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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A 25-year-old man was found dead inside his flat at Dongarim, Navelim, on July 27, police said. According to Margao Town Police, information was received at around 6:30 pm from the Casualty Police at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, that Shubham Nistani had been brought dead after being found at his residence. Police inquiries revealed that Shubham was alone in the flat at the time of the incident. He was found unconscious in the bedroom, where a saree was reportedly tied to the ceiling fan. The deceased’s brother, Mahesh Nistani, told police that he became…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a day of swift and coordinated rescue operations, Drishti Marine lifesavers rescued 24 fishermen after two fishing canoes capsized in separate incidents off Colva and Benaulim beaches on Tuesday. The first incident occurred off Colva beach on Tuesday afternoon when a fishing canoe carrying 15 fishermen overturned in rough sea conditions. Drishti Marine immediately deployed lifesavers and jet skis to the spot. Lifesavers Paresh Gaude, Sachin Sukate, Deepak Trikiy, Vasudev Gaonkar and Shubham Keluskar, assisted by jet ski operators Megharaj Juvatkar and Roshan Patil, successfully rescued all 15 fishermen. Around the same time, another fishing canoe…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Mopa Airport Police have registered a case against a 37-year-old man for allegedly conducting gambling activities in a public place at Chandel, Pernem. According to police, the offence was registered on July 27 based on a complaint filed by ASI Nitesh Naik. At around 4.35 pm, the police allegedly caught Gokuldas Suresh Desai, a resident of Dabiwadi, Kalane in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, red-handed near Nana Wine Shop, Chandel. Police said the accused was allegedly conducting a game of chance by accepting money from members of the public and issuing paper slips in an open public place.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have arrested a 22-year-old man after allegedly recovering 1 kg of suspected ganja during a late-night raid at Nagali Hills in Taleigao. According to police, the offence was registered at around 4 am on July 28 based on a complaint filed by PSI Mahesh Naik. Acting on specific information, a police team conducted a raid between 11.15 pm on July 27 and 1.30 am on July 28 near the Krishna Temple at Nagali Hills, Taleigao. During the operation, the police allegedly caught Sudhama Kumar, originally from Khagaria district in Bihar and presently residing near Sateri…

Team Goemkarponn VERLA-CANCA: The Calangute Police have registered cross complaints after a violent altercation between two families at Verla, Canca in Bardez on the night of July 26, with both sides accusing each other of assault and issuing death threats. According to the first complaint lodged by Mrs. Vinita Sagar Gadekar, a resident of Khalap Wado, Canca, six members of the Kambli family—Deepak Kambli, Sunita Kambli, Kiran Kambli, Ganesh Deepak Kambli, Siddhi Kambli and Sushmita Kambli, all residents of Verla, Canca—allegedly trespassed into her family’s business premises at around 10.15 pm on July 26 over a personal grudge. The complainant…

Team Goemkarponn NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states not to take any coercive action against students who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana ruled that while the police may register First Information Reports (FIRs), no coercive steps should be taken against the protesters for the time being. The Court also ordered the release of all detained students who have no previous criminal…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Government has initiated the next stage of its proposed Water Metro project by appointing Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR), which is expected to be completed within the next three to four months. River Navigation Minister Subhash Phal Dessai said the DPR will determine the project’s technical, financial and operational roadmap. The report will shortlist nine routes for implementation in the first phase from a proposed network of 14 routes, while also evaluating project costs, tourism opportunities and future expansion. The Minister said the proposal received priority consideration from…