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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 04 November 2025 between the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited and Shree Mallikarjun & Shri. Chetan Manju Desai College,Dnyan Prabodhini Mandal, Canacona, Goa. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director, KRCL. Also present were Shri Chetan Manju Desai, Chairman, Gyan Prabodhini Mandal, Dr. Roopa Chari, Head of Department, Hindi; Smt. Asha Shetty, Regional Railway Manager, Karwar Shri Sadanand Chitale, Assistant Deputy General Manager (Rajbhasha), along with senior officials of Konkan Railway. This MoU lays the foundation for collaborative efforts aimed…

Team Goemkarponn USGAO: In a major crackdown, the Crime Branch late last night uncovered a large-scale illegal liquor operation at a closed premises in Usgao, Ponda. Acting on a tip-off, officers seized liquor worth several lakhs of rupees, two trucks, and 29 vehicle registration number plates from various states believed to have been used to transport illicit consignments. During the raid, police found 510 cartons containing 12 bottles each of 750ml liquor and 148 cartons carrying 40 bottles each of 180ml. The liquor, stored for illegal distribution, was promptly confiscated along with the vehicles and number plates. Four individuals…

New Delhi: India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has introduced draft rules aimed at making the flight cancellation and refund process more transparent, efficient, and passenger-friendly. The proposed changes, part of a new Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR), seek to strengthen air travellers’ rights and ensure greater accountability from airlines. Under the new draft, passengers may soon benefit from a 48-hour window after booking a flight to cancel or modify tickets without any additional charges. The exemption will apply as long as the booking is made at least five days before departure for domestic flights…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held a phone conversation with Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi following a powerful earthquake that struck the country’s northern region earlier in the day. The 6.3-magnitude quake, which occurred at a depth of 28 kilometres near Mazar-i-Sharif, shook the provinces of Balkh, Samangan, and Baghlan. Afghan authorities reported that at least 20 people were killed and more than 500 injured, with rescue teams rushing victims to nearby hospitals. Extending India’s condolences, Jaishankar said New Delhi stands with the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time. He…

New Delhi: Amid worsening air pollution in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting at the secretariat, directing all departments to take coordinated and urgent steps to combat the crisis. Calling pollution control her administration’s “top priority,” she instructed officials to act firmly against violators contributing to the city’s declining air quality. The meeting was attended by senior ministers and top officials, including Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, Development Minister Kapil Mishra, and Chief Secretary Rajiv Verma. Gupta announced the creation of special enforcement teams…

New Delhi: At least four suspected members of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) were killed in an early morning encounter with the Assam Rifles in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Tuesday. The operation, carried out around 6 am, targeted militants hiding in a forested area near Khanpi village under Henglep subdivision, located about 80 kilometres west of Churachandpur town. According to security sources, the action was based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of armed insurgents in the region. During the operation, troops reportedly recovered firearms and ammunition from the site. The identities of the deceased are…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is redefining its identity beyond being a global tourist destination, stepping confidently into the digital era with the launch of the #EmpoweredInGoa campaign. Introduced by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C), the initiative highlights how technology and innovation are enabling Goans to unlock their full potential in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. IT and Communications Minister Rohan Khaunte said the campaign underscores Goa’s commitment to people-driven progress. He noted that empowerment in Goa goes beyond showcasing digital advancements—it focuses on creating real opportunities for citizens to learn, build, and contribute to the…