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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant ruling at the Bombay High Court in Porvorim, Justices M.S. Karnik and Nivedita Mehta have mandated that three mining entities—Sesa Mining Corporation, Rajaram Bandekar, and Chougule and Co.—must collectively compensate Rs. 2 crore to the District Mineral Fund (DMF) for environmental damage inflicted on agricultural lands in Sirigao village, Goa. This decision stems from a longstanding complaint lodged by local villagers concerning the deterioration of their farming fields, particularly the Savat and Kharat Khazans. The Court’s order closes Writ Petition 1/2008, which originated from villagers’ grievances about mining operations impacting their livelihoods. Although the…

As Goa gears up for the Assembly elections in just 20 months, the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) seems to be rejuvenating its political presence. After nearly a year and a half of relative silence, RGP president Manoj Parab has made a notable reappearance, indicating that the party is ready to play an active role in the lead-up to the elections. The RGP has wasted no time in setting its agenda. It has initiated a series of protests focusing primarily on illegal constructions in the region, with a specific spotlight on the state’s Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister, Vishwajit Rane.…

Team Goemkarponn ANKHOLA: National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) General Secretary Olencio Simoes joined local fishers in Keni, Ankola, to protest against a geo-technical survey linked to the proposed construction of a Rs 4,119 crore greenfield port by JSW Steel. Simoes expressed strong opposition to the project, warning that the massive port development would devastate the pristine Keni beach and displace nearly 10,000 fishers from their homes and traditional livelihoods. NFF has already led a delegation to the Chief Minister of Karnataka, urging the state government to withdraw the project in order to protect coastal communities and marine ecology.

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has decided to visit the violence-hit Murshidabad district on Thursday night, despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urging him earlier in the day to delay the visit until the situation stabilizes. Sources at Raj Bhavan confirmed that the Governor would travel to Murshidabad on Thursday night and stay at the District Circuit House. On Friday morning, he plans to tour several affected areas in the minority-dominated district, which has seen widespread unrest throughout the week following violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Earlier in the day, CM Mamata Banerjee made a public appeal…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the central contracts for the 2025–26 season by the end of this week, and major changes appear to be on the horizon. According to BCCI sources, spin duo Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, both currently starring for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, are likely to be elevated from Grade B to Grade A contracts. The promotion comes on the back of consistent performances and key contributions to India’s recent international success. Kuldeep and Axar played pivotal roles in India’s back-to-back ICC title triumphs—the ICC T20…

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya commended English allrounder Will Jacks for his outstanding all-round display in the team’s crucial IPL 2025 victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium. Jacks’ contributions with both bat and ball played a pivotal role in guiding Mumbai to their second straight win of the season, elevating them to seventh place on the points table. Will Jacks delivered a match-defining performance, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs in his three overs and then scoring a quickfire 36 runs off 26 balls, including three fours and three sixes. This marked a significant turnaround…

New Delhi: A delegation representing the Dawoodi Bohra community recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convey their appreciation for the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. This legislative change was hailed by the community as the fulfillment of a long-standing demand. Simultaneously, in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requested Governor CV Ananda Bose postpone his visit to Murshidabad, a region recently affected by violence linked to protests against the same Act. The Dawoodi Bohras, a Muslim community primarily rooted in West India with a global presence across more than 40 countries, have expressed strong support for…