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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has urged all Opposition parties to close ranks over the alleged manhandling of RGP MLA Viresh Borkar, terming the incident serious and unacceptable. Alemao directly held Chief Minister Pramod Sawant responsible, questioning whether such police action could have taken place without the knowledge of the Chief Minister, who also oversees the Home Department. Condemning the incident, Alemao said an elected representative being allegedly mishandled cannot be justified under any circumstances. He stressed that Borkar had visited the site to represent and protect the interests of his constituents, and any action against him…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Amid his ongoing indefinite hunger strike, St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar on Wednesday attended the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting and said clear assurances have been given that questions related to the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department will be answered within a fixed timeframe. Speaking to the media while seated in a wheelchair, Borkar said the key concern raised was the delay in furnishing replies to legislative questions. He stated that both Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant have instructed the Chief Secretary to ensure that all TCP-related responses are submitted within the stipulated…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has criticised the State government for what he termed a departure from established Assembly convention by commencing the legislative session and presenting the Budget on the same day. Addressing the issue, the Fatorda MLA said he had raised his concerns with Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar, questioning why the session could not have begun a day earlier on Thursday. Sardesai pointed out that Fridays are traditionally earmarked for Private Members’ Business, allowing legislators to introduce and discuss their own resolutions and bills. He said beginning the session with the Budget presentation on the same day…

“The anger is rooted in a widely shared belief that no serious effort has been made to save Goa’s land. Over the years, people have watched fields, orchards and open hillsides gradually give way to development. Zoning changes and land conversions may be justified in the name of growth, but on the ground, they have created a sense that Goa is being reshaped without regard for the people who live there. Land is no longer just an asset in Goa. It has become a luxury. Prices have risen to the point where many Goans cannot afford to buy even a…

New Delhi: The proposed launch of the Vande Bharat Express service between Srinagar and Jammu, scheduled for March 1, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. Railway authorities confirmed that the Railway Board has put the notification programme for the extension on hold until further notice. Earlier in the day, Northern Railway had formally announced the much anticipated expansion, marking what was described as a significant development in improving rail connectivity within Jammu and Kashmir. The move aimed to directly link Srinagar with Jammu, connecting the two capital cities of the Union Territory and addressing long standing public demand for…

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to officially rename Kerala as “Keralam”, endorsing the state government’s long standing effort to restore the name’s original Malayalam form. The change follows two unanimous resolutions passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly in August 2023 and June 2024, urging an amendment to the First Schedule of the Constitution so that “Keralam” is reflected across all languages listed in the Eighth Schedule. The resolutions were introduced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and received support from both the ruling Left Democratic Front and the Congress led United Democratic Front. The state government has…

New Delhi: India’s leading badminton stars are set for demanding opening round encounters at the All England Open 2026, with Lakshya Sen and P V Sindhu drawing formidable opponents in their respective singles events. In men’s singles, Lakshya faces a stern test against top seed Shi Yu Qi in the Round of 32. The clash promises to be one of the standout matches of the opening phase, given the Chinese star’s consistency at the highest level. Meanwhile, Ayush Shetty will take on Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan as he looks to make a mark in the prestigious tournament. Sindhu, a former world…