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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: South Goa Member of Parliament Viriato Fernandes on Tuesday urged students to develop the courage to question elected representatives over issues and actions they find unacceptable. He was speaking at the annual prize distribution ceremony of Shri Nirakar Vidyalaya at Mashem in Canacona. Addressing the gathering, Fernandes commended the school for its progress across academic, cultural, sports and environmental spheres, despite being located in a rural area. He credited the teaching staff for maintaining high standards and contributing to the institution’s growth. Referring to the current social and political climate, the MP encouraged students to be aware…

CANACONA: Two development projects, including road infrastructure improvement and temple beautification, were inaugurated in the Canacona constituency on Wednesday. Work on the improvement of the existing road leading to Mastimol in V.P. Cotigao commenced earlier in the day. The project, estimated at ₹63.82 lakh, aims to upgrade the condition of the road, which had been a longstanding concern for local residents. Villagers had been facing difficulties due to the poor state of the road. The upgraded infrastructure is expected to enhance connectivity, improve safety and ease daily commuting in the area. Later, the foundation stone was laid for the construction…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A Kerala native residing in south Goa’s Khotigao village was arrested after being caught allegedly in possession of dried “magic mushrooms”, suspected to contain the banned substance psilocybin, police said on Wednesday. The arrest followed a late-night raid conducted by Canacona police between 9.30 pm and 11.30 pm on April 14 at IDC Shristhal. The accused has been identified as Rojin Philip Mathews, a resident of Ponsulem in Canacona and a native of Kerala. Police said he was found in possession of 16.6 grams of dried mushrooms suspected to be psilocybin-based narcotics. The seized contraband is estimated…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Water levels in most reservoirs across Goa have dropped below 50 per cent capacity by mid-April, raising concerns over water availability as the state braces for the peak summer period. According to officials, the Selaulim reservoir, a key source for South Goa, is currently at 48 per cent capacity, while Amthane and Panchwadi reservoirs have dipped further to around 42 per cent. Tillari stands at 46 per cent, while Anjunem has recorded the lowest levels in the state. In contrast, Chapoli and Gaunem reservoirs in Canacona have remained relatively stable at around 54 per cent capacity. Authorities…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has observed that religious traditions cannot be diluted under the pretext of social reform, as it continued hearings on petitions related to the Sabarimala Temple entry issue. The court underlined that essential religious practices must be respected while addressing constitutional questions. A nine judge bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant is examining the broader legal issues arising from the case, particularly the delicate balance between the right to religious freedom and the need for social reform. During the proceedings, the court acknowledged the complexity of determining whether long standing beliefs held by…

Team Goemkarponn Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asserted that the state will take a firm stand on protecting workers’ rights, dignity and social security, warning that any violations will invite strict legal action. The statement came during a high level review of the state’s industrial situation conducted via video conference. He directed officials to ensure that workers across industries receive fair treatment, including timely payment of full wages, access to statutory benefits and dignified working conditions. The review followed recent unrest in Gautam Buddh Nagar, where protests had disrupted industrial activity. Taking a serious view of the…

Team Goemkarponn New Delhi: The United States has announced it will not extend sanctions waivers that had permitted limited purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, marking a significant shift in its energy and foreign policy approach. The decision brings an end to temporary relaxations that allowed countries such as India to secure additional crude supplies during a period of global disruption. The waivers had enabled transactions involving oil shipments that were already in transit before mid March deadlines. These measures were introduced to stabilise rising global energy prices and ease supply constraints triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East,…