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New Delhi: In a series of coordinated operations across Jammu and Kashmir, security forces demolished the homes of five identified terrorists on Friday night, as part of a broader crackdown in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead earlier this week. The targeted demolitions were carried out in the Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama districts, and included properties belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives and other suspected militants linked to the assault in Baisaran Valley, also known as “Mini Switzerland”. LeT Commander’s House Among Targets In Chotipora village, Shopian, the house of LeT commander Shahid Ahmed Kutte…

Team Goemkarponn RAIA: A clash has emerged within the Raia Village Panchayat, with Sarpanch Mario D’Souza accusing Panchayat Secretary Amrit Shakalkar of hindering key development activities in the village. Speaking to the media on Friday, D’Souza claimed that the secretary has been raising unnecessary objections to various panchayat proposals since taking charge two months ago. He alleged that these interventions have delayed implementation of planned works. The sarpanch also drew attention to the non-payment of wages to daily wage women workers responsible for maintaining the village grounds, stating that they have gone unpaid for over three months. In his defense,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a bid to promote Goa’s rich cultural heritage among the younger generation, the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) has called on schools across the state to participate in its scheme ‘Promotion of Tiatr for Schools’. The initiative aims to encourage students to engage with the traditional art form of Tiatr through live performances. Under the scheme, TAG will select 10 schools to stage a Tiatr with 100% participation from students. Selected institutions will receive financial assistance to support the production. TAG has stated that the performances must be presented in the traditional format of Tiatr, maintaining…

United Nations: In a firm response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned the incident, calling it a “reprehensible act of terrorism” and urging that all those responsible—perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors—be brought to justice. In a press statement issued by the 15-member Council, the UNSC members expressed deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the governments of India and Nepal, reaffirming their commitment to combatting terrorism in all its forms. The attack killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen,…

New Delhi: As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Iran has extended an offer to mediate between the two countries, invoking shared history, cultural ties, and a timeless message of unity through a 13th-century Persian poem. On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi expressed concern over the growing hostilities, describing India and Pakistan as “brotherly neighbours” and highlighting Iran’s historic ties with both nations. “India and Pakistan enjoy centuries-old cultural and civilizational links with Iran. As neighbours and friends, we consider them among our top priorities. Tehran stands ready to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Muslim Forum strongly condemned the recent attack on civilians in Pahalgam, urging authorities to take swift action against those responsible and ensure the safety of all citizens. Led by convenor Shaikh Iftikar, a delegation from the Forum submitted a memorandum to South Goa District Collector Egna Cleetus following a peaceful protest held outside the Collectorate. The memorandum called for justice for the victims and firm action to prevent such incidents in the future. “This inhuman and cowardly act is an assault on the principles of humanity, peace, and justice,” Iftikar stated. “We express our solidarity…

Rajasthan: With the April 27 deadline approaching for Pakistani nationals to leave India following the Pahalgam terror attack, panic and fear have gripped Hindu refugees from Pakistan who sought shelter in India to escape religious persecution. Despite government assurances that those on long-term visas will not be impacted, short-term visa holders remain in a vulnerable limbo—many of them now pleading for protection and a chance to stay. In Eklavya Bhil Basti, a refugee colony in Mulsagar village near Jaisalmer, over a thousand Hindu refugees from Pakistan live in makeshift settlements. Most arrived through the Wagah-Attari border, fleeing years of systemic…