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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As part of its strategy to diversify tourism offerings and attract international markets, Goa Tourism hosted a 10-member delegation of Omani travel and tourism stakeholders at the historic Aguad Port and Jail Complex in Sinquerim. The familiarisation trip, organised under the ‘Goa Beyond Beaches’ campaign, included a guided tour of the 17th-century Portuguese fort, its refurbished prison cells, and curated narratives showcasing Goa’s heritage. Calling the visit an “extraordinary experience,” Mohamed Mahdi, managing director of Discover Oman, said the delegation gained a deeper understanding of the fort’s history and its significance. Ameer AlBalushi, sales manager at Oman…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani on Wednesday to express his deep concern over the recent Israeli attacks in Doha, condemning the violation of Qatar’s sovereignty. In a post on X, PM Modi stated, “Spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani and expressed deep concern at the attacks in Doha. India condemns the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar. We support resolution of issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and avoiding escalation. India stands firmly in support of peace and stability in…

. New Delhi: The Government of India on Thursday issued a strict advisory warning its citizens against joining the Russian Army, following reports that some Indians in Moscow were being forced into combat roles in the ongoing Ukraine war. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the issue has been raised with Russian authorities in both Delhi and Moscow, urging that such practices be stopped and that affected Indian nationals be released. “We have seen reports about Indian nationals having been recruited recently into the Russian army. The Government has, on several occasions over the past one year, underlined…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The notorious and accident-prone Dumane culvert-bridge is once again in the spotlight for the wrong reasons after a lady tourist rammed her car into the structure, damaging the concrete side-protection wall. According to sources, a foreign national driving a car collided with the retaining wall, breaking it and plunging down towards the rivulet below. Fortunately, her vehicle narrowly missed going over the bridge and falling into the stream. The incident reportedly occurred two days ago. Eyewitnesses said the woman managed to maneuver her vehicle back onto the road and drove away, leaving the bridge vulnerable to…

“Yet, those who fantasise about India slipping into the chaos we see in Nepal forget one crucial fact. India’s Constitution is among the strongest in the world, its democratic institutions tested time and again. The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the resilience of this system. Our armed forces and intelligence agencies ensure that external forces find no easy playground here. India’s diversity, its scale, and the maturity of its electorate all make it nearly impossible for anarchists to seize the state.” What has unfolded in Nepal over the past weeks is tragic, disturbing, and yet a reminder of…

Team Goemkarponn MUMBAI: Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane addressed the 8th edition of CII Hospital Tech 2025 on the theme “Healthcare Roadmap for Viksit Bharat.” Rane said, “We carry the responsibility of shaping a system that ensures universal access, embraces innovation, and places the well-being of citizens at the very core of national progress.” Presenting the Goa Model of Healthcare, Rane highlighted reforms and innovations that have positioned the state as a benchmark in health delivery. These include advanced medical infrastructure, adoption of universal digital health records, strengthening preventive and community care through health camps, impactful public–private collaborations, a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has acquitted Chetan Arondekar, alias Vijayendra, in the 2016 murder of 20-year-old Deepali Mehta, setting aside his conviction and life sentence awarded by the Margao Additional Sessions Court. Mehta, a native of Karwar, was found murdered at Cabo de Rama beach in December 2016. In March 2022, the Sessions Court had convicted Arondekar under Section 302 of the IPC and sentenced him to life imprisonment along with a fine of ₹50,000. Arondekar, who was arrested by Cuncolim police, was accused of strangling Mehta to death on December 23, 2016.…