NT Reporter Panaji Justice, non-violence and respect for all form the core of every religion and the very essence of humanity, Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju said at an interfaith gathering in the state. Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the ‘Dialogue of Social Institutions, Sects and Interfaith of
Electoral integrity Whether logic works amid political hostility, violence, and anger is doubtful, but common sense must prevail. Free and fair elections are essential to democracy, giving citizens the option for change. The primary issue lies with the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls: it is rushed, lacks transparency, and disenfranchises
PTI New Delhi Amid the CERT-In advisory on autonomous AI agents, government sources on Friday said all companies must strengthen cybersecurity measures and step up monitoring of unusual system activity, and that no vital information of significant organisations was compromised and the incident must serve as an early warning. India’s cybersecurity agency
Photo: facility Gwalior/Bhopal: Fifteen persons, including many teenagers, were killed and more than 25 were injured when a speeding truck ploughed into devotees outside a temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior district early on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced financial assistance for the victims’ families, while Chief Minister Mohan
Since July, there have been two major protests in the country. The first, a Gen Z-led student agitation centred around Jantar Mantar, forced the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in July. The second is pushing for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Between these two national moments,
Kolkata: The second day of Durga Puja was overshadowed by the stampede in Kolkata the night before, which killed 19 people, including a seven-year-old. As bereaved families collected bodies from morgues, the government announced sweeping safety measures, with a high-level committee inspecting compliance. While police arrested seven people, including organisers of Chorbagan
Home-cooked food is often considered to be a better and a healthier option as compared to restaurant and fast food. While this may be true in most cases, certain cooking practises can turn otherwise healthy ingredients into an unhealthy meal. If you want to make sure that your family eats nutritious meals,
Hoping to inspire young minds, Dattaraj V. Salgaocar’s latest book draws on the experiences of 13 accomplished individuals to explore success, purpose and India’s potential VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN | NT BUZZ What makes a person successful? Is it hard work, intelligence, circumstances or the opportunities they receive? These questions form the undercurrent of
Mapusa: Garbage management, road repairs, truck owners’ concerns, a proposed Bal Bhavan centre and the shortage of medical services at the sub-health centre were among the issues raised at the ordinary gram sabha of Sirsaim panchayat on Sunday. On garbage management, sarpanch Teja Kandolkar said wet waste was being handed over to
Margao: A large crowd of Congress leaders, workers and supporters gathered along the stretch between Calconda junction and the Margao Cricket Club premises on Sunday to greet Rahul Gandhi, national Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition, during the concluding day of the Goy Rakhonn Yatra. Braving the humid afternoon, hundreds of
Panaji: Yash Kasvankar marked his return to Goa’s playing XI in style, claiming five wickets as the visitors bowled out Uttar Pradesh for 202 in the Ranji Trophy Elite clash at Green Park Stadium on Sunday. Kasvankar finished with 5/86 from 25 overs, spearheading Goa’s attack as the hosts slipped to 137
NT Reporter Panaji Smart electricity meter installation work among household consumers in the state is unlikely to restart immediately, as electricity department officials are awaiting government approval on the project. Nodal officer for the smart meter project, Mayur Hede, on Friday said that although the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) report has
NT Reporter Ponda Manish Naik was elected unopposed as sarpanch of Curti-Khandepar panchayat following an assurance by state BJP president Damodar ‘Damu’ Naik to the BJP-supporting panel. Six of the 11 panchayat members were present for the election. Former sarpanch Naved Tehsildar expressed confidence that the six-member group would unite behind its
Alleges BJP government turned Goa into a “model of corruption” Margao: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday urged Goans to give the Congress a full majority in the upcoming Assembly elections, alleging that the BJP government has turned the state into a “model of corruption”. Speaking at
Yuri alleges 15 yrs of misrule; Girish seeks white paper on liabilities Margao: On the concluding day of the Goy Rakhonn Yatra on Sunday, which saw the participation of national Congress leader Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) likened the current situation in the state