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Special Correspondent Panaji Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math has weathered countless storms of time as the eras changed, ages shifted and the nation as well as the society underwent many transformations. Amidst changing times and challenges, without losing its direction, the Math emerged as a [] The post PM: Partagali Math isguiding centre for people appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji Curtains came down on the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in the city on Friday with the organisation of a glittering awards ceremony in the evening. The Golden Peacock for the Best Feature Film was awarded to Vietnamese film Skin of Youth, directed by Ashleigh Mayfair. In the Silver Peacock [] The post Vietnamese film Skin of Youthbags Golden Peacock at 56th IFFI appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI New Delhi Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day visit to India from December 4 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is expected to produce a plethora of significant outcomes, including in the trade and defence spheres to further solidify the bilateral strategic ties. The Russian Presidents trip [] The post Putins two-day visitnext week to focus onboosting defence ties appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji The state governments plan to auction mining dumps got off to a modest start with 40 companies coming forward to purchase tender documents by paying a fee of Rs one lakh per iron ore dump. The Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG) had set November 19 as the last date for the [] The post Fewer takers for Goas mining dumps appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Goa Police must rope in communities to keep an eagle eye on wrongdoers Cracking the Baina-Vasco dacoity has been a great relief to Goa Police. However, the main accused in the two sensational dacoities in Dona Paula and Mapusa in April and October this year, respectively are still at large. In the backdrop [] The post Efficient policing appeared first on The Navhind Times .

A domestic war crimes court in Bangladesh has sentenced the countrys former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity. The court found Hasina guilty of incitement, orders to kill and inaction to prevent atrocities during the deadly state crackdown on a student-led uprising in 2024. Hasina denies all the charges [] The post The long arm of Bangladeshs law appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Special Correspondent | Panaji The 550-year celebrations of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math tradition commenced on Thursday Margashirsha Shukla Saptami at the Math premises, in Canacona taluka, with multiple Havan rituals. The day started with Devata Prarthana for Shree Ramdev and Shree Veer Vitthal by Havan Sevadars and the commencement of [] The post At Partagali Math, anniv celebrations start with havans, adoration of Shree Ram & Shree Vitthal appeared first on The Navhin

NT Reporter | Panaji The state cabinet on Thursday approved an amendment to the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968, reducing the time limit for granting sanads from 60 days to 45 days. As per the current provision under Section 32(3) of the Code, Collector is required to take a decision on an application within 60 [] The post Govt cuts time limit for grant of sanads from 60 to 45 days appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Ramnath Pai Raikar | NT Shree Vidhyadheesh Teerth Shreepad Wader Swami, the head of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, in his blessings to mankind, said that everyone should try to connect with almighty God to the best of his or her ability and at the same time strike a balance between family life, [] The post Guru-Shishya Parampara will continue forever at Partagali Math appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji The state government has advanced its legal reform agenda by approving sweeping changes under the Jan Vishwas initiative, converting imprisonment clauses in 28 state Acts into monetary penalties. The state cabinet has cleared amendments under the Goa Jan Vishwas initiative to decriminalise minor offences in 28 laws by replacing imprisonment provisions [] The post Cabinet replaces imprisonment with fines for 28 minor offences appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Special Correspondent | Panaji Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the iconic 77-foot-tall towering bronze statue of Shree Ram, which stands at the entrance of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, in commemoration of Sardha Panchashatamanotsava the 550-year celebrations of the Math tradition. The Prime Minister will also meet Shreemad Vidyadheesh Teertha [] The post Modi to unveil worlds largest Ram statue at Partagali Math today appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji In view of the recent dacoities, Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar said the police are working to strengthen preventive measures, including community policing. He also said that it is impractical to say criminal activities will end. Kumar said tenant verification and employee verification remain critical. We request the public [] The post DGP urges stricter tenant & employee verification appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Bangladesh nationals involved in the Dona Paula and Mapusa dacoities were not from the same groups, said Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar. He said that they fled to their country after committing the crimes. He denied any link between Bangladeshi nationals and the Baina dacoity case. The previous incidents [] The post Bangladesh natls behind Dona Paula, Mapusa dacoities not linked: DGP appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Seventeen fatal accidents claimed 18 lives across the state in October, states the monthly motor accident statistics released by the Directorate of Transport. As per the data, North Goa reported eight fatal crashes, while South Goa registered nine. The fatalities included nine riders and three pillion riders. One driver also lost [] The post 17 Goa accidents claim 18 lives in Oct appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Bringing a disturbing trend to the fore, Goa police on Thursday said a former employee of the Nayak family is the mastermind in the Baina dacoity case. The investigation has established that the accused, all originating from Balasore district in Odisha, had adopted a planned modus operandi. The accused would seek [] The post Nayak familys ex-employee mastermind of Baina dacoity appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | Beijing/Hong Kong The death toll in a deadly fire in multiple high-rise towers in Hong Kong has risen to 75 with 280 people still missing, Chinese official media reports said on Thursday. Three men have been arrested for suspected manslaughter in the fire that broke out in Wang Fuk Court on Wednesday, Hong [] The post Hong Kong fire: Death toll rises to 75, missing touch 280 appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Crime Branch police have found no substantive evidence to support allegations made by one of the main accused in the cash-for-job scam, Pooja Naik, who had said that two senior government servants were involved. Sources said an FIR against the two officials is unlikely as the inquiry is almost complete and [] The post Cash-for-jobs: No evidence to support Poojas claims, say cops appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP | Medan (Indonesia) Rescuers recovered more bodies in the search for dozens of people buried under landslides or swept away after torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesias Sumatra island, increasing the death toll to 17 and leaving six people missing, officials said Wednesday. Rescue teams were struggling to reach affected [] The post Landslides, flash floods on Sumatra leave at least 17 dead and 6 missing appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP | Khan Younis Hospital officials in Gaza on Wednesday said that Israel handed over 15 more Palestinian bodies, completing the latest swap of the ceasefire as the first phase of the agreement nears a conclusion and officials convened to discuss moving to the second. It came a day after Palestinian militants returned the remains [] The post Israel has handed over 15 more Palestinian bodies, Gaza hospital officials say appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | Mumbai The Maharashtra government will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the education ministry seeking to change the name of IIT Bombay to Mumbai, CM Devendra Fadnavis said amid a row over Union minister Jitendra Singhs remarks on the nomenclature of the premier institute. The Minister of State for Science and Technology [] The post Maharashtra govt wants to change IIT Bombays name appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | Bengaluru/New Delhi Amid speculation over leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the issue will be resolved after discussions with senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, while deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar claimed there is unity in the party. As the Congress government in Karnataka completed the halfway [] The post Sonia, Rahul to help resolve leadership row in Karnataka appeared first on The Navhind Times .

VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN | NT BUZZ At the world premiere of Khoya Paya at the ongoing IFFI, debutant director Ashutosh Singh speaks with striking honesty about the emotional and social urgency behind his first feature. The film stars Seema Biswas, Anjali Patil, Chandan Roy Sanyal, bring depth to its portrayal of loss, memory and shifting family [] The post From Kumbh to camera appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT BUZZ The teams behind two Assamese worksBhaimon Da (feature film) and Patralekha (non-feature film) opened their hearts and creative journeys at a press conference at the ongoing IFFI. Director Sasanka Samir introduced Bhaimon Da, the first commercial biopic on the iconic Assamese filmmaker Munin Barua, fondly known as Bhaimon Da. Narrating Baruas journey from [] The post Assamese cinema steals the spotlight appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Arpora Uzbekistans GM Javokhir Sindarov made history by becoming the youngest-ever FIDE World Cup champion after defeating Chinas top seed GM Wei Yi in the tiebreaks on Wednesday. The 19-year-old clinched the title with black in the second Rapid Game, forcing Wei to resign after 60 moves, and secured the $120,000 prize [] The post Sindarov crowned youngest WC champ appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Navelim FC Goa clinched the Salcete Football Club 45th Anniversary U-14 Interclub Tournament title with a narrow 1-0 win over Cortalim Villagers at Navelim. Both teams produced an engaging brand of football, matching each other for intensity and skill. The breakthrough arrived in the second half through Piyush Aeer, whos composed finish [] The post FC Goa claim Salcete FCs U-14 title appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Eleven-day celebrations at Math begin today Panaji: In a historic and spiritual milestone for Goa, a majestic 77-feet bronze statue of Lord Shree Ramwill be unveiled at Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math at Partagali, Canacona at the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 28. The statue will be the tallest of the [] The post PM to unveil 77-feet statue of Lord Ram at Partagali tomorrow appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Cooperation of communities vital: CEC Panaji: The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), appointed by the Supreme Court to ascertain the ground level situation with regard to the proposed tiger reserve in Goa, has said in its report that there is strong apprehension among the local population that declaration of the tiger reserve may result in their [] The post Fear of displacement over tiger reserve palpable among locals appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Vasco: Mormugao police have arrested six of the dacoits involved in the daring Baina dacoity at Nayak familys flat, with police officers confirming that the accused were traced to Odisha, Mumbai in Maharashtra and other locations. The arrested accused are expected to be brought to Goa late Wednesday night or Thursday morning. According to police, [] The post Baina dacoity case: Six nabbed in Odisha, Mumbai appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji : A study has projected that Goa, along with several southern states, may witness a decline in suitable habitats for Indias major venomous snakes by mid- and late-century, while northern and central India could see a sharp rise in snake presence and associated snakebite risks. Published in Scientific Reports, the study [] The post Goa likely to see decline in habitats of venomous snakes by mid-century appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Across 62 categories, fines cross Rs 13 crore as violations average 600 per day Panaji: On an average, nearly 600 traffic violations were reported per day in the state over the last 10 months. As per traffic violation statistics, from January to October, Goa Police booked 1,80,412 traffic violations, generating over Rs 13.17 crore in [] The post Helmetless riders top 1.8 lakh traffic offences from Jan to Oct appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Project planned on 1.17 lakh sqm of land; no decision yet on number of institutions Padmavati Prabhu Panaji: The state government has expedited the process to create an integrated school complex at Davorlim on a plot admeasuring 1.17 lakh sqm. The chief architect has submitted different plans for the proposed educational hub which the Directorate [] The post Govt expedites process to set up Davorlim integrated school complex appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Canacona: Shree Ram Digvijaya Rath Yatra from Badrinath to Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math at Canacona concluded on Wednesday, and the Math is all set and organised to celebrate the spiritual and historic Panchashatabdi Mahotsav 550th celebrations of the Math tradition. The 11-day spiritual event scheduled from November 27 to December 7 will [] The post Rath Yatra concludes; 11-day celebrations begin at Partagali Jeevottam Math today appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Margao: Members of the Margao Congress Block on Wednesday alleged that the Block Level Officers (BLOs) within the Margao constituency were failing to provide acknowledgement copies of the enumeration forms, as mandated by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process that commenced in Goa on November 4. Margao Congress Block convener Savio Coutinho said that residents [] The post Block-level officers in Margao withholding SIR acknowledgements: Cong appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Centre delayed creation of Marathi-speaking state till 1960. Marathi-Gujarati linguistic conflict closely resonates with Marathi-Konkani tensions in Goa after Liberation As per the Cabinet Mission Plan 1946, the Constituent Assembly of India was established on December 9, 1946 to frame the Constitution of an independent India. Dr BR Ambedkar shouldered the responsibility of drafting the [] The post Ambedkar, language and federalism appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Margao Elaborate arrangements have been made by the South Goa administration for smooth flow of traffic during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 550th anniversary celebrations of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math at Partagali, Canacona on November 28. Thousands of devotees, spiritual leaders and dignitaries are expected to [] The post S Goa gears up for PMs visit ahead of Partagali Math event appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Margao PWD Minister Digambar Kamat announced on Tuesday that the tallest statue of Lord Ram in Asia has been installed at Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Canacona, calling it a moment of great pride for Goans. Kamat said, The 77-foot bronze statue will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi [] The post Asias tallest Lord Ram statue a moment of pride for Goans appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Canacona In a strong message to youth ahead of the upcoming Zilla Parishad (ZP) elections, Minister for Tribal Welfare and Sports and Youth Affairs Ramesh Tawadkar urged the young voters to exercise discernment and elect leaders with genuine leadership qualities. Addressing a meeting of such electorate from Amone, Poinguinim and Cotigao, the [] The post Choose true leaders, wrong ones can stall growth, Tawadkar tells youth as ZP polls near appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji As many as 26 startup applications came up for evaluation before the expert committee of the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), which held its 10th meeting recently for the sanctioning of incentives under the Seed Fund Grant Scheme of the Goa Startup Policy. The meeting, held at the [] The post Expert panel screens 26 startup applications for seed funding appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | New Delhi Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, have identified a natural compound found in long pepper as an effective and cost-efficient agent against colon cancer cells, according to officials. Colon cancer is a disease in which the cells grow uncontrollably in the large intestine of the body, forming tumours. [] The post NIT Rourkela discovers low-cost green treatment for colon cancer appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji In an era where climate change and resource depletion threaten our planet, energy conservation is not just a choice; it is a responsibility, stated Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Naik. Naik was speaking at State Level Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2025, organised [] The post Energy conservation not just a choice, its a responsibility: Naik appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Margao Acting on directions of the High Court of Bombay at Goa, a high-level team on Tuesday conducted an inspection of Moddoranchem torem, the traditional waterbody in Assolna that has become the centre of a dispute over paddy cultivation and water management. The matter is scheduled to come up before the court [] The post Officials conduct HC-ordered inspection of Assolna waterbody appeared first on The Navhind Times .

IANS | Kurukshetra Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India seeks peace but will never allow its borders or national security to be compromised. The Prime Minister also praised the recently launched Operation Sindoor, saying strikes were carried out in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. We want peace, but [] The post Modi: India wants peace but wont compromise security appeared first on The Navhind Times .

AP | Deir al-Balah Israel said Palestinian militants on Tuesday handed over human remains believed to be of a hostage to the Red Cross, which will deliver them next to the Israeli military. It was not immediately clear if the remains were those of one of three hostages remaining in the Gaza Strip. The remains [] The post Israel receives suspected hostage remains as truce wavers appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Hoists saffron flag atop Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking its completion Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking its formal completion, and said the wounds and pain of centuries were healing as a 500-year-old resolve had finally been fulfilled. Using the occasion to [] The post Nation must break free from slave mentality: PM appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Substantial recovery made, says DGP Panaji: Goa police have cracked the Baina dacoity case, with cops nabbing five accused at a location outside the state. Director General of Police Alok Kumar confirmed the arrests on Tuesday. He said that a substantial recovery has been made in the case and the accused are being brought to [] The post Police crack Baina dacoity, arrest 5 accused outside state appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Canacona: An attempt by a gang of burglars to burgle a jewellery shop in Canacona on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday was foiled by an alert goldsmith and the timely presence of police at the crime scene. The incident triggered panic among citizens, as it occurred in the backdrop of three recent unsolved [] The post Alert goldsmith foils bid to burgle jewellery shop in Canacona appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Goa strengthened its international engagement as a high-level Norwegian delegation visited the state for a roundtable hosted by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C) in collaboration with the Department of Tourism to discuss cooperation in technology, tourism, skilling and the creative economy. The meeting was attended by IT and Tourism Minister [] The post Goa, Norway explore new avenues for collaboration appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji : A study spanning over two decades has uncovered a paradox in the Western Ghats forest productivity is declining even as the forest cover expands, with Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra showing concerning trends in the northern region of this critical biodiversity hotspot. The research, conducted by Sanjay Kumar, Jyothika Karkala, [] The post Study on Western Ghats warns of decline in ecological productivity appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: More than 40 to 50 home-based patients, many of them senior citizens, have sought assistance from Goas expanding network of free doorstep medical and physiotherapy services, with health professionals now travelling across the state to provide treatment directly at peoples homes. Commissioner for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Guruprasad Pawaskar, said the initiative [] The post Patients gain as physiotherapy service reaches their doorsteps appeared first on The Navhind Tim

Panaji: The Fisheries Department on Tuesday seized a trawler from Malpe, Karnataka which was fishing in Goan territorial waters. This is the seventh trawler seized by the department during the current season. A Fisheries Department official informed that the six-member team of the Department had gone for patrolling in the Goan territorial waters from Panaji [] The post Karnataka trawler seized off Vasco for fishing in Goan waters appeared first on The Navhind Times .