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SURAJ NANDREKAR With the recent tensions following the Pahalgam incident and the increasingly fragile diplomatic situation between India and Pakistan, a common question on many minds this holiday season is: Is it safe to travel? As members of the media, we’re often asked to assess risk during such uncertain times. And the honest answer is both simple and sobering: anything can happen, anytime, anywhere. It is natural to feel anxious when headlines are filled with cross-border skirmishes, political rhetoric, and speculation about the possibility of war. The memories of past escalations—whether it was the Kargil conflict, the aftermath of Pulwama,…

In the year 2025, as India surges forward with technological advancements, AI integration, and smart infrastructure, a village in Goa—Keri, located within the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary—is being electrified for the very first time. This might sound like a line from a history book about the early 20th century, but unfortunately, it is a headline from this very week. While officials gathered to celebrate the foundation-laying ceremony of an underground electricity cable, we must confront an unsettling truth: that parts of one of India’s most developed states are only now being connected to the power grid. The project, which involves laying…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (GSEIAA) has issued a stop work order to Worldwide Resorts & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. after Viresh Borkar, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), lodged a complaint citing alleged violations of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The complaint highlighted construction activities taking place on properties in Bambolim Village, Tiswadi Taluka, Goa, which were allegedly undertaken without the required Environmental Clearance (EC). The properties in question, which span multiple survey numbers (14/1, 14/2, 15/1, 16/1, 17/1, 17/2, 17/3, 18/1, 19/1, 19/2, 19/3, 20/1, 20/2, 20/3, 21/1 to 8, 31/1, 35/1) and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The city’s electric bus network has seen a significant surge in both ridership and revenue, with 48 electric vehicles now operating across seven major routes, ferrying over 16.19 lakh passengers to date. The development marks a major milestone in Panaji’s push toward clean and efficient public transportation. According to Sanjit Rodrigues, CEO of the Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL), revenue from the electric buses has shown consistent month-on-month growth, climbing from ₹6.49 lakh in July 2024 to ₹27.24 lakh in March 2025. Digital payments are also gaining traction among commuters. Rodrigues noted that 34% of…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the YUGM Conclave in New Delhi on Tuesday, underlined the significant reforms undertaken in India’s education sector, stating that the New Education Policy (NEP) is designed to align with global educational benchmarks. The conclave — named YUGM, meaning “confluence” in Sanskrit — brought together key leaders from government, academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem for a strategic dialogue on education and research. PM Modi emphasized that the education system is instrumental in shaping the nation’s youth for the future, and hence, it is being systematically modernized. “Our New Education Policy reflects international…

Team Goemkarponn MAKAZHAN: A heart-wrenching incident has come to light in Goa, where a father is accused of brutally killing his six-year-old daughter. The suspect, identified as Salim Dambal (28), originally from Gaddak, Karnataka, and currently residing in Makazhan, Goa, is reported to be on the run. According to initial reports, Salim allegedly struck his daughter with a stick, resulting in her tragic death. The motive behind this gruesome act is still unknown, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident. The police are actively searching for Salim, who has gone into hiding following the attack. Efforts are underway…

New Delhi: Veteran Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin was honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu as part of the 2025 Padma awards list. Ashwin, who is renowned for his consistency and match-winning performances in Test cricket, is the only cricketer to be recognised this year, underscoring his immense contribution to the sport. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Ashwin on receiving the award, sharing their appreciation for his remarkable career. “Congratulations to @ashwinravi99 on being conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award by the Hon’ble President of India @rashtrapatibhvn,…