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New Delhi: Concerns over alleged irregularities in major national examinations have once again come into focus, with activist Abhijeet Dipke raising strong objections and calling for accountability from the authorities responsible for conducting these tests. Earlier this week, Dipke pointed to widespread anxiety among students appearing for key competitive and board examinations, including NEET, CBSE, CUET, and SSC GD recruitment tests. He claimed that repeated controversies linked to these examinations have created uncertainty for a large number of candidates across the country. Referring to the scale of participation, he stated that NEET alone involves around 22 lakh students, while CBSE…

Team Goemkarponn NAQUERI: A proposal to set up a propellant storage facility for Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt Ltd at Naqueri has triggered a fresh debate over land-use regulations, with local residents questioning whether the site identified for the project meets the criteria required for notification as an Investment Promotion Area (IPA). The controversy revolves around the planning classification of the land proposed for the facility. Residents examining available records claim the property may fall within an environmentally sensitive category rather than a recognised development zone, raising concerns over the legal basis of the government’s move. According to local stakeholders, the…

“This is the question that deserves as much scrutiny as the actions of any individual. Across Goa, complaints about irregular garbage collection, inadequate waste management infrastructure and the absence of convenient disposal mechanisms are commonplace. Citizens are repeatedly told not to dump waste in open spaces, a message that is entirely justified. Yet local authorities must also answer whether they have provided reliable and accessible alternatives. When garbage remains uncollected for days, when collection points are inadequate, and when civic systems fail to keep pace with growing populations, responsibility cannot rest solely on individual citizens. Governance failures cannot be ignored…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant environmental initiative, the Goa government has announced plans to restore approximately 18,000 hectares of khazan land, marking one of the largest ecosystem revival projects undertaken in the state in recent years. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the government has already entered into an agreement with experts to facilitate the restoration of the centuries-old khazan system, which has historically served as an integrated network for agriculture, water management, fisheries and flood control in Goa’s coastal belt. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over the degradation of khazan lands due to changing land-use patterns, neglect, salinity…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Town and Country Planning (TCP) Board has approved a stricter enforcement framework to curb illegal hill cutting across the state, introducing substantial monetary penalties for violators. Speaking after a TCP Board meeting held on Thursday, TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane said the board has resolved to impose escalating fines on those found damaging hills and ecologically sensitive areas. Under the new measures, a first violation will attract a penalty of ₹50 lakh, while a second offence will invite a fine of ₹75 lakh. Repeat offenders could face penalties of up to ₹1 crore. The minister stated…

New Delhi: Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav endured a difficult start to his Diamond League career, finishing eighth in a high-quality field at the Rome leg of the prestigious athletics series on Thursday. The 26-year-old managed a best throw of 79.18 metres, well below his personal best of 86.27 metres that helped him secure a fourth-place finish at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. His season-best effort before arriving in Rome stood at 81.95 metres, recorded during the Indian Athletics Series in New Delhi earlier this year. Yadav opened his competition with a foul throw and struggled to build momentum…

New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has spoken candidly about the disappointment of his unsuccessful campaign at the Candidates Tournament, admitting that the setback was difficult to accept after dedicating years of effort towards earning a shot at the World Chess Championship. The 20-year-old chess prodigy entered the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus with hopes of securing the right to challenge reigning world champion D Gukesh. However, the event ended in frustration as Praggnanandhaa finished seventh, while Javokhir Sindarov emerged victorious and secured the championship match berth. Reflecting on the experience, Praggnanandhaa said the entire two-year cycle had revolved around qualifying…