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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has criticised the State government for what he termed a departure from established Assembly convention by commencing the legislative session and presenting the Budget on the same day. Addressing the issue, the Fatorda MLA said he had raised his concerns with Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar, questioning why the session could not have begun a day earlier on Thursday. Sardesai pointed out that Fridays are traditionally earmarked for Private Members’ Business, allowing legislators to introduce and discuss their own resolutions and bills. He said beginning the session with the Budget presentation on the same day…

“The anger is rooted in a widely shared belief that no serious effort has been made to save Goa’s land. Over the years, people have watched fields, orchards and open hillsides gradually give way to development. Zoning changes and land conversions may be justified in the name of growth, but on the ground, they have created a sense that Goa is being reshaped without regard for the people who live there. Land is no longer just an asset in Goa. It has become a luxury. Prices have risen to the point where many Goans cannot afford to buy even a…

New Delhi: The proposed launch of the Vande Bharat Express service between Srinagar and Jammu, scheduled for March 1, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. Railway authorities confirmed that the Railway Board has put the notification programme for the extension on hold until further notice. Earlier in the day, Northern Railway had formally announced the much anticipated expansion, marking what was described as a significant development in improving rail connectivity within Jammu and Kashmir. The move aimed to directly link Srinagar with Jammu, connecting the two capital cities of the Union Territory and addressing long standing public demand for…

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to officially rename Kerala as “Keralam”, endorsing the state government’s long standing effort to restore the name’s original Malayalam form. The change follows two unanimous resolutions passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly in August 2023 and June 2024, urging an amendment to the First Schedule of the Constitution so that “Keralam” is reflected across all languages listed in the Eighth Schedule. The resolutions were introduced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and received support from both the ruling Left Democratic Front and the Congress led United Democratic Front. The state government has…

New Delhi: India’s leading badminton stars are set for demanding opening round encounters at the All England Open 2026, with Lakshya Sen and P V Sindhu drawing formidable opponents in their respective singles events. In men’s singles, Lakshya faces a stern test against top seed Shi Yu Qi in the Round of 32. The clash promises to be one of the standout matches of the opening phase, given the Chinese star’s consistency at the highest level. Meanwhile, Ayush Shetty will take on Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan as he looks to make a mark in the prestigious tournament. Sindhu, a former world…

New Delhi: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence in Mexico’s ability to host matches at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite recent violence linked to the killing of a major drug cartel leader. Speaking in Barranquilla, Colombia, Infantino said he was reassured about preparations and described the tournament as set to be spectacular. His remarks came days after intense clashes erupted following the death of Nemesio Oseguera, widely known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The unrest was particularly severe in Guadalajara, one of Mexico’s designated host cities. Authorities reported that at least…

New Delhi: The Indian Golf Premier League has secured a landmark 100 million dollar commitment from ten franchise partners, marking the largest private investment in the history of the sport in India. Each franchise has pledged approximately 10 million dollars over a ten year period, underlining a long term strategy to professionalise and widen access to golf across the country. Franchise rights have been awarded across Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Goa, Bengaluru, Punjab and Gurugram, ensuring representation from major metropolitan centres as well as emerging markets. The ten city structure is designed to broaden the sport’s footprint and…