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The first contingent of Indian Sikh pilgrims crossed the Attari-Wagah border into Pakistan on Tuesday to take part in the celebrations of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji New Delhi: The celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary were overshadowed by an unexpected incident at the Attari-Wagah border, where a group of Hindu devotees was stopped from entering Pakistan, despite having completed all required formalities. The group had accompanied a larger Sikh delegation headed to Nankana Sahib for the annual Parkash Purab festivities. According to reports, the Hindus, including families from Delhi and Lucknow, were turned back…

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of rigging the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections through “fake votes” and manipulation of postal ballots, claiming a “25 lakh vote chori.” New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of manipulating the 2024 Haryana Assembly election results through large-scale voter fraud and misuse of postal ballots, claiming what he called a “25 lakh vote theft.” Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Gandhi said all pre-election surveys had predicted a Congress win with 52 to 62 seats, yet the outcome was “completely contrary.” He alleged that postal ballots, which usually…

Goa,: Vedanta Sesa Goa-Iron Ore Goa (IOG) under the aegis of the Vedanta Foundation, inaugurated the Vedanta Tailoring Training Centre and the relocated Vedanta Computer Centre at Village Panchayat Maem to provide National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) certified courses in tailoring & computer application respectively. The facilities were inaugurated by Shri Premendra Shet, Hon’ble MLA, Maem Constituency, in the presence of Shri Vasudev Gaonkar, Sarpanch, VP Maem, along with other VP members, Smt. Seema Sanjay Arundhekar, Shri. Smt. Suvarna Chodankar, Shri Dilip Sheth, Mr. Dhirajkumar Jagdish, Deputy CEO, IOG, Mr. Santosh Mandrekar, Head-North & Central Cluster, IOG amongst other community…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Tension prevailed at the Deputy Town Planner’s (TCP) Office in Chaudi on Tuesday after residents of Patnem marched in protest, demanding the withdrawal of permission granted to a proposed mega project in their locality. Led by municipal councillor Shubham Komarpant, RGP leader Prashant Pagi, and social activists Vaibhav Phaldesai and Sanjan Naik, the residents sought details of the site inspection report based on which the TCP granted approval for the project. The protesters alleged that the Dy. Town Planner’s report falsely mentioned the existence of a six-metre-wide road, while in reality, the access road is barely 3.5…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Preparations are in full swing for the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, which will also be observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on November 13. A grand procession is being planned in Canacona taluka to mark the occasion. A key preparatory meeting chaired by Minister for Tribal Welfare, Sports & Youth Affairs, and Art & Culture Ramesh Tawadkar was held on Saturday to finalize arrangements. Tawadkar said the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas is celebrated across the country to honour the life and legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, whose struggle against injustice and oppression made…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has dismissed reports suggesting that it plans to handle 136 million tonnes of coal, calling the figure “completely false and misleading.” The clarification follows remarks made by social scientist Dr. Jorson Fernandes, quoted in a local media report. MPA Secretary M. Sankar Babu stated that the port handled 9.76 million tonnes (MT) of coal during 2024–25 and 5.19 MT between April and September 2025, both well within the limits prescribed by the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). He further clarified that projections under the Sagarmala plan are significantly lower. For thermal…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Margao Police are set to transfer the alleged custodial assault case involving 37-year-old Navelim resident Edberg Pereira to the Crime Branch, Ribandar, amid mounting public anger and concerns over the credibility of the local investigation. Pereira, who sustained a serious head injury while in police custody, underwent brain surgery and continues to receive treatment at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Bambolim. According to police sources, a detailed proposal recommending the transfer has been forwarded to senior officials in Panjim, seeking government approval for an independent and impartial probe. The incident has sparked widespread criticism in…