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Team Goemkarponn Margao: Residents of Margao may soon see relief from the persistent traffic congestion on the western side of the city, especially around the busy Comba railway crossing, with the approval of a new road connectivity project. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has cleared a proposal to connect the Margao Western Bypass with the Vidya Vikas Mandal (VVM) educational complex. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 25 crore, is expected to significantly improve access to the area. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Digambar Kamat announced on Friday that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) prepared…

New Delhi: The government has urged people not to panic book cooking gas cylinders, stating that domestic production of LPG has increased significantly and supplies remain sufficient to meet demand across the country. Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said domestic LPG output has risen by about 30 percent, ensuring that the entire supply is currently being directed toward household consumers. The assurance comes as booking requests for cooking gas cylinders have sharply increased in recent days. According to the ministry, daily LPG bookings have climbed to around 75.7 lakh compared to the earlier average of 55.7…

New Delhi: The government has said that around 23,000 Indian sailors are currently serving on merchant vessels operating in the Gulf region as authorities closely monitor the evolving maritime situation amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Officials from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated that 677 Indian sailors are on board 24 ships positioned west of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply is transported each year. An additional 76 Indian sailors are serving on vessels operating east of the strait, and their movements are also being…

New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been detained for nearly six months under the National Security Act, is set to be released after the government decided to revoke the detention order following a review of the case. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs after considering the circumstances surrounding his detention. Authorities stated that Wangchuk had already completed nearly half of the permitted detention period under the preventive law, which influenced the decision to withdraw the order with immediate effect. The government said the step reflects its commitment to maintaining peace, stability and mutual trust…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Home Department has announced a special registration window for children of recognised freedom fighters who wish to seek employment in government departments under an existing state scheme. According to an official press note, the Scheme for Providing Employment in Government to the Children of Freedom Fighters, notified in 2013, allows eligible candidates whose parents are registered as freedom fighters with the department to be considered for government jobs through departmental sponsorship. The department stated that several eligible applicants were unable to register when the scheme was first introduced in 2013 due to various reasons. In view…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has set a target of installing 11,365 rooftop solar systems across the state in 2026-27 under the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, as part of efforts to boost renewable energy generation. Replying to a question in the Goa Legislative Assembly, New and Renewable Energy Minister Ramakrishna Dhavalikar said the state is simultaneously expanding solar installations on public infrastructure. The government has already solarised 50 government buildings and has initiated plans to install solar systems on around 383 additional government buildings, with a combined capacity of about 30 MW. Data tabled in the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Panaji Zonal Office has provisionally attached three immovable properties with a total market value of ₹6.27 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation against Estevan D’Souza and others. According to a press release issued by the ED, the investigation was initiated based on FIRs registered by Goa Police at Porvorim Police Station and the Economic Offences Cell, relating to offences such as criminal conspiracy, cheating, impersonation and forgery under the Indian Penal Code. The ED investigation revealed that Estevan D’Souza, along with…