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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar has welcomed the commencement of work for the long-awaited four-laning of NH-66 from Bendurdem to Canacona, saying the project will significantly improve connectivity and reduce travel time between Canacona and Margao. Tawadkar said the four-laning of NH-66 has been a long-standing demand of the people of Canacona. He said that following the completion of the Manohar Parrikar Canacona Bypass Road, approval was secured for the four-laning works from Bendurdem to Char-Rasta in Canacona, as well as the Maxem-Polem stretch. According to Tawadkar, land diversion and acquisition…

New Delhi: The world could be heading towards a major change in how global maps are presented after the United Nations General Assembly backed an initiative aimed at correcting distortions in the way continents and countries are shown. The “Correct the Map” resolution, led by African Union member states and the Bahamas, received support from 164 countries. Six nations abstained, while the United States was the only country to vote against the proposal. The initiative challenges the widespread use of the Mercator projection, a map design developed by European cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569. The projection remains particularly useful for…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: St. Anne’s Institute, Agonda are the Champions of the Under-17 Girls Football Tournament, organized by DSYA Cluster 12, Canacona. In the final played at Karvem Grounds, St. Anne’s Institute defeated St. Anthony High School, Galgibag 5–0 in a dominant performance. Showing splendid perormance, St. Anne’s Institute girls outplayed St. Anthony High School girls right from the beginning of the match and scored four goals in the first half itself. The match was slowed down in the second half using lots of time in dribbling, but taking full control of the match, before scoring the 5th goal and…

New Delhi: Air India has terminated the employment of the pilot in command of its Phuket to Delhi flight after a post incident drug test confirmed the presence of a psychoactive substance. The decision follows an altitude upset involving the aircraft on August 4 that left 24 passengers injured. The Tata owned airline said it maintains a strict zero tolerance policy towards violations involving flight safety, fitness and regulatory requirements. The pilot’s employment was terminated with immediate effect after the confirmatory test returned a positive result. The Airbus A320 was carrying 145 people and was cruising at around 36,000 feet…

New Delhi: The Delhi government is stepping up preparations for the 2026 BRICS Summit with a detailed inspection of major routes connecting Bharat Mandapam with Indira Gandhi International Airport. The inspection, scheduled for Saturday, will be led by the Delhi Chief Secretary and will assess road conditions, potholes, footpaths, drainage systems, waterlogging risks, cleanliness and the overall appearance of the routes used by visiting dignitaries. Officials from the New Delhi Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Public Works Department, Delhi Police, Delhi International Airport Ltd and the National Highways Authority of India will participate in the exercise. Drainage arrangements and…

New Delhi: The United Nations has officially designated November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, marking a significant step in the global campaign against child marriage and giving international recognition to efforts led by civil society and governments. The resolution was introduced at the United Nations by Sierra Leone on September 4 and was subsequently adopted. The development follows a proposal by child rights campaigner Bhuwan Ribhu, who had called for a dedicated international day to strengthen global action against the practice. November 27 also holds particular significance for India. The date…

New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association has declined to seek separate accommodation for Indian cricketers at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi Nagoya, leaving the Board of Control for Cricket in India to decide whether it wants to make independent arrangements for its players. The IOA has indicated that if the BCCI opts for accommodation outside the facilities provided by the Games organisers, the cricket board would also have to take responsibility for associated arrangements, including meals, transportation and ensuring players reach the competition venue on time. BCCI CEO Hemang Amin has reportedly discussed the matter with the IOA, with…