The Navhind Times

Panaji: Goas co-operative sector continues to face severe financial distress despite ongoing recovery efforts, with 44% of the states 5,611 primary co-operative societies identified by the Ministry of Cooperation as non-functional or under liquidation. Central ministry statistics presented in Parliament reveal that while 3,165 of the states total co-operative societies remain functional, 2,337 are non-functional []

Margao: Archbishop of Sindhudurg Agnelo Pinheiro urged the Catholic faithful to pursue lives of holiness and blamelessness that are acceptable to God. Pinheiro was the principal celebrant at the feast Mass of Nossa Senhora das Neves (Our Lady of Snows), popularly known as the Konnsache Fest, at Raia church on Wednesday. He delivered the homily []

Panaji: The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Wednesday issued notices to the Goa government and other respondents on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) challenging the alleged commercialisation of Panaji park, popularly known as Quarter Deck, on the banks of Mandovi River. The matter has been posted for []

Team to investigate alleged violations in Dodamarg, Sawantwadi Pernem: The Maharashtra government has ordered a probe into land transactions in the border talukas of Dodamarg and Sawantwadi following allegations of illegal land banking and violations of land and zoning regulations linked to the development of Manohar International Airport at Mopa. Speaking to reporters at Manohar []

NT Reporter Panaji A petition has been filed before the High Court of Bombay at Goa challenging the appointment of Dr Medha Salkar as Director of Health Services. The petitionerDr Saleena Naik alleged that the appointment bypassed the prescribed promotional hierarchy. The petition names the state of Goa, the Health Department, the Directorate of Health []

NT Reporter Margao The sighting of the invasive Giant African land snail (Lissachatinafulica) in Chandor has left residents worried. They have sought immediate intervention from the Directorate of Agriculture and local self-government bodies to contain the spread of the invasive species. According to local sources, the nocturnal pests have been sighted over the past few []

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant thrashed South United FC 8-0 in a Group C match of the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangana on Tuesday. Manvir Singh starred with a hat trick, scoring in the 4th, 22nd and 80th minutes, while Suhail Bhat struck twice in the 89th and 90+1st minutes. Alberto []

NT Reporter Panaji Following complaints by farmers over difficulties faced by them in using the newly introduced mandatory Framework for Fertilizer Sale (FFS) mobile application, the Agriculture Department has deployed its staff at fertiliser distribution centres across the state to assist them. The FFS application had been introduced to prevent the black marketing of subsidised []

Phoenix Creations publication, Vhalshi, Bicholim, recently released three plays written by Jyoti Vyankatesh Sinari at the Gram Panchayat Hall, Amona. The collection includes Dharti Aaba, inspired by the life of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda and published by the Goa Konkani Akademi; Sankasur Kalo, a book on traditional drama; and Best of Luck, a Hindi []

New Delhi: A communication gap between the BCCI Centre of Excellences (CoE) sports science and medical team and the senior national selection committee has come under scrutiny after Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. It is learnt that the selectors were initially led to believe Bumrah would be []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the state government has already urged the Centre to expedite the implementation of Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation in Goa, assuring that personal efforts to resolve the issue are ongoing. Speaking to reporters, Sawant expressed confidence that the central government will move forward with the proposal []

Cong wins MPs Datia, saffron party retains Manjalpur New Delhi: The BJP on Monday faced embarrassing defeats in Assembly bypolls in Bankipur of Bihar, where Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor wrested the seat vacated by the ruling party chief Nitin Nabin, as well as in Madhya Pradeshs Datia, lending ammunition to the Opposition, which []

Margao: Goa Forward Party (GFP) president Vijai Sardesai on Sunday said the rise of Gen Z had reshaped politics and could no longer be ignored, as the party announced a statewide yatra to engage with people across Goa ahead of the Assembly elections. Gen Z has woken and shown that when we ignore them they []

Valpoi: The state government will introduce a pension scheme for full-time rural journalists, who have completed 50 years of age, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said this at the Patrakar Din 2026 programme at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali. Sawant also said the government would introduce special welfare schemes for senior journalists, under which eligible journalists would be []

5,792 people shifted to 209 relief camps across state Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Sunday said eight people had died, eight remained missing, and 13 were injured after heavy rain triggered landslides, flooding and widespread damage across the state on Saturday. In a statement issued by his office, Satheesan said 27 houses []

New Delhi: Indias installed solar power capacity has surged by a massive 50-fold from a mere 3 GW in 2014 to scale the 162.15 GW mark till June 30, 2026, marking the dawn of a new era in renewable energy, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Sunday. The country added 37 GW []

Arrest seven accused, expose 313 mule bank accounts Panaji: In one of the largest coordinated operations against cyber-enabled financial crime in recent years, Goa Police has arrested seven accused, issued notices to 24 others and identified over 300 mule bank accounts linked to cyber frauds worth over Rs 2.5 crore by launching Operation Cyber Vigil, []

NT Reporter Margao Following a report published by The Navhind Times on July 29, highlighting the worsening condition of roads and large potholes at the Margao KTC bus stand, the Public Works Department (PWD) on Saturday carried out repair work at thepremises. The immediate patchwork has brought relief to thousands of daily commuters, visitors, bus []

NT Reporter Panaji St Cruz MLA Rodolfo Fernandes on Saturday took strong objection to the opening of a second Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in the constituency. He charged that the move is politically motivated and aimed at obstructing his development work. Speaking to the pressmen, Fernandes said that he had no opposition to anyone []

NT Reporter Panaji After months of public awareness campaigns, software calibration and repeated extensions to its trial phase, Goa on Saturday formally launched AI-based traffic enforcement, with automated cameras across state beginning to issue electronic challans to motorists violating traffic rules. The rollout marks a significant step towards technology-driven policing aimed at improving road safety []

NT Reporter Panaji An additional government advocate submitted before the High Court that a report would be placed on record indicating the exact status of compliance of the works relating to the elevated corridor on National Highway 66 at Porvorim. The advocate further submitted that the report would also include the status of compliance concerning []

NT Reporter Pernem Mandrem police arresteda 37-year-old Palye resident and seized 194.11 grams of suspected hydroponic weed, estimated to be worth around Rs 3.88 lakh, during a narcoticsraid at Arambol on Thursday night. Police said that acting on specific information, a team led by PSI Laximan Dessai, along with panch witnesses and other personnel, conducted []

Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji The Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has implemented the High Support Needs Scheme, which provides a one-time grant of Rs 40,000 every five years to eligible persons with disabilities assessed as having high support needs. The scheme was implemented in 2025 and is open to any person with []

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Yamini Mourya settles for silver to complete Indias rich judo medal haul India celebrated a landmark day in judo as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh clinched historic gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the countrys first-ever womens and mens champions in the sport here on Friday. Competing in the womens 48kg category, the []

Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh produced a Commonwealth Games record in snatch to claim a silver medal, while discus thrower Seema Kaliramna added a bronze as India enjoyed another productive day at the Commonwealth Games. Lovepreet lifted a Games record 176kg in snatch before finishing with an aggregate of 388kg (176kg+212kg), just one kilogram behind New Zealands []

Issues slew of directions to Centre, states New Delhi: Taking note of accidents due to stray animals on roads, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the state governments to develop a mechanism for payment of compensation in such accidents. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh issued a slew []

Special Correspondent Panaji: Stating that Assembly sessions should be longer, state legislative Assembly Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar on Friday indicted that the forthcoming monsoon session of the House could be extended if need be. At least one session of the year should ideally be of 30 days to give members enough time to participate and raise []

NT Reporter Panaji Demand for a high-level and transparent inquiry has been raised into the alleged death by suicide of Assistant Jailor Dr Ramnath Pandhari Gawade, 54, a prison officer, litterateur and resident of Mangeshi. Villagers of Mangeshi urged the government to ascertain whether official pressure or administrative lapses played any role, and to ensure []

Ahead ofthe Goa stint of theChandni Bar Tour 2.0, DJ Chetas reflects on a career built on music and nostalgia VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN For more than a decade, Chetas Shah, better known as DJ Chetas, has been one of the biggest names shaping Indias party scene. Ranked World No. 33 on the DJ MAG Top 100 []

Dheeraj Gaonkars interest in old frames and handcrafted pieces grew into The Canca Project, a decor studio in Mapusa CHRISTINE MACHADO | NT BUZZ Dheeraj Gaonkar has always been drawn to objects with history, craftsmanship and character. I enjoy discovering items with history and finding ways to bring them into contemporary spaces, he says. What []

DEEPIKA RATHOD When we think of vitamin C, the first thing that usually comes to mind is its role in boosting immunity. But did you know that vitamin C does so much more? Not only does it help strengthen the immune system, but it also benefits our skin and overall health. Vitamin C is essential []

Preserve ammunition log of RAF deployed at Jantar Mantar New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that pellet guns cannot be banned as long as the existing advisory permits their use for crowd control in exceptional circumstances by security agencies, while making it clear that allegations of specific misuse can be examined on a []

New Delhi: The Delhi Police will not take any legal adverse action against individuals who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest in the national capital, but those with criminal background will have to face action, according to a Delhi government order. In its order, the Home Department said that with regard to arrests or []

NT KURIOCITY Daivadnya Samaj, Margao felicitated meritorious students from the community who excelled in the Goa Board, CBSE and ICSE streams at a function held at Daivadnya Bhavan, Margao. The honours included Class 10 students who secured more than 85% marks and Class 12 achievers in the overall category and various streams. The overall Class []

NT KURIOCITY Atotal of 42 Junior Division NCC cadets from seven schools in Bardez participated in a drawing and painting competition organised by the Ex-NCC Cadets Association, Goa in collaboration with Janata High School, Mapusa, to mark the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The competition was held at Shri Raghunath Anant Tople Sabhagruha, Mapusa []

NT KURIOCITY Secretary, Civil Supplies, Government of Goa, Sanjeev Gadkar, IAS, said the sacrifices of the Kargil martyrs should continue to remind citizens of the values of patriotism, national unity and service to the nation. He was addressing the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, organised by the Ex-NCC Cadets Association-Goa in association with 1 []

PTI New Delhi Over-speeding caused 82,124 road accidents in India in 2025, accounting for around 16% of all road accidents, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said driving on the wrong side and lane indiscipline caused 4,089 accidents, followed by []

NT Reporter Margao Navelim residents have opposed the Transport Departments proposal to reinstall an artificial intelligence (AI)-based traffic signal near the Navelim church junction, claiming the system is unsuitable for the villages narrow and winding roads. The issue gained prominence during a recent trial run when the automated signals led to heavy traffic congestion within []

NT Reporter Panaji A convicted drug offender allegedly operating a narcotics distribution network from the Central Jail, Colvale, has led Goa Crime Branch police to two alleged associates in Delhi, from whose possession drugs worth around Rs 40 lakh were seized. Based on intelligence shared by the Goa Crime Branch, a team of the Delhi []

NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has stayed the operation and implementation of the final land acquisition declaration for the proposed High Level New Borim Bridge and its approach roads. The interim order was passed on a petition filed by Salvador Alves and 39 others, including landowners, occupantsand agricultural tenants from []

NT Reporter Panaji The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has upheld the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authoritys (GCZMA) order directing demolition of unauthorised structures at a beach property in Calangute, ruling that Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) violations cannot be regularised through post-facto correctionsor revised plans. Dismissing an appeal filed by Lloyd St Jude Joachim Fernandes, the []

As scientist and author Ram Ramaswamy prepares to launch his new D D Kosambi biography, he tells NT BUZZ why he feels the scholar has not received the attention he deserves KALYANI JHA | NT BUZZ Damodar Dharmananda Kosambi popularly known as D D Kosambi was a multi-faceted personality whose work ranged from mathematics and []

Ahead of National Oral Hygiene Day on August 1, the writer shares the secret to a healthy mouth and brighter smile DR. GAURI SARDESSAI National Oral Hygiene Day is celebrated on August 1 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. G.B. Shankwalkar, the pioneer in periodontology. This day serves as a reminder to []

Spanning family, childhood, motherhood, and patriotism, Vividha, a debut poetry collection by 80-year-old Geeta Vasant Bhate, reflects lifes many experiences through verse VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN A lifetime of observations, memories, and quiet reflection has found expression in Vividha, a poetry collection by Geeta Vasant Bhate. This debut anthology by the 80-year- old gathers poems she wrote []

Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, participated in World Youth Skills Day Exhibition, organised by the Directorate of Skill Development Entrepreneurship at Kala Academy, Panaji recently. The exhibition showcased the talent, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of persons with disabilities. Secretary, state []

Release detained, arrested students below 18 with no criminal record New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday restrained states from taking any coercive action against protestors in the recent student-led agitation and directed them to release those under 18 on the condition that none should have any criminal antecedents. Hearing a batch of petitions alleging []

Opposition slams police action against protestors New Delhi: After six days of stalemate, a discussion on the anti-paper leak bill began on Tuesday in Lok Sabha with the government describing it as a reaffirmation of ruling dispensations commitment to safeguard the welfare of students but Opposition hit back over the lathicharge on protestors, saying every []

Panaji: Goas Evan Antonio Telles won the bronze medal in the Under-8 Blitz category at the 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 held at Hotel COLI, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China. Representing India, Evan finished third with seven points from nine rounds in the tournament, which featured 893 players from 30 official FIDE Asian federations across []

Margao: Twenty-four fishermen were rescued in two separate incidents after their canoes capsized off Colva and Benaulim beaches on Tuesday, amid rough sea conditions along the states coastline. The incidents occurred two days after another similar mishap was reported off Majorda-Betalbatim. A coordinated rescue operation was carried out by Drishti Marine lifesavers, the Goa Police []