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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party chief and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has written to Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia flagging what he described as a “grave concern” regarding the functioning of postal services in the state. In his letter, Sardesai highlighted that 49 local Goan postmen were recently removed from service and replaced by personnel from Maharashtra, a decision which, he said, has severely affected the efficiency and reliability of postal delivery in Goa. According to him, the newly appointed postmen are struggling due to their lack of familiarity with Goan villages, addresses and local dialects, leaving citizens…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has disposed of a writ petition filed by Anthea Lynn Pereira, Sarpanch of Majorda-Utorda-Calata, after the State government assured that no punitive action would be taken against her without adhering to the procedures laid down under the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994. During the hearing, Additional Government Advocate Sulekha Kamat clarified that the July 30 order issued by the Director of Panchayats was limited to initiating an inquiry into a complaint regarding an inspection and did not amount to immediate disciplinary action. She further assured the court that…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Police probing the gang clash at Mungul on the Margao–Colva stretch have arrested two more suspects, raising the total number of arrests in the case to 23. One of the accused, identified as Omsa, was tracked down in Rajasthan, while another was apprehended at Borim in Goa. Investigators have also seized a Toyota vehicle allegedly used during the violent attack. Omsa is said to be a close aide of a prime accused from Ponda who continues to remain on the run. Police plan to interrogate him further to establish his role in the incident and examine…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Goa were overshadowed by relentless rains as the state crossed the symbolic 100-inch rainfall mark this monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) registered 75.9 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending Thursday morning, ranking among the heaviest downpours of the season. This year, the milestone was reached in 95 days, much later than in 2024, when it was achieved by late July. Meteorologists attributed the latest surge to a cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level, which is expected to drift towards Odisha in the coming days. The…

New Delhi: In a significant escalation of naval warfare, Russia has claimed its first successful strike using a sea drone, sinking Ukraine’s reconnaissance ship Simferopol in the Danube River delta. The Russian Defence Ministry announced on Thursday that the Laguna-class vessel, designed for radio, electronic, radar, and optical reconnaissance, was targeted in the Odessa region. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the attack, stating that one sailor was killed, several were injured, and a search operation is underway for missing crew members. Most of the ship’s personnel survived. Launched in 2019 and inducted into service in 2021, the Simferopol was reportedly…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Japan on Thursday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening economic and strategic cooperation between the two nations. The 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba will headline the visit, focusing on trade, technology, defence, and the Quad grouping, against the backdrop of rising tariff tensions with the United States. According to Japan-based media platform Nikkei Asia, Tokyo has pledged an investment of 10 trillion yen (about $68 billion) in India over the next decade. The investment will span key sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green…

New Delhi: Heavy rains triggered a devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts late Thursday night, leaving several families trapped under debris and causing multiple injuries. Rescue operations are underway as authorities rush to clear blocked areas and evacuate stranded residents. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed the incident on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the debris flow has cut off several areas. He assured that relief and rescue teams are working on priority to reach the affected families. In Chamoli district’s Dewal region, tragedy struck Mopata village where two residents, Tara Singh and his wife, went…