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In a horrifying act of personal revenge, a man in Goa recently threw acid on a 17-year-old boy, reportedly holding him responsible for the death of his daughter. According to police, the accused, Nilesh, believed the teenager was in a relationship with his daughter and blamed him for her “unnatural” death, which occurred a month earlier. Instead of waiting for the investigation by Sindhudurg Police to run its course, Nilesh allegedly planned the attack, procured a corrosive chemical from his workplace, and carried out a calculated assault on the unsuspecting boy as he waited at a bus stop. This incident…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a renewed push to combat child exploitation on the streets, the Goa government is turning to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to bolster its child rescue and rehabilitation efforts. The state has rescued 19 children involved in begging since January 2024, officials told the High Court this week. The revelation came during a hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Moses Pinto, who called for strategic deployment of CSR contributions towards child welfare. Taking note of the suggestion, the Directorate of Women and Child Development has initiated correspondence with the Goa Chamber of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Goa Legislative Assembly will hold its meeting on July 7 to plan the legislative work for the monsoon session, which will run for 15 days starting July 21. Chaired by Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar, the BAC comprises Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao, and one representative each from the MGP, GFP, RGP, as well as an independent MLA. The session’s major agenda item will be the approval of the State Budget for 2025–26, presented in the House on March 26. Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao has…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The much-anticipated Ro-Ro ferry service between Ribandar and Chorao is expected to commence operations within the next ten days, pending final approval from the state government. Vikramsinh Rajebhosale, Director of the River Navigation Department, confirmed that the government has approved the fare structure for the service. The service is aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity between the mainland and Chorao Island. As per the approved fare structure, pedestrians and two-wheeler riders will be allowed to use the ferry free of cost. Private four-wheelers will be charged ₹30 per trip, with a reduced rate of ₹15…

Team Goemkarponn  Mumbai/ Panaji: Indian Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has opted to continue his domestic career with Mumbai after formally withdrawing his request for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to represent another state. The 23-year-old had created a stir in April by seeking an NOC from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to join Goa as a professional and potentially captain the side. The MCA had initially agreed to issue the NOC. However, in May, Jaiswal wrote to the association requesting that the process be halted, citing personal reasons behind the change of plans. On Monday, the MCA’s apex council ratified…

Team Goemkarponn  Panaji/New Delhi: Amid swirling speculation over a major Cabinet reshuffle in Goa, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo on Sunday held a high-profile meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant in New Delhi, sparking fresh buzz over his possible induction into the BJP-led Cabinet. Lobo, who was a Minister in the Sawant government before the 2022 Assembly polls, quit the BJP and joined the Congress shortly after the elections were announced. He contested the polls on a Congress ticket and was later appointed Leader of Opposition in the Goa Legislative Assembly. In 2023, he…

Team Goemkarponn  Dhargal: In a shocking act of retaliation, a man arrested for throwing acid on a minor boy in Dhargal on Monday morning has told police he committed the attack out of revenge over the death of his daughter. According to Goa Police, the accused, identified as Nilesh, was taken into custody hours after the incident, which occurred around 7:50 a.m. at a local bus stop where the 17-year-old victim was waiting to leave for college. Police said Nilesh fled the scene on a two-wheeler and went into hiding at his workplace in IDC Karaswada, Mapusa. Acting on specific…