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New Delhi: The Indian Railways will operate 1,205 special trains over the next four days to handle the heavy passenger traffic during the Chhath festival. These services are in addition to the regular train schedule, as millions of people prepare to travel home for the celebrations. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the network has been placed on high alert to ensure safe, smooth, and comfortable travel for all passengers. He explained that holding and waiting areas have been set up to regulate the flow of people at busy stations. So far, around 10,700 reserved and 3,000 unreserved trains…

New Delhi: India’s journey toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing achieved a new milestone as Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) delivered Mahe, the first of eight indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC), to the Indian Navy. The vessel was officially handed over during a ceremony where CSL Director (Operations) Dr S Harikrishnan and Commander Amit Chandra Choubey, Commanding Officer-Designate of Mahe, signed the acceptance documents. The event was attended by senior naval officers, including Rear Admiral R Adhisrinivasan, Chief Staff Officer (Technical) of the Western Naval Command, and Commodore Anup Menon, Superintendent of Warship Production, Kochi. Designed…

New Delhi: At least 20 people were killed after a Bengaluru-bound private sleeper bus caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district early Friday. The bus, operated by Kaveri Travels, was travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru with around 40 passengers on board when it collided with a two-wheeler near Ulindakonda on the outskirts of Kurnool. According to initial reports, the two-wheeler got trapped under the bus, and leaking fuel is believed to have sparked the fire. Within moments, the flames engulfed the vehicle, leaving passengers with little time to react. Around 12 people managed to escape by breaking windows,…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The All Goa Municipal Association announced a one-day ‘tools-down/pen-down’ token strike at Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Thursday, to protest against the non-fulfilment of long-pending staff demands despite repeated assurances by the civic administration. The association stated that several genuine and long-pending issues have remained unresolved, causing hardship and dissatisfaction among employees and workers. The key demands include renewal of the agreement with the Association from November 26, 2021, implementation of unfulfilled charter demands dated January 27, 2022, and implementation and disbursement of MACP benefits to eligible staff. The association has also sought immediate filling up…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The much-awaited improvement and resurfacing of MDR-49, connecting Agonda to Char Rasta, was inaugurated on Thursday with the use of modern hot-mix technology. The foundation stone for the project was laid at Agonda by Canacona MLA and Minister Ramesh Tawadkar, marking a significant step in enhancing the region’s road infrastructure. Addressing the gathering, Minister Tawadkar highlighted the urgent need for the project, stating that the deteriorating condition of the road had posed major difficulties for both residents and tourists. “This initiative will ensure safer, smoother, and faster travel while upgrading the road with modern construction techniques,”…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo has urged Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) leader Manoj Parab to take forward his allegations of over 300 illegal projects in the Calangute and Siolim constituencies to their logical conclusion. Lobo said he, along with Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo, is ready to provide full cooperation in pursuing the matter. Lobo also claimed that Parab appears particularly interested in contesting from Calangute or Siolim in the 2027 Goa Assembly elections, suggesting that the RGP chief should test his political strength at the ballot box rather than “only criticising from outside.” Addressing the ongoing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major cost-cutting measure, the Goa government has outsourced operations on nine of the state’s 18 ferry routes to the Goa Recruitment and Employment Society (GRES), a state-run non-profit body. The River Navigation Department (RND) will, however, retain control over fuel supply and vessel maintenance. According to RND Director Vikram Rajebhosale, the decision marks the first major structural reform in the department’s operations in nearly 60 years. Traditionally, ferries were manned in two shifts, requiring frequent overtime payouts to staff. The new three-shift model, managed by GRES, removes the need for overtime and is expected…