Administrative system not conducive for sincere officers: Elvis
MAPUSA: Inspector General of Prisons Elvis Gomes on the last day of his service took a dig at the administrative system in the state claiming that it is the worst in the country. Gomes, speaking at the...
View ArticleColvale jail first in India to have dental clinic
MAPUSA: In yet another feather in the cap, Colvale Jail on Tuesday received the unique distinction of being the first jail in India to have a dental clinic. Deputy Chief Minister Francis D’Souza, who...
View ArticleOscar not in race for AAP ticket; throws weight behind Elvis
PANAJI: Apprising Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) about a firm decision of not contesting the forthcoming assembly polls, Dr Oscar Rebello put a rest to the speculations of him being its chief ministerial...
View ArticleRs 25 lakh in assorted currencies seized from Keralite air passenger
NT NETWORK VASCO The air intelligence unit (AIU) of commissionerate of customs and central excise has seized assorted foreign currencies of different countries worth ` 25.60 lakh from a Keralite...
View ArticleGoa Dairy board decides to put on hold 33 appointments
NT NETWORK PONDA The newly recruited staff for 2015-16 of the Goa State Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (Goa Dairy) was discussed threadbare at the 44th annual general body of Goa Dairy held on...
View ArticleMapusa heritage building to be featured on special cover
N T NETWORK MAPUSA Mapusa municipal office building, which is a heritage structure, will soon be featured on special cover as the council unanimously resolved to go ahead with a proposal of the post...
View ArticleDin at Mapusa civic meet over inter-state bus stand issue
NT NETWORK MAPUSA Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) meeting on Wednesday witnessed heated arguments over the issue of inter-state bus stand. The councillors contended that the inter-state bus stand be...
View ArticleBRICS an opportunity to showcase best of Goa to world: Parsekar
NT NETWORK PANAJI Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said that Goa has received a wonderful opportunity of hosting BRICS summit where “we can use this to our advantage and showcase the best that Goa is...
View ArticleAppointments in pollution control board will be done soon: Arlekar
NT NETWORK PANAJI Appointments to the key posts of the chairman and member secretary of Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) will be done soon, informed Environment Minister Rajendra Arlekar, even...
View ArticleMMC by-election: Socorina to contest with BJP backing
NT NETWORK MARGAO BJP leaders of Margao have fielded Socorina Fernandes as a candidate for by-election to the MMC ward number 21 against the candidate of the Congress MLA Digambar Kamat. The post fell...
View ArticleIncome Declaration Scheme a partial success as window closes in 2 days
Shoma Patnaik | NT Principal Correspondent PANAJI Going by the feedback to the ongoing Income Declaration Scheme (IDS), Goa’s tax evaders are responding halfheartedly to the government’s olive branch...
View ArticleBRICS Summit: schools, HSSs in Mormugao, Salcete may postpone Oct term exams
NT NETWORK PANAJI State education department has asked schools and higher secondary schools in Mormugao and Salcete talukas to abstain from conducting the term exams from October 4 to 17, citing the...
View ArticleCong committed to special status: Chella Kumar
SHOAIB SHAIKH | NT Staff Reporter PANAJI Recalling that Goa got statehood under the Congress regime, Dr Chella Kumar, All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary looking after the Goa desk, said, “We...
View ArticleSinquerim residents irked over loud music, parking problem
SINQUERIM: Residents of Sinquerim-Dando on Wednesday gathered at the site of a restaurant in the village, which is popular among the youngsters and tourists, in protest against loud music. The locals...
View ArticleConsultative meet: AITUC says govt ignored 18 major trade unions
PANAJI: National secretary of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) Christopher Fonseca, on Thursday, said that the Goa state committee wholeheartedly welcomes the organisation of the BRICS summit in...
View ArticleAssault on watchman: Margao market vendors protest delay in police action
MARGAO: Claiming that the police are delaying taking action against persons, who allegedly assaulted a watchman on duty at the Gandhi Market four days back, former panchayat minister, and Gandhi...
View ArticleGFP demands voting rights for OCIs with executive order
MARGAO: Stating that the prescribed authority of the central government, under the Indian Citizenship Act, has to first determine acquisition or loss of citizenship before the Election Commission of...
View ArticleDisaster response force will boost rescue operations in state: Menon
PANAJI: As a part of the State Disaster Response Force, 40 fire personnel have been trained in water flood rescue, said Ashok Menon, director of Fire and Emergency Services, adding the disaster...
View ArticleGCA chief in a tight spot as wife, daughter reveal source of FDs
PANAJI: Wife and daughter of Goa Cricket Association (GCA) president Chetan Desai have told the Economic Offences Cell (EOC) that the cash of Rs 2.48 crore which was invested in fixed deposits came...
View ArticleBRICS incomplete without Islamic country: GU V-C
PANAJI: Underlining the need for expansion of BRICS and opening up the doors for new members to the influential grouping, Vice-Chancellor of Goa University Prof Varun Sahni said that...
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