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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar on Wednesday said Goa has not experienced load shedding in the past three years, asserting that the state now has one of the most stable electricity systems in the country. He said the power distribution network has seen significant improvement, resulting in better and more reliable service for consumers. However, the Minister noted that scheduled maintenance shutdowns remain necessary, particularly in parts of North Goa, and are planned and communicated in advance. Dhavalikar stated that he has approved scheduled shutdowns, emphasising that such maintenance is essential to ensure long-term efficiency of the system.…

Team Goemkapronn Panaji: Concerns have escalated over alleged garbage dumping and possible damage to a historic fort wall at Kadamba Plateau, prompting a joint inspection by multiple government agencies following complaints from local residents. The inspection was carried out by officials from the Village Panchayat Karmali, Goa State Pollution Control Board, Goa Waste Management Corporation, State Archaeology Department, along with representatives from the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) and Village Panchayat Taleigao. During the site visit, residents alleged that vegetable waste and other garbage were being dumped in the area, resulting in foul odour and environmental nuisance. They…

Team Goemkarponn Tension has escalated in the Panaji market area as the Corporation of the City of Panaji prepares to demolish a structurally unsafe building that has remained sealed for over a year. The structure, which was shut on safety grounds, is now set to be removed following concerns over its stability. However, the proposed demolition has triggered strong reactions from nearby traders and vendors, who say they have already suffered significant losses due to prolonged restrictions around the site. Shopkeepers operating in the vicinity alleged that access to their businesses was severely impacted over the past year due to…

New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday strongly opposed the proposed linkage between women’s reservation in legislatures and the delimitation process, warning that it could delay long awaited representation for women. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Tharoor argued that tying the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill to delimitation effectively puts women’s aspirations on hold, as delimitation remains a complex and politically sensitive exercise. He called for the reservation bill to be passed independently, without being contingent on future constituency restructuring. Tharoor also raised concerns about the potential impact of delimitation on federal balance. He cautioned that states with…

New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has termed the allegations emerging from the Nashik office of Tata Consultancy Services as serious, assuring that a thorough investigation is underway and strict action will be taken against those found responsible. Addressing the issue, Fadnavis said the matter is highly sensitive and confirmed that multiple agencies, including central authorities, have been activated to examine the case in detail. He emphasised that the government is committed to uncovering the truth and ensuring accountability at all levels. The controversy involves allegations of harassment and religious conversion at the company’s Nashik facility, which has prompted…

New Delhi: India has urged the immediate restoration of safe and uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the need to uphold international law amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The appeal was made at the United Nations General Assembly during discussions on the situation in the Middle East. India’s Permanent Representative, Harish P, raised serious concerns about the impact of the ongoing conflict on commercial shipping routes that are vital for global trade and India’s energy security. He emphasised that disruptions in the region have directly affected maritime operations and pose risks to economic stability. Highlighting the human…

New Delhi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma intensified his campaign in West Bengal, calling for stricter border controls and projecting a strong electoral performance for the NDA in the upcoming assembly elections. Addressing rallies in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar South, Sarma asserted that measures similar to those implemented in Assam and Tripura should be adopted in West Bengal. He stated that sealing the border would be a key priority if the BJP comes to power in the state, linking the issue to concerns over illegal immigration and demographic changes. Sarma also made sharp remarks against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee,…