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New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to keep in abeyance its earlier order that accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges. He said the government remains fully committed to the protection and restoration of the ecologically sensitive Aravalli range and will extend all required support for its conservation. The Supreme Court paused the directions issued in its November 20 verdict, which had approved a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges proposed by a committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The court also proposed…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: A Karnataka-registered goods carrier was gutted in a fire that broke out in the early hours at Chorla Ghat, causing extensive damage to the vehicle. Personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services, Valpoi, rushed to the spot soon after receiving information and swiftly brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading further. Although no injuries were reported in the incident, the goods carrier was severely damaged, with losses estimated at around ₹5 lakh. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and authorities have initiated an inquiry to determine the circumstances that led…

New Delhi: India on Monday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket with a strike capability of up to 120 kilometres, marking a major milestone in strengthening the country’s indigenous defence systems. The test was carried out at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, and met all mission objectives. The rocket was tested at its maximum range of 120 kilometres and demonstrated all planned in flight manoeuvres. It accurately struck the designated target, validating the system’s guidance, navigation, and control mechanisms. Range tracking instruments monitored the rocket throughout its flight path, confirming consistent…

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said he was “very angry” after Russian President Vladimir Putin informed him of an alleged Ukrainian attempt to attack one of his residences. The incident, which Moscow claims involved a large-scale drone strike, has further intensified tensions between Russia and Ukraine at a sensitive diplomatic moment. Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump said Putin contacted him early in the morning to relay details of the alleged attack. Trump described the claim as unacceptable and said targeting a leader’s residence was wrong, especially at a time when discussions around ending the conflict were ongoing. He…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress government, claiming that people across West Bengal are frustrated with years of corruption and poor governance under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Speaking in Kolkata ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Shah said the state is at a critical turning point as it prepares to go to the polls in 2026. He alleged that the past 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule have been defined by fear, corruption, and administrative failure. According to Shah, widespread corruption has crippled development and created an atmosphere of…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a move to strengthen child safety measures, the Directorate of Education has issued a directive making police verification mandatory for all drivers and helpers involved in the transportation of school children across Goa. The circular, issued by Director of Education Shailesh R. Sinai Zingde, applies to all government, aided, and unaided schools, including those operating Balrath and other school transport vehicles. According to the directive, no driver or helper will be allowed to transport students without a valid police verification certificate. Schools are also required to maintain records of verification and produce them for inspection whenever…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Veteran social activist and commentator Savio Rodrigues has issued a stern warning about the challenges confronting Goa today, stressing that the state’s identity and cultural heritage are under threat. Speaking on the ongoing socio-political and environmental changes in the state, Rodrigues highlighted that rampant illegalities, unchecked ecological destruction, and the degeneration of Goa’s cultural ethos are endangering the very soul of the state. He cautioned that if Goans do not become vigilant and actively safeguard their heritage, “Goa will exist, but it would have lost its soul to the devil of political greed.” Rodrigues urged citizens to…