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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed all concerned ministries to prepare contingency plans to minimise the potential impact of El Niño as concerns grow over a weak monsoon season and significant rainfall shortages in several parts of the country. The Prime Minister recently reviewed the implications of extreme weather events and assessed the possible effects of El Niño on India during a meeting of the Union Cabinet. The review comes at a time when many regions are experiencing rainfall deficits exceeding 40 per cent, raising fears over agricultural output, water availability and energy demand. Recognising the possibility of…

New Delhi: India delivered a firm message against terrorism at the United Nations General Assembly, stressing that acts of terror can never be justified by political, ideological or strategic reasons and urging countries to adopt a unified global approach to eliminate the threat. Reaffirming its long standing zero tolerance policy, India stated that terrorism in every form must be condemned without exception and warned against attempts to rationalise violence through grievances or political causes. The country highlighted its own experience with cross border terrorism, pointing to the lasting impact of attacks on lives, families and communities over several decades. India…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: The investigation into the death of Sandeep Salian (42), a tourism entrepreneur from Karnataka, has taken a significant turn with Goa Police registering a case of murder after he was found dead at a guest house near Calangute Beach. Salian, a resident of Malpe in Udupi district, had travelled to Goa a few days before the incident. He was discovered dead under circumstances that prompted police to initiate a detailed investigation. While the death was initially being treated as suspicious, investigators have now invoked murder charges based on the findings of the preliminary inquiry. Officials have not…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Shack Owners’ Association of Goa has appealed to the State government to promptly implement the Supreme Court’s directives concerning stray dogs in public places, saying the issue has become increasingly important for the safety of both tourists and locals. Speaking on behalf of the association, president Cruz Cardozo said the Supreme Court has issued multiple orders on the matter since August 2025, and there is now an urgent need for the government to translate those directions into action. He also called for an awareness drive to educate the public and local bodies about the court’s rulings.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Senior Congress leader and former Panaji Mayor Surendra Furtado has raised objections to the proposed L-shaped jetty on the Mandovi River, alleging that the State government is attempting to secure environmental approval without conducting a detailed assessment of its impact. Addressing a press conference, Furtado said the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has forwarded the proposal to the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) based on a Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). He argued that a study completed within three months is inadequate for a project on a river as ecologically significant as the Mandovi. According…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: A 39-year-old sub-contractor from Mumbai, who was associated with the ongoing repair works at Kala Academy, was found dead in a hotel room in Porvorim on Tuesday night. The deceased, identified as Bunty Bharat Prasad, was staying at a hotel in Porvorim while working on the project. His body was found in the bathroom of his room at around 9.30 pm. Police said both the room and bathroom doors were open when the incident came to light. After receiving information, a team from Porvorim Police visited the hotel, secured the scene and carried out the required inquest…

“The issue is not whether Goa needs better infrastructure. There is broad recognition that traffic congestion, connectivity challenges and future transport requirements must be addressed. The Banastarim corridor is undoubtedly important. However, infrastructure development cannot be pursued through procedural shortcuts or by merging distinct projects in a manner that limits meaningful scrutiny. A bridge and a highway expansion may be related, but they are not identical. Residents may support one and oppose the other. They may seek modifications, safeguards or alternative alignments.” The decision of the Bhoma-Adcolna Village Panchayat to refuse a No Objection Certificate for the proposed new Banastarim…