DELHI: Pakistan is seeking to de-escalate the current heightened tensions with India and is expressing a desire for a meeting between the two sides, sources told CNN-News18. The situation within Pakistan is described as “bad,” prompting a push from Islamabad to engage with New Delhi, the sources said. Communication channels have been established with New Delhi to arrange a meeting between representatives of both nations, the sources further said. Although there has been no official confirmation from either the Indian or Pakistani governments but sources indicated a potential shift in Pakistan’s stance, possibly acknowledging the severity of the ongoing crisis…
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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A government-appointed fact-finding committee has assigned blame to several high-ranking officials, including former North Goa Superintendent of Police Akshat Kaushal and former North Goa Collector Sneha Gitte, for the tragic stampede that occurred during the Shree Devi Lairai Jatra. The incident, which took place in the early hours of May 4, claimed six lives and left 74 people injured. The panel, chaired by Revenue Secretary Sandeen Jacques, submitted its detailed report to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday. The report outlines key findings, observations, and recommendations regarding the crowd control failure at the popular religious event. Chief…
Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Agonda and Khola villages once again remain without power for the whole of coming Monday for monsoon preparedness and termination of newly laid underground cable. In a public notice, Canacona Assistant Engineer (Electricity) informed that a power shutdown will be arranged for line maintenance , tree cutting work, to carry pre-monsoon activities and termination of underground cable at Agonda, Khola. The areas at the entire village panchayat at Khola, village panchayat Agonda , and part of Devabhag, Adpem and Nuvem serviced by the 11 KV Agonda Feeder will have no power supply on Monday, the 12th May’2025…
Team Goemkarponn KORGAO: Tensions ran high in the Korgao Panchayat area on Friday after a woman panch member was allegedly molested while performing her official duties. The incident occurred at Bhaidwada when the elected representative was supervising the removal of a hazardous tree, as per an official order. According to sources, the accused, identified as local landlord Uday Prabhudesai, along with his son Ugam Prabhudesai, allegedly confronted the panch member during the operation and proceeded to molest her. The confrontation quickly escalated, drawing the attention of local residents and fellow officials. An FIR has been lodged against both individuals at…
New Delhi: In a powerful retaliatory move, the Indian Army has destroyed several terrorist launchpads near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The precision strikes, carried out on Friday, came in response to a series of escalating drone and missile attacks launched by Pakistan in recent days, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Saturday. Video footage released by the Army shows high-precision targeting of the launchpads, which had been under surveillance for their role in facilitating infiltration and coordinating terror attacks against Indian civilians and security forces. “The Indian Army’s swift and decisive action has dealt a…
New Delhi: In a surprising development, renowned Indian batter Virat Kohli has reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his intention to retire from Test cricket. According to a report by the Indian Express, Kohli has expressed his desire to step away from the longest format of the game, after considerable reflection. The BCCI, however, has urged the iconic batsman to reconsider his decision, especially with the crucial England tour looming in June. Despite this, it appears Kohli remains resolute in his choice, which he has reportedly been mulling over since the Border-Gavaskar series in…
New Delhi: A special Vande Bharat train carrying players and support staff from both Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC), along with match officials, commentators, and other key personnel, has arrived in New Delhi from Jalandhar. The train journey was arranged after the IPL 2025 match between PBKS and DC was called off mid-game due to security concerns caused by air and drone strikes from Pakistan. The IPL match in Dharamshala was halted after just 10.1 overs in the first innings, as blackouts from the attacks in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, areas near the hill station, led to safety…