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New Delhi: India launched a strong attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing Islamabad of sponsoring cross border terrorism and repeatedly violating the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peaceful coexistence. Speaking during a UNSC Open Debate, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni said Pakistan’s long standing policy of supporting terrorism had directly threatened regional stability and international peace. He stressed that India has every right to protect itself against terror attacks originating from across the border. The Indian envoy said Pakistan’s strategy of “bleeding India by a thousand cuts” revealed the contradiction between its…

New Delhi: In a significant endorsement of the Election Commission’s authority, the Supreme Court has upheld the legality and constitutional validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, declaring that the exercise strengthens the democratic framework and “breathes life into the Constitution.” The ruling brings to an end months of intense legal and political debate surrounding the voter list revision process initiated in Bihar last year. The apex court concluded that the Election Commission acted within its statutory powers and did not violate any constitutional provisions while conducting the exercise. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant…

Team Goemkarponn COLVALE: A health and wellness awareness programme titled “Swasth Police – Sashakth Police Program” was organised at the Central Jail Colvale on Tuesday for police personnel and prison staff. The programme was jointly organised by Goa Police, VIANAAR Group, Indian Medical Association Bicholim and the Telemedicine Society of India Goa Chapter. K. R. Chaurasia, Inspector General of Prisons Goa and Inspector General of Police Goa, attended the event as Chief Guest, while Sucheta B. Dessai, Superintendent of Prisons at Central Jail Colvale, was the Special Guest. Addressing the gathering, Chaurasia highlighted the importance of physical and mental well-being,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Unique Identification Authority of India has advised residents to update their Aadhaar supporting documents by submitting Proof of Identity and Proof of Address after completion of 10 years from the date of enrolment. According to UIDAI, keeping Aadhaar details updated helps ensure ease of living, better service delivery, accurate authentication and continued accuracy of information in the Aadhaar database. Aadhaar is a unique 12-digit identification number issued to residents and is mandatory for availing several Government subsidies, benefits and services where Aadhaar authentication is required. The Aadhaar update service can be availed at Aadhaar Centres on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that ensuring safe and hygienic food along with quality medicines for every Goan remains a top priority of the Government. Rane chaired a detailed review meeting with the Food and Drugs Administration Department to assess various ongoing measures and initiatives being implemented across the State. During the meeting, discussions were held on strengthening monitoring mechanisms, improving enforcement and ensuring that citizens continue to receive safe food products and medicines maintaining the highest standards of quality and care. The Health Minister reiterated the Government’s commitment towards protecting public health and building a…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Collector and District Magistrate of South Goa and H/C Kushavati District, Egna Cleetus chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee for implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, in compliance with directions issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174/2023. The meeting was attended by Additional Collector-II Ramesh Gaonkar, Deputy Collector South II Prajeet R. Chodankar, along with SDMs, Mamlatdars, BDOs, Municipal Council officials and representatives from the Health, Urban Development and Tourism departments. Officials from the Goa Waste Management Corporation, Goa State Pollution Control Board and PI were also present. During…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Office of the District Magistrate North Goa has imposed restrictions on drone flying, aerial photography and road digging activities in parts of Goa ahead of the visit of a VVIP for the Goa Statehood Day celebrations. District Magistrate Ankit Yadav issued the orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita citing security arrangements connected to the VVIP visit scheduled on May 29 and 30. As per the order, flying of any Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), aerial photography and videography has been prohibited within a two-kilometre radius along the route from Zuari Bridge to Lok…