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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the immediate release of all convicts serving fixed-term life sentences who have completed their prescribed prison term, ruling that no remission order is required in such cases. The verdict came while ordering the release of Sukhdev Pehalwan, convicted in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, who finished his 20-year sentence in March this year. A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice KV Vishwanathan strongly criticised authorities for keeping such convicts behind bars beyond their term, warning, “If this attitude continues, every convict will die in jail.” The court noted that…

New Delhi: Days after the Supreme Court ordered the relocation of stray dogs from residential areas to designated shelters, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced a phased, systematic action plan to implement the directive, calling it a “turning point” in addressing the city’s long-standing stray dog concerns. “Residents of Delhi have faced the stray dog menace for many years. We will carry out the Supreme Court’s order in a planned and humane manner,” Ms Gupta said, assuring both public safety and animal welfare. For years, citizens from Rohini to South Delhi have voiced concerns over stray…

Team Goemkarponn Arlem: Off-road motorsport enthusiasts witnessed thrilling action at the 5th Mud Worriers Off-Road Championship 2025, held behind the Bullet showroom in Arlem, where Jayant Malvankar and Tejan Fallary emerged champions in their respective categories. In the Petrol category, Jayant Malvankar clinched the top spot, followed by Videsh Madgaokar in second place and Kapil Bhobe in third. In the Diesel category, Tejan Fallary took first place, with Roger Pereira securing second and Rahul Chandwani finishing third. The event drew a large crowd of motorsport fans and dignitaries. BJP State President Mr. Damu G. Naik was the chief guest…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: S.S. Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Cujira, and St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa emerged champions in the women’s and men’s categories respectively at the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Badminton Championships 2025–26, held at the SAG Indoor Stadium, Campal, from August 5 to 8. In the women’s final, S.S. Dempo College defeated P.G. Goa University 2-0, with Riya Haldankar overcoming Lesha Lotlikar 21-10, 21-13 and Malaikar Lobo beating Sarvadhnya Patil 21-6, 21-8. Riya Haldankar was named Best Women’s Player of the championship. In the men’s final, St. Xavier’s College trounced Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, 3-0, with…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar on Monday hailed Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant’s “Mhaje Ghar” initiative to regularise houses built on government land, calling it a historic and golden gift that will transform the lives of thousands of Goan families. Addressing the media, Amonkar said the decision would have a maximum impact in Mormugao, where nearly 90% of homes are on government land. “This is a blessing that has come after my 17 years of continuous efforts to save houses from demolitions. It is the biggest gift the CM has given to the people of Mormugao,” he…

Team Goemkarponn VADDEM: Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho warned residents of Vaddem and New Vaddem to immediately stop dumping sewage into the open nullah that flows into Vaddem lake, where Ganesh idols are immersed during the Visarjan ceremony. He cautioned that violators could face disconnection of water and power supply. Godinho urged residents to make use of the sewage tanker service that transports waste to the newly built Woow Plant, which treats sewage water for use in gardening. “The people in some buildings are releasing sewage into the lake. We have constructed a new Woow Plant where sewage water is…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, made a strong impact on the opening day of the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Mumbai 2025, held from August 11 to 13 at the Jio World Convention Centre. Goa Tourism highlighted its Regenerative Tourism vision with an engaging showcase of community-led projects, heritage village trails, cultural programs, and initiatives supporting local artisans and performers. Visitors experienced glimpses of Goa’s rich crafts, culinary traditions, and responsible tourism models aimed at transforming the state’s travel landscape. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte said, “TTF Mumbai is an ideal platform to connect…