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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The North Goa District Level Committee (DLC), chaired by Collector Ankit Yadav, has approved 26 claims under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, following a review of applications submitted from Morlem village in Sattari taluka. At a recent meeting, the committee examined 37 claims seeking recognition of rights under the legislation. After scrutiny, 26 applications were cleared, while 11 were sent back to the Sub-Divisional Level Committee (SDLC) for additional verification, including personal hearings and submission of supporting documents. The Forest Rights Act was introduced to recognise the rights of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member high-powered committee to develop a uniform and scientifically sound definition of the ecologically significant Aravalli Range, a move expected to influence future decisions on mining, environmental conservation and land use across the region. The committee has been directed to submit its report by August 31. The decision was taken by a bench headed by Surya Kant, which emphasised that any future policy concerning the Aravallis must be based on scientific assessment and guided by the principles of environmental protection and sustainable development. The panel will be chaired by Kanchan Devi, who…

New Delhi: India on Wednesday strongly condemned the attack on Kuwait International Airport that claimed the life of an Indian national and injured several others, reiterating its position that civilian populations and infrastructure should never be targeted during conflicts. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep concern over the incident and renewed its appeal for restraint amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia. The ministry said attacks on civilian facilities were unacceptable and urged all parties involved in the conflict to halt such actions. Earlier in the day, the Embassy of India in Kuwait confirmed that an…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the devastating hotel fire in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, including several foreign nationals, and said the Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating closely with concerned embassies to provide assistance. In a message posted on social media, Jaishankar conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. He stated that the Ministry of External Affairs was in contact with foreign diplomatic missions and was extending all necessary support following the tragedy. The fire…

New Delhi: India has received the fourth squadron of the Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defence missile system, significantly enhancing the country’s ability to detect and neutralise aerial threats across vast distances. The newly delivered unit is expected to be deployed in an operational sector in the coming weeks. The arrival marks an important milestone in the 2018 agreement between India and Russia for the purchase of five S-400 squadrons. Three squadrons are already operational, while the latest delivery leaves only one remaining unit to be supplied under the original contract. Each S-400 squadron is a sophisticated air defence package comprising…

New Delhi: Hours after taking oath as Karnataka’s Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar announced a sweeping six point agenda focused on youth empowerment, employment generation, infrastructure development and property reforms, declaring the beginning of what he called a “new youth era” in the state. Presenting the decisions taken by his first Cabinet, Shivakumar said the government would prioritise creating opportunities for young people while accelerating development initiatives across Karnataka. He emphasised that the new administration would work to translate public trust into tangible benefits for citizens. One of the most significant announcements was the introduction of free bus passes for all…

New Delhi: A preliminary investigation into the devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar has identified an electrical short circuit as the likely cause of the blaze that claimed 21 lives, shifting attention away from initial concerns about a possible LPG cylinder explosion. The fire broke out at Flourish Stay B&B on Wednesday morning, making it one of the deadliest hotel fire tragedies witnessed in the national capital in recent years. Investigators believe the speed and intensity with which the flames spread through the building are more consistent with an electrical fault within the internal wiring system than…