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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bharatiya Janata Party core committee today held a key meeting to deliberate on the upcoming Assembly session, the State Budget, the Ponda by-election and the forthcoming Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) polls. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who chaired the meeting, said the party discussed various organisational and governance-related issues, including municipal elections and preparations for the Ponda by-polls. Speaking after the meeting, the Chief Minister said that consultations are underway to ensure that the forthcoming Budget reflects the aspirations of the people. “The BJP Core Committee discussed various issues, including the upcoming Assembly session,…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM/MOPA: In light operations between Goa and several Middle East destinations were disrupted on Wednesday following the ongoing crisis in the region, leading to multiple cancellations at Goa International Airport. According to a passenger advisory issued by the airport authorities, flights operating on March 4 were cancelled due to the prevailing situation in parts of the Middle East. Among the affected services was Qatar Airways flight QR 522 operating from Doha to Goa, which was scheduled to depart at 8.30 pm and arrive in the early hours of Thursday. The flight was marked cancelled. In addition, Air India…

New Delhi: The joint United States and Israeli strikes on Iran were launched after an “operational opportunity” emerged following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s departure from Tel Aviv, Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has said. According to the envoy, the decision to carry out the strikes was taken only after Modi concluded his two day state visit to Israel on February 25 and 26. During the visit, discussions between Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu focused on regional developments, but the possibility of immediate military action was not on the table at the time. Approval for the operation was…

New Delhi: India has established a special control room in New Delhi to assist its citizens as tensions intensify across West Asia following large scale military strikes and retaliatory attacks in the region. The facility has been set up at the Ministry of External Affairs to coordinate support and respond to concerns from Indian nationals. The control room will function daily from 9 am to 9 pm Indian time. Citizens can reach it through a toll free number 1800118797 or via dedicated landline numbers 91 11 23012113, 91 11 23014104 and 91 11 23017905. Emergency contact details of Indian missions…

New Delhi: Scenes of relief and emotion marked the arrival of nearly 200 Indian citizens who returned home from the conflict affected Middle East on a special evacuation flight late Tuesday night. The IndiGo relief service from Jeddah touched down at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, bringing stranded passengers back after days of uncertainty. The evacuation was arranged as airspace restrictions and flight cancellations continued across parts of West Asia following escalating tensions in the region. Families gathered at the airport to receive their loved ones, with hugs and tears reflecting the anxiety many had endured during…

Team Goemkarponn TIVIM: Eight petitioners served show cause notice for recovery of legal expenses incurred in defending university lease case MAPUSA: The Comunidade of Tivim has called upon eight gauncars to collectively reimburse ₹7.10 lakh spent on legal representation in a case related to the leasing of comunidade land to a private university. The demand follows the Bombay High Court’s decision earlier this year to dismiss a writ petition filed by the gauncars opposing the lease agreement. With the petition rejected nearly four months ago, the court’s ruling effectively cleared the path for the educational institution to begin construction on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Baale BPS Open 2026 concluded on a high note at the B.P.S. Sports Club in Margao, with standout performances from rising talents Tvisha Sardesai and Aryan Kotasthane in the marquee events of the tournament. Tvisha delivered a remarkable all round display, capturing the Ladies Singles crown to complete an impressive treble. Having already lifted the Under 14 and Under 18 titles earlier in the competition, she sealed her third trophy with a composed 6 1, 6 4 victory over Raisa in the final. Her ability to dominate across multiple age categories emerged as one of the…