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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: A 51-year-old man was found lying unconscious near the Women’s Working Hostel on the service road in Porvorim and was later declared dead upon arrival at Goa Medical College (GMC) Hospital, Bambolim. The Porvorim Police have registered a case of unnatural death under UD No. 29/2025, U/s 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023. According to police reports, a phone call was received at Porvorim Police Station at around 1:24 PM on June 1, 2025, from an unknown caller, reporting that an unknown male person was lying unconscious on the service road. PSI Sachin Shirodkar…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: A 68-year-old man succumbed to injuries sustained in a road accident involving a tipper truck and an electric scooter in Porvorim. The incident occurred on the morning of May 29, 2025, near the United Benetton Showroom on Chowgam Road. According to the complaint filed by Assistant Sub-Inspector Jairam Haldankar of Porvorim Police Station, the accident took place at around 10:18 AM when the driver of a Tata Tipper truck, bearing registration number MH-07-AT-6552, allegedly drove the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner. While attempting to turn onto Chowgam Road, the truck struck an electric scooter that…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Porvorim Police have arrested three more individuals in connection with the financial fraud involving the siphoning of funds from the account of Goa Samagra Shiksha. These arrests come after two accused were apprehended earlier last month. Acting on technical surveillance and intelligence inputs, two police teams from Porvorim Police Station were dispatched to New Delhi and West Bengal. The first team arrested Mr. Sumanta Mondal, son of Santosh Mondal, aged 40 years and a resident of Nazirpur, Nadia, West Bengal. He was apprehended within the jurisdiction of Karimpur Police Station and is being brought to Goa on…

As the monsoon sets in, the Goa government finds itself grappling with a recurring and tragic challenge—keeping tourists away from waterfalls, streams, and rivers in the hinterlands that become deadly traps during heavy rains. Despite repeated warnings, bans on swimming and picnics near water bodies, and heightened patrols, a disturbing number of drowning incidents have occurred over the last two years. The fatal allure of monsoon-fed waterfalls continues to claim lives. Goa’s interior is a paradise in the rains. The Western Ghats come alive with thick foliage, gushing streams, and mist-covered trails. Iconic waterfalls like Dudhsagar, Harvalem, Netravali, and scores…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has urged local village authorities to take prompt action in clearing water accumulated on roads and highways to prevent damage and avoid accidents, especially during the monsoon season. Addressing concerns over road safety and infrastructure damage caused by waterlogging, Dr. Sawant stated, “If water is found accumulated on village roads or highways, the Sarpanch and Panch members should, if possible, arrange for its clearance through the Panchayat or inform the Public Works Department (PWD).” He emphasized that early intervention at the local level can go a long way in ensuring public safety…

New Delhi: On a night dominated by batters, Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he’s among the best in the business. Amid a run-fest at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, where a staggering 436 runs were scored, Bumrah’s miserly spell stood out like a gem. In the IPL 2025 Eliminator clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), Bumrah delivered four overs of disciplined fast bowling, conceding just 27 runs and picking up the crucial wicket of Washington Sundar. His spell featured only two boundaries and a six, highlighting his control on a pitch where…

New Delhi: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has lauded Virat Kohli as one of India’s all-time greats in Test cricket, crediting the former skipper not only for his remarkable statistics but also for transforming the face of Indian cricket during his tenure. Speaking on the latest episode of ICC Review, Ponting reflected on Kohli’s recent retirement from the longest format, following India’s failure to qualify for the upcoming World Test Championship final beginning June 11. This marks the first time India will miss out on the final, following a 0-3 home whitewash by New Zealand and a 1-3 defeat to…