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New Delhi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has described the killing of Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun as a sad and deeply unfortunate incident, stressing that attacks targeting people from the northeast must not be tolerated. He said such incidents had not occurred for several years and expressed hope that they would not be repeated. Speaking in Guwahati, Sarma underlined that the northeast is an integral part of India and that people from the region are equal citizens of the country. He said the state government had already condemned the killing and conveyed its condolences to the victim’s…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A school bus belonging to Nirankar Vidyalaya was completely gutted after it caught fire while parked in the garage of S.S. Angle Higher Secondary School at Maxem on Thursday night. The incident occurred at around 8.30 pm, when the bus, parked in the vicinity of S.S. Angle HSS across NH-66, was noticed engulfed in flames. Eyewitnesses described the bus as appearing like a “ball of fire,” prompting frantic calls to the Fire and Emergency Services. Fire personnel responded immediately; however, the fire tender from the Chapoli fire station reportedly took over half an hour to reach the…

New Delhi: India has said that 167 Indian fishermen and civil prisoners remain in Pakistan’s custody despite having completed their sentences, calling for their early release and repatriation. The issue came into focus as India and Pakistan exchanged updated lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody under the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access signed in 2008. According to the details shared, India provided Pakistan with information on 391 civil prisoners and 33 fishermen in Indian custody who are Pakistani or believed to be Pakistani nationals. In return, Pakistan shared details of 58 civil prisoners and 199…

New Delhi: India is set to achieve a major milestone in its railway modernisation journey, with the country expected to see its first Bullet Train running on tracks on August 15, 2027. The announcement was made by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who said the historic moment would coincide with Independence Day celebrations next year. Highlighting the significance of the project, Vaishnaw said the launch of the Bullet Train would mark a new era in India’s transport infrastructure. He added that the country is steadily moving towards global standards in speed, safety and passenger comfort, similar to leading high speed rail…

New Delhi: A comprehensive post election survey in Karnataka highlighting strong public confidence in Electronic Voting Machines has triggered a sharp political exchange between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, with both sides offering contrasting interpretations of the findings. The Knowledge Attitude Practice survey, conducted among 5,100 voters across 102 Assembly constituencies, reported high voter participation and widespread trust in the electoral process during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. According to the study, more than 95 percent of respondents said they had voted, while over 83 percent expressed confidence in EVMs and the overall conduct of the polls. The…

Team Goemkarponn MOIRA: At just 23 years old, Vidhi Nilesh Lotlikar has carved a place for herself in the field of aviation, turning a childhood dream into a reality through determination, discipline and hard work. A native of Moira in Bardez, Goa, Vidhi has successfully completed her Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training, marking a major milestone in her professional journey. Vidhi, the daughter of Nilesh Lotlikar and Resha Lotlikar, underwent her pilot training at the Flying Academy in Baramati, Pune. Her journey to becoming a pilot was demanding, involving early mornings, long hours of academic study and rigorous flight training,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With the financial year nearing its end, the State government on Wednesday announced a stringent austerity drive aimed at curbing avoidable expenditure and ensuring the availability of funds for development works. An Office Memorandum (OM) issued by Under Secretary (Finance) Naresh Gaude outlined a series of cost-cutting measures to be implemented during the final quarter of the ongoing financial year, from January to March. The memorandum calls on all departments to strictly observe fiscal discipline, avoid last-minute spending, and surrender anticipated savings. As part of the measures, departments have been instructed not to utilise more than 20…