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Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Mandrem Police have registered a case of attempted murder after a shocking incident in which a 25-year-old man allegedly assaulted his mother with a chopper (koita), causing grievous injuries. According to police sources, the offence was registered under Mandrem Police Station Cr. No. 66/2025, under sections 352, 351(3), and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. The complaint was filed by Smt. Sushma Kalangutkar (50), a housewife residing at Agarwada, Pernem and native of Bastora, Mapusa. In her written complaint, Kalangutkar alleged that on June 15, 2025, between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM, her son, Chandrashekhar…

Team Goemkarponn AGASSAIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today announced that the government was forced to withdraw the ‘zero water bill’ scheme after it was found to be misused by consumers who applied for multiple water connections to avoid payment. He was speaking at the launch of the ‘Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’ project in Agassaim, under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The project includes the construction of a 2000 cubic metre Ground Level Reservoir (GLR) and a 650 square metre Overhead Reservoir (OHR) to provide piped water to rural homes in St Andre constituency. “Supplying water costs the government ₹20…

PANAJI:  In a significant breakthrough in the management of prostate disorders, Dr. Charudutt Sambhaji, Senior Vascular and Interventional Radiologist at Manipal Hospital, Goa, has successfully treated two patients suffering from giant prostatic hyperplasia (GPH) using a minimally invasive, non-surgical technique known as Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE). A normal prostate weighs less than 20 grams and is about the size of a walnut. In contrast, giant prostatic hyperplasia is a rare and extreme form of benign prostate enlargement where the gland can grow beyond 200 grams, severely affecting urinary function and quality of life. Traditionally, such large prostates require open or…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past week has caused significant damage to agricultural infrastructure and produce in Canacona taluka, with State-awardee and progressive farmer Prasad Velip from Amone-Dabel among the worst affected. Velip reported that floodwaters from a nearby overflowing river entered his farmhouse two nights ago, washing away a large stock of betel nuts. The flooding also damaged essential farm infrastructure, including plastic pipes, drip irrigation lines, and a water pump machine. He estimates losses running into several thousands of rupees. Velip blamed the authorities for failing to clear silt from the river, which he said…

Mapusa: In a landmark moment for one of Goa’s most esteemed service organizations, the Lions Club of Mapuca celebrates its 61st anniversary with a historic leadership handover. Lion Shreya Naik has been named the new President, taking over from her father, MJF Lion Shreedhar Naik, who led the club through its monumental Diamond Jubilee year with distinction. This rare father-daughter succession marks a significant milestone for the club and reinforces its legacy of community-driven leadership. Lion Shreya, a dynamic and committed member of the Lions movement, brings a fresh perspective while deeply rooted in the values of Lions Clubs International.…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Peddem A delivered a spirited performance to become the only team from Goa to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Multi-State Masters Table Tennis Team Championship, currently underway at the Indoor Stadium in Campal, Panaji. Organised by the Panjim Morning Stars Sports Club, the tournament has seen fierce competition from top-ranked veteran players across several states. The Peddem A squad—comprising Jesus Bonny, Shawn Soares, Anthony Mendes, Ratnadeep Shivani, and Joseph Sequeira—finished second in Group D, just behind the formidable Spinmoon 5 from Maharashtra. Their consistent and disciplined play earned them a spot in the knockouts, much to…

New Delhi: An Air India flight (AI315) bound for Delhi from Hong Kong was forced to turn back mid-air after the pilot suspected a technical malfunction shortly after takeoff. The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, had just departed when the crew decided to return to Hong Kong as a precautionary measure. In an official statement, Air India confirmed the incident, stating, “After taking off, a technical issue was suspected, hence the aircraft returned as a precautionary measure.” The aircraft is currently undergoing thorough inspections and necessary technical checks to identify and resolve the suspected glitch. This incident adds…