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Team Goemkarponn Canacona, Goa: Two youths from Nuem (Shristhal) were injured on Monday morning when a large tree fell onto the scooter they were riding near Shristhal. The incident occurred as the two were en route to Canacona when the roadside tree, which had uprooted, crashed directly onto their vehicle. One of the scooterists, who was seriously injured and rendered unconscious, was first rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC) before being transferred to the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) in Margao for further treatment. The other rider suffered minor injuries. According to local sources, the heavy branches of the…

New Delhi: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has warned that a military strike by India appears “imminent” in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region. The statement comes as tensions escalate between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The attack, which occurred in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, claimed the lives of 26 civilians, most of whom were tourists. Indian officials have blamed the assault on The Resistance Front (TRF), a group widely considered a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Two of the attackers identified by Indian authorities are alleged to be…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a step aimed at improving student nutrition and promoting healthy eating, the Directorate of Education (DoE), Goa, has directed all schools to cut down the use of cooking oil in mid-day meals (MDM) by 10%. As part of this initiative, outlined in a circular issued by Education Director Shailesh Zingde, schools and mid-day meal suppliers operating under the PM Poshan Scheme have been asked to follow specific guidelines provided by the Union Ministry of Education. The directive not only targets the nutritional content of school meals but also emphasizes the importance of health education. Schools have…

Team Goemkarponn COLVA: South Goa Superintendent of Police, Tikam Singh, has issued an official suspension order against three police constables attached to Colva Police Station following allegations of bribery. The suspended personnel have been identified as Constables Amar Gaonkar, Siddesh Shirodkar, and Satyam Desai. According to preliminary reports, the trio allegedly demanded and accepted a bribe from a local scrap dealer. The nature and amount of the bribe have not yet been disclosed by the authorities. SP Tikam Singh confirmed the suspensions and stated that a departmental inquiry has been initiated into the matter. “We are committed to maintaining transparency…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Traffic near the welcome gate of Goa Airport will be diverted temporarily starting April 29, 2025, due to welding and steel erection works being carried out as part of the airport building extension project. According to authorities, the traffic diversion will be enforced daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM until May 9, 2025. During this time, all vehicles and pedestrians approaching the airport will be rerouted through the existing exit area. Traffic police will be present at the location to manage the flow and assist commuters. The public is advised to follow signage and exercise caution…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: In a significant drug bust, Ponda Police arrested a 54-year-old man from Canacona after seizing 6.314 kg of suspected Ganja valued at approximately Rs 6.30 lakh. The operation took place on the evening of April 27, below the Borim Bridge in Ponda. Acting on specific intelligence received through a reliable source, police conducted a narcotics raid between 7:35 PM and 9:00 PM. During a personal search, the accused—identified as Benedito Fernandes, a resident of Ghodkamolem, Poinguinim, Canacona—was found in illegal possession of the greenish dry leafy substance, suspected to be Ganja. An offence has been registered under…

Team Goemkarponn NEW VADDEM: Mainuddin Pathan, a resident of New Vaddem, has been convicted and sentenced to ten years’ rigorous imprisonment in a case of sexual exploitation and abuse. Public prosecutor Anna Mendonca appeared on behalf of the state. The case was investigated by Vasco police, under the leadership of DySP Nilesh Rane, with HC Santosh Bhatkar, HC Sachin Bandekar, and PC Gauresh Satardekar playing key roles in the arrest and investigation. In 2019, following a complaint lodged by a young woman from Delhi, Vasco police arrested the accused. The victim, who had come to Goa seeking better prospects, was…