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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a shocking case of drunk and reckless driving, a 15-year-old boy sustained grievous injuries after being hit by a car driven under the influence of alcohol in Parra, Bardez. The accused, identified as Irfan Rijwan Khan (38), a resident of Succoro and Shelpem-Dhuler, Mapusa, has been booked under multiple charges by Mapusa Police. According to the state complaint filed by Head Constable Mahesh Kauthankar of Mapusa Police Station, the incident occurred on July 12, 2025, at around 7:30 PM. Khan, who was behind the wheel of a car bearing registration GA-03-R-2756, was reportedly driving in a…

Team Goemkarponn TALEIGAO: In a swift operation, Panaji Police arrested a 63-year-old man for illegal gambling activity near the Taleigao Market on Tuesday evening. The accused, Chandrakant Nonu Kunkolkar, a resident of Amrawado, Taleigao, was allegedly caught red-handed accepting bets on numerical digital numbers—a form of gambling—at an open public location. The arrest was made following a state complaint filed by Head Constable Sainath Shanu Vaigankar of Panaji Police Station. According to the police report, the incident took place at around 5:55 PM on July 15, and an FIR was registered under Panaji Police Station Crime No. 100/2025, invoking Section…

Team Goemkarponn CORGAO: In a significant enforcement action, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has ordered the immediate closure of an unauthorized poultry unit operating in Konadi, Corgao, Pernem. The unit, identified as M/s Labbaik and located in Survey No. 189/2, was found to be violating key environmental regulations. The closure follows a formal complaint lodged by Mr. Rahul Ulhas Bhagat, a resident of Konadi, on April 22, 2025. Acting on the complaint, GSPCB officials conducted a site inspection on May 9, 2025, and discovered that the unit was operating without the mandatory Consent to Operate under both the…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: In a shocking daylight incident that has triggered serious concerns over rising impersonation crimes, a 75-year-old woman from Chicalim, Vasco, was robbed of gold ornaments worth approximately ₹1.8 lakh by two unidentified men posing as police officers. The victim, Anusuya Velinggiri, was walking home near Vidhya Mandir school on Tuesday afternoon after shopping in Vasco city when the incident occurred. Two men on a motorcycle approached her and initiated a conversation, claiming to be police officials. According to sources, the men cautioned the elderly woman about wearing visible gold ornaments in public, citing a surge in thefts…

Team Goemkarponn SAVOI-VEREN: A bison attack at Khamini Donger, near Bonyewada-Savoi Verem, left one resident seriously injured and another with minor wounds. Dharma Girodkar was critically injured while working at his cashew plantation and has been shifted to Goa Medical College (GMC) for advanced treatment. Dinu Girodkar, who was with him at the time, sustained minor injuries and is reported to be stable. In response to the incident, local MLA Govind Gaude expressed concern over the increasing presence of wild animals in inhabited areas. “Due to deforestation, herds of bison are now entering villages. We must understand that animals meant…

NEW DELHI: In a major boost to the offensive and reconnaissance capabilities of the Indian Army, the country is set to receive its first consignment of advanced Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States by July 21, according to reports. The first batch of three Apache helicopters will enhance the operational strength of the Army Aviation Corps (AAC), especially amid rising strategic concerns along the western border following Operation Sindoor. These state-of-the-art helicopters will be deployed in that region, where troop presence has recently increased. The delivery marks a significant milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to modernize its military…

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered significant new details in its ongoing probe into the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 civilians dead in the Baisaran Valley. The breakthrough comes following the interrogation of two alleged harbourers—Parvaiz Ahmed and Bashir Ahmad—and the emergence of a key eyewitness account that offers insight into how the terrorists operated while fleeing the scene. According to senior security officials, the witness reported that the attackers fired into the air as they escaped, possibly to intimidate locals and discourage pursuit. The NIA has recovered empty cartridges from the spot, corroborating…