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Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Bicholim Police have registered a case against a man for allegedly transporting a calf in an unsafe and cruel manner on a two-wheeler, endangering both human life and animal welfare. The incident occurred around 11:00 AM on June 20 at Varpal-Aturlem, Bicholim. The accused, identified as Mustaq Gausha Bepari (39), a resident of Pandav Wada, Chorao, Tiswadi, was found riding a Honda Activa scooter bearing registration number GA-07-H-8381. He was allegedly riding recklessly and without a helmet while carrying a calf inside a white plastic sack in a manner that caused unnecessary pain and distress to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Cyber Crime Police Station, Goa, has cracked a high-profile cyber fraud case involving over ₹2.6 crore, arresting a key accused from Kerala who allegedly impersonated senior officials from TRAI and the CBI to dupe a South Goa woman. According to the police, the victim, a resident of Aquem Road, Margao, was targeted between May 20 and June 2 this year through a series of phone and WhatsApp messages from individuals posing as Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials. The fraudsters claimed a police case was registered against her Aadhaar…

Should only artists head institutions like Kala Academy and Ravindra Bhavan? It’s a question that resurfaces every few years in Goa, often sparked by controversy, corruption, or sheer frustration from the artistic community. It sounds idealistic to argue that only artists should be appointed chairpersons of these institutions, after all, they are the beating heart of Goa’s cultural life, built and nurtured by generations of Goan creatives. But in practice, this remains a pipe dream, held hostage by political egos, party affiliations, and systemic patronage. Kala Academy, Goa’s premier cultural institution, has been the subject of scrutiny for its management,…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) leaders and supporters staged a protest outside the premises of Indoco Remedies on Friday morning, accusing the pharmaceutical company of repeatedly ignoring Goan candidates while advertising job vacancies in neighbouring states. RGP chief Manoj Parab led the protest, alleging that the company had once again sidelined local youth despite past assurances. “Indoco Pharma has crossed all limits. They are shamelessly stealing jobs meant for Goans and recruiting outsiders while our own youth remain unemployed. This betrayal will neither be forgotten nor forgiven,” said Parab. He added that interviews were scheduled for out-of-state applicants…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated his unwavering commitment to Bihar’s development, declaring that his government’s “seva” (service) for the people will not stop. Speaking at a public rally in Siwan, PM Modi said Bihar is poised to play a significant role in India’s journey towards becoming a global economic powerhouse. “Modi will not rest, Modi will not sleep peacefully – I will continue to work for you. You are my family,” he said, promising to construct three crore more pucca houses in the coming years. Without directly naming the Congress or Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), PM…

New Delhi: As Shubman Gill prepares to lead India in his captaincy debut during the five-Test series against England, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has offered valuable advice and a show of support. Tendulkar, speaking exclusively to PTI, urged fans and critics to give the 25-year-old time and backing as he takes charge of a relatively inexperienced Indian side amid a significant transition in Test cricket. India begins a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle in Leeds without the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who have retired from Test cricket. In this context, Tendulkar emphasized the importance…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has announced the phased implementation of the Goa State Heritage 2025 project, aimed at restoring and preserving the state’s architectural legacy. A total of 122 heritage houses have been identified for restoration and maintenance under the plan. Announcing the initiative, Archaeology Minister Subhash Phal Dessai said the project will be carried out in a phased manner over five years. As part of the initiative, the government will also formulate a revenue-sharing model scheme for the heritage homeowners to ensure sustainable upkeep and involvement of the owners. “The heritage homes are a vital part of…