Some voices have chosen to characterise the current global energy situation as a crisis of Indias making or Indias vulnerability. The facts do not support that characterisation. India is in a position of deliberate, well-prepared strategic strength, built over twelve years of consistent energy policy. The buffer is real, the supply routes are diversified, and []
NT Reporter Panaji The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has sought an immediate ban on Holi parties organised by nightclubs and river cruises and demanded legal action against organisers allegedly allowing minors at events where unlimited alcohol is proposed to be served. In a memorandum submitted to Additional District Collector (North Goa) Prashant Parab, the HJS []
Bicholim: Repeated leopard sightings in human habitation during early morning and late night hours have left locals of Bordem-Bicholim worried. Locals said sightings since last week have caused panic, particularly among students, commuters leaving for work in the morning and senior citizens who go for walks. Leopard activity has been reported in Radhanagar, Sudha Colony, []
NT Reporter Panaji Challenger Sports Club outclassed Bicholim Cricket Club by seven wickets in the GCA Division A at Panjim Gymkhana on Wednesday. Opting to field after winning the toss, Challengers dismantled Bicholim for 146 in 36.1 overs. Aman Dhooper starred with a sharp 4 for 25, while Aun Wagji (3 for 20) and Sagaar []
NT Reporter Panaji To prevent dengue cases during the pre-transmission period, the Directorate of Health Services has decided to focus on construction sites, residential complexes and migrant settlement areas. Goa reported six positive dengue cases in January. Of these, one case each was reported from Panaji, Pernem, Bicholim and Colvale, while two cases were reported []
Agencies Los Angeles Sinners, a Segregation-era vampire thriller starring Michael B Jordan, stormed into the awards race on Thursday with the most Academy Award nominations of any film this year, landing a record 16 nods. The large haul sets up Sinners as the frontrunner heading into the March 15 Oscars, where it will face off []