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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reminded the nation of his pledge to eliminate terrorists responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, saying the vow he made from Bihar’s soil has been fulfilled through Operation Sindoor. Speaking at a public gathering in Gayaji after launching multiple projects, the Prime Minister hailed Bihar as the “land of Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya” and said that every resolution taken here is fulfilled in time. “When the Pahalgam terror attack happened, I had vowed from this land to reduce the terrorists to dust. The world has witnessed that resolve fulfilled,”…

Team Goemkarponn MADKAI: The late-night shootout in Madkai has triggered a political storm across Goa, with Opposition leaders accusing the BJP-led government of allowing law and order to collapse and pushing the State into chaos. Police confirmed that the driver, Saurabh Lotlikar of Ramnathi, Ponda, narrowly escaped without injuries, though his car sustained damage in the attack. Two bullets struck the vehicle, one of which burst a tyre, as the firing took place on the busy Ponda–Marcaim stretch near Karnale bridge. Sources added that the streetlights in the area were not functioning at the time. Upon receiving the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa will soon roll out a QR-code-based digital tracking system to monitor garbage collection and disposal across municipalities, as part of its mission to become a model state in sustainable waste management. Urban Development Minister Vishwajit Rane, who chaired a review meeting on Friday, said the new system will bring transparency and accountability at every stage of waste handling. “Through QR-code based monitoring, every step of garbage collection — from households to final disposal — can be tracked in real time. This will not only enhance efficiency but also ensure accountability,” Rane said. Under the initiative,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The swearing-in ceremony of former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar as Ministers in the Pramod Sawant-led cabinet on Thursday witnessed the absence of a few legislators. Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo, and Marcaim MLA Govind Gaude skipped the oath-taking event held at Raj Bhavan. Meanwhile, Vasco MLA Sankalp Amonkar arrived only after the ceremony had concluded. The inductions of Kamat and Tawadkar are part of the much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle. The absence of certain MLAs from the swearing-in has sparked speculation in political circles, even as the reshuffle is being seen…

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday met Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla in Delhi, days after his return from NASA’s Axiom-4 mission. The meeting came shortly after Shukla also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week. Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), completed an 18-day mission in orbit between June 25 and July 15, 2025. The Axiom-4 mission, launched from Florida, included four astronauts – Shukla, Peggy Whitson (USA), Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary). The crew conducted more than 60 scientific experiments and participated in 20…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that more ministers could be inducted into the State Cabinet in the future, following the swearing-in of senior legislators Ramesh Tawadkar and Digambar Kamat. Speaking after the ceremony, Sawant said, “I congratulate Ministers Ramesh Tawadkar and Digambar Kamat and welcome them to my cabinet. They will work for the development of the people and Goa.” He further added, “More ministers may be inducted in the future. Anything can happen at any time.” The induction of Tawadkar, who is also the Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, and former Chief…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Bharat Ratna awardee and cricket legend Sachin R. Tendulkar will inaugurate the newly built ‘Kala Krida Angan’ Multipurpose Auditorium and Indoor Cricket Pitch at CPI’s Shri Mallikarjun Vidyalaya, Canacona, on 22nd August 2025 at 11:00 am. The state-of-the-art facility has been envisioned as “where champions train and legends begin” and is designed to provide world-class infrastructure for sports, cultural activities, and academics. It marks a significant milestone in the institution’s efforts to promote holistic education and nurture young talent in Canacona and across Goa. The event will also be graced by several distinguished guests, including Chetan Manju…