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Team Goemkarponn KARAPUR: The Village Panchayat of Karapur-Sarvan has issued a show cause notice to Errichter Infra Pvt. Ltd. over two No Objection Certificates (NOCs) granted for land sub-division works in Karapur village, asking the developer to justify why the permissions should not be revoked. The notice relates to provisional sub-division approvals issued for Survey Nos. 148/0 and 176/1. The panchayat has taken the step following resolutions passed in the gram sabha and subsequent panchayat meetings. As per the notice, the issue was discussed in the gram sabha held on 19 April 2026, where members raised concerns over the project…

The approval of ₹1,880 crore for the four-laning of the Cuncolim to Bendordem stretch of NH-66 marks a major moment for Goa’s infrastructure development, particularly for South Goa, which has long remained on the slower side of the State’s growth story. For years, commuters travelling from Navelim to Canacona have faced narrow roads, traffic bottlenecks, risky overtaking points, and endless delays, especially during peak tourist seasons and festive periods. What should have been a comfortable journey often turned into an exhausting and time-consuming experience. The announcement of bypasses for Cuncolim and Balli, along with a six-lane elevated corridor and a…

New Delhi: Adani Green Energy Ltd has commissioned a cumulative 3.37 gigawatt-hour Battery Energy Storage System at Khavda in Gujarat, making it the world’s largest battery storage deployment at a single location outside China. The project also ranks among the fastest utility-scale battery storage installations completed globally. The latest expansion includes an additional 1.37 GWh capacity that became operational in March 2026, significantly increasing the company’s overall storage capability at the Khavda renewable energy site. The facility is expected to strengthen India’s clean energy infrastructure by improving grid stability and ensuring a more reliable supply of renewable power during peak…

New Delhi: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, with a direct place in the final at stake. Both teams finished the league stage on 18 points, but RCB secured the top spot due to a superior net run rate. Under captain Rajat Patidar, Bengaluru have carried forward their impressive form from last season, while Gujarat Titans continue to rely heavily on the consistency of their top-order batting and disciplined bowling attack. The head-to-head rivalry between the two franchises remains…

New Delhi: Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri by Droupadi Murmu during the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Kaur received the honour following a historic year for Indian women’s cricket. In 2025, she led India to its maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title on home soil after defeating South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai. The triumph made her the first Indian women’s captain to win the Women’s World Cup and only the second Indian captain after MS Dhoni to lift a World Cup trophy at…

New Delhi: Indian pole vaulting reached a historic milestone at the Federation Cup 2026 as Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar produced a remarkable performance to jointly set a new national record of 5.45 metres. The competition turned into a thrilling contest between the two athletes, both supported by the Inspire Institute of Sport. The pair pushed each other throughout the event, matching performances height for height in one of the most exciting pole vault competitions seen in Indian athletics. Both athletes first cleared 5.42 metres, surpassing the previous national record of 5.41 metres that had been set by Kuldeep Kumar…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Concerns over frequent power outages and persistent low voltage in parts of Navelim Constituency were taken up with the Electricity Department on Monday, following a delegation meeting with senior officials in Panjim. A team comprising Siddesh Bhagat, ZP member Danny, Aquem Baixo Sarpanch Milind, and Davorlim-Dicarpale Sarpanch Menino met Chief Electrical Engineer (Distribution) Stephen Fernandes to highlight the ongoing issues affecting residents. The delegation informed the department that repeated electricity interruptions, particularly during peak hours, have been causing significant inconvenience to households and businesses. They also pointed out instances of appliance damage and disruption to daily activities…