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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Goa Police is preparing to approach the High Court of Bombay at Goa after the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) declined to share Aadhaar-related documents of Israeli national Yaniv Benaim, alias Atala, citing legal limitations. Atala is currently under investigation by the ANC for alleged possession of narcotics, while the Anjuna Police are separately probing his illegal stay in the country without valid documentation. The ANC had formally requested the UIDAI to furnish the documents submitted by Atala for obtaining an Aadhaar card. However, the UIDAI, in its written response,…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress President Pratiksha Khalap felicitated SSC examination toppers from schools across the Thivim constituency, along with teachers who played a pivotal role in guiding the students to success. The program, organized by the Thivim Congress Block Committee, was attended by students, parents, teachers, and well-wishers. Speaking as the Chief Guest, Khalap described the occasion as a celebration of hard work, discipline, and perseverance. “It is a great honour and privilege to be here today. The achievements of these young minds are not only a reflection of their academic abilities but also their determination to…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: In a major step towards reviving agriculture and supporting local farmers, the long-pending drainage system improvement works were officially launched at Cortalim on Friday. The project, taken up through the Water Resources Department (WRD), aims to desilt and strengthen the main drainage line passing through the farmlands, ultimately benefiting over 245 tenant farmers in the constituency. Cortalim MLA Anton Vas, who launched the project in the presence of panchayat members, farmers, and WRD officials, said the initiative is being implemented in phases and is crucial for the agricultural revival of the region. “This drainage line connects the…

Suraj Nandrekar The recent mass class boycotts in two schools in Calangute have raised serious concerns about the implications of such actions on students’ education. As protests entered their third day, attendance dwindled significantly, with only a handful of students present for classes. The issue at the heart of this unrest is the decision to start the academic year on April 7, a change that many parents and students are evidently unhappy with. While the frustrations of parents are valid, leading a boycott is not a solution. In Calangute, only eight students attended classes in one school, while the other…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Mapusa Police on arrested a 39-year-old Kenyan national for residing in Goa without valid immigration documents, in violation of Indian visa and passport regulations. The accused, identified as Teresia Wairimu Muturi, was apprehended at Bhatiwado, Parra in Bardez, North Goa. According to police, Muturi was found to be living in India without a valid visa or any authorization from Indian immigration authorities. She was charged under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, and Section 6(a) of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950. A case has been registered under Crime No. 64/2025 at the Mapusa…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: In a continued crackdown on illegal drug activity, Calangute Police arrested a Nepali national in the early hours of Thursday for possession of ganja valued at approximately ₹65,000. The accused, identified as Nanda Ram B.K. (30), hailing from Ward No. 2, Bhatte, Tulsipur in Nepal’s Dang district, was apprehended near Palmarinha Resort in Porbawaddo, Calangute, between 12:20 AM and 2:50 AM. He was found in possession of 0.650 kg of a greenish leafy substance suspected to be ganja. According to police sources, the accused was currently residing at Café Goa Shack in Calangute. The narcotic substance was…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Electricity Department of Goa, along with the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA), has been promoting clean cooking through various schemes, including incentives for rooftop solar systems and subsidies for biogas plants. The State is also focusing on transitioning to electric cooking through initiatives like the Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan and the Electric Mobility Promotion Policy stated Minister for Power, Ramkrishna alias Sudin Dhavlikar while speaking at a function organized to distribute Induction cooktops to 650 Anganwadis from six Talukas in the State. The function was organized by the Department of Electricity in collaboration with the Bureau…