The Navhind Times

Following Konkani Rashtramanyatai Dis on August 20, NT NETWORK looks at whether a Konkani degree can translate into a sustainable career as opportunities expand beyond teaching and translation VINIKA VISWAMBHARANNT NETWORK Konkani has Constitutional recognition and official status in Goa, and its presence extends across literature, culture,and an increasingly digital space. But for students choosing []

Panaji: With the state government permitting up to 20 per cent Plaster of Paris (PoP) content in Ganesh idols for the forthcoming festival, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) will conduct random checks to ensure that the PoP content remains within the permissible limit. GSPCB scientist Mohan Girap said the pollution board, along with []

Says Cong will decide on casinos if voted to power Panaji: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar on Thursday alleged that drug rackets in the state are being operated with the blessings of people in power and claimed that the security guard caught smuggling drugs into the Central jail is a part of []

Panaji: The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) has claimed that currently it tops in the Ponda electoral constituency as far as the prospects at the state assembly election are concerned. Power Minister and MGP leader, Ramakrishna Sudin Dhavalikar said that his party stands very strong in Ponda if the political equations are considered. Quoting a latest []

Dhaka: Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a longtime secretary general of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a close ally of former premier Khaleda Zia, was on Thursday elected as the countrys new President in the first contested poll for the post in 35 years. The 78-year-old BNP stalwart defeated his lone rival Colonel (retd) []

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 []

India ride his ten-for to beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle Test Galle: India rode Manav Suthars sensational 10-wicket match haul to beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test here on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and marking their 600th Test with a memorable victory. Chasing []

Sen suffers shock exit; Satwik-Chirag get walkover New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and fast-rising Ayush Shetty progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships here on Wednesday, while Lakshya Sen suffered a shock second-round defeat to USAs Garret Tan. Sindhu, seeded ninth and chasing a record sixth world championships medal, defeated Canadas []

Panaji: The Cycling Association of Goa (CAG) has urged the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) to withdraw its suspension and allow the newly elected body to function, with general secretary Neeraj Gupta questioning the process followed by the national federation. CAG approached the Bombay High Court in Goa after CFI suspended its affiliation from August []

Panaji: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Wednesday accused Goa Police of conspiring with BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM), whose members held a protest outside Dabolim airport and allegedly attempted to block the motorcade of All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge while he was leaving the airport. Kharge, who is also the Leader []

Plan involves engaging with youth, discussing concerns New Delhi: In a major outreach to Gen Z, the Modi government is planning to send one Union minister to one university every day to engage with the youth, discuss their concerns and better understand their perspectives on issues facing the country. The initiative comes in the backdrop []

Panaji: A sweet revival may soon be on the horizon for Goas agricultural landscape, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday hinting at restarting operations at the Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana, the states only sugar factory, located at Tisk, Dharbandora, in the near future. Sawant was speaking at the inauguration of the 84th Annual Convention []

As the village of Taleigao prepares to celebrate Konsachem Fest on August 21, NT BUZZ learns more about this centuries-old tradition It is celebratory time in the village of Taleigao as the villagers prepare to celebrate their harvest festival. Known as Konsachem Fest, this thanksgiving for a bountiful crop is also known as Festa da []

Kala Academy Goa, Panaji, will echo with the notes of Western classical music on August 22 at 5 p.m., when its Department of Western Music presents a concert to celebrate Founders Day. The event is held annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder director Maestro Antonio Fortunato de Figueiredo, who was born on []

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday suggested that the Photo Journalists Association Goa (PJAG) use Goa before 2012 and Goa 2012 after as the theme for a future photo contest to document the States transformation, particularly in infrastructure, since 2012. Speaking at the World Photography Day celebration and PJAGs 19th anniversary, organised in association with []

Panaji: Goa clinched the three-match one-day series against Oman CA 2-1 with a commanding 126-run victory in the decider at the Oman CA in Al Amerat. Put in to bat after Oman won the toss and elected to bowl, Goa posted 305 for eight in 50 overs, with Shivendra Bhujbal remaining unbeaten on 143 off []

Vasco: The 127th annual Damodar Saptah began in Vasco on Tuesday afternoon with the installation of the shreefal (coconut) by Prashant Joshi, a member of the Joshi family, followed by a 24-hour recitation of bhajans. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited the port town and sought the blessings of Lord Damodar. The Damodar Bhajani Saptah begins []

Shahin Bepari Lambe Panaji: From Alphonso and Kesar to lesser-known cultivars such as Arunika, HB-56 and Konkan Ruchi, 41 mango varieties grow side by side at the Government Agricultural Farm at Codar in Ponda as part of a heritage plantation aimed at conserving mango genetic resources. The one-hectare plantation brings together traditional, improved and hybrid []

Amresh Parab Panaji Goa witnessed a 10% surge in road accidents during the first six months of this year, recording 1,324 mishaps compared to 1,196 in the corresponding period in 2025. Despite the overall rise, over 58% (775 cases) were non-injury accidents where only vehicles suffered damage. However, the state recorded 136 fatal accidents that []

National Organ Donation Day was observed on August 3 to honour the families who chose to donate the organs of their loved ones after brain death and to encourage more people to pledge their organs GABRIEL PEREIRA One deceased organ donor can save up to eight lives through organ donation and improve the lives of []

MIGUEL BRAGANZA Climate change has become a reality, and this years prolonged dry spells between periods of rain have allowed insect populations to multiply. The white-winged caseworm moth lays its eggs on rice paddy leaves. The caterpillars that hatch feed on the leaves, rolling them into cigar-shaped cocoons or cases. They then cut themselves free []

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 []

Pronay Halder, Albino Gomes say closure will hurt Indian football New Delhi: India internationals Pronay Halder and Albino Gomes on Monday urged the Tata Group to reconsider its decision to pull Jamshedpur FC out of the Indian Super League (ISL), saying the clubs closure would be a setback for young footballers and Indian football. Jamshedpur []

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 []

Bambolim: Arsh Khan and Saish Sawant won medals for SS Dempo College of Commerce (Autonomous), Cujira, at the 57th Goa State Athletics Championship 2026, excelling in the U-20 category. TY BBA student Arsh Khan clinched silver in the U-20 mens long jump and bronze in the U-20 mens triple jump. He also finished with a []

VM Salgaocar Law College finish runner-up, Riyansha bags best judoka award Peddem: Don Bosco College, Panaji, were crowned overall champions in the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Womens Judo Championship 2026-27 at the SAG Multipurpose Hall, Peddem. VM Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, finished runners-up, while Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, claimed third place. Don []

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 []

Ponda: Days after the assistant jailor and noted litterateur Dr Ramnath Pandhari Gawade died by suicide, his wife has lodged a complaint with Ponda police alleging that harassment by senior officials at Colvale Central Jail drove him to take the extreme step. In her complaint, Rutika Gawade sought registration of an FIR against the jail []

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 []

New Delhi: The first batch of Indian athletes, including ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and Lovepreet Singh, returned home to a heros welcome after a successful Commonwealth Games (CWG) campaign with hundreds of fans lining up to receive them at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Sunday. Olympic medallist Mirabai clinched her third successive Commonwealth []

New Delhi: A man threw a slipper at Independent MP Pappu Yadav during a press conference at his house on Sunday after the lawmaker defended his skit inside the Parliament House complex on the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple, leading to a scuffle between his supporters and the attacker. Yadav was addressing []

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 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 []

NT ReporterPanajiThe Special Court, Merces, on Saturday ordered the framing of charges against prime accused Zenito Cardozo and seven others in connection with the September 2025 brutal assault on social activist Rama Kankonkar.The matter has been adjourned to August 5 for framing of charges.The court said that charges are framed only to facilitate the trial, []

Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat There is a particular kind of stubbornness required to grow the same crop, in the same coastal state, every single day for 32 years, and to keep scaling it while almost everyone around you is growing something else. This stubbornness belongs to Dr. Sangam Kurade, a Goa-based food technologist who is []

Frederick Noronha Take a thick tome (preferably in hardcover). Succeed at getting it published by a Big City publisher. You can expect to get quite some visibility. The end result: most would probably make many believe that this is indeed a laudable work, deserving of all the encomiums it receives. Selma Carvalhos fourth book on []

DR R G WISEMAN PINTO The word narcotics evoke images of danger and destruction. Derived from the Greek word meaning to numb, the term was coined by the ancient physician Galen to describe substances that dull the senses. Although narcotics have been used for centuries, their harmful effects have overshadowed their medical value since the []

First Goan to win MMA India Youth National title Panaji: Erica De Sequeira created history by becoming Goas first MMA India Youth National Champion, securing the youth national title after an unbeaten run at the championship. Representing Goa under MMA India, the national governing body for amateur mixed martial arts affiliated with the International Mixed []

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 []

Everbrightson, Lamurang score a goal each in their 2-0 win Shillong: Shillong Lajong FC began their Durand Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Nongkseh Sports and Cultural Club in the Shillong derby. Everbrightson Sana and Tremiki Lamurang struck in the second half to hand Shillong Lajong all three points after a goalless opening half. []

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 Vasco Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said the state government would place before the Cabinet a proposal to regularise houses in the Goa Housing Board Colony at New Vaddem for a nominal fee of around Rs 10,000, with other charges proposed to be waived. Sawant was speaking while distributing 120 allotment letters []

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 []