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Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: A day after the tragic death of 20-year-old Krishna Kasera, a second-year student at the BITS Pilani Goa campus, the family has alleged foul play and claimed the incident was not a suicide but a murder. The student, a native of Lucknow, was found hanging in his hostel room on Thursday morning. Krishna’s mother, Manisha Kasera, expressed deep anguish and blamed the institution for negligence. “He messaged me a day before saying he was unwell. I asked him to take medicine but got no further response. We assumed he might be studying late in the library because…

Team Goemkarponn XELDEM: Tensions flared in the early hours of Saturday when a group of 6–7 individuals reportedly assaulted civilians and police personnel near Shivnagar Tanki in Xeldem. The Quepem Police have filed two separate cases in connection with the incident and launched a search operation to trace those involved. The Quepem Police Control Room received a call around 2:00 AM reporting a brawl in the area. A police team was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival around 2:30 AM, the situation escalated when one of the accused, identified as Joyson Fernandes, allegedly slapped a police driver. Other members…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant policy reversal, the Goa government has officially discontinued its free water supply scheme as of May 1. The decision was announced via a formal notification issued by U P Parsekar, Principal Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department and Ex Officio Additional Secretary to the Government of Goa. The scheme, launched in September 2021, was a key initiative of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who had declared Goa would become India’s first state to offer water free of charge to all households. The policy allowed households consuming less than 16 cubic meters of water per…

Team Goemkarponn Bicholim: Thousands of devotees thronged the temple premises to seek the darshan of Shri Devi Lairai, with the event passing largely peacefully under the watchful eye of the police and district authorities. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Bicholim, Shri Jivba Dalvi, a total of 23 individuals were detained under Section 172 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for moving suspiciously within the crowd with alleged intentions of committing snatching or theft. Special police deployment, including personnel in plain clothes led by Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs), played a crucial role in identifying and detaining the suspects. Additionally, drone…

Team Goemkarponn Mormugao: BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely death of Krishna Kasera, a second-year undergraduate student, who passed away on May 1. The institute described the incident as a “heartbreaking loss” that has left the campus community “shattered and in deep sorrow.” In an official statement, the institute extended its condolences to Kasera’s family, friends, and peers. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all those who knew him,” the statement read. “We recognize how difficult and unsettling this time is for every member of our community, especially…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Velim, Cruz Silva, has issued an urgent appeal to the administration of BITS Pilani’s Goa campus following the tragic death of a second student within two months. In a press release on Thursday, Silva expressed deep concern over the incidents, offering condolences to the bereaved families and acknowledging the profound grief they are experiencing. He called for a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding both deaths, emphasizing the need to identify root causes to ensure the safety and well-being of students on campus. Silva also urged the institution to strengthen its…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Friday announced the launch of Deep Trace, a cutting-edge investigation application powered by Artificial Intelligence, developed by the AI/ML Lab of the Goa Police. Speaking at the launch event, Dr. Sawant described Deep Trace as a revolutionary tool set to transform police investigations across the country. He said the app leverages AI technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in criminal probes. The Chief Minister confirmed that Deep Trace will be accessible to police departments across India and can be used by officers of the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP)…