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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho has defended the government’s decision to regularise houses built on communidade land, stating that the issue is not new and has been previously addressed by the courts. Reacting to the recent threat by communidade bodies to challenge the government’s move in court, Godinho said, “The courts have already dismissed similar cases in the past.” He added that earlier, communidade components themselves had agreed to the regularisation process. Godinho’s remarks come in the wake of mounting opposition from several communidades, who claim that the government’s decision infringes upon their rights and land ownership. The…

Porvorim:The Directorate of Education, Government of Goa, has announced a revision in the material cost of mid-day meals under the PM POSHAN scheme, effective from May 1, 2025. The revised rates apply to all Parent Teacher Associations, Self Help Groups, and Mahila Mandals involved in the provision of meals to students across Balvatikas, Government and Government-Aided Primary, and Upper Primary Schools in the state. According to the circular issued by Director of Education Shailesh R. Zingde, the new daily per-child meal rates are as follows: •Pre-primary/Balvatika: ₹9.33 •Primary: ₹9.33 •Upper Primary: ₹12.00 The Directorate has clarified that the revised rates…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Victor Hospital, in collaboration with the Dhakankar Robotic Centre, is proud to announce the inauguration of Goa’s first ROSA® Robotic Knee Replacement System, a major technological breakthrough in orthopedic surgery. The state-of-the-art system will be officially launched on 16th July at 3:00 PM, marking a transformative moment in patient-centered orthopedic care in the state. The ROSA® (Robotic Surgical Assistant) system represents a new frontier in joint replacement, combining the power of artificial intelligence with surgical expertise to deliver precision-driven, minimally invasive knee replacements. This AI-powered robotic platform ensures personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy,…

NEW DELHI: India’s narrow 22-run defeat against England in the third Test at Lord’s triggered an outpouring of reactions from cricketing legends and fans alike, who hailed the fighting spirit shown by the trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Despite a heartbreaking finish, the Indian team earned praise for pushing the contest to the final session on Day 5 in what was a true Test classic. In pursuit of a modest target of 193 on a pitch that became increasingly challenging over the last six sessions, India found themselves in deep trouble at 58/4 and later at…

NEW DELHI: After India’s nail-biting 22-run loss to England in the third Test at Lord’s, batter Shubman Gill offered a blunt assessment of what went wrong. Speaking during the post-match presentation, Gill expressed pride in the team’s fighting spirit but pointed to a lack of key partnerships and a crucial run-out that tilted the match in England’s favour. “Extremely proud,” Gill said of the team’s performance. “It was as close a Test match as it can get — stretched over five days and coming down to the final session. I was confident in our chances. We just needed a couple…

NEW DELHI: Fauja Singh, the legendary centenarian marathon runner celebrated worldwide for redefining the limits of age and endurance, passed away on Monday at the age of 114 following a tragic road accident in Punjab. Known as the world’s oldest marathoner, Singh’s remarkable life journey came to a sudden end when he was hit by a car on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway. Born on April 1, 1911, in Beyas village in Jalandhar district, Singh became a global icon in the running community and a symbol of resilience and healthy living. On Monday afternoon, he suffered a serious head injury after being…

NEW DELHI: The horrific terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which left 26 civilians dead, was reportedly carried out under the direct orders of Pakistan’s political and military leadership. Intelligence inputs have indicated that the operation was coordinated by Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI in collaboration with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and was designed to mirror the scale and secrecy of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. In a chilling detail, the attackers specifically targeted civilians at the popular Baisaran meadows after identifying their religion. The assailants, all Pakistani nationals, were selected to ensure maximum operational secrecy. No local militants were involved in the…