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New Delhi: In a significant ruling on public safety and animal management, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday dismissed petitions seeking changes to its earlier order directing authorities to remove stray dogs from streets and public spaces. The court reaffirmed that sterilised stray dogs cannot be released back into the same areas from where they were picked up. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta, and Justice NV Anjaria stressed that citizens have the right to live without fear of dog attacks and said governments cannot ignore the growing threat posed by stray animals in public areas.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Manipal Hospital Goa marked International Nurses Day with a special celebration recognising the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of its nursing staff. The event highlighted the vital role nurses play in patient care and acknowledged their continued commitment to strengthening healthcare services. The programme brought together members of the nursing fraternity, hospital leadership, and medical experts in a gesture of appreciation for the tireless efforts of nurses in delivering quality healthcare. Awards and honours were presented to recognise excellence and outstanding service within the nursing community. The celebration was attended by several senior medical professionals and dignitaries. Chief…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Shanvi Reddy Nimma of Telangana emerged as the standout performer at the Yonex-Sunrise U-13 National Ranking Badminton Tournament in Goa, producing a brilliant display to capture two titles on an action-packed finals day at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim. Shanvi first lifted the girls’ singles crown with a composed 21-9, 21-19 victory over Maharashtra’s Divisha Singh. She then teamed up with Lyosha Korukonda to secure the girls’ doubles title, defeating Karnataka’s Shaanvi P. N. and Shambhavi Sharma 21-19, 21-18 in a closely contested final. Her dominant performances across both events made her the biggest star…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s major reservoirs have recorded a steep fall in water storage levels amid intense summer heat and weak pre-monsoon rainfall, raising concerns over mounting pressure on the State’s water resources ahead of the monsoon. Despite the decline, the government has assured that drinking water supply will remain stable till June 15. Water Resources Department Minister Subhash Shirodkar said authorities are closely monitoring reservoir levels and consumption trends to avoid disruptions during the peak summer period. Among the worst affected is the Anjunem dam, which has dropped to nearly 18 per cent capacity. Selaulim reservoir stands at around…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: DGP Goa, alok Kumar, IPS, held a meeting with the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) to reinforce collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing child safety and welfare in the State. The interaction focused on strengthening coordination between law enforcement agencies and the Commission, along with promoting knowledge sharing and capacity building to address issues related to child protection more effectively. Officials discussed the importance of a more integrated approach in responding to cases involving children, with emphasis on timely intervention, awareness initiatives, and improved institutional support systems. The meeting underlined the commitment of both…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has dismissed a petition filed by a Mumbai-based couple seeking to set aside an FIR registered against them by the Economic Offences Cell (EOC) in connection with an alleged property scam involving approximately Rs 3.7 crore. Justice Ashish Chavan, while hearing the matter, observed that the evidence collected during the preliminary investigation pointed towards possible offences of cheating and criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code. The case has been registered against Jeremias D’Souza and Collette D’Souza. The complaint was filed by Haryana resident Manjeet Virmani, who accused the couple of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has rolled out a major overhaul of its school education system for Classes I to VIII under the National Education Policy (NEP), bringing in a fresh assessment structure, experiential learning practices and revised textbooks from the current academic year. Officials from the Goa State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) said schools will now follow a rubric-based internal evaluation process for students studying in the foundational, preparatory and middle stages. However, students from Classes III to VIII will continue to appear for externally conducted assessments based on common question papers designed by SCERT.…