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Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: In a significant move to support displaced families, MLA PravIn Arlekar has commenced roof repair work for 14 families rehabilitated from Mopa. The initiative involves the installation of metal sheets (patre) on the roofs of their houses, aiming to provide better shelter and protection during the monsoon season. Earlier, each of these families had received a financial grant of ₹5 lakh from the government to carry out repair and reconstruction work independently. However, with limited progress observed, MLA Arlekar has now taken the initiative to oversee and execute the roof repairs directly, without utilizing the previously distributed…

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles praised India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ and hailed the stoppage of military actions as a mark of Indian leadership. New Delhi: Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles praised India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack, calling ‘Operation Sindoor’ a justified act of defence and the subsequent ceasefire with Pakistan an example of strong Indian leadership. Reacting to the April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baisaran valley, where 26 tourists, including one Nepali citizen, were killed, Marles described the incident as “appalling” and expressed Australia’s solidarity with India. “We met the news of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s Town & Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that accuse him of accepting money in exchange for jobs. Responding to a viral audio clip related to the claims, Rane stated that he has never taken any money for jobs. He further urged the person making the allegations to formally file a complaint with the police so that a proper investigation can be conducted. The minister emphasized his commitment to transparency and legal processes in addressing such matters.

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Builders Must Follow Vertical Forest Rules to Get OC MARGAO: In a significant move toward eco-conscious urban planning, the Goa government is preparing to implement a new policy requiring all high-rise buildings with a Floor Space Index (FSI) above 250–300 to incorporate the Vertical Forest model into their designs. The initiative, led jointly by the Urban Development, Town & Country Planning, and Forest Departments, aims to significantly increase green cover in densely populated urban areas while promoting environmentally responsible construction practices. Town & Country Planning Minister Vishwajit Rane confirmed that builders will only be granted Occupancy Certificates…

The latest to join the list of Ramsar sites in India are Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, both in Rajasthan. New Delhi: India has added two more wetlands to the prestigious Ramsar list of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing the country’s total to 91 sites. The newly designated Ramsar sites are Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur, both located in the state of Rajasthan. These ecologically significant sites now join a growing network of wetlands recognized globally for their role in biodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem services. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the achievement on social media…

The Indian duo posted a 21-14, 22-20 win over Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr of Ukraine in the second round of the women’s doubles event on Wednesday. Jakarta: India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand continued their impressive run at the Indonesia Open 2025, advancing to the next round of the women’s doubles event with a straight-game victory on Wednesday. The Indian pair overcame Ukraine’s Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr 21-14, 22-20 in a 32-minute clash at the iconic Istora Senayan Stadium in Jakarta. Their win secured a place in the Round of 16 and kept India’s hopes alive in the…

Curtorim: SFX Camarxet advanced to the next round of the Silver Jubilee Cup 2025 9-a-side Interward Football Tournament after a commanding 2-0 win over Paldem SC. The tournament is being organised by the Sporting Club of Virabhat at the St. Alex Church ground, Curtorim. The match was an engaging display of attacking football from both sides. Camarxet came close to taking the lead early on when Casvino Fernandes unleashed a powerful shot, only to be denied by a brilliant save from Paldem goalkeeper Petermark D’Cunha. Paldem had their own chance when Elton Mascarenhas’ strike rattled the post in the 25th…