Islamabad applauded over success in containing terrorist entities Islamabad: Pakistan and the US have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation to tackle leading militant groups, including the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), ISIS-Khorasan, and the Taliban. The issues were discussed during a bilateral counterterrorism dialogue in Islamabad on Tuesday, a day after the US designated the Pakistan-based []

The poll panel leadership should know and understand that this is an important moment in the history of free India. The ECI must act fast The response of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to Rahul Gandhis detailed, well-researched presentation raising specific concerns that go to the very heart of the working of Indias elections []

Just Bakes is a one-woman business operated by Kian Braganza, out of her home, focusing on quality over quantity ADITHI SHARMA | NT BUZZ Just Bakes, founded and run by Kian Braganza, began not as a mapped business venture, but as a gesture in the family kitchen. It all started two years ago when I []

The 10th, 11th, and 12th editions of the Goa State Film Festival will be held from August 14 to 17 at Maquinez Palace Theatre and Inox, Panaji, showcasing Konkani and Marathi films as well as workshops and masterclasses. This years line-up has 19 feature films and four non-feature films competing for 21 and seven awards []

Miguel Braganza During the monsoons, slender coconut palms swaying in the south-west winds from the Arabian Sea become the star attraction for tourists who throng to Maddamni in the once-sleepy village of Parra. Dozens of Instagram reels have made these trees more famous than the so-called influencers who tried to defame Goa last year. Tourists []

On National Librarians Day, the writer highlights the various opportunities available for those who choose to pursue library and information science Dr. Sandesh B. Dessai Library and information science is also called the science of knowledge. The primary purpose in this field is to collect information, process it as per the users needs and []

Next big priority should be becoming self-reliant in technology Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is moving fast towards becoming the third major economy in the world. The Prime Ministers comments come days after US President Donald Trumps India a dead economy, jibe. In his address after laying the foundation stone for []

Police personnel are regularly sensitised: Govt data Amresh Parab Panaji: A total of 119 complaints were lodged against police personnel before the Goa police in over five years, alleging misconduct or unprofessional behaviour by the persons in uniform. Of the 119 complaints, the police have disposed of 51 complaints while inquiry has been in progress []

375 cases booked in over five years; conviction in just six incidents Panaji : In the last five and a half years, 375 cases were booked by the Goa police against matka gambling thriving within the close vicinity of police stations. However, in over 54 per cent of these cases, the accused were found not []

New Delhi: The Karnataka chief electoral officer on Sunday i ssued a notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asking him to share documents based on which he had alleged that a woman voted twice. Soon after the notice was issued to the leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Election Commission once again asked []

RAMANDEEP KAUR NT BUZZ With a seafood caldine and a tangy ambotik, chef Avinash Martins introduced Goan flavours on Iron Chef Thailand vs Asia, a reality series now streaming on Netflix. The opportunity came through president, Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA), chef Manjit Singh Gill, who selected four chefs to represent different zones []

PTI New Delhi The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday questioned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for around 10 hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged multiple bank loan fraud cases worth crores of rupees against his group companies. The businessman reached the office of the probe agency in central Delhi in an e-vehicle []

PTI Ahmedabad Seafood exports from India to the United Kingdom would witness a three-fold jump in the coming years after the removal of duty on fisheries products under the India-UK free trade agreement, according to industry leaders. Since Gujarat, having a coastline of nearly 2,300 kilometers, is one of the key states contributing to Indias []

Disaster swept through the Himalayan village of Dharali on way to Gangotri on Tuesday with a massive cloudburst leading to flashfloods that barrelled through homes, trees and cars, trapping 60-70 people and leaving at least four dead. Dharali is the main stopover on way to Gangotri, the origin of River Ganga, and home to many []

PTI New Delhi Gautam Gambhir has always been against the mega-star culture prevailing in Indian cricket but Mohammed Sirajs Herculean effort throughout the English summer has definitely given the Indian head coach a real shot in the arm. The creditable 2-2 series draw in England will certainly empower Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar []

Special Correspondent Panaji Admitting that the government has received multiple complaints of outsiders adopting Goan surnames, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that if required, the government will take necessary steps to further amend the Change of Name and Surname (Amendment) Act, 2022, so as to make it more stringent and prevent its misuse. []

NT Reporter Panaji Director of Panchayats Siddhi Halarnkar has placed secretary/gram sevak of the village panchayat of Sancoale, Orville C Vales, under suspension with immediate effect following an inquiry report by the Directorate of Vigilance, Panaji. The suspension order was issued in response to a letter from the Additional Director-II of the Vigilance Directorate (dated []

NT Reporter Panaji The state legislative assembly on Monday passed a bill amending the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garb-age (Control) Act, 1996, empowering the government to impose fines from Rs 200 to Rs 3 lakh for littering in public or private spaces. The bill also empowers the Goa State Pollution Control Board to monitor industrial waste via []

PTI New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday censured Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged derogatory remarks about the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra by stating, If you are a true Indian, you wouldnt say such a thing. The top court, however, stayed the proceedings initiated before a Lucknow court in the []

NT Reporter Panaji Power Minister Ramkrishna Sudin Dhavalikar assured the Goa legislative assembly that the state government will look into the Rs 4,500 crore pending green cess dues allegedly owed by private coal-handling firms. Responding to the demand on electricity and new and renewable energy on Monday, Dhavalikar said that the green cess on coal []

NT Reporter Panaji The government on Monday agreed to defer the Goa Public Universities Bill, 2025, for a detailed discussion on August 8 following the Oppositions argument that the bill lacked clarity and that it cannot be cleared in a hurry. Seeking to implement the goals of the National Education Policy 2020, Chief Minister Pramod []

NT Reporter Panaji Power Minister Ramkrishna Sudin Dhavalikar, on Monday, strongly defended the Prepaid Smart Meter project, in the Goa Legislative Assembly, stating that while the implementation period is 27 months, the vendor will maintain and operate the system for an additional 93 months. Opposition MLAs, while tabling a calling attention motion, criticised the state []

Special Correspondent Panaji The state legislative assembly was adjourned for 10 minutes during Question Hour on Monday after Opposition legislators stormed the well of the House, demanding demolition of an allegedly illegal structure within 100 metres of the protected UNESCO World Heritage Site at Old Goa. Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao led the protest, []

Special Correspondent Panaji Stating that there is no recruitment ban in Goa as far as filling vacancies at Goa University is concerned, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said the government has adopted alternative measures to improve the universitys NAAC rating. The Goa government has been supporting Goa University with regards to infrastructure. For the []

EDITORIAL Citizens deserve a sustainable public transport system with redeveloped bus stands Goa may be a top performer in some areas enlisted by NITI Aayog. However, in the transportation sector, we are severely lagging. Issues of public transport, bus stands, condition of buses, etc, were discussed in the Goa Assembly on Monday. The situation of []

28 injured in tragedy; magisterial probe ordered Haridwar: A stampede broke out at Haridwars hilltop Mansa Devi temple where hundreds of devotees had gathered on Sunday, killing at least six people and leaving 28 injured, the police said. Rumours of an electric current where the stairs to the temple begin triggered panic among people, leading []

Panaji : In a morale booster to the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted Goas women-led efforts in waste management, during his Mann ki Baat address to the nation. In the 124th broadcast of Mann ki Baat, Modi spoke about the Swachh Bharat Mission and appreciated the contribution of women in sorting waste []

Panaji : Imports of flowers into Goa from neighbouring states increased by more than 200 per cent in the last three years due to the rising local demand, which emphasises that the government must give a strong push to floriculture in the state. Flower imports increased from Rs 3.2 crore in 2022-23 to Rs 8.4 []

Jadeja, Washington pull off dramatic draw to keep series alive after Gill-Rahuls steely resolve Manchester: Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja batted out more than two sessions to bring back India from the brink of a decisive defeat and pull off a draw for the ages here on Sunday, keeping the intensely fought series well and []

They get the better of Sao Jose de Areal 9-8 via tie-breaker Benaulim: ABC Sports Club Arambol clinched the 46th Cana Benaulim Soccer Cup after 8-7 win via tie-breaker over Sao Jose de Areal Championship at St John the Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulim on Sunday. Both sides started cautiously, balancing attacking intent with disciplined defending []

Panaji: The General Body of the Goa Football Association (GFA) has approved the Revised Private Football Tournament Rules, ending a prolonged dispute that had disrupted tournaments and delayed player license cards since January 2025. The deadlock centered around the cluster allocation in South Goaspecifically the Guirdolim/Chandor groupingwhich had remained unresolved even after the last Extraordinary []

They seal inter-collegiate title as Sirijana Thapa named best player Taleigao: Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, delivered a commanding performance to capture the Inter Collegiate Taekwondo Womens Championship 202526, hosted by Goa University at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium. VVMs Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao, and Government College of []

Its link with NASA will help manage better natural resources New Delhi: ISRO will on Wednesday launch the worlds most expensive Earth observation satellite NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) that it has developed with NASA to better manage natural resources and hazards. The observations of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite will be available []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu, praised the efforts of Mani Maran, the Tamilian pundit of Saraswathi Mahal Library, who has been doing commendable work in preserving ancient manuscripts. The library has published as many as 20 books, penned by him. Addressing the monthly radio address Mann []

Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju takes oath of office Panaji: Former Union minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju was sworn in as the Governor of Goa on Saturday, succeeding P S Sreedharan Pillai. Raju was administered the oath of office at the Raj Bhavan by Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Alok Aradhe. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant []

Instruction follows death of students in Rajasthan tragedy New Delhi: The Ministry of Education has issued a directive to all states and Union territories mandating them to conduct audits of safety mechanisms and facilities for children in schools, officials said on Saturday. The Education Ministry has also called for schools to ensure the structural integrity []

Panaji: The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Goa has deported 234 overstaying foreign nationals in the last five years out of which over 50% were from African countries. As per government data, since 2020, foreign nationals from 31 countries have been deported. African countries account for 118 such individuals, with 69 of those deported []

Panaji: In a drive aimed at tightening road safety, the Directorate of Transports enforcement wings based in Panaji and Margao have issued a staggering 2,25,503 challans over a three-year period ending March 31, 2025. The action has resulted in fines amounting to Rs 17.56 crore being collected from erring vehicle owners and drivers. However, an []

Special Correspondent Panaji: A portion of the false ceiling of the Western music classroom of the newly renovated Kala Academy complex collapsed on Saturday. The incident fortunately did not result in any injury. The Kala Academy officials have begun the structural assessment and safety inspection under the supervision of engineers and safety officials. The premier []

Duty-free exports of marine products to benefit local fisheries sector Panaji: India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is likely to significantly enhance trade and investment opportunities between India and the UK and has benefits for Goa in tourism, feni exports, and sectors such as fisheries and IT services, said the Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry []

Panaji: The Tourism Department will soon appoint an agency to prepare a comprehensive annual key influencer programme for Goa Tourism. The move is aimed at building a strong audience community and to aggressively promote and market Brand Goa in both the international and national markets. Accordingly, the department has proposed to enhance its visibility and []

Panaji: Goa currently has 776 tuberculosis (TB) patients on treatment at government hospitals, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane informed in a written reply to the Goa Legislative Assembly. The constituency of Cortalim has the highest number of TB patients on treatment, with 56, followed by Vasco, which has 55 patients. To control and eliminate TB in []

Theres no question of bringing them back to prison New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Bombay High Court verdict acquitting all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blasts case but said they need not return to jail. The top court further directed the Bombay High Court judgement not to be []

Poll panel says allegations baseless New Delhi: The Congress has concrete 100 per cent proof that the Election Commission allowed cheating in a constituency in Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi claimed on Thursday and warned the poll panel that it will not get away with this because we are going to come for you. Responding to Gandhis []

New Delhi : The power ministry has approved nine transmission schemes worth Rs 22,540 crore, as recommended by the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) in its 20th meeting held last year. Of these, four schemes relate to renewable energy zones (REZs) in Gujarat. The revised estimate of these four schemes is Rs 10,225 crore, Union []

With AcaryaX, Vaibhav Naik is turning AI into a tool for free and inclusive education in local languages RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT KURIOCITY To make education more inclusive, Vaibhav Vithuray Naik, a freelance cameraman and video editor from Margao, has developed AcaryaX, a free AI-powered web app that brings multilingual learning to students across Goa. []

Anvi Kerkar, a microbiology student from Goa, was recently crowned Miss VogueStar India Season 3 RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT KURIOCITY For Anvi Anant Kerkar from Corlim, the journey into pageantry began almost unintentionally in 2022. While studying at Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola, Kerkar was encouraged by classmates to participate in the []

To help students build better communication skills, Indian model and creative professional Mariette Valsan will host a one-day workshop on August 20 at Carmel College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women, Nuvem. With a career spanning fashion, media, and corporate industries in countries like India, Colombia, the U.K., and South Africa, Valsan brings a []

Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, in collaboration with S S Lotlikar & Associates, hosted an Internship Felicitation Ceremony for 14 third year BCom and BBA students from various colleges who completed their internships. Proprietor of the hosting firm Sudesh Lotlikar encouraged students to pursue careers in taxation, GST, and income tax consultancy. Chief []

Benaulim: ABC Sports Club Arambol powered their way into the final of the 46th Cana Benaulim Soccer Championship with an 3-0 victory over a gritty Augustas SC Pomburpa in a thrilling second semifinal at the Panchayat ground, Benaulim. The clash lived up to its billing as a fierce battle between two determined teams. Arambol, aiming []