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New Delh: India is gearing up for the second phase of its nationwide civil defence initiative, Operation Shield, scheduled to take place on May 31, 2025, across all districts along the country’s western frontier, including Jammu and Kashmir. Announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, this large-scale exercise follows the first drill held on May 7 and is designed to test and improve preparedness for hostile threats such as air raids, missile strikes, and drone attacks. The operation will be conducted under Section 19 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, and is being coordinated by the Additional Director General of…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A large-scale Disaster Mock Drill simulating a train accident was conducted on Thursday evening by the Community Health Centre (CHC), Canacona, in coordination with the Deputy Collector’s office, Police, Fire & Emergency Services (F\&ES), Vigilance Department, Lions Club, and various social workers and volunteers. The scenario involved a simulated train accident on the Konkan Railway route passing through Canacona, with reports of several casualties and critically injured victims. In response, CHC Canacona immediately activated its disaster response protocol, recalling all its staff — medical, non-medical, contract, and auxiliary. Ambulances were quickly dispatched to the accident site, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee strongly condemns the utter apathy and administrative failure of the BJP-led government, which has once again left citizens to fend for themselves in miserable conditions. Residents of Pundalik Nagar in Porvorim were forced to endure over 12 hours without electricity or water—basic necessities of any civilized society. Despite being initially assured that power supply would be restored by 9 AM today, residents were left frustrated and helpless as the Electricity Department casually extended the restoration timeline to 3 PM. This casual attitude, reportedly due to transformer damage, has exposed the sheer lack…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has issued a directive requiring all state employees to take part in International Yoga Day activities on June 21, while ensuring regular office work is not disrupted. In a circular from the Directorate of General Administration, the government announced that yoga sessions will be held across various government departments and public institutions as part of the nationwide observance. “All government staff must participate in yoga sessions scheduled for June 21, 2025, either within their own office premises or at nearby locations such as schools, colleges, panchayats, or municipalities where such events are arranged,” stated…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Electricity consumers with meters installed inside their homes are required to shift them to an accessible spot outside their residence by November 28, according to a public notice issued by Chief Electrical Engineer Stephen Fernandes. The directive, based on Regulation 5.125 of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission’s 2018 Supply Code, mandates that all meters be moved to a location on the consumer’s property that is easily reachable for meter reading and billing purposes, without being exposed to weather elements such as rain. Consumers are instructed to first identify a suitable, sheltered spot for the meter and then…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Police Crime Branch has filed a 304-page chargesheet in the sensational Assagao house demolition and abduction case, naming 13 individuals as accused. The case, which drew public and political attention due to its brazen nature and alleged links to influential individuals, revolves around the illegal demolition of a house in the scenic Assagao village in North Goa and the alleged abduction of two persons residing there. According to the chargesheet, the accused allegedly used an excavator to raze a residential structure without any legal sanction. The two occupants were reportedly abducted during the incident, triggering…

On May 30, 1987, Goa shed its Union Territory status to become the 25th state of the Indian Union. It was more than just a change on the map — it was a powerful affirmation of Goa’s distinct identity, language, and cultural heritage. Today, as Goa celebrates 39 years of Statehood, it is a moment to reflect with pride on a journey marked by resilience, progress, and vision. Goa’s path to Statehood was forged by the will of its people. The historic 1967 Opinion Poll — the only referendum held in independent India — saw Goans decisively reject the merger…