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New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared in Parliament that Maoist violence in India is nearing its complete end, stating that the country has effectively become free from Naxal influence after years of sustained security operations and development initiatives. Addressing a discussion in the Lok Sabha ahead of the government’s deadline to eliminate Left Wing Extremism, Shah said the insurgency that once affected large parts of the country has now almost disappeared. He noted that the process of completely eliminating the threat is in its final stage and the nation will be officially informed once it is formally concluded.…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong criticism of the Congress party while addressing the issue of Naxalism, asserting that the spread of the insurgency was linked to earlier political decisions and ideological support that allowed the movement to expand across several states. Speaking about the situation in Bastar in Chhattisgarh, Shah stated that tribal communities were drawn toward Maoist ideology because government institutions failed to effectively reach and support them for many years. According to him, the absence of development and governance created conditions that allowed extremist groups to gain influence in remote regions. He further…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has quashed an order passed by a Vasco Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) in a food safety case, observing that it lacked adequate reasoning and did not reflect proper judicial application of mind. Justice Ashish Chavan set aside the March 28, 2022 order, which had initiated proceedings against seven individuals based on a complaint filed by the Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration. The decision came while hearing two related writ petitions filed by traders and individuals, including a shop owner from Vasco and suppliers based in Margao and Kolhapur. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Don Bosco College Panjim secured a narrow seven run victory over M.E.S. Vasant Joshi College of Arts and Commerce Zuarinagar in the quarter final of the Goa University Inter Collegiate Women’s Cricket Championship 2025-26 held at the Dayanand Bandodkar Krida Sankool Cricket Ground in Peddem, Mapusa. After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, Don Bosco College posted 73 for four in their allotted 10 overs. Asmee Palav top scored with 27 runs off 32 balls, striking four boundaries and providing stability to the innings. Captain Kanwiksha Rekdo contributed an important 18 runs from 16…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa University witnessed two exciting quarter final encounters on Day 19 of the Inter Collegiate Men’s Cricket Championship 2025 to 26 at the Goa University Ground in Bambolim, with Government College Borda and Don Bosco College Panjim advancing to the semi finals after convincing victories. In the first match, Government College of Commerce and Economics, Borda registered a commanding 107 run win over Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Borda posted a competitive total of 187 for seven in 20 overs. Bansil Pandya led the batting effort with a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has given a last extension to village panchayats that have not yet submitted sworn affidavits detailing permissions granted to commercial establishments, setting April 7 as the new deadline. The direction came during the hearing of a suo motu public interest litigation initiated after the deadly fire at the “Birch by Romeo Lane” outlet in Arpora on December 6, 2025, which resulted in 25 fatalities. The court has since expanded the scope of the case to examine broader issues related to licensing and construction approvals. A Division Bench comprising Justice Valmiki…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tithee Bhoomkar and Siddharth Nunes emerged as the standout performers at the Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2026, each clinching two titles across categories in the recently concluded tournament held in Panaji. Bhoomkar completed an impressive double by winning both the ladies open singles and doubles titles. She secured the singles crown with a 6 to 3, 6 to 4 victory over Tvisha Sardesai. Bhoomkar then partnered with Bhaavya Bhoomkar to capture the ladies open doubles title, defeating Poojal Naik and Raisa Menezes 6 to 4, 6 to 1. The duo had earlier displayed commanding form in…