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New Delhi: In a landmark moment for the Border Security Force (BSF), Inspector Bhawna Chaudhary has become the first woman flight engineer in the history of the force’s air wing, which has been operational for over five decades. Inspector Chaudhary, along with four male officers, was recently awarded her flying badge by BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary after successfully completing an in-house training capsule conducted by the BSF. This is the first time such a training programme was held internally by the force. The BSF air wing, established in 1969, serves as the aviation arm of the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The National Judo Black Belt Camp and NDIC Examination (West Zone) kicked off at the Peddem Sports Complex in Mapusa with an inspiring inauguration ceremony. The event was honored by the presence of Dr. Ajay Gaude, Executive Director of the Sports Authority of Goa, who served as the Chief Guest. The camp also welcomed several senior coaches and dignitaries, including Dronacharya Awardee Jiwan Sharma, along with Shailesh Tilak, Satish Pahade, Virender Vashist, and Rajan C.S. A total of 110 participants from across India gathered to enhance their technical skills and undergo performance assessments under expert guidance.…

Panaji,: In a move to boost ease of doing business and promote transparency and digital governance, the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) organized an advanced workshop on compliance with the Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS) for architects and engineers. The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from professionals across Goa’s industrial and infrastructure sectors. Led by Pravimal Abhishek, Managing Director of Goa-IDC, the session focused on providing a practical understanding of OBPAS, addressing procedural queries, and sharing best practices to ensure adherence to the updated digital plan approval standards. Pravimal Abhishek highlighted Goa-IDC’s commitment to leveraging technology for faster, more…

Panjim: The third edition of International Purple Fest 2025 wrapped up in Goa, celebrating the state’s growing Purple Movement as a national example of accessibility, empowerment, and equality for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The festival was organized by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and United Nations India. The closing ceremony featured key leaders including Governor of Goa Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Governor of Kerala Rajendra Arlekar, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union Minister Shripad Naik, and Goa’s Minister for Social Welfare Subhash Phal…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Team HighFly MMA, representing Goa, made an impressive mark at the National Level MMA Championship held on October 11 and 12 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Organized by HADES MMA, the competition brought together top fighters from across India, but it was the HighFly team that stood out with their exceptional skill and determination. The team’s stellar performance earned them four gold medals, including four spectacular knockouts, bringing pride to Goa and elevating the stature of the HighFly MMA community on the national stage. This remarkable success is attributed to the expert coaching and leadership of Deepika Shetty,…

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has decided not to field a candidate in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, following disagreements with its alliance partner, the National Conference (NC), over seat allocation. After an extensive meeting with senior party leaders, J&K Congress chief Tariq Karra announced that the party formally conveyed its decision to the National Conference but has yet to receive any response. “Our central leaders requested the National Conference for a ‘safe seat’ — either the first or second seat. However, we were offered the fourth seat, which we believe is not secure. After thorough discussion,…

New Delhi: The NDA has officially announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, unveiling a power structure that could redefine political alignments in the state. The alliance has agreed on the following formula: 101 seats each for the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal United (JDU), 29 for Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and six each for Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and Upendra Kushwaha’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM). One of the most significant developments from this arrangement is the BJP’s move toward a leadership position within the alliance.…