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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Bombay High Court at Goa has instructed the State government to submit a detailed crowd management strategy for the upcoming Annual Shri Devi Lairai Zatra at Shirgao, following last year’s stampede that resulted in six fatalities and left nearly 80 people injured. The directive came during the hearing of a petition requesting the court to ensure adequate safety arrangements for the festival scheduled to take place on April 21. The petitioners referred to the May 2025 tragedy and urged the court to intervene so that similar incidents can be prevented in the future. The plea also…

New Delhi: The Indian Army Western Command has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, stating that any fresh provocation along the border will be met with retaliation far more severe than last year’s military response under Operation Sindoor. Senior commanders said India’s approach has moved beyond limited retaliation and is now focused on achieving decisive outcomes on the battlefield. Addressing an investiture ceremony and operational demonstration in Pathankot on February 26, top officers underlined that preparations for Operation Sindoor 2.0 are already in motion. Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding of the 2 Corps, said the earlier operation in…

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation has decided to approach the Delhi High Court, seeking to challenge a recent trial court order that discharged former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case. The move follows the ruling by the special court at Rouse Avenue Court, which granted relief to the two senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party. The court held that the allegations put forward by the investigating agency failed to meet the threshold required to proceed with criminal prosecution. While delivering the order, the trial court…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing dispute over the regularisation of Margao Municipal Council (MMC) employees, 14 sanitation workers on Thursday evening threatened to set themselves on fire if their demands regarding pay fixation and pending arrears are not resolved within the next two days. The workers gathered outside the Margao Municipal building carrying bottles filled with petrol and warned that they would resort to self-immolation if the council fails to implement the High Court’s directions. They alleged that despite two court orders, including one passed in a contempt petition, the authorities have failed to grant…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: As demands grow for the State government to repeal Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act concerning zoning conversions, the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industries (GCCI) has warned that reversing approvals granted through lawful procedures may harm Goa’s investment climate and create uncertainty in governance. In a statement, GCCI Director Sanjay Amonkar said the chamber’s position is not linked to any particular project but is centred on protecting the credibility of established procedures. He pointed out that businesses make financial commitments, obtain loans and plan long-term operations based on permissions issued after statutory…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed strong displeasure over a controversial chapter in a Class 8 Social Science textbook published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training, directing that accountability be fixed for the lapse. The issue relates to a chapter that referenced corruption within the judiciary, which triggered sharp reactions from the country’s top court. The controversy came into focus after the Supreme Court of India criticised the inclusion of such content in a middle school curriculum, observing that it undermined public confidence in the justice system. The Prime Minister questioned how students at the…

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday delivered a strong message of optimism, declaring that terrorism in the Union Territory is over and the focus has decisively shifted toward tourism, growth, and development. Speaking at a tourism-focused event in Delhi, he said Jammu and Kashmir is ready to move forward with confidence and welcome visitors from across India and the world. Emphasising that the region does not need a brand ambassador, Abdullah pointed to its unmatched spiritual and cultural significance. He noted that sacred destinations such as the Vaishno Devi Temple and numerous revered shrines already…