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New Delhi: India has achieved another significant milestone in strengthening its indigenous defence capabilities after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The trial validated the rocket’s minimum operational range of 60 kilometres while successfully completing all planned flight manoeuvres before striking its designated target with precision. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the successful test as a “major milestone” for India’s homegrown defence technology, highlighting the country’s growing expertise in designing and developing advanced weapon systems. The latest test follows the rocket’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: North Goa has formally initiated preparations for the 2027 Goa Legislative Assembly elections, with the first-level inspection of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) scheduled to be carried out from August 3 to August 14. The election preparedness was reviewed at a meeting chaired by North Goa Collector and District Election Officer Ankit Yadav, who directed officials to ensure that every aspect of the poll process is planned and executed within the timelines prescribed by the Election Commission of India. Reviewing the district’s readiness, Yadav instructed nodal officers to complete logistical, administrative and security-related arrangements well before the commencement…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has called on the State government to take urgent steps to strengthen rehabilitation services for persons with mental illness and homeless individuals, observing that progress on key facilities has remained slow despite directions issued by the Supreme Court. As part of its preliminary recommendations, the Commission has proposed the constitution of a committee headed by a nodal officer to evaluate the present situation, identify immediate measures and prepare a comprehensive rehabilitation and empowerment framework. The suggested committee will comprise representatives from various government departments, the Goa State Mental Health Authority, voluntary…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has expanded the ambit of a public interest litigation (PIL) on accessibility, indicating that the proceedings should not remain confined to making public buses disability-friendly but should instead promote inclusive infrastructure across the State. The observations came during the hearing of a petition that had initially sought accessible Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) buses for commuters with visual and physical disabilities. The Division Bench observed that the reliefs sought in the petition were too limited and said the case should take into account the needs of all 18 categories of disabilities recognised…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has given the committee responsible for revising the Goa Prison Rules, 2021, an additional week to complete its recommendations for introducing a legal framework for Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) in the State. The order was passed by a Division Bench comprising Justices Valmiki Menezes and Hiten Venegavkar while hearing a suo motu matter concerning the implementation of the Supreme Court’s directions on setting up open prisons. The Bench directed the committee, constituted through its earlier order dated June 18, to finalise its proposed amendments to the prison rules and place the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Goa-based physician and cardiologist Dr. Milind Desai has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), one of the highest professional honours in the field of internal medicine. The fellowship has been conferred by the American College of Physicians (ACP), a globally recognised organisation dedicated to advancing internal medicine and improving healthcare worldwide. The honour recognises Dr. Desai’s outstanding contributions to patient care, medical excellence and professional leadership. Dr. Desai holds qualifications including MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK) and FRCP (Edinburgh), and is widely known as one of Goa’s leading heart specialists. The staff…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Goa Forward Party (GFP) has demanded the immediate re-issuance of the cancelled work order for the beautification and renovation of Shree Mallikarjun Temple at Avem-Khotigao, alleging that the decision was taken after objections were raised over the contractor’s religion. Addressing a press conference, GFP spokesperson Vikas Bhagat, in the presence of Canacona Block President Umesh Tubki, questioned the cancellation of the ₹5.42 crore project and sought an explanation from the government and local MLA and Minister Ramesh Tawadkar. Bhagat said the people of Khotigao had waited for years for the temple’s development and had welcomed…