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New Delhi: A massive airstrike in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul has triggered sharp tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan after Afghan authorities claimed that hundreds of people were killed when a hospital was struck late Monday night. Afghan officials said the attack hit a large drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul at around 9 pm local time. The strike reportedly caused severe destruction to the facility, which has a capacity of around 2,000 beds. Authorities said the blast destroyed significant portions of the building and left a large number of patients and staff trapped under debris. According to Afghan government statements, at least…

India: Mount Everest Breweries Ltd. (MEBL), one of India’s fastest growing breweries and part of the Associated Kedia Group, has announced its expansion into Goa, marking its entry into the state as its 13th market of operations. The move supports the company’s broader goal of expanding its presence to 20 states by the end of FY26, with a long-term ambition of achieving a 10 percent national market share by 2029. Goa, widely recognised as India’s premier tourism destination, attracts a large number of domestic and international travellers every year. The market presents a strong opportunity for brands to engage with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The state’s commercial tax department has reported that 349 appeals related to Goods and Services Tax (GST) are currently pending before the appellate authorities of State GST (SGST) in Goa. However, the finance department has clarified that there are no outstanding tax dues despite these pending cases. Chief minister Pramod Sawant explained that under the GST system, taxpayers are required to clear their tax liabilities, including interest and late fees, before submitting their returns through Form GSTR-3B. He said the online portal does not allow the filing of returns unless all dues are paid, which ensures that…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The state government has generated more than ₹1,749 crore in revenue from the casino sector over the past five years through licence fees and other charges under the Goa Public Gambling Act, 1976. Providing details in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also holds the Home portfolio, stated that the government collected ₹1,749,32,43,907 from casino operations between April 2021 and February 2026. The figures show a steady rise in revenue following the pandemic years. Collections from casino licence holders were ₹186.35 crore in 2021–22 and increased to ₹353.78 crore in 2022–23. The revenue…

Team Goemkarponn Bicholim: Shock and grief spread in Bicholim after a well-known social worker and his son were discovered dead inside their residence at Naiknagar-Borde on Monday evening. The deceased have been identified as social activist Sanjay Mhapsekar and his son Sanchit Mhapsekar. Their bodies were found inside the same room of the house, prompting police to launch an investigation that continued late into the night. According to initial information, Sanjay Mhapsekar was found lying on the floor, while his son Sanchit was discovered motionless on a cot in the room. The incident came to light when Sanjay’s daughter returned…

Team Goemkarponn Sangolda: Officials from the Civil Supplies Department in Bardez seized 38 commercial LPG cylinders that were allegedly being stored illegally at a secluded location in Sangolda on Monday evening. The action was part of a statewide drive launched by the department to curb black marketing of LPG cylinders. Authorities had directed taluka-level officers across Goa to remain alert and closely monitor stocks held by LPG distributors, with inspections being carried out regularly. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Director of the Civil Supplies Department, Deepa Fulari. The team included Bardez Division Inspector Rajiv Sawant, Sub-Inspector…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The counsel representing property owner Surinder Kumar Khosla on Monday filed an application before the Mapusa court requesting that the proclamation proceedings against his client be linked with the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case. Police from Anjuna have already submitted a chargesheet in the fire incident, naming 13 accused, including Khosla, who owns the property where the Birch by Romeo Lane club operated. During the hearing, Khosla’s lawyer, Sebastian Vales, urged the court to club the proclamation matter with the chargesheet case, arguing that both issues are closely connected and are being handled by the same…