Panaji: The archives department will empanel a fresh batch of Portuguese translators and has invited Indian nationals proficient in the language to register by Oct 28.Candidates seeking empanelment must attend a meeting at 3pm on Oct 30 at the archives department, Alcon House, Kadamba Plateau, Ribandar. The exercise is only for fresh enrolments and does not apply to translators already on the department’s panel.Home to records dating back to 1498, the archives department is among the oldest in South Asia. Citizens approach the department for translations of property records, educational documents, birth certificates and death certificates.Empanelled translators are tasked with ensuring accuracy and consistency in translations.
