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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: As part of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) and the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) organised the Salcete, Quepem, Canacona and Sanguem cluster interaction of Sankalp Manthan at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The initiative marks the second phase of a statewide youth empowerment drive aimed at nurturing problem-solving skills, entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence (AI) readiness among college students across Goa. The event was graced by Shri Govind Gaude, Hon’ble MLA for Priol; Shri Ulhas Tuenkar, Hon’ble MLA for Navelim; Shri Bhushan Savaikar, Director, DHE; Dr. Milind Sakhardande, Joint Director,…

Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged India’s Gen Z to think boldly, pursue innovative ideas and contribute to solving global challenges, describing the present as a crucial period of opportunity for the country’s young population. Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School at the Chennai Trade Centre in Nandambakkam, Modi said the ideas and solutions developed by young Indians would play a significant role in shaping the future of both India and the world. “The world is looking for solutions, and you have the potential to provide these solutions,” the Prime Minister…

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc is set to march to the Supreme Court on Monday as part of its escalating campaign demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protest, dubbed “Chalo Dilli” by the Congress, is expected to bring together several prominent Opposition leaders, including Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav. The march forms part of a broader series of demonstrations organised by Opposition parties and the youth group Cockroach Janta Party. The protesters…

Mumbai: The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mangrol, its third Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), strengthening India’s ability to detect and counter submarine threats in coastal and shallow waters. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, the warship is designed to protect ports, harbours and coastal approaches while supporting the Navy’s wider maritime operations. Its induction comes amid growing underwater security challenges and the need to enhance surveillance along India’s coastline. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Western Naval Command. INS Mangrol can operate alongside…

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined a meeting request from INDIA bloc leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge over allegations of electoral irregularities, stressing that such grievances should be addressed through the judicial process. The Opposition leaders had sought an appointment between 4 pm and 5 pm to submit a memorandum raising concerns over alleged “vote chori”. Their demands include the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and a return to paper ballots. Emphasising that the Supreme Court remains accessible to every citizen, Chief…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has invited residents, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and animal welfare organisations to adopt stray dogs found along the state’s beaches, giving interested applicants seven days to submit their applications. The initiative, announced by the Department of Tourism, comes amid the Supreme Court’s scrutiny of the stray dog issue in public places and aims to bring beach stray dogs under a formal management plan in line with applicable laws and court directions. Under the proposed plan, stray dogs found along Goa’s beach stretches will undergo sterilisation and vaccination before being relocated to designated and authorised animal…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has raised objections to the revised pollution classification norms issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), warning that the changes could move nearly 80 per cent of hotels and restaurants previously covered under the Green category into the White category. The Board has called for a review of the guidelines issued on July 20, arguing that the proposed reclassification could weaken regulatory oversight of commercial establishments and reduce its income from consent-related fees, which form a major source of funding for its operations. The matter was taken up at…