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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the West Bengal government’s decision to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme, saying the move would ensure better healthcare access for people across the state through coordinated efforts between the Centre and the state administration. The announcement came a day after the newly formed BJP government in West Bengal confirmed that it would introduce the Centre’s flagship health insurance programme, which provides annual medical coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh for eligible families. Reacting to the decision, PM Modi said he was pleased that citizens of West Bengal would now benefit…

New Delhi: Fresh details have emerged in the investigation into the recovery of explosive materials along the route linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Bengaluru for the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living Foundation near Kanakapura Road. During security sanitisation operations ahead of the Prime Minister’s movement, police recovered a cardboard box containing gelatin sticks along with batteries, wires and a suspected circuit-like setup. The discovery has raised concerns among investigators, who are now examining whether there was an attempt to assemble an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Officials involved in the probe, however, have indicated…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Aam Aadmi Party Organisation Secretary Prashant Naik on Tuesday criticised the BJP government over Goa’s reported unemployment rate of 8.3 per cent, alleging that local youth were being denied genuine employment and business opportunities in the State. Naik also targeted Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, stating that while the government encouraged youth to become entrepreneurs instead of depending on jobs, adequate support systems for local startups and employment generation were lacking. Addressing the issue, Naik claimed that many young people who had completed skill development courses were still struggling to secure jobs or establish businesses in Goa. He…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Deputy Speaker and Mapusa MLA Joshua Peter De Souza on Tuesday inaugurated hotmixing and road restoration works in the Market Yard and KTC Bus Stand areas of Mapusa. The works include improvement and reinstatement of roads reportedly damaged during underground cable laying carried out by the Electricity Department. According to officials, the project has been undertaken to restore road quality and improve smooth and safe movement of traffic and pedestrians in the busy commercial zones of Mapusa. The inauguration programme was attended by Mapusa Municipal Council Chairperson Priya Mishal, councillor Sainath Raul, BJP Mapusa Mandal President Yogesh…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chowgule Sports Club emerged champions of the Goa Premier Division League T20 tournament after defeating Geno Sports Club in a thrilling Super Over finale at the GCA ground in Sanguem-Cotarli. After both teams finished tied at 191 runs in regulation play, Chowgule held their nerve in the Super Over to clinch the title in dramatic fashion. Batting first, Chowgule Sports Club put up a challenging total of 191 for 4 in 20 overs. Sanath Nevagi led the charge with a brilliant 82 off 52 deliveries, smashing nine sixes and a boundary in a powerful innings that laid…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Debutants Dempo Challengers produced a remarkable performance to emerge champions of the Casino Pride Badminton Pro League (BPL) 2026 Edition 2.0, defeating Prassa Challengers 120-104 in a thrilling final at the Indoor Stadium in Campal on Sunday. In an impressive first appearance in Goa’s badminton league circuit, Dempo Challengers completed an unbeaten campaign and capped it off with the championship trophy. The side had already stamped its authority during the league phase by finishing at the top of the standings with five victories from five matches. Prassa Challengers secured the second spot, while Salkar Smashers and Tax…

Team Goemkarponn HONDA: Three calves and one bull were rescued by authorities in Honda-Sattari, triggering a police investigation and registration of an FIR against a resident of Laxmi Nagar, Honda, who is reportedly engaged in a goat meat business. According to officials, the rescue operation was carried out following specific inputs, leading to the recovery of the animals from the area. Police have registered a case against the individual concerned, and further inquiry is in progress. Locals in the area have raised concerns and suspicion that beef may have been illegally mixed and sold along with goat meat, prompting demands…