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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Judicial Magistrate First Class court in Margao has extended the police custody of Dr. Samuel Arawattigi, the doctor accused in the sexual assault case involving a nurse, for an additional four days. Cuncolim Police Inspector Diogo Gracias confirmed that the court ordered the extension of Dr. Samuel’s police custody. He was arrested by Cuncolim police for allegedly assaulting a nurse employed at his hospital in Chinchinim. The investigation is ongoing, with the police continuing to gather evidence and question witnesses. Dr. Samuel remains in police custody while the inquiry into the assault case progresses.

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao police have registered a kidnapping case after a mother reported that her minor daughter was allegedly abducted by three unknown individuals. The victim’s mother, who hails from Dharwad, Karnataka, filed a complaint with the police stating that the incident occurred on April 27, 2025, at around 6:30 am. According to her statement, the three suspects took her daughter from her lawful guardianship. The police have initiated an investigation into the case, which is being handled by LPSI Aanushka Parab of the Margao Town Police Station. Efforts are underway to trace the missing girl and identify those…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Goa Police have launched extensive security operations across both North and South Goa, detaining and verifying thousands of individuals in an effort to bolster public safety and prevent potential threats. As part of Monday’s crackdown, North Goa police rounded up 556 individuals for verification, with 15 arrests made under preventive measures. The police also verified the credentials of 1,129 tenants and 431 domestic workers, and filled stranger verification forms for 40 unidentified persons. Widespread combing operations were carried out in various locations including St Inez,…

New Delhi: For the fifth night in a row, Pakistani troops have violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering a measured but firm response from the Indian Army, defence officials confirmed on Monday. The latest unprovoked firing occurred during the night of April 28–29 in areas opposite Kupwara and Baramulla districts, as well as the Akhnoor sector. No casualties have been reported so far. “In response to the unprovoked small arms firing by the Pakistan Army, the Indian Army responded in a measured and effective manner,” said an official Army statement. The…

Srinagar: In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has shut down 48 resorts and several major tourist destinations across the Union territory, citing security concerns. The closures come as a precautionary measure after the attack, which took place in the scenic meadows of Pahalgam and targeted unarmed tourists. Among the tourist spots now off-limits are Doodhpatri in Budgam and Verinag in Anantnag, both popular with travelers for their natural beauty. The tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir—a vital part of the region’s economy—has been severely impacted. With…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A remote village within the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, is set to receive electricity for the first time, with the commencement of an 11KV underground electricity cable laying project. The foundation ceremony was held at the foot of the Keri plateau in Khotigao village and was inaugurated by Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar, along with Khotigao village budhvont Anand, village sarpanch Vrunda Velip, and officials from the Forest and Electricity Departments. The project, estimated to cost over six crores, involves laying a 3.5 km long underground LT line to a transformer to be installed at the top…

New Delhi: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), the implementing agency of the government’s flagship Namami Gange programme, has been granted income tax exemption status by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the apex body for direct tax administration in India. According to a recent notification issued by the Finance Ministry, the NMCG has been recognized as an authority under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. As a result, it will now be eligible for income tax exemption beginning with the assessment year 2024–25. The exemption is granted under sub-clause (a) of clause (46A) of the Income Tax Act,…