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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The South Goa District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in coordination with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) of Goa and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), will conduct a State-Level Mock Exercise on Cyclone and Induced Disasters on April 25, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The mock exercise aims to test the preparedness of local authorities and agencies in responding to cyclonic events and associated disasters. Key components of the exercise will include the evacuation process, activation of early warning systems, and communication efficiency across different levels of government and agencies. The exercise will take…

Team Goemkarponn SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited the Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the site of a brutal terror attack that left at least 26 tourists dead and several others injured a day earlier. Shah flew to the location via helicopter after participating in a wreath-laying ceremony for the victims at the Police Control Room in Srinagar. During his visit, senior security officials briefed him on the circumstances surrounding the attack, which is being described as one of the deadliest in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The attack occurred…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant held a high-level meeting with police officials following a recent accident involving a taxi and a tourist in the state. Expressing serious concern over the incident, the Chief Minister said he has issued strict instructions to the police and the Transport Department to take a no-tolerance approach towards any law and order violations involving taxi operators. “We will not allow such incidents to tarnish Goa’s image as a safe tourist destination,” Dr. Sawant stated. He further announced that the state government is working on a comprehensive reform of the taxi system.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a “cowardly and inhuman act.” As a mark of respect for the victims, Dr. Sawant announced the cancellation of all programs related to his birthday celebrations that were scheduled to take place in the state. The Chief Minister also confirmed that 26 tourists from Goa are currently stranded in Jammu and Kashmir. “The government is in constant touch with them, and we are taking all necessary steps to ensure their safety and to facilitate their return,”…

New Delhi: In a somber tribute to the victims of the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, the IPL 2025 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will be held without the usual fanfare. Players and match officials will wear black armbands and observe a minute’s silence at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday evening. According to reports from PTI, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to eliminate fireworks and sideline performances by cheerleaders for the fixture, as a mark of respect for the 26 civilians killed in…

New Delhi: The Rajasthan Royals have strongly refuted match-fixing allegations made by Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad-hoc committee convener Jaideep Bihani, following their narrow two-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in a recent IPL 2025 match. The Royals have labeled the claims as defamatory and damaging, and have demanded strict action against Bihani from the Rajasthan government and the state’s Sports Council. The controversy began after Bihani publicly questioned the Royals’ failure to chase down nine runs in the final over of the match, despite having six wickets in hand. His remarks, suggesting potential manipulation or foul play, have sparked…

New Delhi: India secured third place at the ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru, wrapping up the event with a total of seven medals—two gold, four silver, and one bronze. Although the final day saw Indian shooters Prithviraj Tondaiman and Pragati Dubey fall short in the trap mixed team event, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) expressed satisfaction with the overall performance, particularly praising the young contingent. The duo of Tondaiman and Dubey scored a combined 134 to finish eighth, narrowly missing out on a place in the medal round. Another Indian team, Lakshay and Neeru, ended in 13th…