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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has granted interim relief to a former UAE Army personnel by staying the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against him in connection with a sexual assault case registered by Anjuna police. The order was passed by Justice Jitendra Jain of the Vacation Bench while hearing a petition filed by the accused seeking quashing of the LOC. During the hearing, the court was informed that the petitioner is presently residing in Dubai and intends to travel to Goa on May 22 to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The High Court observed that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Goa court has acquitted a Nigerian national in a cocaine-related case registered in 2014 after pointing out serious shortcomings in the police investigation and gaps in the prosecution’s evidence. While delivering the judgment, the court noted that the investigating agency failed to properly establish the handling and custody of the seized narcotics, raising doubts about the reliability of the evidence produced before the court. The accused had been booked under provisions of the NDPS Act in connection with alleged possession of cocaine. However, during the trial, the court found procedural inconsistencies and deficiencies in the investigation,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa could receive the southwest monsoon earlier than usual this year, following indications from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) that the monsoon is likely to reach Kerala ahead of schedule. According to weather forecasts, the monsoon is expected to arrive over Kerala around May 26, nearly a week before its normal onset date of June 1. If the system continues to advance at the present pace, Goa may also experience the arrival of monsoon rains earlier than normal. Meteorological officials have indicated that conditions remain favourable for the further advancement of the monsoon over the Arabian Sea…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As mining activities gradually resume in Goa after years of disruption, the Mines Safety & Productivity Council of Goa, Sindhudurg and Kolhapur has called for the industry’s revival to be centred around strong safety practices and responsible operations. The issue was highlighted during the valedictory programme of the 42nd Mine Safety Week hosted by Fomento Resources in Goa. Speaking at the event, Council Vice-President Dheeraj Kumar Jagdish said the restarting of mining operations presents an opportunity to rebuild the sector with greater emphasis on worker safety, environmental responsibility and technological advancement. He stressed the importance of following…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: CM Pramod Sawant has called upon farmers and agricultural stakeholders in Goa to adopt sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices to protect the State’s fragile ecosystems and strengthen the agriculture sector. In a statement, the Chief Minister said Goa has always lived in harmony with nature and stressed that the agriculture sector must now lead the way towards a sustainable future. Referring to the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sawant highlighted the importance of the “4 R’s” in farming — Right Source, Right Dose, Right Time and Right Place — while also aligning with the Prime Minister’s…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A 70-year-old woman died in a tragic lift mishap at a residential building in Margao. According to information received from the hospital, the victim, identified as Marcia Rosa Pacheco, a resident of Chandravaddo, Fatorda, was brought dead to the casualty ward at around 10:10 pm. Preliminary enquiry revealed that the deceased had gone to meet a friend at Reliance Park, Calva. Police said the woman allegedly opened the lift gate and entered before the elevator had reached the floor. During the incident, the lift reportedly moved and struck her, causing her to get trapped inside. She sustained…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Victor Hospital inaugurated South Goa’s dedicated Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), strengthening access to advanced critical care services for children across the region. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of Chief Guest Digambar Kamat, Minister for Public Works, Captain of Ports & Legal Metrology and MLA of Margao Constituency, along with Guest of Honour Vijai Sardesai. Addressing the gathering, Kamat lauded the vision of late Victor Albuquerque and said Victor Hospital had consistently expanded specialised healthcare services in Goa over the years. He described the launch of the PICU as another landmark achievement that would greatly…