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New Delhi: Thousands of young protesters assembled at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a rapidly growing youth-driven movement, launched a demonstration demanding action over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and concerns surrounding the CBSE’s on-screen marking system used in Class 12 board examination assessments. The protest, led by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, drew supporters carrying placards and banners from different parts of the country. Organisers said the demonstration was conducted after obtaining the necessary permissions from authorities. Ahead of the event, Dipke urged participants to maintain peace and discipline, while also encouraging them…

New Delhi: The Indian High Commission in London has strongly condemned the disruption of a public lecture delivered by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at a London academic institution, describing the conduct of some audience members as inappropriate and inconsistent with respectful public discourse. In an official statement, the High Commission said that while differing viewpoints are a natural part of democratic engagement, they should be expressed in a civil and courteous manner. It termed the interruption during the event as unacceptable and lacking the decorum expected at such forums. Justice Surya Kant was speaking at Birkbeck, University of…

New Delhi: India delivered a strong response to Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly, firmly rejecting references made by Islamabad regarding Jammu and Kashmir and reiterating that the region remains an integral part of the country. Speaking during a discussion on the UN Security Council’s annual report, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P Harish, criticized Pakistan for what he described as the misuse of international platforms to promote politically motivated narratives. He emphasized that all matters related to Jammu and Kashmir are strictly internal to India and asserted that the Union Territory “is and will always remain an…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A comprehensive review of SGDH was conducted this morning with a strong focus on strengthening diagnostic infrastructure, patient care systems, and early disease detection capabilities. The Minister also interacted with OPD and IPD patients to assess service delivery and identify areas for improvement. A key highlight of the review was the upcoming MRI facility at SGDH, which is expected to become operational by July. Once commissioned, the unit is set to significantly upgrade the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities, enabling faster, more accurate imaging services and reducing the need for patients to travel outside for advanced scans. The ICU,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A high-level review meeting on solid waste management was held under the chairmanship of North Goa District Magistrate Ankit Yadav, IAS, to evaluate compliance with directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174/2023 and to strengthen implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. The meeting brought together officials from panchayats, municipalities, the Goa State Pollution Control Board, deputy collectors, and other line departments to discuss coordinated enforcement mechanisms and improve ground-level execution of waste management systems. Officials placed special emphasis on Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), directing local bodies to maintain updated records of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Road accidents in Goa claimed 24 lives during the month of April, reflecting continued concerns over traffic safety in the State, according to data released by the Transport Department. The statistics show that out of a total of 217 road accidents reported during the month, 23 were fatal in nature. South Goa accounted for a slightly higher share of fatal crashes with 14 incidents, while North Goa recorded nine. Two-wheeler users emerged as the most affected group, with 18 of the 24 fatalities involving riders. The remaining victims included three pillion riders, one pedestrian, one passenger, and…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Office of the Collector & District Magistrate, South Goa, has constituted a District Level Committee to carry out the physical audit of all examination centres designated for the National Testing Agency (NTA)-conducted NEET (UG) 2026 examination in the district. As per the order issued by the Magisterial Section, the committee has been formed in line with NTA guidelines to ensure transparent, fair, secure and smooth conduct of examinations across South Goa. The committee will comprise Deputy Collector and District Revenue Officer Avelina Dsa E Pereira, who will represent the District Magistrate; Deputy Superintendent of Police (South)…