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On Pahalgam attack anniversary, leaders pay tributes to victims New Delhi: As India observed the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack on Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers along with leaders of various parties paid homage to the victims, asserting that the country will never bow to any form of []

Policy focuses on boosting reading habit Panaji: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the Goa State Library Policy 202434, setting in motion an ambitious plan to modernise and expand the states library ecosystem over the next decade, with a strong focus on digital access, rural outreach and promotion of reading culture. The policy has been []

Madhav prepared text; made co-accused Panaji : The crime branch of the Goa Police probing the case of objectionable and inflammatory remarks made against St Francis Xavier has arrested Madhav Khattar, brother of the main accused Gautam Khattar, in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Wednesday. Police investigation revealed that Madhav had recorded and broadcasted the speech of []

Amresh Parab Panaji : A three-month-long special drive against certain traffic violations conducted by the Goa traffic police has once again brought to fore the frequent traffic violation pertaining to rampant helmetless two-wheeler riding. The police said that 17,655 traffic violations were booked during the period from January to March 2026, in which over 67 []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written letters to over a crore civil servants telling them that the principle of Nagrikdevo Bhava (citizen is god) must be at the heart of every decision and the government must serve the people to the best of its abilities. The Prime Minister also conveyed to the civil []

New Delhi: India on Wednesday denied making any payments either in cash or cryptocurrency to Iran to secure safe passage for its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in the region. The clarification came after two Indian vessels had to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian forces []

New Delhi: A 22-year-old IIT graduate and daughter of a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer was allegedly raped and murdered at her residence by their former househelp in southeast Delhis upscale Kailash Hills locality on Wednesday morning, hours after he sexually assaulted another woman in Rajasthans Alwar. Rahul Meena, the 19-year-old domestic help, who []

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday notified the long-awaited rules to operationalise the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, paving the way for the sectors digital-first regulator, online gaming authority, and setting out a regulation-light framework that would not require mandatory registration or prior determination/classification for most online social games. The rules come into []

Jadejas all-round effort, Archers bowling brilliance hand them 40-run win Lucknow: Rajasthan Royals rode on an all-round effort from Ravindra Jadeja and a disciplined bowling display to hand Lucknow Super Giants a 40-run defeat in an IPL match here on Wednesday. Chasing a modest target of 160, LSG faltered badly and were bowled out for []

MI clash with CSK as Rohit, Dhoni likely to return Mumbai: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will look to regain consistency when they meet in a key IPL clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Both teams are on four points, with MI seventh (0.067 net run rate) and CSK eighth (-0.780), []

NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Tuesday, in the matter of dead fish found floating in Mala Lake, directed the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) to submit a detailed plan indicating the location of each house with corresponding house numbers to enable authorities to identify and trace the []

NT Reporter Panaji Jamun, the summer fruit known for its medicinal properties, is becoming less accessible in the state, with limited supply due to a reduced number of trees caused by increasing concretisation and deforestation. Also known as java plum or Indian blackberry, it is currently being sold at prices ranging from Rs 300 to []

NT Reporter Panaji The Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department has proposed a zoning change in the Regional Plan for Goa 2021, seeking to designate land measuring 1.03 lakh square metres at Cavelossim in Salcete as a no-development zone (NDZ). The move has been initiated under sub-section (1) of Section 39A of the Goa Town []

NT Reporter Pernem The newly inaugurated Government Hospital and Research Centre, Tuem, continues to function in a limited capacity more than two months after its inauguration. The facility was inaugurated on February 2 while still incomplete. Despite being officially linked to Goa Medical College (GMC), it continues to function at the level of a CHC, []

Padmavati Prabhu Panaji To curb dog menace on the beaches of South Goa, the Tourism Department has asked panchayats in Mormugao and Salcete to identify designated areas on beaches as feeding areas for dogs. The department said that feeding of dogs other than these areas should be discouraged. In the first quarter of this year, []

AP Washington US forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the Pentagon said Tuesday, as it puts into place a global warning to track down vessels tied to Tehran. US forces conducted a right-of-visit maritime interdiction and boarded the M/T Tifani without incident, the Pentagon said on []

PTI Colombo Sri Lanka on Tuesday commemorated the 7th anniversary of the Easter blasts, with Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith urging authorities to investigate individuals directly or indirectly involved in the deadly attacks, irrespective of their status. Nine suicide bombers belonging to a local Islamist extremist group linked to ISIS carried out a series []

PTI Singapore India and Singapore are working on a roadmap to set up infrastructure for digital corridor collaboration and green shipping, a senior official said on Tuesday. The roadmap is part of a larger collaboration between the two countries in line with global decarbonisation initiatives as the worlds maritime industries seek to become environment friendly, []

NT Reporter Margao Goa Forward Party (GFP) president and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai on Tuesday, while condemning remarks made by YouTuber Gautam Khattar against St Francis Xavier, questioned the silence of the state government on the issue. He said that despite multiple FIRs being filed, there was no clarity on when Khattar would be arrested []

NT Reporter Vasco The Sanatan Dharma Raksha Samiti on Tuesday said that YouTuber Gautam Khattar, who was invited as a speaker at a function organised by them, was not a state guest and that no facilities were provided to him by the state government, while also stating that the organisers intervened during his speech when []

US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz Washington : President Donald Trump on appeared to throw cold water on hopes for reaching an agreement to end the Iran war, saying that hes highly unlikely to renew the ceasefire announced on April 7. Speaking to Bloomberg News, the President said the Strait of Hormuz []

Expresses deep pain and anguish Special Correspondent Panaji: The Catholic Church in Goa has expressed deep pain and anguish over the hateful and malicious remarks made recently at a public function in Vasco city against St Francis Xavier. It also demanded immediate, strong and exemplary action against those responsible for the hate speech. We unequivocally []

Wind, biomass and bagasse yet to be tapped Panaji : Goa, which is aiming for 100 per cent green energy by 2050, achieved total renewable energy capacity of only 83.5 MW, as on March 31, this year, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Solar energy is dominant in the states clean []

Centre yet to relax eligibility criteria Panaji: Despite sustained efforts by the state government and the recent intervention by the Rajya Sabha MP from Goa, the inclusion of tenant farmers of the state under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme continues to remain pending. The Centre is yet to act on demand from the []

Panaji: Congress leaders on Monday met the Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar, demanding the immediate arrest of YouTuber Gautam Khattar over his remarks against St Francis Xavier during a programme in Vasco on Saturday. Congress also demanded an FIR against Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho and sought his removal from the Cabinet for allegedly []

Margao: Following the alleged derogatory statements made by right-wing speaker and Youtuber Gautam Khattar against St Francis Xavier, political parties and civil society have criticised police over the handling of the similar Subhash Velingkar case in 2024. In October 2024, Velingkar, a former RSS leader, had stirred controversy over the title of Goencho Saib. Police []

Special Correspondent Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said running schools is not a business, as the careers of students are shaped through educational institutions. Education should not be treated as a profit-driven activity, Sawant said, adding that schools exist to shape students futures and contribute to their overall development, while teachers play a []

Bicholim: Senior civil, police and fire officials camped overnight at Shirgao ahead of the jatra of Goddess Lairai on Tuesday, as thousands of devotees are expected to gather for the annual event. Bicholim mamlatdar Pravind Gawas, deputy collector Shubham Naik, deputy superintendent of police Shridevi B V, PI Vijay Rane and Bicholim fire station officer []

Islamabad: Uncertainty prevailed over the much-touted second round of peace talks between the US and Iran on Monday, amidst exhibitory brinkmanship by both sides. The two sides are expected to meet in the coming days in Islamabad, for which Pakistani authorities have taken elaborate security measures. A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is []

Bangkok: Oil prices climbed more than 5 per cent, and Wall Street veered toward losses before the opening bell Monday as a standoff between Iran and the US prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. Futures for the S&P 500 also fell 0.5 per cent while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid []

Mapusa: Geno FC sailed past Chapora YS 5-1 in the GPL Super League at Duler Stadium, Mapusa on Monday. Sarineo Fernandes set the tone early, netting in the 6th and 9th minutes to leave Chapora shell-shocked. Cyprian Rodrigues pulled one back in the 32nd minute to offer a brief flicker of hope, but Lloyd Cardozo []

They get the better of Mauli Kulmaya in final Corjem: BB Brothers Raia clinched the inaugural All Goa Volleyball Tournament title, overcoming a spirited challenge from Mauli Kulmaya in a hard-fought four-set thriller at Our Lady of Carmel Chapel ground, Corjem on Monday. The Raia-based outfit demonstrated superior composure in the high-stakes final, securing the []

Authorities fear more workers might be trapped under the debris Virudhunagar (TN): At least 23 people were reportedly killed, while six others sustained serious injuries in a massive Virudhunagar firecracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu, police said on Sunday, news agency PTI reported. The explosion occurred at the Vanaja fireworks factory owned by Muthumanickam, in []

Bankura (WB): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Trinamool Congress of betraying women by preventing the passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, and asserted that the women would punish the ruling party in West Bengal in the upcoming assembly polls. Addressing an election rally in Bankura district, Modi attacked []

Hosur: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modis bid to use the Womens quota as a weapon against the Opposition parties, amidst polls in states including Tamil Nadu, has boomeranged on him. Addressing an election rally here, Stalin flayed PM Modi for allegedly bashing the Opposition during []

Guwahati: A local court in Guwahati has rejected Assam Polices plea for issuance of non-bailable warrant of arrest against Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas wife over allegations of her possessing multiple passports and foreign property. The order was passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Kamrup []

Crackdown on such establishments, often fronts for illicit business, must continue Tourism turned out to be a saviour for Goa in the form of a revenue generator after miningonce the backbone of the Goan economywas shut down 14 years ago. This shift, in turn, resulted in the introduction of various enticements to attract tourists to []

Indias trade performance in 2025-26 shows strength amidst geopolitical risks, balancing growth, challenges, and evolving global market dynamics Indias trade performance in 2025-26 presents a mixed picture, minimising the geopolitical risks but oozing positivity amidst growing tensions and supply shocks the unfolding situation imposes on all the stakeholders. For India, the Strait of Hormuz, a []

PBKS crush them by seven wickets; de Kocks ton in vain Mumbai: Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer struck fluent fifties as Punjab Kings continued their winning run with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the IPL here on Thursday. Chasing 196, Punjab overhauled the target with ease, reaching 198/3 in just 16.3 overs, []

Snehals 241 helps them amass 646/9d; Chowgule 128/3 in reply Porvorim: Dempo Cricket Club tightened their grip on the Goa Premier Division League 202526 final with an all-round display against Chowgule Sports Club, ending Day 2 with a massive 518-run lead. Resuming from an already strong position, Dempo piled on the runs to declare at []

Seraulim: CAC Cansaulim overcame Rising Club Uguem 7-5 on penalties to move into the quarterfinal of the 18th Seraulim Panchayat Cup at the Seraulim Panchayat Ground. Cansaulim struck early, with Deepak Kadam opening the scoring in the 7th minute while Uguem equalised when Chiraj Gaunekar headed in the equaliser in the 29th minute. The second []

He remains unbeaten with a perfect five-point tally Ponda: Siaan Siddesh Kerkar emerged champion in the Ajinkya Chess Academy tournament, finishing unbeaten with a perfect tally of five points in the competition organised for its coaching academy students and U-13 players from Kelbai-Curti, Pisgal and Rayat areas. Kerkar dominated proceedings throughout, maintaining a clean slate []

Dona Paula armed robbery, Mapusa dacoity solved Panaji: The Anti-Extortion and Kidnapping Cell (AEKC) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch dismantled a lethal Bangladeshi dacoit gang following a gun battle in Sarai Kale Khan, South East Delhi, during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. The operation led to the arrest of six Bangladeshi nationals: []

Panaji: Burglars targeted the bungalow of a businessman on the Kadamba Plateau on Sunday night, decamping with various valuables, Old Goa police said on Wednesday. Police said that while the homeowner has not yet provided an exact valuation of the stolen property, reports suggest that gold jewellery worth over Rs 8 lakh is believed to []

States seats likely to increase but no clarity on number Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday strongly advocated for the implementation of womens reservation in legislative bodies, asserting that he would not object even if his own assembly constituency is reserved for women once the law takes effect. Sawant was addressing a gathering at []

New Delhi: The government and the Opposition are set to cross swords in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as a three-day special sitting of the Parliament begins with a debate on a key Constitution amendment bill that has provisions for the womens quota law implementation and the contentious delimitation exercise. While the government is set []

Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji: Panic booking led to a temporary shortage of domestic LPG cylinders in some parts of the state, an official from the civil supplies and consumer affairs department said, adding that demand had increased up to five times the normal level. The official said there was no actual shortage of cylinders, adding, []

Panaji: Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress president Pratiksha Khalap said that the BJP was using the Womens Reservation Bill as a political tool for electoral gain. She said that while 33% political reservation for women is important, the BJP is hastily attempting to pass the Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam Bill in Parliament during a special session []

Panaji: Panaji mayor Rohit Monserrate on Wednesday said that a consultant will soon be appointed to prepare a comprehensive plan for the rejuvenation of St Inez creek. A multi-departmental approach is being adopted to develop a long-term master plan for cleaning and restoring the creek, he said. For preparing the master plan, a consultative process []

Margao: In a joint effort to curb pollution in River Sal, Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) officials, along with sarpanchs from coastal villages and local residents, conducted an inspection of five major pollution sources on Wednesday. The GSPCB initiated a three-day inspection following a complaint and memorandum submitted a week earlier by the Benaulim []