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Srinagar: In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has shut down 48 resorts and several major tourist destinations across the Union territory, citing security concerns. The closures come as a precautionary measure after the attack, which took place in the scenic meadows of Pahalgam and targeted unarmed tourists. Among the tourist spots now off-limits are Doodhpatri in Budgam and Verinag in Anantnag, both popular with travelers for their natural beauty. The tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir—a vital part of the region’s economy—has been severely impacted. With…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A remote village within the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, is set to receive electricity for the first time, with the commencement of an 11KV underground electricity cable laying project. The foundation ceremony was held at the foot of the Keri plateau in Khotigao village and was inaugurated by Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar, along with Khotigao village budhvont Anand, village sarpanch Vrunda Velip, and officials from the Forest and Electricity Departments. The project, estimated to cost over six crores, involves laying a 3.5 km long underground LT line to a transformer to be installed at the top…

New Delhi: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), the implementing agency of the government’s flagship Namami Gange programme, has been granted income tax exemption status by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the apex body for direct tax administration in India. According to a recent notification issued by the Finance Ministry, the NMCG has been recognized as an authority under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. As a result, it will now be eligible for income tax exemption beginning with the assessment year 2024–25. The exemption is granted under sub-clause (a) of clause (46A) of the Income Tax Act,…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona, Goa: Two youths from Nuem (Shristhal) were injured on Monday morning when a large tree fell onto the scooter they were riding near Shristhal. The incident occurred as the two were en route to Canacona when the roadside tree, which had uprooted, crashed directly onto their vehicle. One of the scooterists, who was seriously injured and rendered unconscious, was first rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC) before being transferred to the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) in Margao for further treatment. The other rider suffered minor injuries. According to local sources, the heavy branches of the…

New Delhi: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned that a military strike by India appears “imminent” in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region. The statement comes as tensions escalate between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The attack, which occurred in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, claimed the lives of 26 civilians, most of whom were tourists. Indian officials have blamed the assault on The Resistance Front (TRF), a group widely considered a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Two of the attackers identified by Indian authorities are alleged to be…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a step aimed at improving student nutrition and promoting healthy eating, the Directorate of Education (DoE), Goa, has directed all schools to cut down the use of cooking oil in mid-day meals (MDM) by 10%. As part of this initiative, outlined in a circular issued by Education Director Shailesh Zingde, schools and mid-day meal suppliers operating under the PM Poshan Scheme have been asked to follow specific guidelines provided by the Union Ministry of Education. The directive not only targets the nutritional content of school meals but also emphasizes the importance of health education. Schools have…

Team Goemkarponn COLVA: South Goa Superintendent of Police, Tikam Singh, has issued an official suspension order against three police constables attached to Colva Police Station following allegations of bribery. The suspended personnel have been identified as Constables Amar Gaonkar, Siddesh Shirodkar, and Satyam Desai. According to preliminary reports, the trio allegedly demanded and accepted a bribe from a local scrap dealer. The nature and amount of the bribe have not yet been disclosed by the authorities. SP Tikam Singh confirmed the suspensions and stated that a departmental inquiry has been initiated into the matter. “We are committed to maintaining transparency…