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New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that the preliminary investigation report into the fatal Learjet 45 crash in Baramati, which claimed the life of senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar and four others, will be made public on or before February 28. The accident occurred on January 28, and international aviation norms require that an initial report be issued within 30 days. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol confirmed that the timeline would be adhered to, stating that the findings would be released within the stipulated period. The incident has drawn heightened attention following allegations…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The 1st All Goa Yuva Kalakar Bhajan Spardha was organized by Yuva Samruddhi Manch, Canacona, at Ravindra Bhavan, marking a significant step towards promoting devotional music among the youth of the state. The first-of-its-kind Bhajan Spardha was inaugurated by Minister for Art & Culture Ramesh Tawadkar, who also unveiled the trophies for the competition in the presence of dignitaries and members of the organizing committee. Addressing the gathering, Tawadkar appreciated the efforts of Yuva Samruddhi Manch for creating a platform to nurture devotional art and inspire young artists in Canacona. He lauded the initiative for encouraging the…

New Delhi: A most wanted operative of the Pakistan based group Jaish-e-Mohammed was among three militants killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday. The slain militant, identified as Saifullah, had reportedly been active in the region for the past two years and had narrowly escaped security operations on multiple occasions. The encounter unfolded after forces received specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of militants in the area. Acting swiftly, security personnel launched a coordinated operation. As teams moved in to cordon off the suspected location, the militants opened fire, triggering a fierce…

New Delhi: More than one lakh motorists stranded in a massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway earlier this month will receive toll refunds amounting to ₹5.16 crore. The decision comes after a 33 hour disruption caused by a gas tanker accident led to severe congestion along the Khopoli stretch. On February 3, a gas tanker overturned on the expressway, bringing traffic to a standstill for several kilometres. Thousands of commuters were left stuck for hours, facing shortages of water, food and other essential supplies as authorities worked to clear the route and restore normal movement. In the aftermath of…

New Delhi: Goa’s Dr Ankush Patil delivered an authoritative performance to book his place in two finals at the All India Doctors Badminton Tournament, currently underway at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium. Displaying sharp court coverage and attacking precision, he secured straight game victories in both the Men’s Singles and the 35 plus category semifinals. In the Men’s Singles semifinal, Dr Patil defeated Dr Ibraheem Saleem 21 to 18, 21 to 15. He followed it up with another clinical win in the 35 plus section, overcoming Dr Viraj 21 to 19, 21 to 11 to confirm his spot in the…

New Delhi: CD Fountainhead and Sinq Rangers recorded impressive victories in the ongoing GSB Unity Cup 3.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust, during Saturday’s matches at the MCC Ground in Margao. Both encounters, played under lights, delivered high intensity cricket and were decided in the closing stages. In the first match, CD Fountainhead put up 169 for 7 in their 20 overs after opting to bat. Manish Kakode top scored with 49, while Anish Prabhudesai added 45 to provide a steady platform. Vikrant Prabhu chipped in with 29 and Pranav Biche remained unbeaten on 24, ensuring…

Team Goemkarponn MOBOR: Human Touch Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Medical Oncology at Goa Medical College (GMC), commemorated International Childhood Cancer Day with a special outreach programme titled “Joyful Hearts” at Holiday Inn Resort Goa on Sunday. The initiative brought together children undergoing cancer treatment, their caregivers, doctors, nurses, therapists, and volunteers for a day dedicated to joy, solidarity, and emotional support. Hosted at the seaside property in Mobor, the event created a warm and uplifting environment where children participated in games, creative activities, music, face painting, and shared meals. For many families, the programme offered a much-needed…