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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: An officer of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) posted at the Panaji branch has been booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Goa unit, for allegedly siphoning off ₹43.80 lakh through fraudulent transactions involving premium payments over a span of seven months. The accused, an administrative officer working in the Pension and Group Scheme Unit, is facing serious charges including criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, misappropriation of funds, tampering with records, and professional misconduct. According to officials, the officer masterminded a scheme to divert LIC funds into third-party accounts between July 2023 and January 2024, and…

In India today, a troubling shift is happening. The narrative of division is no longer just communal—it’s becoming increasingly linguistic. The growing tension isn’t about Hindu vs Muslim anymore. Now, it’s Hindi vs Tamil, Hindi vs Kannada, Hindi vs Marathi. And it begs a serious question: Where are we headed as a country when even our languages are being turned against each other? But let’s be clear from the start—Hindi is not the enemy here. Hindi, spoken by over 40% of Indians and understood by many more, is not some foreign import. It is as Indian, as rooted in our…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Highlighting urgent local issues, a delegation from the Canacona Congress unit submitted a detailed list of demands to South Goa Member of Parliament Capt. Viriato Fernandes during a meeting held at the South Goa District Collectorate in Margao on Thursday. The demand memorandum focused on key concerns affecting the Canacona constituency, including the inadequate healthcare infrastructure at the Canacona Community Health Centre. Particular stress was laid on the plight of dialysis patients, who reportedly face major difficulties due to the lack of proper treatment facilities and support systems. In addition, the Congress team called for the provision…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A strong pitch for technology-driven governance and public safety, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Friday cited the recent Pernem taxi assault case to stress the urgent need for implementing app-based taxi systems in Goa. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Directorate of Prosecution office in Panaji, Sawant said the attack on a taxi driver and subsequent vehicle theft could have been prevented—or the accused easily traced—if a digital booking and tracking platform had been in place. “Had there been a proper digital system such as a taxi booking app, it would have been much easier…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament got off to a thrilling start at the Sports Complex in Ponda, with Anaya Shukla and Shaurya Dessai making dominant runs to book their spots in the U11 Girls Singles final. Anaya delivered a flawless performance in her semi-final clash, brushing aside Sanaz Shaikh in straight sets (3-0). Shaurya matched that intensity, defeating Tvisha Kotkar with an identical 3-0 scoreline, setting the stage for an exciting final showdown between the two young talents. In the quarter-finals, Anaya had earlier eased past Radha Desai (3-0), while Sanaz overcame Claire George…

Team Goemkarponn BENAULIM: In a nail-biting semifinal of the Benaulim Villagers Cup, Betalbatim Sports Club edged past Maina Sports Club 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout after both teams were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time. The match was played at the St John the Baptist Panchayat Ground, providing a picturesque backdrop for an intense clash. Maina SC took an early lead in the 11th minute through Joywin Carneiro, who rose above the defenders to head home a powerful goal off a well-delivered corner. However, Betalbatim responded almost immediately. Just two minutes later, Keith Rodrigues capitalized on a…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Minister and senior MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar stated that late Manohar Parrikar brought significant and lasting changes to Goan politics, reshaping its landscape through visionary leadership and development-oriented governance. “His legacy continues to inspire us as we move forward,” Dhavalikar said. Speaking to the media, Dhavalikar announced that the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), as a trusted alliance partner of the BJP, will contest the upcoming Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections. He emphasized the importance of unity and coordination in delivering results at the grassroots level. “In the spirit of the alliance and guided by the developmental vision set…