The Navhind Times

Assesses critical needs of common people New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for an all-out effort to safeguard the Indian citizens from the impact of the war in West Asia and stressed a timely and authentic public information system to ward off any misinformation or rumour-mongering. At a meeting of the Cabinet []

Panaji: Goas pharmaceutical industry is feeling the heat of the ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran, according to the Goa Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (GPMA). While the state remains an export hub for over-the-counter medicines and formulations, the industry body noted on Wednesday that the sector is being adversely affected by cost increases in raw material, []

Panaji: The Matrutva Yojana, a flagship scheme of the Goa governments Directorate of Tribal Welfare, has proven highly impactful in supporting tribal women facing infertility issues. To date, the schemes support for In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment has helped 60 women successfully deliver babies, including 10 cases of twin births. Minister for Tribal Welfare Ramesh Tawadkar, []

Sameer Rizvi makes the most impact with an unbeaten 70 off 47 balls Lucknow: Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an Impact Substitute, as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets against Lucknow Super Giants despite initial stutters to make a winning start in the IPL here on Wednesday. Chasing []

Eyeing for their first win, Golden Eagles take on Namdhari FC at Fatorda today Fatorda: Dempo Sports Club return to home soil today as they host Namdhari FC at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda in Matchweek 6 of the Indian Football League 202526. Four away games in a row have tested this group physically []

Geno, Salgaocar in control Porvorim: Chowgule SC registered a 125-run victory over Dempo CC in their third-round Goa Premier Division League clash, wrapping up the three-day contest inside two days at Porvorim. Set a target of 268, Dempo failed to mount a challenge and were bowled out for 142 in 28.4 overs. Abhinav Tejrana top-scored []

Arlem: Saraswat Tigers made it three wins on the trot, holding off CD Fountainheads by 16 runs in the Sarsangan Super Series 2026 at the Arlem Cricket Ground. A well-paced innings powered the Tigers to 185/9, with Sanat Mhapne (36) anchoring the effort. Prasheel Kamat (30) and Atchut Naik Dalal (27) added stability, while Kartik []

NT Reporter Panaji The National Green Tribunals Western Zone Bench at Pune has stayed the recovery of a Rs 21 lakh environmental damage compensation imposed by the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) on a Morjim beach shack operator, while hearing an appeal against the Boards order. The appeal was filed by Harshit Vikas Tibrewal []

NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa, in a matter related to the Porvorim flyover construction, asked that the contractor and the Executive Engineer, PWD (NH) Division 7, or the engineer concerned dealing with the highway, to meet the petitioner and consider the suggestions put forth. The High Court has listed the []

Ramesh Savaikar Bicholim Unfavourable weather conditions witnessed last month have severely affected cashew blossom, and plantation owners in Bicholim taluka estimate a yield drop of at least 40 per cent this year. At the onset of March, there was good cashew blossom. However, during the last three weeks of the month, the weather turned damp, []

NT Reporter Panaji President of Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) Avelino DSaon Wednesday said that the High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the Goa Staff Selection Commission, the Goa Human Resources Development Corporation and the Environment Department to file replies in a case concerning non-implementation of reservation for persons with disabilities (PwDs) []

NT Reporter Panaji Goa registered a marginal rise of just 1 per cent in post-state Goods and Services Tax (SGST) settlement from the Centre during 2025-26, according to figures released by the finance ministry on Wednesday. The net SGST revenue accrued to the state for the year ending March 31, 2026, amounted to Rs 4,575 []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review key reforms proposed for panchayats, with a focus on strengthening garbage management systems across the state. Sawant said that panchayats are at the forefront of delivering basic civic services and must be equipped with better systems to manage waste effectively. []

NT Reporter Panaji Despite the Centres push to expand rural digital connectivity under the BharatNet project, Goa has zero service-ready points at the gram panchayat level, according to data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. As per the data, Goa is among the poorest performers nationally, even as several states have achieved full or []

NT Reporter Panaji The state government on Wednesday said that if commercial LPG users apply for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, they can avail an additional 20% LPG quota, taking the total entitlement up to 40% as announced earlier by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has permitted the additional []

NT Reporter Panaji Goa has received approval for a climate-resilient project worth Rs 1,650 crore focusing on protection of khazan lands, improving agriculture and preparing for climate-related challenges through research and farmer engagement, said Dr Pradip Sarmokadam, Member Secretary of the Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB). Climate change may lead to more disasters and the []

NT Reporter Panaji In aspecialceremony, Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao installed three new Canons to the Chapter of Canons of Se Cathedral, Old Goa. This Chapter of Canons was established by the Apostolic See in 1534 by the Bull Aequum Reputamus and it is now 492 years old. The ceremony was held at Se Cathedral, []

NT Reporter Margao Several beach shacks have begun wrapping up the tourist season along the Salcete beach stretch due to issues, including lack of tourists and a limited supply of commercial LPG cylinders. Though the tourist season in the state typically continues till May, some beach shacks in Colva and Benaulim have already started dismantling []

NT Reporter Panaji The Goa State Election Commission has issued a public notice initiating the process of delimitation of municipal wards for the upcoming 2026 general elections to 11 municipal councils across the state. The draft ward delimitation has been made available for public inspection from March 31 to April 7, excluding April 3 and []

NT Reporter Margao The Margao Municipal Council (MMC) on Tuesday agreed to dispose of 20 unclaimed corpses out of 21 preserved for nearly two months at the South Goa District Hospital after taking cognisance of a report published in The Navhind Times on March 31. The report had pointed out that MMC had occupied most []

NT Reporter Sankhali The water level in the Bhandura nullah reduced drastically this year. The nullah is one of the perennial sources that joins the river Mhadei near Nerse in Khanapur, Karnataka. This will certainly have serious ecological and environmental implications. Water from this nullah quenches the drinking and irrigation needs of humans as well []

NT Reporter Vasco In a step to contain the ongoing water contamination scare in Sancoale, the Mormugao administration has directed Zuari Indian Oil Adani Ventures Private Limited (ZIAVPL) to assist in pumping out the water from the well located within the premises of Our Lady of Health Church in Shindoli, Sancoale. Acting on instructions from []

Sawant also agrees to other demands of locals Margao: The 49-day protest held by the residents of Mirabag in Sanvordem against the proposed Rs 280-crore bandhara project on Zuari River came to an end on Monday after the agitators called off the protest following an assurance from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that the project would []

Systems have kept pace with growing load Panaji: Goa has witnessed a steady rise in peak electricity demand over the past four years, with official data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Monday indicating an increase of 20%, even as the state continues to maintain a zero power deficit. The data was tabled by Union []

Dubai: United States President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Irans energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants that supply drinking water, if a deal to end the war is not reached shortly. Iran, meanwhile, struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait, and an oil refinery in Israel came []

Panaji: Rohit Monserrate was on Monday re-elected as Mayor of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP), extending his tenure for a historic sixth term, while Vasant Agshikar was elected unopposed as Deputy Mayor for the second time. Speaking to media, Monserrate thanked the councillors for their continued support and said his focus will []

Margao: The mortuary at South Goa District Hospital has reached near-capacity, with authorities flagging a crisis due to unclaimed bodies not being disposed of, allegedly owing to a lack of funds with the Margao Municipal Council (MMC). Dr Madhu Ghodkirekar, Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine at GMC said that the demand for preservation of bodies []

Vasco: Water contamination surfaced in yet another area of Vasco after residents of Shindoli village in Sancoale found a well in the premises of Our Lady of Health Church polluted with petroleum substances on Monday. Preliminary investigations suggest that the contaminant is likely diesel, although officials are awaiting detailed laboratory reports to confirm the exact []

Sanguem: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, on Monday, said healthcare facilities in Goa are comparable to those in other states, stressing that the government is focusing not only on quality medical care but also on preventive healthcare. Speaking after inaugurating the new PHC building and dialysis centre at Sanguem, Sawant said the Sanguem Primary Health Centre []

Special Correspondent Panaji: Maintaining that the deputation of school teachers for the forthcoming House-listing and Housing Census exercise will not affect school functioning, the Directorate of Education said it has completed preparations for the reopening of Classes VI to X and Class XII for the academic year 202627 from April 1. Director of Education Shailesh []

Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European nations Jerusalem: Israels Parliament has passed a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, a measure sharply criticised as discriminatory by European nations and rights groups. The legislation makes the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank []

Juba: Gunmen killed more than 70 people in South Sudan over a gold mining row on the outskirts of the capital over the weekend, a police spokesperson confirmed on Monday. A video of dozens of bodies lying on open ground was shared online, and a local journalist said many other victims are believed to have []

Vaibhav Sooryavanshis fireworks hand them 8-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings Guwahati: Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a breathtaking 15-ball half-century to power Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 opener here on Monday. Chasing a modest 128, Royals made light work of the target, racing []

Visheshs late goal secures Calangute a point in their 3-3 draw Ella: Dempo SC were left to rue missed chances as Calangute Association staged a late comeback to secure a 3-3 draw in the GPL Super League at Ella. Dempo looked in control for large parts of the contest, asserting early dominance with purpose and []

Panaji: Goa football condoles the passing of Antonio Mascarenhas, President of Ave Maria Athletic & Walkers Club, a dedicated figure in grassroots sport whose work shaped generations of young athletes. A former sprinter and hurdler of repute, Mascarenhas represented Maharashtra at the national level and earned praise from legendary athlete Milkha Singh. Along with his []

He becomes first man since legendary Roger Federer in 2017 to achieve the feat Miami: Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the Miami Open and complete the Sunshine Double. The Italian defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 in the final to become the first male since Roger Federer in 2017 to win Indian []

Objective of legislation distinct from purposes of two other enactments Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has ruled that Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) holds an overriding effect over debt recovery laws like SARFAESI and RDB Acts when it comes to the attachment of proceeds of crime. In a ruling delivered on March 23, the []

Push to govern 5 paramilitary forces under MHA New Delhi: A group of paramilitary officers have petitioned Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026, saying that it would reduce them to second-class citizens within the organisation they have been serving. The officers argued that the Bill cements a glass ceiling []

Pathanamthitta/Kottayam: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday raised the pitch for the UDFs campaign for the Kerala polls, targeting the CPI(M) by singing a line from a popular parody song about its leaders reported role in the gold theft at the Sabarimala temple, while also questioning PM Modis alleged silence on the issue. Addressing corner []

Making everyday waste into something essential, Jyotsna Elley leads Secret Hands as a small-batch brand rooted in thoughtful formulation and sustainability VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN | NT BUZZ From something as ordinary as leftover cooking oil, Secret Hands found its beginning. The idea came from a very simple household concern: What to do with used deep-fried oil []

Acceptance and safety are not abstract ideas. They are closely linked to well-being Rebecca Coelho On March 25, 2026, the Indian Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. Among the many objectionable clauses of the Bill which proposes amendments to the 2019 Act, is the denial of the right to self-determination []

Regional diplomats gather in Pak to broker end to war Dubai: A top Iranian official warned the US against a ground invasion, saying American troops would be set on fire, as regional diplomats gathered in Pakistan on Sunday in a push to broker an end to the month-long war. Irans parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, []

Homoeopathy role crucial, says chief of IHMA Panaji: Stating that homoeopathy can be integrated into the treatment of cancer, Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran, president of Indian Homoeopathic Medical Association (IHMA), on Sunday said that there are many lifestyle disorders where allopathy or conventional treatment may not be very successful, but homoeopathy can play []

Experts flag marble waste site as health hazard Kishangarh: Endless white plains glowing under the sun, no pine trees, no chill in the air, yet the scenery looks straight out of a winter postcard. Many confuse it for Bolivias Salt Flats, snow-clad Gulmarg or even picturesque Switzerland. This scenic location, which has become a popular []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged all citizens to join hands to overcome the challenging situation emerging due to the ongoing fierce war in West Asia. Addressing his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Modi also cautioned those politicising the present crisis and said there is no place for self-serving politics in []

Panaji: Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Sunday said that the future of medicine lies in integration, collaboration, and mutual respect among different systems of healing. He said that as medical science continues to evolve, there is a growing emphasis on evidence-based prac- tices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centred care. In this evolving landscape, homoeopathy too []

Panaji: Old Goa villagers, during the gram sabha, demanded that a carrying capacity study be conducted to ascertain whether new projects can be allowed. Until then, villagers said no new real estate projects should be permitted in Old Goa. Villagers passed a resolution recommending that the government undertake the carrying capacity study of Old Goa []

Panaji: The state governments road accident claim scheme has disbursed approximately Rs 4.27 crore to claimants between 2022 and early 2026. A total of 232 applications were received during this period. There are no cases where compensation has been approved but not disbursed, said officials. Six applications remain pending, including five from 2025 and one []

Ponda: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that Ponda could soon host a full-fledged IIT campus. Describing Ponda as an emerging Temple City surrounded by a growing educational hub, Sawant hinted at plans to establish an Indian Institute of Technology in Ponda taluka. Our government is committed to inclusive growth under the vision of []

Dubai: Israel and the US are working in very close coordination to respond after Yemens Houthi rebels said they had launched missiles toward Israeli targets, Israel military spokesperson Col Nadav Shoshani told reporters on Sunday. He declined to provide details on operations against the Iran-backed group, which controls parts of Yemen, but said Israel had []