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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Margao Town Police have registered a case after a woman was allegedly robbed of her gold chain by two unidentified motorcycle-borne snatchers near the Rosary Church, Navelim, early on Sunday morning. According to the complaint lodged by Francisca Victoria Gonsalves, a resident of Navelim, the incident occurred on November 2, 2025, at around 6:15 a.m. while she was attending Sunday Mass and walking near the Rosary College construction site. Two unknown persons reportedly approached her from behind on a motorcycle and snatched her gold chain worth approximately ₹1.8 lakh, before speeding away from the scene.…

Team Goemkarponn CURTORIM: A case of motorcycle theft has been registered at the Maina-Curtorim Police Station following a complaint lodged by Rito William Sequeira, a resident of Maina-Curtorim. According to the complaint, on October 1, 2025, at around 5:30 a.m., an unknown person allegedly stole Sequeira’s Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle, valued at ₹1 lakh, from an open parking area near Tambetim, Maina-Curtorim. Police said the theft appears to have been committed for personal and fraudulent gain. ASI Anant Gaonkar of the Maina-Curtorim Police Station is investigating the case.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Panaji Police have registered a case following a complaint filed by Deputy Commissioner of the Tax Department, Manthan Manish Naik, 27, alleging obstruction of duty, abuse, and assault. According to the complaint lodged on November 2, Naik stated that on October 27, while he was on duty at the Rajya Kar Bhavan, Commercial Tax Department office at Althino, Panaji, one of the accused, identified as Yogita Khandeparkar, along with Vaishnavi Khandeparkar and other unidentified persons, allegedly entered his workplace, obstructed him from performing his official duties, and verbally abused and defamed him in front of…

“Goa’s nightlife, once its biggest draw, has increasingly become synonymous with aggression, extortion, and unchecked power. The rise of private bouncers—often untrained, unlicensed, and unsupervised—reflects a broader failure of regulation. Under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 and the Goa Rules of 2008, their role is confined to maintaining order and protecting property. They have no authority to assault or intimidate anyone. Yet, time and again, tourists have complained of harassment, excessive force, and intimidation by nightclub staff and security personnel. These are not isolated cases. Over the past few years, Goa has witnessed a steady increase in reports…

Team Goemkarponn CHINCHINIM: The Chinchinim Mando Committee has announced the 41st edition of the Chinchinim Mando Festival, scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Our Lady of Hope Church Square, Chinchinim, Salcete. A much-awaited annual celebration of Goa’s musical and cultural traditions, the festival will feature spirited performances by mando groups from across the State. In line with tradition, trophies and cash prizes will be presented to the winning groups, while all participants will receive transport allowances, mementos, and certificates in appreciation of their role in preserving the State’s rich heritage. The organisers…

New Delhi: A tragic stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam, claimed at least nine lives early Saturday morning, leaving several others injured. The incident occurred during heavy rush on the occasion of Ekadashi, an auspicious day that drew thousands of devotees, most of them women and children. Videos from the temple showed chaotic scenes as devotees, holding puja baskets, were trapped in a narrow passage and struggled to escape. Several people fell unconscious amid the commotion, while others cried for help. Medical teams rushed to the spot, providing first aid and moving the injured…

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh has strongly criticised the team management for frequent experiments with the batting order during the second T20I against Australia, which India lost by four wickets after being bowled out for just 125. Ramesh expressed his frustration over skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s decision to drop himself to No. 4, allowing Sanju Samson to bat at No. 3 despite Yadav’s unbeaten performance in the previous match at that same position. Tilak Varma was pushed down to No. 5, while pacer Harshit Rana was surprisingly sent in ahead of all-rounder Shivam Dube. Calling it a…