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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: In a bold move, the Ministry of Railways has announced its ambitious goal of eliminating waiting lists entirely in 4-5 years. Sources within the ministry revealed a comprehensive plan to address the increasing demand, particularly for general and sleeper-class coaches. Sources said that from April to October 2023, the data indicates a significant shift in passenger distribution. Non-AC coaches, including General and Sleeper classes, witnessed a staggering 95.3% of the total passengers carried, totaling a remarkable 372 crore passengers. This marks a substantial increase of 38 crore passengers compared to the previous year, emphasising the growing preference…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Indian investigators have asked the Supreme Court to allow them to collect evidence from Singapore, while also seeking to restart a probe into the Adani Group for alleged overvaluation of coal imports, according to a report published by the news agency Reuters. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has been attempting to obtain Singaporean authority’s transaction documents pertaining to Adani’s business dealings since 2016. The agency believes a large portion of the group’s coal imports from Indonesian suppliers were initially billed to its Singaporean subsidiary, Adani Global Pte, at a higher price on paper, and subsequently to its…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the inaugural session of the Second Voice of Global South Summit, said India strongly condemned the deaths of civilians in the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas militants. Modi said new challenges are emerging from the situation in western Asia. “…We all are seeing that new challenges are emerging from the events in the West Asia region. India has condemned the terrorist attack in Israel on October 7. We have exercised restraint as well. We have given emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy. We also strongly condemn the deaths of civilians in…

Goemkarponn desk CANACONA: A procession has been organised from Khotigao in Canacona on Saturday as part of Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, an iconic Tribal Leader of the country. The procession (Yatra) that will begin at Khotigao, will proceed to Gaondongrim, Shristhal, will reach aqt Kavrem in Quepem constituency. At Kirlapal –Dabal a bike rallyh consisting o over 2000 bikes will be taken participated before the rally would conclude there on the fifth day on 22nd November (Kirpal – Dabal) . Addressing a press conference Canaocna MLA, GLA Speaker and Balram Education Society Founder Chairman Ramesh Tawadkar further…

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc was already looking ahead to the challenge of India in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final, just moments after helping his Australian side to a semi-final victory. Starc was out in the middle alongside captain Pat Cummins to wrap up the three-wicket win over South Africa with the bat. But it was with the ball that the left-armer had the biggest impact, turning the screw alongside new-ball partner Josh Hazlewood to leave the Proteas reeling at 24/4. “It’s probably not been the tournament I would have liked from the get-go, but it’s nice to…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: FC Goa fans have found a new way to enjoy the Club’s away games this season in the ISL – live screenings organised by the Gaurs themselves at the Clube Harmonia de Margao in Margao. Instead of watching matches alone at home, fans have come together to watch their team in action. The atmosphere at these screenings has been nothing short of electric, with fans chanting, celebrating, and soaking in the camaraderie. Walid Khan from Ambajim expressed his enthusiasm after attending them, describing it as “an amazing experience,” while Sumeet Khandolkar from Davorlim said, “We showed up…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: There is no word from the State government yet on the approval for Sunburn festival this year in December yet the organisers have already announced the line-up of artistes. The Supreme Court recently clarified that the authorities can consider the application filed seeking permission to conduct the famous Sunburn Music Festival in Goa in December 2023, despite the pendency of the dispute relating to the payment of Comunidade charges by the organisers. If the permission is granted for the music festival, the Court further ordered, the organizers should pay the amount as demanded by the Comunidade by…