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MANDREM: The bail proceedings in Mandrem Police Crime No. 94/2026, registered against Rajat Naik and Prashant Parsekar, are at a crucial stage, with one accused already arrested and the other seeking anticipatory bail before the Sessions Court. Accused No. 2, Prashant Parsekar, was arrested on October 23, 2026, and subsequently produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Pernem. A bail application was later filed on his behalf, with advocate Vinayak Porob advancing arguments in support of the plea. The matter is scheduled for orders before the JMFC, Pernem, on October 27 at 2.30 pm. Meanwhile, Accused No. 1, Rajat…

Team Goemkarponn RAIA: An alleged illegal operation involving the manufacture of ghee from animal fat has been detected at Santimol, Raia, in Salcete, following a complaint lodged with the police. In a separate action in the area, around 100 kg of beef was reportedly seized from a shop over alleged unhygienic storage and selling conditions. According to the information received, Bhagwan Redkar approached the police at around 3 pm and reported that Hidar Bepari was allegedly preparing ghee from animal fat at his residence in Santimol. Following the complaint, PSI Narayan Pinge, accompanied by the complainant, visited the premises to…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Mandrem Police have arrested four persons, including two Senegalese nationals, a Goan woman and a Nigerian national, in connection with a narcotics trafficking case involving suspected cocaine worth ₹22.29 lakh. The police have also seized cash and other articles, taking the total value of the seized items to ₹33.14 lakh. According to a press note issued by the PRO, North District, Mandrem Police Station Crime No. 80/2026 was registered on August 23, 2026, under Section 21(c) read with Section 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The case relates to an incident on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has directed government secretaries, heads of departments and senior officials to ensure that files are not kept pending indefinitely, stressing that the government machinery must function efficiently and remain responsive to the needs of the people. He said officials must take timely decisions, simplify administrative procedures and ensure that citizens do not have to make repeated visits to government offices to get their work done. Addressing government officials during Vigilance Awareness Week, Sawant emphasised that the primary responsibility of the administration is to serve the public and make governance accessible, transparent and…

New Delhi: The Centre is examining ways to strengthen the legal framework governing content on over the top (OTT) platforms amid growing public demands for stricter oversight of streaming services. The Ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology are discussing possible legislative changes to address gaps in the existing regulatory system. The government is considering whether to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952, or the Information Technology Act, 2000, or introduce a separate law specifically designed to regulate digital streaming content. The move follows a steady increase in public representations seeking action against allegedly obscene, vulgar and objectionable…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) National President Viresh Borkar and State President Shavina Shirodkar submitted a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer, raising concerns over the alleged participation of unauthorised individuals representing the party at election-related training programmes, meetings and conferences. Through the memorandum, the RGP leadership brought the issue to the attention of the election authorities and sought to address the participation of individuals who, according to the party, have not been authorised to represent RGP at official engagements. The party highlighted the importance of verifying the authorisation and credentials of representatives participating in election-related activities, stressing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The North Goa Additional Sessions Court has adjourned the hearing on the anticipatory bail application filed by Rupali Ajit Shankhwalkar to Tuesday in connection with the alleged fake Excise Commissioner job scam. During the hearing, Panaji police submitted that Rupali had appeared before the Investigation Officer and cooperated with the investigation pursuant to a notice issued under Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Rupali, wife of prime accused Ajit Shankhwalkar, has been named as a co-accused in the alleged scam following the examination of financial transactions linked to the case. With the possibility of…