GRLA hails Tiatr recognition, demands equal status for Romi Konknni script
NT Reporter Margao The Global Romi Lipi Abhiyan (GRLA), while congratulating the Tiatr Academy of Goa and the Tiatr fraternity on Tiatr being recognised nationally as an element of Indias Intangible Cultural Heritage, said the recognition should also lead to equal recognition for the RomiKonkani script. This is a proud moment for Goa and a []
Chinchinim locals halt night piling work for NH expansion
NT Reporter Margao Barely 24 hours after piling work for the proposed elevated corridor began at Dandeawaddo Chinchinim, villagers stopped the contractor from carrying out the work at night, alleging that the late-night activity is causing disturbance to local residents due to vibrations and noise from heavy machinery. Velim MLA Cruz Silva was called []
Benaulim Congress launches Assam flood relief collection drive
NT Reporter Margao The Benaulim BlockCongress on Saturday launched a drive to collect relief materials for people affected by floods in Assam, with the materials to becollected at its office from August 15 to 21. The drive was launched during a programme at the Benaulim Block Congress Office, where two young entrepreneurs, Lessley Pereira and []
Question govt over land, education, rights: Viegas
NT Reporter Margao Benaulim AAP MLA Venzy Viegas on Saturday said citizens must question the government over their rights, while raising concerns over land conversion, paper leaks and the state of health and education. Speaking after unfurling the national flag at his office on Independence Day, Viegas said, For 79 years the national flag is []
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 []
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 []
Journalists urged to give greater focus to people
NT Reporter Margao Journalists should focus more on peoples issues rather than politics, senior journalist Pramod Prabhugaonkar said on Saturday. Speaking at a commemoration marking the 106th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak at the Margao Press Room, Prabhugaonkar said social issues are often taking a back seat amid extensive coverage of politics. There []
Congress, GFP hold talks to form alliance
NT Reporter Margao/Panaji Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar and Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai on Saturday held preliminary discussions on a possible alliance for the nextAssembly elections. Sardesai said he had initiated the talks in keeping with a promise made at a meeting in Canacona. As promised, today I went []
Celebrating young achievers of Margao
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 Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will organise the 4th All Goa Inter-School Tiatr Competition 2026 from August 3 to 12 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, with six schools from across the state participating. The competition will be inaugurated on August 3, 3.15 p.m. Dr Ernesto Rodrigues will be the chief guest, while director of []
Poor sanitation plagues SGPDA retail fish market
NT Reporter Margao The South Goa Planning and Development Authority (SGPDA)-owned retail fish market is facing poor infrastructure, choked drains and inadequate sanitation, prompting regular customers and citizens to demand immediate action fromthe authorities. The market, once envisioned as a facility modelled on international shopping standards, is now facing neglect, with vendors allegedly occupying common []
Navelim villagers oppose freshbid to install AI traffic signals
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 []
2 canoes capsize off Colva, Benaulim, 24 men rescued
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 []
DRS Phase I to bring app-based pickup system for HoReCa sector
Margao: The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) will introduce an app-based collection system for hotels, restaurants and cafs (HoReCa) as part of the first phase of its rollout from September 1, focusing on alcohol bottles and beverage containers. Under Phase I, more than 1,400 HoReCa establishments, partners and participating brands have been brought on board. []
Roque Dias Margao In an effort to modernise Goas farming sector, the agriculture department has decided to commence a Digital Crop Survey (DCS) across the state during the kharif season starting August 1 to combine land records and crop information into onesimple system. This follows successful completion of a pilot project in the villages of []
Water release from dams to beregulated, says WRD Minister
NT Reporter Margao/Ponda Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar, on Friday, stated that the government would implement a strategic water management plan for state dams to ensure that only the required quantity of water is released. Speaking to reporters at Arlem after inaugurating the Adharsh Auto Care Centre, Shirodkar said that the Salaulim dam reservoir was []
Why have Goa MLAs not used funds for aided schools: AAP
NT Reporter Margao Former Delhi chief minister Atishi and Benaulim AAP MLA Venzy Viegas on Friday inaugurated an integrated VR Science Lab at Sacred Heart of Jesus High School, Carmona, set up using the MLAs funds. Viegas stated that every school in Benaulim would be provided with a similar laboratory as part of efforts to []
Govt eyes marigold festive bloom, to distribute 3L Israeli-tech seedlings
Roque Dias Margao: The Agriculture Department will distribute three lakh marigold seedlings to farmers across Goa in August. The seedlings are being raised for the first time at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Codar, Dharbandora, under technical assistance from Israel. The Directorate of Agriculture partnered with Israel under the Indo-Israel Agriculture Project (IIAP) a []
Goa has potential to emerge as key Israel tourism hub
Diana Fernandes Margao Israel Ministry of Tourisms Director of Marketing, India, Amruta Bangera, who is currently in Goa,said the state has the potential to become one of Israels biggest tourism hubs, with opportunities extending beyond faith-based travel to leisure and MICE tourism. She also said discussions have been held on establishing direct flights between Goa []
Experts suggestions to shape Tribal Vision Document 2037
NT Reporter Margao Tribal Welfare Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Wednesday said the Tribal Welfare Department would incorporate the views and suggestions of experts and resource persons while preparing the Goa Tribal Vision Document 2037. He made the statement after a one-day conference on the Goa Tribal Vision Document 2037 organised by the Directorate of Tribal []
Corroded roof sheets of Nehru stadium expose safety concerns, lack of upkeep
NT Reporter Margao The deteriorating condition of the roof at Nehru Stadium in Margao has prompted residents to seek immediate repairs, saying corroded metal sheets and structural damage pose a safety risk. The roof above Gate No 8 is reported to be in particularly poor condition, with several metal roofing sheets and supporting channels showing []
S Goa advocates back CJP protest, demand action over NEET issue
NT Reporter Margao A group of young advocates from South Goa on Wednesday extendedtheir support to the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), backing the youth-led movements ongoing national and local protests. The educational and systemic issues raised by the movement were not limited to Goa but reflected concerns across the country, they told reportersin Margao. The []
Attack on advocate: Legal fraternity seeks police cover
NT Reporter Margao/Mapusa The South Goa Advocates Association and the Mapusa Advocates Forum on Saturday strongly condemned the alleged assault on advocate Ankur Kumar while he was discharging his professional duties in connection with the implementation of orders passed by the Supreme Court of India and the Bombay High Court regarding the demolition of illegal []
Saloni Utagi emerges Goa NEET topper with 633 mks
NT Reporter Margao Saloni Utagi has emerged as the Goa topper in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 3,033 with 633 marks out of 720. She was a classroom programme student at Aakash Educational Services Limiteds (AESL) Panaji branch, In a press release issues here, AESL said []
NT BUZZ Margao-based soft toy brand Snuggybuggy has turned to football for its first limited-edition collection, with Argentina and Portugal-themed plushies. The collection is for football fans, particularly supporters of Argentina and Portugal. The idea came while I was following the World Cup. I was also inspired by an article about Yolanda de Souza, says []
HC acquits man in 2020 Margao double murder case
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has acquitted Arjun Maruti Kazidoni, setting aside his conviction and life sentence in the 2020 Margao double murder case. Kazidoni had been convicted by the South Goa Sessions Court in October 2024 for the murder of Basanna Bhimsi Gasti and Mutanna Siddappa Badigar, who were []
This year, Sanvordem Ganeshotsav Mandal ups stakes, offers BMW as top prize
Coupon counters set up in Panaji, Margao and Tisk, Sanvordem Samir Bhat: Curchorem: What began as a fundraising initiative for a local Ganesh mandal has grown into one of the biggest donation coupon campaigns in Goa, with thousands of people participating every year in the hope of winning premium vehicles while supporting community celebrations. The []
Margao rly stn thefts: Kamat calls for curbs, 30 detained
Margao: Public Works Department Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday convened a closed-door meeting with senior police officials, including representatives of the Railway Police, to review incidents of theft and other crimes reported near the Konkan Railway station, platform areas and the isolated stretch towards Aquem. The meeting followed a report published by The Navhind Times []
Despite crackdown, sale of fish along roadside continues in Salcete
Police-panchayat jurisdiction tussle stalls action against unlawful sellers Margao: Despite the state governments directives to curb illegal roadside fish vending and the introduction of the Fishermen Card system, unauthorised sale of fish continue to operate across several parts of Salcete. The Fishermen Card identity system requires 15 years of residency proof to protect traditional local []
ZPs told to seek Tribal Welfare nod before spending ST funds
Margao: The Tribal Welfare Department has directed Zilla Panchayats to obtain its prior approval before utilising funds earmarked for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in ZP constituencies. South Goa Zilla Panchayat (SGZP) Chairperson Sidharth G Desai on Monday said that the department had issued a circular introducing the new procedure to prevent duplication of developmental works. Following []
Commuters are forced to jump over and navigate massive waterlogged potholes at the Margao Kadamba Bus Stand, risking injury. Despite repeated public outcries and promises of pre-monsoon repairs by authorities, South Goas primary transit hub continues to remain waterlogged and hazardous for passengers and drivers. |Amati Konduri
Power dept fast-tracks cabling works as Navelim battles outages
NT Reporter Margao The Electricity Department is accelerating the commissioning of its newly laid underground cabling network and charging new transformers in Navelim as part of a long-term effort to address recurring power disruptions in the constituency. Officials said some of the transformers connected to the new underground network will be commissioned within the next []
NT Reporter Margao With football fever gripping Goa during the World Cup, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Wednesday drew a sporting parallel to predict a decisive victory for the Congress in the next Assembly elections, forecasting a 12-0 score against the BJP in Salcete and Mormugao. There is a World Cup going on in []
Bull dies after fleeing into sea post bullfight
NT Reporter Margao A bullfight went horribly wrong in Benaulim on Tuesday evening after a defeated bull fled the arena, ran into the sea and drowned. The incident occurred close to the Benaulim beach when the bull conceded defeat and raced towards the shore, where strong winds and tidal currents pulled the animal into the []
Sewerage works, power trenches behind Margao potholes, says Kamat
NT Reporter Margao Margao MLA and PWD Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday said works undertaken by the Sewerage and Infrastructure Development Corporation and the Electricity Department were the main reasons behind the sunken and potholed roads in Margao. He said that a jet patcher would be deployed next week to speed up repairs. The trenches []
NAKSHA survey may push ancestral land into legal limbo
NT Reporter Margao Following concerns over the NAKSHA survey, Citizens for Democracy Goa has called for formal guidelines outlining the process and legal status of the proposed Urban Property Card. The group alleged that the exercise couldeventually push ancestral properties into permanent legal limbo. For unique historical reasons, a vast majority of long-term Cuncolim residents []
Carmona locals unite against power privatisation, TCP Section 39A
Margao: The Carmona gram sabha on Sunday opposed any move to privatise the states power distribution network. It also passed resolutions demanding the scrapping of TCP section 39A and the withdrawal of a recent notification proposing to classify protected land in the village under the Non-Developable Area (NDA). Sarpanch Sandra Martins said that the panchayat []
After land survey, property owners told to prove rights
Roque Dias Margao Six months after issuing its initial notice, the state government has published a second notice in local dailies on July 2, calling upon all property owners and stakeholders within the municipal jurisdictions of Margao and Cuncolim to establish their legal rights, title and interest in their properties. The Department of Settlement and []
New traffic signals at Navelim switched off 40 min after launch
Margao: Electronic traffic signals installed at the busy Navelim junction were switched off within about 40 minutes of being activated on Wednesday after long traffic snarls were reported on all connecting roads. The newly activated automated signal timers led to heavy congestion, with bumper-to-bumper traffic building up on roads leading to the junction. Hundreds of []
Shack owners seek immediate enforcement of SC order on stray dogs
Panaji / Margao: The Shack Owners Association of Goa has called for the immediate implementation of the Supreme Courts order directing the removal of stray dogs from high-footfall areas such as tourist, recreational, religious and institutional locations. Citing various orders passed by the apex court since August 22, 2025, on the issue of stray dogs, []
125-day rural employment guarantee scheme rolls out
Special Correspondent Panaji/Margao: The Goa government has notified the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) VB-GRAM G (Goa) Scheme, 2026, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment every financial year to rural households whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work. The scheme came into force on July 1 and will cover all rural []
Delaying public services akin to harassment: Kamat
Margao: Public Works Department Minister Digambar Kamat on Tuesday said the government will not tolerate delays by government officials that result in injustice to citizens and directed authorities to streamline public service delivery. Kamat was speaking to reporters after hearing public grievances at the Ministers Chamber in the South Goa Collectorate. Numerous cases have been []
No swimming in natural water bodies
Margao: Collector of South Goa and Kushavati districts Egna Cleetus has prohibited swimming, bathing and entering waterfalls, abandoned quarries, rivers, lakes and other natural water bodies across the district for 60 days as a precautionary measure to prevent drowning incidents during the monsoon. The order came into effect on June 26 and will remain in []
DRS outreach expands with demos in villages
Margao: The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) expanded its statewide outreach with live demonstrations at several panchayats ahead of the schemes phased rollout. Demonstrations were held in Agonda, Poinguinim (Canacona), Tivrem-Orgao, Velguem (Bicholim), Corgao, Morjim, Arambol (Pernem), Azossim, Taleigao (Tiswadi), Assagao and Parra (Bardez). Participants were informed about the functioning of Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) []
Centre ready to fund minority infra projects in Goa: Rijiju
Says isolated incidents must not disrupt spirit of harmony Margao: During his visit to South Goa on Thursday, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju pledged extensive central support to upgrade infrastructure and drive entrepreneurship in areas of Goa with significant minority populations. Interacting with beneficiaries of the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC), the []
After 8 drownings, 17 vulnerable sites identified in Dharbandora
Margao: Following eight drowning deaths in Dharbandora taluka in the past eight months, the district administration has identified 17 vulnerable locations and initiated a series of measures aimed at preventing further loss of life. Kushavati District Collector Egna Cleetus chaired a meeting with Superintendent of Police Tikam Singh Verma and local representatives to review the []
1997 Goa HC judgment in focus after SCs verdict on footpaths
ByRoqueDias Margao While the Supreme Court judgment on Friday on pedestrian safety came as a big relief in the country, twenty-eight years ago, on June 4, 1997, the High Court of Bombay at Goa (Panaji bench) had delivered a similar verdict in a writ petition categorically stating that no permanentstructure can be permitted on the []
Civil society calls for encroachments removal after SC ruling on right to walk
NT Reporter Margao Activists, consumer rights advocacy groups and civil society members on Saturday welcomed the top courts judgment declaring that walking on footpaths is a fundamental right of the citizens. They strongly urged the state government to implement this order at the earliest to clear footpaths of encroachments. The Supreme Court advocated for a []
Fisheries officials inspect anchored boats after Rachol panchayat complaint
NT Reporter Margao Following complaints from the Rachol panchayat, officials from the Department of Fisheries conducted an inspection of nearly 60 fishing boats allegedly anchored in the Zuari river at Ilha de Rachol. Rachol sarpanch Joseph Vaz stated that the issue has persisted for several years. According to Vaz, boat owners anchor large fishing boats []
South district hosp eases disability certification process for bedridden
Panaji: South Goa District Hospital, Margao, has introduced a new procedure for issuing disability certificates to bedridden patients, removing the need to shift them to the hospital for assessment. The order was issued by Dr Rajendra M Borkar, deputy director-cum-medical superintendent of Hospicio South Goa District Hospital, following instructions from the Directorate of Health Services []
ST status continues to elude Goas Dhangar community
Centre rejected long-pending demand: Kavlekar Margao: Former deputy chief minister Chandrakant Kavlekar on Sunday said the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has informed the state that its proposal seeking the inclusion of the Gouly-Dhangar community in the scheduled tribe (ST) category has been rejected. The rejection has prompted the community to seek the intervention of []
Will launch Operation Vijai in September to dislodge BJP
Margao: Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai on Sunday said Goans want to be free of the BJP and announced that he will launch Operation Vijai in September ahead of the assembly polls to dislodge the party from power. Speaking at his birthday celebration, Sardesai said this is the last opportunity to save Goa. []
14 Ponda comunidades under govt-appointed custodians
NT Reporter Margao The state government has officially appointed mamlatdars and joint mamlatdars as custodians for 14 comunidades in Ponda taluka after elections to their managing committees could not be successfully conducted. Vrushika Kauthankar, Under Secretary, in an official order, said that the recent amendment to the Code of Comunidades allows the government to intervene []
Custodial assault case: 2 PSIs at Maina-Curtorim stn suspended
NT Reporter Panaji/Margao Goa Police on Friday suspended PSI Gaurav Naik and PSI Sanket Naik, both attached to the Maina-Curtorim Police Station, following a preliminary fact-finding inquiry into allegations that five youths, including a minor, were assaulted while in police custody. Earlier, three policemen two police constables and one head constable were suspended []
BJP aims for 30 seats at 2027polls; Sardesai rules out tie-up
Special Correspondent Panaji/Margao Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set a firm target to win 30 seats at the 2027 Goa state assembly elections, according to state BJP chief Damodar Naik. Speaking on Tuesday regarding a potential BJP-Goa Forward Party (GFP) alliance, Naik said that politics is inherently situation-based and that the right decision would be []
Venzy, ex-seamen body chief clash over need for maritime board
NT Reporter Margao The proposed maritime board and the inauguration of the new Captain of Ports (CoP) terminal have become points of contention among stakeholders, including Benaulim AAP MLA Venzy Viegas. At a press conference on Tuesday, Viegas told reporters that the terminal could not be operated without a maritime board. The ministers are delaying []
India eves beat Bdesh 3-1 to win SAFF Cships title for sixth time
Margao, June 6: India clinched the SAFF Womens Championships football title for the sixth time and first after seven years with a dominant 3-1 win over Bangladesh in the summit clash here on Saturday. Pyari Xaxa (42nd), Sanfida Nongrum (46th) and Lynda Kom Serto (82nd) scored the goals for India, while Ritu Porna Chakma (45+2) []
Churchill ready to rejoin Cong, eyes Benaulim seat
NT Reporter Margao South Goa political heavyweight and former chief minister Churchill Alemao has expressed his willingness to rejoin the Congress party, stating he is ready to make the move if invited by the party leadership. Speaking to media persons on Saturday after meeting newly re-appointed Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar, Alemao []
India Clinches SAFF Womens Championship Title After 7 Years with 3-1 Victory Over Bangladesh
Margao, June 7: India has reclaimed the SAFF Womens Championship title after a seven-year hiatus. In the final held at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, the Indian team defeated the reigning champions, Bangladesh, with a score of 3-1. Pyaari Jaksaa opened the scoring for India in the 42nd minute. However, Ritu Purna Chhakma ... Read more India Clinches SAFF Womens Championship Title After 7 Years with 3-1 Victory Over Bangladesh
India Beat Bangladesh 3-1 In Final To Win SAFF Womens Championships Title For Sixth Time
MARGAO, Jun 6: India clinched the SAFF Womens Championships football title for the sixth time and their first after seven years, with a dominant 3-1 win over Bangladesh in the summit clash here on Saturday. Pyari Xaxa (42nd), Sanfida Nongrum (46th) and Lynda Kom Serto (82nd) scored the goals for India, while Ritu Porna Chakma (45+2) pulled one back for Bangladesh. The hosts had beaten the same opponents 3-0 in the group stage. India ended the tournament unbeaten, scoring 18 [] The post India Beat Bangladesh 3-1 In Final To Win SAFF Womens Championships Title For Sixth Time appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
INDIA EVES START FAVOURITES IN SAFF SEMIFINAL VS BHUTAN
Margao, June 2: Five-time champions India will start overwhelming favourites against Bhutan in their semifinal clash of the SAFF Womens Championship here on Wednesday, with the hosts eyeing a place in the title clash after an impressive group-stage campaign. The Blue Tigresses topped Group B with six points from two matches, opening their campaign with []
Teacher vacancies, contractual posts worry schools as new term set to begin
Margao: With the new academic year set to begin later this week, schools are facing a problem of lack of teachers and fear it will have a serious impact on the education of the students. They have appealed for a resolution of the issue as soon as possible. Manager of the Rosary High School, Navelim, []
204 police posts vacant in Salcete
NT Reporter Margao Salcetes five police stations are facing a shortage of personnel, with official data showing that 204 posts remain vacant against a sanctioned strength of 643. The shortage allegedly affects the police stations at Margao, Maina-Curtorim, Colva, Cuncolim and Fatorda, and residents say it is impacting policing on the ground, weakening law and []
Govt aims to supply drinking water to all within six months
NT Reporter Margao Minister for Drinking Water Subhash Phal Dessai on Wednesday said the government aims to provide drinking water to every household within the next six months, through ongoing water augmentation projects. Recently, a Rs 28 crore tender for pipeline installation, covering areas across three constituencies in South Goa district, including Velim, was floated. []
Goa BJP hails historic wins in three states, project strong showing in 27
Margao/Vasco/Ponda: BJP leaders and workers across Goa celebrated the partys victories in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry on Monday, expressing confidence that the momentum will carry into the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. In Margao, PWD Minister Digambar Kamat, along with Navelim MLA Ulhas Tuenkar and BJP workers, celebrated the victories by bursting firecrackers and raising []
Tribal Vision Document key to utilising Rs 2,200 crore funds
Margao: Tribal Welfare Minister Ramesh Tawadkar, on Monday, said that a well-planned Tribal Vision Document 2037 is essential for the tribal community to effectively utilise the Rs 2,200 crore allocated under the Tribal Sub-Plan and various other state departments. Tawadkar was speaking at an event organised by the Tribal Welfare Department and the Tribal Research []
East Bengal Dominates Odisha FC with 3-0 Victory in ISL 2025-26
Margao, April 29: In a stunning display, East Bengal FC triumphed over Odisha FC with a decisive 3-0 victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26. The match took place at the PJN Stadium in Margao, Goa. From the outset, East Bengal showcased their dominance, leaving Odisha FC with little chance to recover. East Bengal ... Read more East Bengal Dominates Odisha FC with 3-0 Victory in ISL 2025-26
Government orders urgent update of state land records
Move aimed at preventing disputes and unauthorised sale Roque Dias Margao: The Goa government has ordered urgent action to update records for all lawfully acquired state land to prevent disputes, unauthorised sales and administrative confusion. Under Secretary for Revenue Vrukshika P Kauthankar issued a circular on April 22 directing all departments and land officials to []
3 floating jetties under Rs 73 cr Sagarmala push for South Goa
Joao Sousa M Margao: South Goa is set to get three floating jetties as part of the governments proposal to upgrade existing coastal jetties with modern floating infrastructure under the Sagarmala programme to boost coastal tourism and nautical activities. Floating jetties have been proposed at Rassaim, Durbhat and Shiroda in South Goa. In the newly []
Tribute to a noted ophthalmologist
DR. ROQUE WISEMAN PINTO Dr. Maria Fatima Sousa Vas (Dr. Fatima Menezes Mesquita) Goas leading ophthalmologist from Vasco, left for her heavenly abode on April 25, 2026. Born and raised in Loutolim, she did her schooling in Margao (Fatima Convent) then college at Chowgule College, Margao, before securing admission at the Goa Medical College which []
