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Punjab: Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a powerful warning to Pakistan from the frontline Air Force Station in Adampur, Punjab, declaring that no part of Pakistan is safe for terrorists anymore. Addressing troops while standing in front of India’s advanced S-400 air defence system, PM Modi dismissed Islamabad’s false claims of having damaged the base, asserting India’s military strength and strategic readiness. “There is no corner left in Pakistan where terrorists can sit in peace. We can target them wherever they are,” said the Prime Minister, sending a clear message to Pakistan’s military establishment and the terror groups it is…

The uproar over the proposed nuclear power plant in Goa has reignited a broader debate on the delicate balance between sustainable development and environmental preservation. Opposition parties like the Congress, Goa Forward Party, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have vehemently opposed the idea, citing concerns over safety, ecological impact, and lack of transparency. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has denied any active plans, clarifying that while Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar may have floated a proposal, the state government has rejected it outright. Still, the public response to the mere mention of a nuclear facility in the state raises…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has been placed under a Yellow alert until May 17, as the southwest monsoon advances into parts of the South Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light to moderate rainfall, along with thunderstorms, for the state and the Konkan region until May 17. In a statement, the IMD confirmed that the southwest monsoon has reached parts of the south Bay of Bengal, south Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands, and some areas of the north Andaman Sea by Tuesday. The IMD further warned that isolated areas across Goa, Konkan, Madhya…

Team Goemkarponn MOLLEM: Two individuals were arrested by Forest officials for illegally cutting and smuggling teak wood logs in Mollem. The arrested men, Raghu Naik (26) from Cuncoliem and Dilip Talwar (42) from Kirlapal, were apprehended by Range Forest Officer (RFO) Anil Fernandes and his team after a covert operation. The incident involved the felling of two large teak trees, which were cut into 13 logs. According to the Forest Department, Umesh, a resident of Valandav, Dharbandora, had given permission to fell the trees on his property for a sum of Rs 25,000. Acting on intelligence, the Forest Department monitored…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Public Works Department (PWD) has directed its concerned sub-division office to commence the rectification work at Kala Academy, following the recommendations of the Task Force Committee. According to the department’s instructions, the contractor will be required to rectify any issues related to works or parts that were included in the original scope of the project. In cases where the recommended work falls outside the original tender, the necessary specifications and measurements will be provided by the consultant appointed by the Task Force. This step is crucial to ensuring that the rectification work is in line with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Following the recent uncovering of a major tax evasion racket by Goa Excise officials, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that local Excise Department personnel are involved in the smuggling of liquor between Goa and Haryana. The party has called for an in-depth investigation by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also oversees the Excise Department. Amit Palekar, president of AAP’s Goa unit, claimed that liquor is being secretly smuggled out of Goa and illegally imported from Haryana, leading to a significant loss of revenue for the state. He further accused the Goa Excise Department of being…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State government has issued show-cause notices to eight senior officials, including the former North Goa Collector Sneha Gite, IAS, and SP (North) Akshat Kaushal, IPS, in connection with the stampede at the Devi Lairai Zatra that claimed six lives and left several others injured in the early hours of May 3. The notices were issued following the findings of a fact-finding committee headed by Revenue Secretary and Commissioner Sandeep Jacques, IAS. The committee’s report held the district administration, local police, temple committee, and the Shirgao panchayat collectively accountable for crowd mismanagement that led to the tragic…