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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As India’s aviation landscape continues to evolve, Air India Express has marked a significant milestone by launching operations from Manohar International Airport in North Goa, expanding its domestic and international network. This strategic move not only boosts connectivity within the country but also enhances its international reach, with direct flights to Kuwait and Abu Dhabi set to begin in early May 2025. The expansion into North Goa signifies a crucial step in Air India Express’s growth strategy, as it now operates over 115 weekly flights to and from Goa—75 from Goa International Airport and more than 40…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: An FIR has been registered against Samir Korgaonkar by the Pernem Police following serious allegations of assaulting a minor girl belonging to a Scheduled Caste community. The incident has triggered swift action from local law enforcement, with a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) appointed to lead the investigation. The case has been filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Goa Children’s Act, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Police officials confirmed that the investigation is being conducted with full adherence to legal protocols concerning the safety and rights…

On Tuesday, the Goa Police Crime Branch accomplished a remarkable feat, seizing drugs valued at a staggering Rs 43.2 crore at Baina and arresting three individuals, including a woman. This operation stands as one of the largest drug busts in Goa’s history, highlighting the region’s ongoing battle against the drug trade. While the achievements of the police deserve commendation, they also raise pressing concerns about the scale of drug trafficking in Goa. This latest seizure begs several questions: Where are these drugs coming from? Who is orchestrating this extensive operation? What support networks exist that allow for such significant amounts…

Team Goemkarponn AMBEDE: A 24-year-old man, identified as Shravan Barve,was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances near the Hanuman Temple in Ambede on Monday, sending shockwaves through the local community. According to police sources, local residents came across Barve’s body and promptly notified authorities. Law enforcement officials arrived shortly after, securing the area as part of an ongoing investigation. While the exact cause of death remains unknown, initial indications suggest possible foul play. “We are treating this as a suspicious death and are examining all possible angles,” a police spokesperson stated. Shravan Barve was known to reside in the area, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering position on the Mhadei river dispute, stating that the administration is relentlessly pursuing the matter with the concerned authorities, particularly PRAVAH (Project Appraisal and Monitoring Authority for Water Resources Projects), to ensure timely site inspections and submission of their report. “We have remained firm in our stance regarding Mhadei. The government is consistently following up with PRAVAH, urging them to expedite the process of site inspections and submit their report at the earliest,” said the Chief Minister, underlining the urgency of the situation. In a further step…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A truck carrying dry grass went up in flames after coming in contact with overhead live electricity wire at Soliem in Khola on Tuesday afternoon. According to sources, the truck has an aluminium body carrier, bearing registration no. GA-08 U-8001 was loaded with dry grass in the Soliem area and while negotiating a sharp turn on the narrow road, some dry grass came in contact with the overhead electricity live alignment and caught fire. On realising the hay is engulfed in fire, the driver boldly drove the vehicles over approximately 2 Kilometres and stopped at a distance…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Canacona organized a special thanks – giving function to a Councilor of Canacona Municipal Council for donating School Benches during the conduct of XIIth Board Exam at Canacona center. In a specific function held in the GHSS auditorium, GHSS principal Rumaldina Debhora Fernandes thanked CMC Councilor Shubham Komarpant for his unmatchable help provided in the need of the hour by donating 30 benches on time during the conduct of 12th board exam. This has not only helped the institution to conduct the exams in the Canacona Higher Secondary, but the trouble for…