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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 .

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 .

The reputation of the electoral system is dependent upon the integrity of the EC. The dignity and respect earned by T N Sheshan placed CEC on a pedestal of high credibility Every Constitution Day the words of Ambedkar in his last address to the constituent assembly on the eve of it being adopted, on November [] The post Constitution Day: Integrity at work appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Margao The Goa Forward Party (GFP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have strongly criticised the State Election Commission (SEC)s decision to modify its November 6 notification and change reservation pertaining to the Raia ZP constituency from Scheduled Tribe (ST) to ST Women, alleging government interference and political manipulation ahead of the [] The post Reservation change triggers allegations of govt manipulation appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji The Town and Country Planning Department has approved the conversion of another 2 lakh sqm of land belonging to Zuari Industries Limited from industrial to settlement zone. A notification issued by Chief Town Planner Vertika Dagur on November 19 said the department has approved and recommended a change of zone for [] The post TCP approves additional land conversions for Zuari Industries appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said Goa has always prioritised the welfare, dignity and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs) while speaking at the Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances camp held recently at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali. Sawant said the initiative ensures that assistive devices and support systems [] The post GMC, GDC PG seats: Cong protests delay in quota notification appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Recommending that a tiger reserve be notified in Goa within the next three months, the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has suggested that the proposed tiger reserve be introduced in the state in two phases. In a report submitted to the apex court on November 21, 2025, the CEC has [] The post SC-appointed panel suggeststiger reserve for Goa in 2 phases appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter | Panaji Goa cyber crime police, probing the biggest online fraud in Goa involving an amount of Rs 4.74 crore, have arrested second accused Suraj Eknath Savat in connection with the case. Savat is a native of Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Police said a retired employee from Tiswadi, aged 72, lost the money to a [] The post `4cr online fraud: 2nd accused traced to Kolhapur, arrested appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | New Delhi With the world order looking wobbly, the European Union is eyeing to forge a broad global agenda in partnership with India and the two sides are set to firm up a free trade pact, a defence framework agreement and a strategic agenda at their annual summit on January 27. Top diplomatic [] The post India and EU to firm up FTA, defence pact, strategic agenda appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PTI | London International visitors from countries so far visa-exempt will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission in the form of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) under new rules announced by the government on Monday. Visitors from 85 nationalities, including the United States, Canada, and France, who have thus far [] The post New ETA scheme mandatory for clearance of travellers to UK appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT BUZZ While addressing the masterclass cum workshop on the theme, Film is Made on Two Tables- Writing and Editing: A Perspective, Raju Hirani began by capturing the essence of the writing process with poetic simplicity: Writing is a place of dreaming. He described how the writer enjoys boundless freedomunlimited skies, perfect sunrises, flawless actors, [] The post An editor can flip a story 180 degrees appeared first on The Navhind Times .

President, PM lead nation in paying tributes Mumbai: Dharmendra, one of Indias most enduring stars, who sparkled bright right through a remarkable 65-year career spanning 300 films ranging from Satyakam to Sholay, died here on Monday days ahead of his 90th birthday. The much loved actor, who lived most of his life in the blazing [] The post Dharmendra, He-Man of Hindi cinema, passes away at 89 appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Netravali, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuaries proposed as core areas Panaji: Recommending that a tiger reserve be notified in Goa within the next three months, the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has suggested that the proposed tiger reserve be introduced in the state in two phases. In a report submitted to the apex court on November [] The post SC-appointed panel suggests tiger reserve for Goa in 2 phases appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Panaji police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against founder of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and founder of Osho Ludhiana Meditation Society for insulting the religious faith of Catholic community. The founders of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and Osho Ludhiana Meditation Society are the organisers of the proposed event Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas Celebration, [] The post Police register FIR against organisers of notorious event appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Playing a crucial role in supporting students by providing them with a safe space to express their feelings, counselling has emerged as a boon to many students in the state who are struggling to cope with the difficulties in their school life. Over 60% of the cases handled by counsellors in schools across the [] The post Counselling a boon to many Goa school students appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Valentina and Nicole Bertani coming-of-age, dark comedy film Mosquitoes has a mix of mischief, nostalgia, and queer love as seen through the eyes of girls growing up in the 90s VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN The first thing that strikes one about Valentina and Nicole Bertanis new film is obviously its intriguing title. The sister duo chuckle knowingly. [] The post Mosquitoes bite back appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Vasco: Goas cruise tourism season began on Monday with the arrival of the international cruise liner MV Celebrity Millennium at Mormugao Port, bringing 2,078 passengers from countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and India. The vessel, which sailed from Singapore and called at Cochin en route, will continue to Mumbai before returning to [] The post Seasons first cruise liner docks at Mormugao port appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Panaji: Adopting local indie dogs can significantly improve animal welfare and strengthen community well-being, said Mission Rabies director Murugan Appupillai, who urged Goans to choose Indian stray dogs over foreign breeds. He said widespread adoption could drastically reduce the number of dogs on the streets. While Mission Rabies and several private organisations conduct adoption camps, [] The post Prioritise strays over pedigreed dogs, urges Mission Rabies director appeared first on The Navh

NT Reporter | Panaji Taking cognisance of the strong public backlash over organisation of the proposed Tales of Kamasutra and Christmas Celebration event, scheduled in Goa from December 25-28, Goa police has announced that it has directed the organisers not to proceed with the event. Making the announcement on its official X handle, Goa police []

NT Reporter | Mapusa The Cunchelim comunidade has become the latest to oppose the recently passed amendment allowing regularisation of illegal structures on comunidade land, stating that the rates fixed by the government are far below market value. An extraordinary general body meeting of the Cunchelim comunidade was held under the chairmanship of president Ryan []

PTI | Belem (Brazil) India on Sunday expressed strong support to Brazil for the inclusive leadership of the COP30 Presidency and welcomed several decisions adopted at the just concluded climate summit. Though New Delhi expressed satisfaction with many decisions, it did not specifically call the COP30 a success in devising a policy aimed at preventing []

PTI | Shimla Sobbing inconsolably, the IAF officer wife of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, killed in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air show, managed a farewell salute with their six-year-old daughter clinging to her as his mortal remains were consigned to flames in Himachal Pradeshs Kangra district on Sunday. The wing commanders cousin lit []

New Delhi: The radicalisation of the doctors involved in the recent white-collar terror module that came to light with the November 10 Red Fort area bombing began as early as 2019 on social media platforms, officials said on Sunday. The investigation so far indicated a concerning shift in cross-border terror strategy, where highly educated professionals []

Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: According to a fresh climate audit of 100 years comprising monsoon data from 1922 to 2022, the capital city of Panaji has emerged as one of the prominent hotspots of heavy and very heavy rainfall events in India, with higher frequency, greater volume and rising contribution in decadal and annual rainfall []

Panaji : For many visitors at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) this year, the most cherished takeaway is not a photograph with a celebrity or a festival badgeits their own face immortalised on a postage stamp. India Post is showcasing one of its most distinctive offerings at IFFIthe personalised My Stamp. The []

Panaji: The Goa government should establish a Cinema Development Corporation to provide financial assistance and technical support for producing and distributing Konkani cinema, the 26th All India Konkani Sahitya Sammelan in Ernakulam, Kerala, has resolved. The sammelan, held on November 22-23, was organised by the All India Konkani Parishad. Another resolution urged the Goa government []

Vasco: Tensions rose in Cansaulim on Sunday after villagers alleged that officials of South Western Railway (SWR) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) forcefully entered private properties with heavy earth-moving machinery to begin work on a proposed railway underpass near Cansaulim railway station. Landowners alleged that the action amounted to criminal trespass and that it []

Panaji: The Goa government is set to amend its law to introduce community service in place of jail time for first-time offenders of minor offences. An official in the Home Department said the new punishment system has been established after consultation with the High Court of Bombay at Goa under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), []

At dispute is the widening rift between use of fossil fuels and the strident demand of developing countries to get financial package for mitigation, adaptation to innovative technologies As climate change conferences takes place periodically, it has become a big joke that nothing serious results in other than the familiar litany of intents to alter []

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 .

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 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 .