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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major setback to Goa’s push for sustainable transport, the Solar Electric ferry St. Pedro (PNJ-880), built at a cost of ₹3.97 crore, is currently non-operational after running for only three months. Information tabled in the Legislative Assembly reveals that the ferry was withdrawn from service due to electrical faults and “non-feasibility” in operations. The vessel has remained idle since, raising concerns over the viability of the project. The government has withheld ₹59.37 lakh as performance guarantee from the contractor, M/s Aquarius Shipyard Pvt. Ltd., citing incorrect machinery installation. The dispute is now pending before the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has notified that the first phase of Census 2027 — Houselisting and Housing Census — will be conducted across the state from April 16 to May 15, 2026. The exercise will collect data on housing conditions, household amenities and assets. According to the notification issued in the Official Gazette, the census will be conducted through digital means. A provision for self-enumeration has also been made for a 15-day period from April 1 to April 15, 2026, ahead of the houselisting phase. The second phase, Population Enumeration, will be carried out in February 2027,…

“What is most concerning is the predictability of such outbreaks. This is not the first time residents have complained about water quality, nor will it be the last if systemic issues are not addressed. The response from authorities often follows a familiar script. Once people fall sick, teams are rushed, samples are collected, advisories are issued, and temporary measures are put in place. But by then, the damage is already done. Public health cannot be managed as a reaction. It requires consistent vigilance long before symptoms appear in the population. At the heart of the problem lies the failure to…

New Delhi: Indian Oil Corporation has assured consumers that prices of regular petrol and diesel remain unchanged across India despite a sharp surge in global crude oil prices. The clarification comes after the state run oil marketing company announced a limited price revision for premium petrol XP95 petrol, increasing its price by ₹2 per litre. The company emphasised that the adjustment affects only a small segment of fuel consumption since premium petrol accounts for a relatively minor share compared to regular petrol and diesel. In a public statement, the company highlighted that international crude prices have climbed significantly in recent…

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the return of many Indian nationals, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has announced a one time relaxation allowing stranded citizens to bring their pet dogs and cats back to India. The move follows a memorandum issued by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, which acknowledged that in emergency situations many standard pre export procedures may not be completed before travel. Under the temporary relaxation, returning pet owners must declare that the animal has lived with them for at least one month. They are also required…

New Delhi: The government of Haryana has taken control of Al-Falah University in Faridabad following an inquiry that identified several statutory violations and administrative irregularities in the institution’s functioning. Senior IAS officer Amit Aggarwal has been appointed as the university’s administrator and has assumed charge of its financial and administrative operations. The intervention aims to restore governance while ensuring academic activities continue smoothly for nearly 1,700 enrolled students. As part of the restructuring process, officials from JC Bose University of Science and Technology have been deputed to key positions. Ajay Ranga has been appointed vice chancellor, while Rajeev Kumar Singh…

New Delhi: India delivered a sharp message to Pakistan at the United Nations, declaring that there will be “zero water and zero talks” until Islamabad decisively ends support for cross border terrorism against India. Speaking at a World Water Day event, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, said the decision follows the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the April 22, 2025 attack in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam that killed 26 Hindu tourists. Parvathaneni stated that India had signed the treaty over six decades ago in good faith and in a spirit of cooperation. However, he said Pakistan…