Amresh Parab Panaji Providing respite to police officers from undue political interference, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has instructed them not to entertain directives from members of the legislative assembly (MLAs). Sawant, who also holds the home portfolio, told officers to ask any MLA issuing such directives to route them through the Home Minister, sources said. [] The post CM tells cops not to heed MLAs directives appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Panaji zonal office, probing money laundering in the alleged multi-crore land scam, has provisionally attached an immovable property situated at Anjuna, Bardez, valued at around Rs 6.82 crore. The ED had initiated its investigation based on a chargesheet filed by the special investigation team (SIT) of the Goa [] The post ED attaches Anjuna land worth Rs 6.82 cr appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji The census report of state government employees 2024 has revealed that out of 63,970 employees working in the 89 government departments, autonomous bodies, state public sector undertakings (PSUs) and grant-in-aid institutions, 8,119 employees are above the age of 55 years. According to the report, published by the Directorate of Planning, Statistics and [] The post 8,119 govt staff are above 55 appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Special Correspondent Panaji The International Film Festival of India 2025 on Friday brought together diplomats for an Ambassadors Roundtable, with the session exploring new pathways to advance bilateral audio-visual cooperation. There was a focus on co-production opportunities, creative-economy growth and deeper cultural exchange. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan, who chaired [] The post IFFI: Diplomats explore waysto advance audio-visual ties appeared first on Th

NT Reporter Mapusa Director of the Vatican Observatory, Rev Fr Richard DSouza SJ, interacting with students of St Brittos High School, Mapusa, captivated the audience with images of globular clusters, star-forming regions such as the Orion Nebula, supernova remnants and galaxies viewed in multiple wavelengths. Honoured to be recognised at the school where his journey [] The post Students now carry the universe on their phonescosmic wonders appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Mapusa A tense situation unfolded on Friday afternoon after a group of goldsmiths gathered outside the Mapusa police station to support colleagues who were allegedly questioned by the Andhra Pradesh Police in connection with a theft case in their state. The arrested suspect had allegedly claimed that he sold around 300 grams of [] The post Mapusa goldsmiths protest summonsby Andhra police over stolen gold appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji The state government has issued a comprehensive policy laying out the charges and approval process for installing mobile towers and related telecom infrastructure on government land, covering both urban and rural areas. The notification, released by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, aligns with the Right of Way (RoW) Rules, [] The post Govt notifies new fees, nods for mobile tower installations appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao The president of Bharatiya Janata Partys Goa unit, Damodar Damu Naik, on Friday, announced that his party will unveil its candidate for the zilla panchayat election, scheduled for next month, within the forthcoming week. The groundwork for selecting the candidate has been completed. The state election committee of the party has nearly [] The post ZP election: BJP to field 80% new faces, candidates list next week appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao The rise in home delivery of food and daily consumables using private vehicles has come under the lens of the Transport Department for alleged registration violations. Several food delivery agents from outside the state are also under scrutiny for suspected tax evasion. Sources in the Transport Department said there has been a [] The post Use of private vehicles for deliveries under transport dept scanner appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao With almost no takers for sludge generated from processed sewagedespite it being a rich source of manurethe Public Works Department may use it to develop green space within the buffer zone of the sewage treatment plant. The proposal is at the planning stage. PWD sources said that although the department has been [] The post With farmers uninterested, PWD plans to use sludge to create green zone at STP appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | New Delhi The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the court cannot impose any timelines on Governors and the President to grant assent to Bills passed by state assemblies but at the same time said Governors do not have unfettered powers to sit on the Bills for perpetuity. In its unanimous opinion on [] The post No timelines for Governors, President to act on Bills: SC appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Special Correspondent | Panaji The 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) opened in the city on Thursday with a spectacular parade, displaying the amalgamation of vibrant colours, pulsating music and energetic dance. Inaugurating the celebrations, Governor P Ashok Gajapathi Raju lauded the growing global stature of the mega film festival, [] The post IFFI opens with spectacular parade appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Backing traditional fishermen in the state in their complaint against jetties encroaching on fish breeding sites, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) to take immediate action against six jetties operating without permission in the Mandovi river. The green tribunal during a hearing on November [] The post NGT asks GCZMA to act against 6 illegal jetties in Mandovi appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji The Census report of the government employees published by the Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation has said that as on March 31, 2024 there were 63,970 employees in 89 state government departments, 20 state public sector undertakings, 19 grant-in-aid institutions and 14 autonomous bodies comprising 39,972 males and 23,998 females. [] The post 63,970 state govt employees as on March 31, 2024: Report appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Amid the rising crimes in the state, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant effected a major shake-up in the state police posting superintendent of police (Konkan Railway) Harishchandra Madkaikar as North Goa superintendent of police, replacing incumbent SP Rahul Gupta. Guptas transfer comes in the wake of the rising crimes including daring dacoities. [] The post Rising crimes: Major shake-up in Goa police appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | New Delhi Rising tuition fees and higher proof-of-funds requirements in the traditional big four abroad study destinations Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia are forcing students to rethink their options, according to a new report. The 2026 Trends Report: Building and Rebuilding Global Education published by ApplyBoard, an international student [] The post High tuition fees drive students away from US, UK appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | New Delhi Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here, a meeting held against the backdrop of the financial constraints faced by the Union territory, officials said. The official X handle of Abdullahs office said the two leaders held discussion on key developmental priorities [] The post Omar meets Sitharaman amid fiscal crisis in J&K appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | London The UK government tabled its proposal in Parliament on Thursday to double the period international migrants, including Indians, would be expected to wait before applying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) under a new earned settlement model. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told the House of Commons that settling in the UK was [] The post UK doubles period under new earned migration model appeared first on The Navhind Times .

In the latest chapter of Indias economic ascent, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed the nations leadership on the global stage. In its World Economic Outlook, the IMF projects Indias growth at a robust 6.6% for FY 2025-26 positioning it as the fastest-growing major economy worldwide. This upward revision, driven by resilient domestic demand [] The post Journey towards $7 trillion milestone appeared first on The Navhind Times .

EDITORIAL Community support for peoples empowerment and welfare is a pressing need In a positive development for the state, 900 youth will act as first responders during disaster response. This will strengthen Goas emergency capability. The youth, called Yuva Aapda Mitra volunteers, are undergoing training to participate in disaster response, relief and rehabilitation operations. The [] The post Youth volunteering appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji Nine-hundred Yuva Aapda Mitra volunteers in Goa will act as first responders during disaster response, relief and rehabilitation operations, strengthening the states emergency capability. The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has begun training the volunteers in phases at two centres the Regional Training Centre at the fire force headquarters [] The post 900 youth to serve as 1st responders under National Disaster Scheme appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said the Goa police will adopt a new strategy primarily aimed at crime prevention. Sources said that while discussing various policing issues at a crime review meeting Sawant reprimanded police officials over the rising incidents of crime, and sought total dedication towards duty. He said that [] The post Police to adopt new strategy to foil crimes appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji Union Minister of State for Power and New Renewable Energy Shripad Naik on Wednesday said Pooja Naik, the main accused in the alleged cash-for-jobs scam, should undergo a narco-analysis test if she doesnt have evidence on the allegations she made against a senior cabinet minister and two government officials. Speaking to mediapersons [] The post Pooja Naik should undergo narco-test, says Shripad appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji A topographical survey of Panajis storm water drainage network has exposed deficiencies in flood management infrastructure, documenting approximately 302 disconnected points across the system, revealing that most drainage openings are clogged with debris, municipal waste, and even plastic cups. The six-month-long comprehensive study, conducted by Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ [] The post Study flags gaps in Panajis flood management infra appe

Special Correspondent Panaji Backed by a spectacular parade celebrating Indias rich cinematic legacy, the curtains will rise on the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Thursday (November 20) in the city. The inaugural function of the film festival will have the presence of Governor P Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Minister of [] The post Colourful parade in city to raise curtains for IFFI today appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji In the bail plea filed by accused in the multi-crore land fraud, Rohan Harmalkar, the High Court of Bombay at Goa on Wednesday directed the Special Court at Panaji to decide the bail application on its own merits within three weeks of receiving it, after giving an opportunity to the Special Public [] The post HC tells special court to decide Harmalkars bail within 3 weeks appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Wednesday directed the state government to submit mining plans for three mining blocks in Shirgao, along with detailed affidavits, within three weeks in connection with PILs filed by Goa Foundation challenging the governments decision-making process. The Court granted the petitioner NGO additional time to [] The post HC gives state 3 weeks to submit Shirgao mining plans appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji In a unique achievement, Panaji has become the first city in India to obtain complete 0.5-metre contour data for its entire municipal area following a detailed topographical survey and stormwater drain mapping project carried out under the Urban-Act initiative. This will enable evidence-based climate change adaptation and ensure a data-driven approach [] The post Panaji becomes first Indian city with complete 0.5-metre contour data appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Vasco More than 24 hours after the violent armed robbery at Chamundi Arcade in Baina, Vasco, police are yet to arrest the gang of seven men who stormed the sixth-floor flat of Sagar Nayak, assaulted the family and escaped with valuables worth several lakhs of rupees. Mormugao deputy superintendent of police Gurudas Kadam [] The post Baina dacoity: 24 hrs later, police yet to identify gang appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Vasco A major fire broke out ata scrapyard in ZuariNagar early Wednesday morning, prompting a large-scale emergency response from fire brigades across the region. The blaze, reported at around 3.15 am, was so intense that engines from Verna, Vasco, Margao, Panaji, Goa Shipyard, Mormugao Port Authority and Paradip Phosphate were rushed to the [] The post Major blaze guts Zuari Nagar scrapyard; fire personnel battle flames for hours appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao A quiet hall in ChinchinimDeussua came alive on Saturday as schoolchildren took on the role of young policymakers, offering ideas on how to improve their village. At the bal gram sabha organised by the local panchayat, students from Mount Mary High School and St Marys of the Angels Convent High Schoolspoke confidently [] The post Smart classrooms, solar power: Childrenpush reforms at Chinchinim bal gram sabha appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao South Goa district collector and district election officer Egna Cleetus on Wednesday said booth-level officers (BLOs) have no mandate to insist on any documentation from voters until December 4 during the ongoing Special Intensified Revision (SIR)exercise. Her clarification followed allegations by Congress leader and Citizens for Democracy Goa convener Elvis Gomes, who [] The post BLOs cannot demand docus until Dec 4, says collector appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Vasco South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes has written to the office of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recommending 15-year-old Nakshatra Nayaks name to the Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW), the central agency responsible for selecting awardees for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to be bestowed on January 26, 2026. He has additionally [] The post Girl who shielded father in attack should get PM award: Virato appeared first on The Navhind Times .

IANS | New Delhi Indias economy is expected to grow 7.2 per cent in fiscal 2026, driven by rate cuts, regulatory measures, strong monsoon, government capex and surplus liquidity, a report said on Tuesday. Some impacts from GDP deflators are expected to fade in FY27, taking real GDP growth to 6.5 per cent and nominal []

PTI | New Delhi Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Yamuna Boat Tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Development Project, which aims to introduce recreational boat cruises and ferry services for residents and visitors of the National Capital. According to an official statement, the project, located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage between []

The deadly car blast near the Red Fort in New Delhi serves to be a stark reminder of the persistent threat of terrorism, making national security a heightened focus. It is all the more concerning since the modus operandi employed by terror operators this time shows a marked departure from the normal. These deviations make []

It has now almost become an urban legend how the then chief minister, Manohar Parrikar, at the beginning of this century requested the then Union minister for information and broadcasting, Sushma Swaraj to hold the International Film Festival of India in Goa, and how she agreed with a pre-condition that he should raise the required []

VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN | NT BUZZ Walk into the Kala Academy on any ordinary afternoon and you may hear it before you see it, the deep, resonant thump of a mridangam warming up in one of the side rooms. The sound is unmistakable, ancient yet immediate, and at its centre is D.R. Chethan Murthy, a percussionist []

NT BUZZ The Department of Commerce of Dempo Charities Trusts, Srinivassa Sinai Dempo College (Autonomous) in collaboration with theCentre for Equal Opportunities, organised aCommunity Outreach WorkshoptitledGrains for Growth Eat Smart, Stay Strongfor the students ofClasses 3 and 4of theGovernment Primary School, Bambolimrecently. The workshop aimed to create awareness among young learners about theimportance of []

PTI | Dhaka Already out contention for a spot in the 2027 Asian Cup, India suffered another embarrassing defeat, losing 0-1 to Bangladesh in their penultimate Group C match of qualifying round here on Tuesday. Sheikh Morsalin scored the all-important goal for Bangladesh in the 11th minute to the wild cheer of the capacity crowd []

NT Reporter | Ella Dempo SC ruthlessly swept aside Vasco SC with a commanding 50 victory in their GFA U-20 Division I League clash at Ella ground, on Tuesday. delivering a performance that underlined their dominance at this level. Swavel Furtado opened the scoring in style, smashing a crisp volley into the net after meeting []

NT Reporter Vasco/Panaji In yet another dacoity, a gang of at least seven armed and masked robbers assaulted a family in their sixth-floor flat at Chamundi Arcade in Baina, Mormugao taluka, and decamped with Rs 1 lakh in cash, gold ornaments and silver utensils all worth Rs 45 lakh in the early hours of Tuesday. []

NT Reporter Panaji The elections to both zilla panchayats in the state has been postponed to December 20, 2025 by the government, in view of petitions filed in the High Court of Bombay at Goa challenging the reservation of segments. The ZP polls had been scheduled to be held on December 13. However, the Department []

Shoma Patnaik Panaji Goans are highly interested in equity and capital markets investments with the state having as many as 2.68 lakh registered investors on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Mumbai, as on October 31, this year. A research report by the NSE, has disclosed that the state saw a sharp rise in the number []

NT Reporter | Vasco Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, who inaugurated the construction of a major railway underpass and a road-widening project in Vasco, said the initiative fulfils a longstanding demand of local residents. Meanwhile, Vasco Traffic Police Inspector Alvito Rodrigues released a video explaining the diversions to be followed by road users. Traffic from Varunapuri []

NT Reporter | Panaji The state government on Monday introduced its new scheme for persons with benchmark disabilities requiring high support, focusing not only on financial assistance but also on giving families greater control over the support their children and dependents receive. People with benchmark disabilities and high support needs will be given Rs 40,000 []

PTI | New Delhi Hours after a special tribunal in Bangladesh sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death, India on Monday said it noted the verdict and that it will engage constructively with all stakeholders considering peace, democracy and stability in the neighbouring country. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India remains committed []

PTI | Rampur Less than two months after he was released from Sitapur jail, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohammed Azam Khan went back behind bars on Monday when a court convicted and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment in a 2019 case related to obtaining two PAN cards using different dates of birth. The special []

PTI | New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Maharashtra government not to exceed 50% reservations in local body elections scheduled for next month, and warned to stay the polls if the quota limits are breached. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the local body elections in Maharashtra can []

Yesterday, the world observed International Students Day with the theme Empowering students to be agents of change. The day highlights the role of students in driving positive change. It is marked in commemoration of the 1939 suppression of students protests by the Nazis. The day serves as a reminder of students activism and the role []