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New Delhi: A political and social debate has erupted in West Bengal after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari made the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory in all schools and madrasas across the state. Under the new government directive, students are required to sing the full national song during morning assemblies. The decision, one of the first major policy announcements of the new administration, has drawn both support and criticism. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has strongly objected to the order, calling for its immediate withdrawal. The organisation has alternatively sought an exemption for Muslim students, arguing that forcing students…

New Delhi: A devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday morning claimed the lives of at least 20 people and left several others injured, while rescue teams managed to evacuate dozens from the smoke-filled building. The blaze broke out around 8:50 am in the basement restaurant of the five storey Micasa Inn hotel, triggering a major emergency response. Firefighters rushed to the scene with multiple vehicles, including water engines, water bowsers, and rapid response units, as thick smoke engulfed the structure. Authorities said around 40 guests were believed to be staying at the hotel when…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A delayed arrival of the southwest monsoon coupled with persistent high temperatures has led to a significant reduction in water reserves across Goa’s major reservoirs, raising fresh concerns about the state’s drinking water availability if rainfall does not commence soon. The most critical situation has emerged at Anjunem dam, where water storage has fallen to nearly 14 per cent of its capacity. The reservoir plays a vital role in supplying drinking water to Sattari and Bicholim, prompting authorities to closely monitor the situation. Official data indicates that several other reservoirs have also recorded substantial declines. Selaulim, the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A delegation of Scheduled Tribe (ST) community leaders has urged BJP Goa State President Damodar (Damu) Naik to ensure implementation of ST reservation in the Goa Legislative Assembly before the upcoming elections, stating that the issue will significantly influence the community’s electoral decision. In a letter addressed to the BJP state chief, the leaders said that despite the ST community constituting a significant section of Goa’s population, it continues to be deprived of reserved representation in the State Assembly, a right guaranteed under Article 332 of the Constitution of India. The delegation, comprising former Speaker and MLA…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee has launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government over the delay in road repair and hot mixing works across the state, alleging that the ruling dispensation has been exposed by its own leaders. Addressing the issue, Congress Media and Communication Department Chairman Amarnath Panjikar said statements made publicly by BJP Ministers, MLAs and contractors blaming one another for the poor condition of roads have revealed a complete breakdown of governance and coordination within the government. Panjikar said that when senior BJP leaders themselves express frustration over stalled projects and damaged roads,…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Konkan Railway has taken swift and stringent action against an unauthorized vendor found selling spoiled fruits onboard Train No. 12052 Madgaon Jn. – Mumbai CSMT Janshatabdi Express on May 31, 2026. According to officials, the catering services on the train were being managed by IRCTC. During routine checks, an individual was detected engaging in unauthorized vending of spoiled fruits onboard the moving train without any valid authorization or identification. Immediate action was taken as per prescribed railway procedures, and a penalty was imposed on the offender. Following the enforcement action, the individual was handed over to…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries to Government and Heads of Departments at the Secretariat to review several important administrative and policy matters. The meeting focused on the implementation of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order regarding stray dog menace, along with compliance and enforcement of Solid Waste Management Rules across the state. Officials also discussed preparations for the upcoming visit of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Justice. In addition, arrangements for International Yoga Day celebrations were reviewed, with departments directed to ensure coordinated execution of programmes across various locations. The meeting…