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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 11 (Goa), in collaboration with Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), conducted a two-day area-level pollution response exercise from April 29 to 30, 2025. The exercise aimed to enhance coordination among stakeholders involved in marine pollution response, validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and assess Goa’s preparedness—covering MPA, minor ports, and partner agencies—for handling pollution-related incidents. Various organisations participated, including the state administration, Environment Department, Goa State Pollution Control Board, Goa Police, Indian Oil Corporation, Captain of Ports, Oil Handling Agencies, Paradeep Phosphates, and Southwest Port. Day one featured presentations on oil spill…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent comment during the inauguration of the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala has stirred political discussions. Addressing the audience, PM Modi remarked, “Today, Shashi Tharoor is sitting here. Today’s program will disturb the sleep of some people. The message has gone wherever it had to go.” This direct reference to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who represents Thiruvananthapuram, has drawn attention to his evolving role within the party. Tharoor’s decision to personally welcome PM Modi at the Thiruvananthapuram airport, despite facing delays due to what he termed the “dysfunctional” state of Delhi’s airport, was notable.…

New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, representing Thiruvananthapuram, expressed frustration over flight delays at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport as he made his way to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his constituency. Tharoor described the airport as “dysfunctional” in a post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the challenges faced by travelers due to operational inefficiencies. Despite the delays, Tharoor managed to arrive on time to welcome PM Modi, who was in Kerala to officially commission the Vizhinjam International Seaport. Tharoor shared photographs of the reception and emphasized his pride in being involved with the port project from its inception.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has been ranked as the top-performing state among the North-East, Hilly Regions, and smaller states of India, according to the CareEdge State Ranking Report 2025. The state achieved this recognition through strong performances in various sectors, including financial, infrastructure, economic, and social development. Maharashtra secured the top spot among the larger states. With a composite score of 62.1, Goa excelled in social development (88.4), infrastructure (73.2), and financial development (51.5). The state’s economic performance earned a score of 62.5, placing it second in the economic pillar, just behind Sikkim. Goa also stood out in the financial…

Team Goemkarponn BORIM: The Public Works Department (PWD), Goa, has announced a partial night-time closure of the Borim Bridge on National Highway 566 to facilitate crucial rehabilitation and strengthening works. The closure will be in effect from May 2 to May 20, 2025, during the night hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily. As per the order issued by the Executive Engineer, Works Division-XV (NH), PWD, Ponda, and Administrator of NH-566 from Km. 0/00 to Km. 12/200, one lane of the Borim Bridge will remain closed to all types of vehicular traffic during the specified hours. The measure is…

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called upon city officials to urgently address the widespread waterlogging that disrupted the capital following heavy rainfall on Friday morning. During a visit to the Majnu Ka Tila area, she described the situation as an “alarming” sign of systemic issues in the city’s drainage infrastructure. “There is waterlogging in several areas. Some areas don’t even have drains. Some areas have drains that are clogged. Delhi is in a very bad condition,” Gupta told reporters, emphasizing the need for immediate corrective measures. The Chief Minister has directed all relevant departments to expedite the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Public Works Department (PWD), Goa, has announced that the Old Zuari Bridge located along National Highway 66 will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic on Sunday, May 4, 2025, between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The decision was issued by the Executive Engineer of Works Division-XIV (NH), PWD, Fatorda, to facilitate important engineering work on the aging bridge. According to officials, the closure is required to enable the recording of deck levels — a critical structural assessment activity aimed at ensuring the safety and longevity of the bridge. During the closure period, traffic will be…