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Only 10 of Lakshadweep’s 36 islands are inhabited. Currently only 8-10 per cent of Lakshadweep’s population depends on tourism. New Delhi: The “Chalo Lakshadweep” call on Indian social media amid a stand-off with Maldives over tourism may not even get off the ground given multiple constraints, including the lack of direct flights and the minuscule number — 150 — of hotel rooms. Even if it does, the tourist inflow has to be controlled in view of the fragile ecology of the island that has been propped up by a rulebook that lays down the number of tourists the islands can…

Swami Nischalanand Maharaj revealed why the four Shankaracharyas are not attending the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha event. AYODHYA: In the midst of assertions from opposing factions that the four Shankaracharyas are contemplating skipping the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Swami Nischalanand Saraswati Maharaj, the Shankaracharya of Puri, disclosed that their decision is rooted in the deviation from established traditions during the installation of the Ram Lalla idol. Speaking to ANI, Swami Nischalanand Maharaj revealed why the four Shankaracharyas are not attending the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha event. “The Shankaracharyas uphold their own dignity. This is not…

The complainant alleged she was working as an assistant general manager at the company where the accused was the CEO, the police said New Delhi: The CEO of a private company has been booked for allegedly raping an NRI woman who worked at his office, the police said on Sunday. According to the police, the incident took place on September 14, 2023 at a five-star hotel in Chanakyapuri district. Based on a complaint from the Indian-origin US citizen on Saturday night, an FIR has been filed against the accused under Section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code at Chanakyapuri…

Goemakrponn desk PANAJI: The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) on Saturday welcomed Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant’s call to disabled people to join politics terming it a decisive step forward in empowerment their empowerment, and a happy validation of its continued campaign with political parties to mainstream disability in political discourses. In an address at the Purple Think Tank hosted by NCPEDP in partnership with the International Purple Fest, Goa’s Chief Minister, Dr Sawant emphasized that it’s high time persons with disability take leadership roles in politics. He advocated for disability reservation in politics, similar…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: After the High Court rap, teh Chief Minister’s Office here has clarified that the Sai Nursing institute of CM Dr Pramod Sawant did not take any funding from the District Mineral Funds. “It is clarified that a scheme was approved under District Mineral Fund towards Sai Nursing Institute under rural development initiative in mining affected areas. However, Sai Nursing Institute did not take any benefits of the scheme and no amount was disbursed to the Institute by District Mineral Foundation,” said CMO in a clarification issued here. CMO said the Sai Nursing Institute has written to DMF…

Goemkaponn desk Panaji: The glory belongs to the best and the International Purple Fest Goa 2024 drew to a glorious conclusion on Saturday, with the triumph of superlative abilities of the persons with disabilities. The International Chess Championship for visually impaired saw India’s Patra Subhendu Kumar emerge the champion and bag the trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 35,000. Patra from Odisha collected 5.5 points and the best tie-break score, in the seven-round competition. Seven-time National Champion Kishan Gangolli had to be contented with second place although he had the identical tally with 5.5 points. Overnight leader, Gangolli…

Asier Solutions Champions Inclusiveness in Tech Education at International Purple Fest- Goa, 2024 Goemkarponn desk Panaji: Asier led a Robotics & Coding class at International Purple Fest- Goa 2024 so that everyone could enjoy the robots built by students with disabilities. Asier Solutions, a Margaon-based company dedicated time to educating students in robotics and programming, spearheaded this remarkable initiative, providing technical guidance and training these enthusiastic young minds. There were four teams who qualified for a competition. Each team consisting of eight members, hailing from Gujarati Samaj School in Margao, Sanjay School for Special Education in Porvorim, and Lok Vishwas…