Author: Team Admin

New Delhi: In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the central government has directed airlines to ensure that there is no surge in airfares on the Srinagar route, aiming to prevent further distress to passengers during this sensitive time. The directive follows a high-level meeting chaired by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu, who issued a strong advisory to all airline operators against implementing surge pricing. He also coordinated with Home Minister Amit Shah and is closely monitoring the situation alongside relevant authorities. As part of immediate relief efforts, Air India and IndiGo will operate four additional…

Team Goemkarponn BENGALURU: The fourth meeting of the Mhadei PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony) Committee held in Bengaluru witnessed renewed tensions among the riparian states of Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka over long-standing inter-state water disputes. In a significant move, Goa extended its support to Maharashtra’s demand for the Virdi dam project, aimed at augmenting water storage and irrigation capacity on the Tillari River, a tributary of the Mhadei. The project, however, continues to face opposition from Karnataka, which raised concerns over potential downstream impacts and basin management imbalances. At the same meeting, Karnataka rejected Goa’s demand for…

Srinagar: Security forces successfully intercepted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, killing two terrorists just hours after a horrific terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, including tourists and security personnel. According to the Army’s Chinar Corps, the infiltration attempt occurred early Wednesday in the Sarjeevan area near Uri Nala in north Kashmir. “On 23 April 2025, approximately 2-3 unidentified terrorists attempted to infiltrate,” the Army posted on X at around 8 AM. “Alert troops challenged and intercepted the infiltrators, leading to an intense exchange of fire,” the statement added.…

Margao: Curtorim Gymkhana battled their way into the quarterfinals of the 33rd Arlem Rolling Trophy with a thrilling 2-1 win over Fr. Agnel YSC Paroda, in a match held at the Raia Panchayat Ground and organized by the Arlem Youth Association. The match kicked off with high intensity, and it was Curtorim Gymkhana who drew first blood in the 12th minute when Aleewad Mascarenhas slotted home the opener. However, their lead was short-lived as Fr. Agnel YSC Paroda responded swiftly—just two minutes later—with a well-placed finish from Godwin Fernandes, leveling the score at 1-1. Both sides pressed hard for the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted allegations concerning the recent Maharashtra Assembly Elections, reaffirming that the entire electoral process was conducted transparently and in strict accordance with the law. In a detailed statement, the ECI addressed concerns raised over the voting trends and the credibility of electoral rolls. According to the Commission, 6.4 crore voters participated in the elections between 7 AM and 6 PM. On average, 58 lakh votes were cast every hour. Based on this trend, approximately 1.16 crore votes could have been cast in the last two hours of polling. However,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has reaffirmed its earlier directive recommending a compensation of ₹50,000 to a woman who was injured by a stray bullet near her residence in Maulinguem in 2021. The Commission dismissed a review petition filed by the Director General of Police and the officer in charge of the Maulinguem Firing Station. In an order issued on Tuesday, GHRC Acting Chairperson Desmond D’Costa and Member Pramod Kamat stated that the review plea failed to present any new evidence or errors that would justify overturning the Commission’s findings in its February 22, 2024, report.…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Tensions erupted at the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Tuesday afternoon as Chairperson Girish Borker and several councillors lashed out at Chief Officer Siddhivinayak Naik over the return of suspended staff member Milton D’Souza for punishment reporting at MMC, allegedly without council knowledge or proper protocol. The councillors expressed serious objections over D’Souza’s presence at the council, stating that he had been suspended in a forgery case two years ago and was directed to report to the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) in Panjim. They accused the Chief Officer of acting unilaterally and undermining the authority of…