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Team Goemkarponn DELHI: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced a revised framework for classifying hotels and resorts based on their pollution potential, with the latest norms taking into account both the size of the establishment and the use of environmentally friendly technologies. Under the updated classification, hotels and resorts with more than 300 rooms will continue to be placed in the Red category, reflecting the highest pollution potential with a Pollution Index (PI) of 81.25. However, large hotels that operate their kitchens using cleaner or gaseous fuels will now be eligible for classification under the Orange category, reducing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Transport has announced that the upgraded Mhaji Bus Scheme will be launched from August 1, and has urged private stage carriage bus operators interested in joining the initiative to complete their registration before the rollout. According to a public notice issued by Director of Transport Arvind Khutkar, operators must submit the prescribed application form along with the necessary supporting documents to the office of the respective Assistant Director of Transport prior to the scheme’s implementation. The department stated that information regarding the application process, eligibility requirements and document checklist can be obtained from the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has been allocated more than ₹258 crore under various Union tourism schemes over the past two years, with the funding earmarked for projects ranging from beach and ecotourism development to heritage conservation and public infrastructure. The allocations form part of a nationwide programme under which the Union Ministry of Tourism has approved 117 projects worth ₹5,756.62 crore to improve tourism infrastructure, create better visitor amenities and promote destinations across India. Among the projects approved for Goa are two initiatives under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 programme. The Centre has sanctioned ₹24.07 crore for developing the Porvorim Creek…

New Delhi: India vice captain Tilak Varma has defended the team’s recent struggles in T20 Internationals, saying the difficult overseas conditions in Ireland and England played a significant role in the disappointing results under new captain Shreyas Iyer. Iyer’s tenure as T20I captain has begun on a challenging note, with India yet to register a win in seven matches. The team suffered a 2-0 series defeat to Ireland before enduring a 4-0 loss against England. Backing the skipper, Tilak said Iyer is already leading a successful side and naturally carries greater responsibility and expectations. He pointed out that India had…

Glasgow: India will begin its campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Thursday, with Lawn Bowls opening the country’s medal quest. A 126 member Indian contingent will compete across multiple disciplines, aiming for a strong performance despite the absence of sports such as wrestling, badminton, hockey and table tennis from this edition. India’s biggest medal hopes rest on athletics, weightlifting and boxing. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra headlines the athletics squad and will be among the favourites in the men’s javelin throw. He is expected to face stiff competition from Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem. Other leading Indian athletes…

New Delhi: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has hailed Rohit Sharma’s match winning century against England at Lord’s, saying the veteran opener responded to his critics with a “tight slap with the bat” after intense speculation over his international future. Rohit’s superb knock of 138 in the third One Day International helped India secure victory and brought an end to growing retirement rumours that had surrounded him before the match. The innings, his maiden ODI century at Lord’s, was widely seen as a timely reminder of his class and experience. Speaking during the opening match of The Hundred 2026…

New Delhi: India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi says the last four months have been filled with highs and lows, but he remains focused on improving and contributing to the team as India prepare to begin their T20I series against Zimbabwe on Thursday. The 15 year old earned his maiden senior India call up after an impressive IPL campaign and made history by becoming India’s youngest ever international cricketer during the T20I series against England, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long standing record. After making his debut in Manchester, Sooryavanshi featured in the next three matches but managed only modest scores before…