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New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has announced a six-month extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in parts of the Northeast, including Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, citing ongoing security concerns and the need to maintain law and order. The extension, effective from October 1, comes amid a sensitive security situation in the region. The most significant declaration affects Manipur, where the entire state, grappling with intense ethnic violence since May 2023, continues to be designated a “disturbed area.” However, certain exemptions have been maintained, excluding 13 police stations across five valley districts—Imphal West, Imphal…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday announced that seven tourist destinations, temporarily closed following the Pahalgam terror attack in April, will reopen from Monday, September 29. The decision follows a comprehensive security review conducted during a Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Raj Bhawan, Srinagar. In a statement on X, Lt. Governor Sinha said, “After a thorough security review and discussion in today’s UHQ Meeting, I’ve ordered reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures.” The seven sites in the Kashmir Division scheduled to reopen include…

New Delhi: Indian government sources have firmly rejected claims made by Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, calling his allegations of Indian “aggression from the eastern front” baseless and misleading. During his speech, Sharif accused India of violating international law and launching acts of aggression in May. He further claimed that India failed to cooperate in investigating the Pahalgam incident and accused New Delhi of exploiting a humanitarian tragedy for political purposes. Sharif also alleged that the Pakistani Air Force had destroyed seven Indian fighter jets, under the leadership of…

New Delhi: India has formally requested Rus sia to release 27 Indian nationals reportedly serving in the Russian military, amid concerns over their safety and well-being. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that authorities are in constant contact with the families of the affected individuals. Speaking on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “As per our information, 27 Indian nationals are presently serving in the Russian army. We are closely coordinating with their families regarding this matter.” Jaiswal also issued a strong advisory to Indian citizens against considering offers to join Russian military forces. “We once again…

Team Goemkarponn PANJAI: The uncertainty for vendors displaced from an unsafe market building in Panaji may soon end, with the Bombay High Court scheduled to hear their plea in October. The vendors, who were evicted from the structure adjacent to El Dorado Plaza, have approached the High Court after the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) denied their request for temporary space to continue their businesses. The building housed 13 ground-floor shops, including Kamal Pharmacy and several longstanding fabric stores. The CCP evacuated the building in May following a structural stability report from the Civil Engineering Department of…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: In a dramatic escalation of citizen protest, a group of Curchorem residents led by former municipal chairperson Balkrishna Hodarkar, social worker Aditya Dessai, AAP leader James Fernandes, local activist Sushant Vast, and scores of locals have begun a hunger strike outside the old Curchorem municipal building. The demonstrators claim they have been ignored for nearly four years despite repeated appeals for the repair of dangerously pothole-ridden roads. Residents describe the roads as treacherous and hazardous, with stretches turning into rivers or craters every rainy season, putting children, patients, and even ambulances at risk. Hodarkar, who has…

“Infrastructure too has received overdue attention. From improving digital services for tourists to developing event-based tourism such as festivals, Goa is trying to position itself as a year-round destination. The tie-ups with international events and conventions have brought in a class of visitor who looks at Goa as much more than a party hub. The investment in safety, better transport and efforts to improve cleanliness at key sites also reflect an administration that recognises the value of tourist comfort in an age of fierce competition between global destinations.” World Tourism Day is not just an occasion to celebrate…