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Agencies Cardiff England bounced back in style with a four-wicket win to level the ODI series 1-1. Their victory was set up by a superb bowling effort, as their pace attack bowled India out for just 233. Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson claimed three wickets each, while Englands seamers kept India under pressure throughout. Indias []

NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed the ground water officer to initiate penal action against those responsible for 43 illegal bore wells found in Chimbel village. While the authorities have already sealed the illegal bore wells, the court said sealing alone was not sufficient and that action under the []

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 []

NT Reporter Panaji The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has recommended that the Department of Drinking Water refund Rs 3.68 lakh recovered from the gratuity of a retired Group C electrician, holding that the recovery was contrary to settled legal principles. It observed that the recovery, made after the employees retirement over an alleged incorrect []

NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said industry-linked training would help produce highly skilled fire service personnel and indicated that the government may consider making a recognised ITI qualification in Fire Technology and Industrial Safety Management a prerequisite for future recruitment to the Fire & Emergency Services Department. The Directorate of Fire []

NT Reporter Panaji Viksit Goa by 2037 can be achieved only through a strong, progressive and sustainable agricultural sector, Minister for Captain of Ports Digambar Kamat said on Thursday. He also said ICARs research and technological innovations should focus on improving the lives of small and marginal farmers. Agriculture should be taken up as a []

A six-month project involving writing, illustration, translation and bookbinding produced Kalakriti II, a multilingual book on childrens views of education RAMANDEEP KAUR NT KURIOCITY What makes a good school? Ninety-three readers from Bookworm libraries across Goa have answered that question through Kalakriti II, a multilingual book including stories in English, Hindi, and Konkani. The book, []

RAMANDEEP KAUR NT KURIOCITY A question about why India has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup inspired 14-year-old Curchorem-based singer Nadia Mascarenhas to write and compose her first original song, Oh My India, which was released yesterday. The idea came during a conversation with her father while discussing the FIFA World Cup. Nadia, a []

Every year on July 16, the Universal Church and Carmelite Family celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Br Malvino Alfonso OCD For Carmelites, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is an important Marian feast and a joyful occasion to thank God for the countless blessings bestowed through the maternal intercession []

Nine creative practitioners explore the traces left behind by people and experiences in Totally Transient Truly Indelible, the culmination of Sunaparantas 10-month Art Initiator Lab VINIKA VISWAMBHARANNT BUZZ Everything is transient, yet some things leave marks that time cannot erase. A familiar fragrance, the echoes of a place, an ordinary object or a childhood memory []

EDITORIAL Use data to save heritage occupations before the traditional skills disappear The state government on Monday announced its plan to map the traditional and heritage occupations of Goa through a comprehensive study. An agency will be appointed by the Directorate of Planning, Statistics & Evaluation to conduct a survey through which primary data will []

On July 15, 2026, the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force. Signed in London on July 24, 2025, by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his UK counterpart, in the presence of Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer, the agreement is the product of 14 negotiating rounds spanning roughly three []

Move also aims to cover China, Slovakia, Hungary, Azerbaijan Washington: A bipartisan group of US senators unveiled a bill that seeks to impose 100 per cent tariffs on five countries, including India and China, for purchasing oil from Russia. The bill, brokered by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, exempts 15 European nations that buy gas []

PTI Jaipur/Kota A 25-year-old woman died at Bikaners PBM Hospital after battling post-Caesarean complications for over a month, the third maternal death at the facility in recent weeks, officials said on Wednesday, as Rajasthan struggled with a surge in such cases. The state has reported 19 maternal deaths, mostly linked to post-Caesarean complications and kidney []

PTI Sultanpur/Hathras A court in Uttar Pradeshs Sultanpur on Wednesday rejected a revision petition seeking forensic test of Congress leader Rahul Gandhis voice sample in a 2018 defamation case related to his remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah, while another court in Hathras issued notice to him on a complaint linked to the 2020 Boolgarhi []

GFP demands withdrawal of draconian circular Special Correspondent Panaji: The Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed all schools to obtain prior approval before allowing any external individual or organisation to conduct seminars, lectures or awareness programmes in their campus. The circular follows reports from the special branch raising concerns over activities linked to the Student []

AP Dubai The US launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks on Middle East allies of the US. The latest exchange of fire leaves in tatters an []

PTI Birmingham Shubman Gill continued his love affair with the Edgbaston cricket ground as the Indian captains graceful 80 lay the foundation for a walk-in-the park six-wicket victory over England in the first ODI here on Tuesday. India, now, have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Axar Patel, much panned for his recent []

NT Reporter Panaji Goa made a winning start to their Under-19 Inter-State One-Day Siechem Trophy campaign with a convincing six-wicket victory over Pondicherry at the Siechem CAP Ground 2 in Pondicherry on Tuesday. Asked to chase 278, Goa reached 279 for four in 49.4 overs. Aradhya Goyal remained unbeaten on 67, while Mohit Yadav struck []

NT Reporter Panaji Goa athletes delivered an impressive performance at the recently held OFC National Kickboxing Championship in Lakhimpur, Assam, winning eight gold belts. The gold medal winners were Ahd Mulla of St Marys Convent High School, Arush Shinde and Avnish Shinde of St Britto High School, Ansh Padaki of G.S. Amonkar Vidya Mandir, Tauseef []

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: 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 []

Says debris removal alone wont help with areas restoration Panaji: The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Monday directed the Goa State Biodiversity Board and the Chief Conservator of Forests to inspect sites in Murda comunidade and Merces where mangroves were allegedly damaged by the dumping of construction debris, and prepare a restoration plan []

Mapusa: The All India Lawyers Union (AILU), Goa, on Tuesday raised concerns over the infrastructure and functioning of revenue courts, quasi-judicial authorities and several government offices, stating that lawyers, litigants and the public continue to face hardship due to inadequate facilities and administrative lapses. AILU Goa General Secretary adv Jatin Naik and spokesperson adv Shashank []

PTI New Delhi Observing that both Hindu and Muslim sides must have patience due to the sensitive nature of the Bhojshala matter, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that a separate open space be provided adjacent to the disputed site in Madhya Pradeshs Dhar for offering namaz on Fridays between 1 and 3 pm till []

PTI New Delhi As Bangladeshs former prime minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return to Dhaka, India on Tuesday reacted cautiously, saying there is no change in its approach on the issue. Hasina, 78, has been living in India after she fled Dhaka following the collapse of her government in August, 2024 in the face of []

PTI Thane/Mumbai An investigation to trace a 50-year-old man, who went missing nearly a year ago, has unravelled a ghastly murder, leading to the arrest of his wife and her paramour, who allegedly chopped his body into pieces and dumped the remains in a forest in Navi Mumbai, police said on Tuesday. The murder committed []

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 []

Mhadei river flow from Karnataka into Goa reduced over the years Panaji: Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan (MBA) convenor Nirmala Sawant on Monday alleged that the state government is not at all serious about the Mhadei issue and is doing little to safeguard Goas interests and protect the ecologically significant river. Sawant said that it appeared as []

Panaji: In a public interest litigation challenging a notification that permitted water sports activities in the River Mandovi during the monsoon season, the state government on Monday informed the High Court of Bombay at Goa that the Captain of Ports is in the process of rescinding the notification. Additional Government Advocate Prashil Arolkar stated before []

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 []

Kaur & Co clinch victory in first-ever womens Test held at Lords London: A stellar all-round performance fuelled Indias famous 270-run win over England in the first-ever Womens Test staged at the iconic Lords here on Monday. Needing four wickets to wrap up the game overnight, India completed formalities in the morning session on day []

Two-time winners France face 2010 champions Spain in the first semis Two-time champions France will look to continue their relentless march towards another FIFA World Cup final when they take on 2010 champions Spain in a blockbuster semifinal that pits the tournaments most potent attack against its meanest defence. France have once again looked every []

Panaji: Dempo Goa Challengers maintained their unbeaten run in the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 with a thrilling 8-7 victory over HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium on Monday. Locked at 7-7 heading into the final match, Dempo sealed victory when reigning MVP Bernadette Szocs rallied to beat Singapores Zeng []

The FIFA World Cup has produced its fair share of drama on the field, but several of the tournaments biggest talking points have stemmed from new laws, VAR interventions and technology, leaving players, coaches and fans divided over a string of contentious decisions. The latest controversy came in Argentinas 3-1 extra-time quarterfinal victory over Switzerland []

America will charge 20% toll on eligible cargo for safe passage Dubai: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage, after another heavy exchange of fire threatened negotiations aimed at ending the war. He []

Rectify shortcomings Panaji: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 50 additional MBBS seats at the Goa Medical College. The decision will increase the total intake of students at the medical college from existing 200 to 250 from the academic year 202627. The approval was granted by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), subject []

AP Cairo Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport on Monday, while the internationally recognised government in Yemen said they were meant to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. For years, a Saudi-led coalition based in Yemens south, including the internationally recognised government, has been fighting the Houthis in the []

IANS Mogadishu The United Nations (UN) relief agency has appealed for urgent assistance for hundreds of thousands of Somalis, particularly in the northern regions, who face escalating hardship amid severe drought conditions. In its latest humanitarian report released on Sunday, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that cumulative crises, including []

PTI Colombo India and Sri Lanka on Monday signed an agreement which will help Colombo secure a 600 million Sri Lankan rupee (USD 1.8 million) grant from New Delhi for supplying advanced medical equipment to the Base Hospital in the south of the island nation, a top Indian diplomat said. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) []

AP Bangkok A huge fire tore through a music bar in Bangkok overnight, killing at least 28 people and leaving 25 hospitalised in critical condition in the Thai capitals most deadly blaze in 17 years. Photos from the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar in a northern part of the Thai capital showed people fleeing as []

IANS Boston Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini arrived in Boston to join dozens of tall ships from over 20 nations for the Parade of Sails at Sail Boston 2026, the Indian Navy stated on Monday. Lokayan26, Tricolour at Boston! Post spectacular Sail4th250 celebrations in New York, INS Sudarshini reached Boston on 12 []

EDITORIAL Support farm tourism to reconnect with nature and strengthen rural livelihoods Goa has a growing number of farms, spice plantations and agritourism ventures that welcome visitors. Some offer guided tours, demonstrations of spices and medicinal plants, and a traditional Goan lunch. Birdwatching, farm stays and hands-on experiences are also on offer. The more serious []

The district police chief of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh has triggered widespread Dalit protests after he was recorded beating up an advocate in a police van and peaceful protestors, who were demanding a thorough probe into the murder of a 20-year-old girl. The shameful and criminal action by the 2015 IPS recruit named Avinash Pandey []

Panaji: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar on Sunday joined the Mulgao Varkari Sansthas annual Wari to Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi, walking with devotees for a part of the pilgrimage and offering prayers for peace, prosperity and social harmony. Chodankar said the Wari was more than a pilgrimage and represented the values of []

Ponda: Residents of Kerya in the Curti-Khandepar panchayat said the village has been facing a severe water shortage for nearly six months despite being located about 500 metres from the Opa water treatment plant. They warned of a protest outside the Water Supply Department office at Daag if regular drinking water supply is not restored []

Dhaka: At least 44 people have died in flood and landslide incidents in a week, officials said Sunday even as rivers remained above danger level leading to displacement of over 2.5 lakh families across Bangladesh. Overnight torrential rains 76 mm from 12 midnight till 6 am inundated several areas and paralysed life in capital Dhaka []

Washington: US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trumps closest allies and an influential voice on American foreign policy, has died after what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. He was 71. Graham, who represented South Carolina in the Senate for more than two decades, was among the Republican Partys []

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modis silence on the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and said the country will never forgive the BJP-RSS for the betrayal of faith. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh reiterated the partys demands for an independent investigation supervised by []

Coimbatore: Former BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai on Sunday asserted that a true Hindu treats everyone equally and embraces everyone and does not regard someone as high or low. Addressing his foundations first conference at Pollachi near here, Annamalai said he is a proud nationalist and Indian. Annamalai helmed We the Leaders foundation chose []