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Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Wednesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Traffic Police Cell at Fatorda in the presence of Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai and Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar, IPS. Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said the State government is working to integrate connectivity from villages to industrial estates and improve rural-urban transport links in a bid to reduce road congestion, traffic issues, and accidents. “Goa has the highest population-to-vehicle ratio in the country, which is a major cause of accidents. On average, one person dies in a road accident every day in…

New Delhi: In a chilling twist to the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, police have revealed that Sonam Raghuvanshi’s cousin, Jitendra Raghuvanshi, played a role in facilitating payments to the contract killers hired to eliminate her husband. The murder, which occurred in Meghalaya last month, has sparked national outrage. Investigators said Jitendra’s UPI account was used to transfer the first installment of payment to the three hired assassins—Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi—on May 23, the same day Raja was murdered. Authorities are now probing whether Jitendra made the transaction knowingly or was used as an unknowing intermediary. So…

New Delhi: The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region faces an elevated threat of flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) this monsoon, according to a report released on Wednesday by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The intergovernmental organisation warned that rainfall from June to September is expected to be significantly above normal across the HKH range, increasing the likelihood of water-related disasters. Additionally, temperatures are projected to rise up to 2°C above seasonal averages, compounding the region’s vulnerability. “Forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies point to above-normal precipitation during the monsoon, which poses serious risks of…

Srinagar: Just days after its inauguration, the newly launched Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express is witnessing an overwhelming response, with all seats fully booked for the next ten days. The train, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sparked a travel frenzy as people flock to experience the historic rail connection to the Kashmir valley. The launch of this service marks a monumental shift in connectivity for the region. Until now, the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) was the sole surface link to the Kashmir valley—a route frequently disrupted by landslides, heavy rain, and snowfall. The new rail line is being…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Bhatti Sports Club secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Cumborda SC to book their place in the semifinals of the Silver Jubilee Cup 2025 Interward Football Tournament, organised by Sporting Club Virabhat at the St Alex Church ground in Curtorim on Wednesday. Cumborda had a golden opportunity to take an early lead in the 5th minute when Valzino Fernandes’ powerful shot struck the post and deflected out of play. However, it was Bhatti SC who struck first, with Tony Dias opening the scoring in the 10th minute. The forward doubled the lead just ten minutes later, giving…

New Delhi: As Team India prepares to take on England in a crucial five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds, all eyes are on a new-look Indian side. With stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having retired from Test cricket, this series marks the dawn of a new era, led by the young and talented Shubman Gill. The upcoming matches also kick off India’s campaign in the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. In the lead-up to the high-stakes series, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has issued a clear message to Gill, focusing particularly on the importance of managing Jasprit…

New Delhi: India’s newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir has delivered a strong and motivating message to the young Indian Test team, led by Shubman Gill, as they gear up for the five-match Test series against England. With seasoned stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin having recently retired from Test cricket, the team is entering a transition phase, and Gambhir is urging the next generation to step up. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Gambhir addressed the squad in a team huddle, acknowledging the absence of India’s three most experienced…