi: In a verdict set to impact commercial disputes, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held courts can modify arbitral awards under the 1996 law on arbitration and conciliation under certain circumstances. In a 4:1 majority verdict, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, writing the 61-page verdict also on []

Imphal: Twenty-one Manipur MLAs have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah separately, urging them to form a popular government in the northeastern state, which is now under the Presidents rule, to ensure peace and normalcy. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the Presidents rule in Manipur, where more []

Kolkata: A massive fire that tore through a budget hotel in the congested Mechuapatti area of Burrabazar in central Kolkata on Tuesday night claimed at least 14 lives and left 13 injured, triggering a political blame game and calls for accountability. The fire broke out around 7:30 pm in the six-storey Rituraj Hotel and quickly []

New Delhi: As the Centre announced the inclusion of caste enumeration in the next census on Wednesday, Opposition parties said it is a victory for their long-standing demand and the BJP has been compelled to bow to the will of the majority. Better late than never, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, while []

Use of different languages in multilingual country can lead to success in life Thus far, Goa has been accustomed to announcements of literary awards mainly for works crafted in Konkani. These have been often awarded by the literary establishment in New Delhi. Such awards are considered as part of the national commitment granted after the []

Indus Waters Treaty was designed for a very different world, when India and Pakistan were working to establish themselves amid globe divided by the Cold War In 1995, the World Bank vice president Ismail Seralgeldin, warned us all that whereas conflicts of the previous 100 years had been over oil, the wars of the next []

Konkani writerand Jnanpith awardeeDamodar Mauzos novel, Jeev Diu Kai Chya Marun which is now translated into Hindi by Ramita Gurav titled, Jaan Di Jayein Ya Chai Ho Jaayein, will be launched on April 29,5 p.m. attheMulti-Purpose Hall, Sanskruti Bhavan, Panaji. The book, published by Vaani Prakashan Group, will be launched by writer, translator and critic,professorHarish []

Having recently released his new track Avoi Avoii, done in collaboration with Wolf Grey Jordan, Waking Grunt admits that for independent artistes in Goa, visibility remains a struggle SAILEE NAIK Amit Naik, aka Waking Grunt is known for his tracks with hard-hitting lyrics. And the rapper is now back with his new track Avoi Avoii []

The sound of crashing waves, the feel of cool seawater and the joy of floating in the sea became cherished firsts for 16 visually impaired students from the National Association for the Blind (NAB) during a special beach experience curated by Drishti Marine for students of the Associations Goa branch. Held at Hawaii Beach, Dona []

Probe agencies must pull out all stops to expose shady dealings Land was not a prized possession when Goa was liberated from the Portuguese yoke. Many Goans owned land of different sizes but there were no takers. Slowly the outsiders began to arrive in Goa, including tourists and civil servants, from the central government. All []

Survivors teach us that it takes active dedication and ongoing, daily work from individuals and organisations to confront and challenge rising manipulation by those who seek to promote violence Memory and politics are inherently intertwined and can never be fully separated in post-atrocity and post-genocidal contexts. They are also dynamic and ever-changing. The interplay between []

Staff Reporter Seraulim Infant Jesus High School, Colva stunned Perpetual Succour Convent H.S, Navelim with a clinical 2-0 win to advance to the next round of the 5th All Goa Sir Jawaharlal Da Costa Interschool Football Tournament, organised by United Sports Club of Seraulim and played at the Seraulim Panchayat Ground. In the U-12 boys []

Staff Reporter Mapusa Associacao Academica De Moira and Candolim Sports Club played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in a GFA First Division League Group A clash at Duler Stadium, Mapusa on Monday. After a cagey first half, it was AA De Moira who struck first just a minute into the second period. Michael Dias latched []

Staff Reporter Panaji With 12.5 per cent of the land under cashew crop in the state with the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC), chairperson Deviya Rane on Monday said the GFDC is making intensive efforts to rejuvenate old cashew plantations to increase yield. The Poriem MLA said that GFDC has been steadily rejuvenating cashew plantations []

Staff Reporter Margao In an effort to bolster disaster preparedness, the South Goa district administration will conduct a large-scale cyclone mock exercise this week across the talukas of Ponda, Mormugao, and Quepem, with seven designated sites set to simulate the impact of a severe cyclonic storm. The mock drill, guided by the National Disaster Management []

Staff Reporter Panaji The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) is launching a fresh round of sterilisation drives targeting stray dogs in both North and South Goa. The AH&VS director Nitin Naik said that staff will be deployed daily to carry out neutering operations in both districts, with dedicated officials working region-wise. In []

Staff Reporter Panaji Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai said that Pope Francis will be remembered as a spiritual teacher of the highest order, who tirelessly spread the message of human love, global harmony, and peace. Terming him as a bold reformer, Pillai said that Francis courageously addressed critical global issuesbe it terrorism, climate change, or []

Staff Reporter Panaji Pope Francis call to care for Mother Earth was highly appreciated and sparked a global movement, said Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao. Calling his demise an immeasurable loss to the entire Church, Ferrao said Francis was a true shepherd of Gods people, who dedicated his life to spreading []