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Mumbai: The newly built Navi Mumbai International Airport, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, marks a major milestone in India’s infrastructure growth and stands as a symbol of the nation’s rising ambitions, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said. Celebrating the occasion on X, Adani wrote, “From blueprints to skylines, from dreams to runways, today India soars higher as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport.” He expressed gratitude to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, and officials from both the Centre and the state for their support.…

Nagpur: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Maharshi Valmiki composed the Ramayana to relieve the sorrow of the world and guide humanity towards righteous living. Speaking at a Valmiki Jayanti celebration in Nagpur, he emphasised that carrying forward India’s cultural and spiritual legacy is a collective responsibility. Bhagwat noted that while Lord Ram has eternally existed, it was Maharshi Valmiki who brought Him into every home through the Ramayana. Describing Valmiki’s work as an expression of compassion and belonging, he said the sage wrote the epic so that people could find direction and solace in life. He highlighted that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Investigations into the daring armed robbery at the residence of Dr Mahendra Kamat Ghanekar in Ganeshpuri, Mapusa, have gathered pace, with Goa Police tracing the suspected gang to Bengaluru. Nearly 30 hours after the violent attack, investigators have identified several suspects based on CCTV footage showing the group being dropped off in Bengaluru. Sources revealed that the gang, believed to include members from Bangladesh, West Bengal, and Odisha, was ferried out of Goa in a taxi. The Crime Branch, led by PIs Tushar Lotlekar and Vikas Deykar, has rushed to Bengaluru in an effort to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has disposed of a long-pending Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the alleged filling of the Mashem creek in Canacona for the new NH-17 alignment, following assurances from the State government that no earth-filling or obstruction will be permitted in the area surrounding the Mashem bridge. The Division Bench comprising Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Ashish Chavan recorded the statement made by the Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD) that the creek area would remain untouched, and directed authorities to ensure that the natural river flow is not…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major relief to South West Port Limited (SWPL) and JSW Infrastructure Limited, the High Court of Bombay at Goa has quashed show-cause notices issued by the State Tax Officer of the Commercial Tax Department under the Goa Green Cess Act, 2013, calling them arbitrary and unsustainable. The Division Bench comprising Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Nivedita Mehta ruled that the notices suffered from “the vice of arbitrariness,” holding that the petitioners, being service providers, cannot be held responsible for polluting materials brought into the State. “It is evidently clear to us that the Green…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) councillors, backed by local residents, on Wednesday afternoon reiterated their strong opposition to the proposed Formula 4 racing event at Sada, arguing that the densely populated area is entirely unfit for such a high-speed motorsport. Addressing a press conference, the residents and councillors clarified that they were not opposing the concept of hosting an international racing event in Goa, but were firmly against its proposed venue at Mormugao. They urged authorities to either cancel the event or shift it to a safer, more suitable location. Former councillor Shekar Khadapkar voiced serious apprehensions…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant move to prioritize local candidates, the Department of Posts has approved amendments to the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment conditions for Goa, making proficiency in Konkani a mandatory requirement for applicants. The update was shared today by Shri Ramesh Patil, Director, Postal Services, Goa Region, during a meeting with the Chief Minister. Under the revised policy, both Konkani and Marathi have been officially recognized as local languages for recruitment. Candidates who have studied in either language up to the 10th standard will now be eligible. However, candidates proficient in Marathi will also…