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Team Goemkarponn Margao: Fatorda Police have arrested four persons in connection with a violent road rage incident that left two men injured near the Old Hospicio Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The complaint was lodged by Mohammad Rashid, a resident of Benaulim and native of Uttarakhand, who alleged that around 1:20 pm on August 20, he was assaulted following an argument over overtaking. According to police, the rider of a Hero Honda Passion motorcycle first abused Rashid in filthy language and then attacked him with a screwdriver on his left arm. When Rashid attempted to seek safety inside the Urban…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Passengers at Goa International Airport, Dabolim, were treated to a unique experience on Thursday as the Airports Authority of India (AAI) hosted an exclusive Culinary Masterclass with renowned chef Saurabh Puri. The live session, held at the airport lounge operated by Travel Food Services (TFS), saw enthusiastic participation from travellers, including children, and was attended by senior AAI officials, CISF representatives, and special invitees. Airport Director C. George Varghese welcomed Chef Puri at the inaugural event. The masterclass also marked the launch of a new initiative — a weekly Thursday Culinary Series — where celebrated chefs…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Margao Block Congress on Thursday dismissed the induction of Margao MLA Digambar Kamat into the state cabinet, saying the development “has absolutely no bearing” on the Congress party in Margao. Reacting to the swearing-in, Block Congress Convener Savio Coutinho remarked in Konkani, “Amka bhivpachi kaslich garaz na, pun BJPche mukea mantreak chadd bhivpaci garaz assa” (We have nothing to fear, but BJP needs to be worried about its mute ministers). Coutinho alleged that Margao has witnessed several fraudulent works under Kamat’s leadership, citing the Rawanfond bridge project costz escalation from ₹21.3 crore to ₹54 crore…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Saligao constituency MLA Kedar Naik on Thursday handed over a high-quality Studiomaster brand sound system to Shri Datt Devasthan, following a written request submitted by the temple committee. The proposal to approach the MLA for assistance was suggested by Mangesh Salgaonkar, Satchit Gavkar and Sarvesh Karpe. Acting on this, the executive committee of Shri Datt Devasthan had submitted a memorandum to the MLA, who responded positively and provided the equipment. This is not the first time the temple has received support from the MLA. Earlier, Naik had facilitated the installation of solar lights and helped construct…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court has issued notice to the State government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Goa Foundation seeking suspension of all mining operations in the state after the monsoon. The PIL, heard by Justices Bharti Dangre and Nivedita Mehta, will be taken up for consideration of interim relief on September 18, 2025. The Goa Foundation has argued that mining in the state has recommenced without an effective regulatory framework, despite repeated assurances given by the government to Constitutional courts. The petition cites violations of the Supreme Court’s…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: In yet another shooting episode, coming close on the heels of the Mungul incident, unidentified assailants opened fire at a moving vehicle near Karnale in Marcaim late Thursday night. Police confirmed that the driver, Saurabh Lotlikar of Ramnathi, Ponda, narrowly escaped without injuries, though his car sustained damage in the attack. Two bullets struck the vehicle, one of which burst a tyre as the firing took place on the busy Ponda–Marcaim stretch near Karnale bridge. Sources added that the streetlights in the area were not functioning at the time. Upon receiving the alert, police teams rushed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has circulated draft rules under the Goa (Verification of Tenants) Act, 2024, making tenant verification compulsory across the State, and has invited suggestions and objections from the public within 30 days. The draft Goa (Verification of Tenants) Rules, 2025, mandate that landlords must confirm the identity of tenants by checking specified original documents and submit copies—either physically or digitally—to the nearest police station within 48 hours of renting out their premises. In addition, landlords will be required to maintain a permanent register of tenants in the prescribed format. Police officers will be authorised…