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New Delhi: The Chief Justice of India on Monday issued a sharp warning while hearing matters related to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal, stressing that the integrity of judicial officers supervising the process should not be questioned without valid grounds. During the hearing, the Chief Justice clarified that the voter revision exercise is being conducted under the supervision of judicial officers and assured that all genuine voters would be included in the final electoral rolls. At the same time, he stated firmly that unauthorised individuals and intruders would not be allowed to enter the electoral…

New Delhi: A group of Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday introduced a resolution seeking a no confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, setting the stage for a heated debate in the House over allegations of partisan conduct. Reports indicate that 118 Opposition MPs have signed the motion, accusing the Speaker of favouring the ruling side during parliamentary proceedings. The move follows an incident in which Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was allegedly not allowed to speak in the House, prompting sharp criticism from Opposition parties. As discussions began, Congress leader K. C. Venugopal raised concerns over…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa recorded a total of 2,176 road accidents between January 2022 and January 2026, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr Pramod Sawant informed the State Legislative Assembly in a written reply to a Starred Legislative Assembly Question tabled by MLA Aleixo Lourenco. The data, covering both North Goa and South Goa districts, highlights continuing concerns over road safety in the state despite ongoing enforcement drives and awareness initiatives by the government. According to the statistics presented in the Assembly, the number of accidents has remained relatively high over the past four years with minor fluctuations. A total…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A total of 131 cyber crime and online fraud cases were registered in Goa in 2025, marking a sharp rise compared to previous years, Chief Minister and Home Minister Pramod Sawant informed the State Assembly. Replying to a starred question tabled by MLA Govind Gaude, the government stated that 82 cases were registered in 2023, 85 cases in 2024, and 131 cases in 2025, indicating a steady increase in cyber-related offences in the state. The government also provided details regarding the total amount of money involved in such frauds and the recovery made so far, which were…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The Goan Seamen Association of India has urged the Directorate General of Shipping to ensure inclusive implementation of the Old Age Benefit Scheme for seafarers aged 75 years and above and to expedite pending welfare payments under the MEMA scheme. In a representation addressed to Director General of Shipping Shyam Jagannathan, the association highlighted concerns regarding the recently announced scheme under the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society, which provides financial assistance of ₹1 lakh to seafarers who have completed 75 years of age with effect from January 1, 2026. The association stated that certain eligibility clauses may inadvertently…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Government of Goa has ordered the temporary suspension of all purchases from a pharmaceutical distributor after a batch of anti-snake venom injection supplied to the state was suspected to be counterfeit. According to a communication issued by the Public Health Department of Goa, the batch of Inj Anti Snake Venom Lyophilised (Batch No. 01AS25007) is suspected to be counterfeit or spurious. The government has directed the Directorate of Health Services to immediately halt procurement from the supplier Aarav Pharma until the investigation is completed. The order further states that the suspected supply is under scrutiny at…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Captain of Ports (CoP) Department has directed that all developmental projects in Goa’s inland waters, riverine land and areas falling under non-major ports must obtain prior permission from the department. In a statement issued on Monday, the department said several development works have been taken up along government riverine land, inland waters and areas notified as “port limits” without obtaining the required approvals from the Captain of Ports. The department clarified that the Captain of Ports is the designated authority for all non-major ports in Goa and that any development activity in these areas must mandatorily…