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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move driven by safety concerns and a High Court mandate, the North Goa District Administration has imposed strict crowd-control measures for the Shri Lairai Devi Jatra scheduled on April 21 at Shirigao, Bicholim, to prevent stampede-like situations during the annual gathering. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has ordered tight regulation of stalls and vendors, identifying unplanned vending and narrow movement corridors as major risks during the high-footfall event that draws thousands of devotees and tourists. As per the order issued by Additional Collector-II and DDMA CEO Pravin Hire Parab, vendors will be allowed only…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With coastal vulnerabilities and governance challenges mounting, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) conference in Panaji on Thursday focused on the urgent need for policy action, climate resilience, and stronger democratic accountability. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stressed that democracy must be rooted in public participation, warning that a lack of dialogue and debate can weaken both institutions and policy outcomes. He said integrating people’s voices into governance is key to ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth. Highlighting the pressures on coastal states such as Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, Birla said lawmakers must move beyond traditional roles to actively…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The recently concluded Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) elections have come under legal scrutiny, with a petition filed in the North Goa District Court alleging serious violations of voter confidentiality. The plea, submitted by Vishnu Naik along with three others, was officially registered on April 8. The petitioners have raised objections to the numbering system used during the polling process, particularly concerning the counterfoils attached to ballot papers. According to the petition, the presence of matching serial numbers on both the counterfoils and the ballot papers could make it possible to trace votes back to…

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid out six key guarantees for West Bengal while launching a sharp attack on the state’s ruling party during an election rally in Haldia. With the state preparing for Assembly elections later this month, he urged voters to support a government aligned with the Centre, describing it as essential for accelerating development. West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4. Addressing the rally, the Prime Minister criticised the administration led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing the government of…

Goa: Specta Quartz Surfaces, India’s leading luxury quartz brand by ARL Group, has strengthened its focus on Tier-2 markets across Western India with its participation at ACE Reflect Goa. The move reflects Specta’s strategy to tap into emerging lifestyle destinations that are witnessing strong growth in premium housing, second homes, and design-led development. Goa has evolved beyond a leisure destination into one of India’s most attractive markets for luxury second homes and vacation properties. According to ANAROCK Group, the luxury second-home market in India is valued at over $3 billion, with Goa emerging as a key contributor. Driven by its…

“Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has pointed out that the delay in pronouncing the order left no room to approach the Supreme Court. That argument carries some weight. Justice is not only about correctness, but also about context. A ruling that arrives too late can be as disruptive as a flawed one. Still, it would be a mistake to shift the blame entirely onto the court. The judiciary stepped in because a legal challenge existed. It did not create the flawed timeline. That responsibility lies elsewhere. The political executive, too, cannot claim innocence. Governments are expected to anticipate legal risks, especially…

New Delhi: The Government of India has instructed states and Union Territories to allocate a larger share of packed non domestic LPG to priority industrial sectors in order to manage supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing tensions involving Iran. In a communication sent to state authorities, Neeraj Mittal, Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated that key industries will now receive up to 70 percent of their LPG requirement based on their bulk non domestic consumption levels recorded before March 2026. The directive comes as energy supply chains face pressure due to disruptions in the Middle East.…