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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a shocking incident that has rocked the police force, two police personnel attached to branches under the North Goa Superintendent of Police have been booked and suspended for allegedly outraging the modesty of a woman outside a pub in Patto, Panaji. As per the FIR (Crime No. 104/25) registered at the Panaji Police Station on 24 July 2025, the incident occurred on the night of 23 July at 9:40 PM, near the entrance of a popular pub in Patto. According to the complaint filed by the woman, a resident of Panaji, the accused — Omkar Jadhav…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The long-delayed Krishi Ghar project in Quepem dominated discussions in the Goa Assembly, with multiple MLAs voicing concerns over its stalled progress and unsuitable location for farmers. MLA Nilesh Cabral called for the project to be relocated to a more accessible site. He informed the House that he has identified alternate land closer to the highway, which would offer better connectivity and convenience for farmers. “Farmers should not be forced to walk long distances. The location must serve their interests first,” Cabral stated. MLA Altone D’Costa backed the suggestion for relocation but cautioned that the shift should…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji:In the wake of the High Court’s recent order on the demolition of illegal structures, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured the Goa Legislative Assembly that the government will introduce a Bill to regularise such constructions. He said the draft legislation will be discussed in the Cabinet meeting today and tabled in the Assembly next week. The assurance came after Congress MLA Carlos Ferreira raised serious concerns over the implications of the High Court’s ruling, particularly in areas with pre-existing structures that predate the Regional Plan 2021 (RPG-2021). He warned that entire villages such as Pomburpa, Ecoxim,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji:Rising divorce cases in Goa sparked a serious discussion in the Assembly on Friday with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant acknowledging the worrying trend and reviving the proposal for pre-marriage counselling to prevent breakdowns in marriages. Expressing concern, Sawant said the focus should be on ensuring marriages do not end in separation. He regretted that the government’s earlier proposal for mandatory pre-marital counselling was opposed, and assured that the matter would be revisited. “We will bring back the counselling initiative. The aim is to reduce the number of divorces, not just deal with them after they happen,” he stated.…

Team Goemkarponn Curtorim: Cumborda Sports Club delivered a dominant performance to outclass Jolly Boys of Sinaibhag 5-1 and seal their spot in the quarterfinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament, organized by Black Arrow Boys Agxem Sports Club. The match was played at St. Alex Church Ground, Curtorim. Despite heavy rainfall making playing conditions challenging, Cumborda SC adapted quickly and opened their account in the 5th minute with a spectacular 30-yard curler from Mackson that crashed into the net. Mackson doubled the lead in the 25th minute, giving Cumborda a strong 2-0 advantage at halftime. Sinaibhag came close…

Manchester: Shardul Thakur opened up about his limited role with the ball on Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England, revealing that captain Shubman Gill decides bowling changes and rotation during the game. Thakur, who bowled just five overs while England racked up 225/2 in 46 overs, admitted it’s challenging to maintain rhythm when not used consistently. After being benched for the second and third Tests, Thakur returned to the XI for the fourth Test but was barely seen with the ball. In contrast, Jasprit Bumrah bowled 13 overs, Mohammed Siraj 10, and debutant Anshul Kamboj also…

Manchester: India found themselves under pressure on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, despite Rishabh Pant’s valiant half-century. England’s openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley stitched together a massive 166-run opening stand to finish the day strongly at 225/2, trailing India’s first-innings total of 358 by just 133 runs. Duckett, who scored a blazing 94 off 100 balls, and Crawley, who contributed 84 off 113, dominated India’s bowlers, punishing anything loose. The Indian attack appeared wayward, with former England captain Nasser Hussain sharply criticising Shubman Gill’s leadership and bowling choices. “They bowled both sides of…