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Team Goemkarponn Arambol: A taxi driver attached to the Goa Miles service was allegedly assaulted and wrongfully restrained by an unidentified person at Khalchawada, Arambol, on Saturday afternoon, over a dispute concerning passenger pickup. According to the complaint filed by Purushottam Parshuram Kale (27), a resident of Sancoale, the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on October 18 when he had gone to pick up passengers in his taxi (registration number GA-06-T-9143). The accused allegedly wrongfully restrained him, abused him in filthy language, and punched the side window of his taxi, before attempting to assault him. The Mandrem Police have…

Team Goemkarponn Verna: Verna police have launched an investigation after unidentified persons allegedly broke into a flat at Zuari Nagar, Sancoale, and decamped with gold ornaments and wristwatches worth ₹8.5 lakh. The complaint was lodged by Raj Dulari Rana, a resident of Mangoor Hill, Vasco, who reported that between September 9 at 3.30 pm and October 18 at 6 pm, some unknown culprits broke open the main door of her flat and committed the theft. The stolen items include two gold bangles weighing 40.18 grams, a mangalsutra of 30 grams, two finger rings and a pair of earrings together…

Team Goemkarponn Colva: In two separate incidents reported from Colva, burglars decamped with gold ornaments, valuables, and cash worth nearly ₹4 lakh from residential houses in Salcete. In the first case, Percy Quintine Costa, a resident of Per-saraulim, Salcete, reported that between 12:56 a.m. and 3:37 a.m. on August 29, two unidentified persons broke into his house while the family was away. The culprits allegedly forcibly damaged the rear window glass and bent the iron grill to gain entry and stole gold ornaments, other valuables, and currency notes of various countries worth ₹1.93 lakh. The stolen items had been…

Team Goemkarponn Old Goa: A 39-year-old pedestrian lost his life after being hit by a car near the railway bridge at Corlim, Tiswadi, on Monday morning. According to Old Goa Police, the incident occurred at around 6.45 am when the driver of a Maruti Suzuki S-Cross (Reg. No. GA07N1800) was proceeding from Panaji towards Banastari and allegedly drove in a rash and negligent manner. The car reportedly struck the pedestrian, identified as Manoj Kankonkar, a resident of Corlim, who was walking by the roadside. Kankonkar sustained serious injuries in the collision and was immediately rushed to the Goa…

“On the surface, the optics of opposition unity are compelling. Goa’s electorate has long been fatigued by political instability and shifting allegiances. The BJP has remained a dominant force, yet it has never been invincible, particularly in local elections where personal credibility, candidate selection, and grassroots connect often matter more than national narratives. By presenting themselves as a cohesive alternative, Sardesai, Parab, and Alemao hope to consolidate anti-BJP votes, preventing the splintering that has historically benefited the ruling party. In theory, a united front of regional and national players could pool their resources, voters, and organizational networks to mount…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has cleared the decks for stability in Indian football, allowing the current All India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee, led by President Kalyan Chaubey, to continue in office until the end of its term in September 2025. The court has also directed the AIFF to adopt the dual-post ban and align its governance framework with the forthcoming National Sports Governance Act, 2025. In an order passed by a bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi, the apex court resolved two key disputes in the AIFF’s draft constitution, putting an end to weeks…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led the state in paying rich tributes to former Chief Minister of Goa, late Ravi S. Naik, at a condolence meet organized by the Government of Goa at Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji. Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik, Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly Dr. Ganesh Gaonkar, Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar, and Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade also joined in offering floral tributes to the departed leader. Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, senior government officials, and members of the public were present…