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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tensions flared within the Bhandari Samaj after its president, Devanand Naik, leveled serious accusations against Upendra Gaonkar, a former committee head, for allegedly misappropriating funds. The controversy erupted shortly after a group led by Sanjiv Naik announced plans to conduct a private community census, with Gaonkar reportedly associated with the initiative. Responding to the move, Devanand Naik held a press conference and alleged that Gaonkar had been expelled from the Samaj five years ago for allegedly embezzling ₹9 lakh. He added that a police complaint had already been filed at the Panaji police station, and the organisation…

New Delhi: As tensions between India and Bangladesh continue to rise, New Delhi has vehemently rejected Dhaka’s remarks urging protection for Muslims in West Bengal, where violent protests erupted over the amended Waqf Bill. The Ministry of External Affairs criticized Bangladesh’s statement as a disingenuous attempt to draw parallels with India’s concerns about minority persecution in Bangladesh. Bangladesh had urged the Indian government and West Bengal to ensure the safety of the minority Muslim population amid the violence, which was sparked by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. However, the MEA rejected these remarks, describing them as a thinly veiled…

Team Goemkarponn UTORDA: In a tragic incident, a woman was struck and killed by a passing train near Utorda Church. Authorities rushed to the scene, and the body was later sent to the South Goa District Hospital for postmortem examination. The identity of the deceased is Maria Dourado (59), and railway and local police are conducting further investigations to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal accident. This incident comes just days after a similar tragedy, where a youth from Madel-Fatorda lost his life after being crushed under a train at Margao Railway Station. The back-to-back incidents have raised concerns…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to streamline the Indian men’s cricket team’s support staff by likely removing assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, fielding coach T. Dilip, and strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai. This decision follows internal discussions within the BCCI about the size and effectiveness of the coaching group, particularly in light of India’s disappointing Test series defeat in Australia. Abhishek Nayar joined the Indian team as assistant coach in July 2024 after his tenure with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). T. Dilip and Soham Desai have been integral parts of the setup…

Team Goemlarponn Panaji: The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), Goa Chapter, in collaboration with the Goa Marathi Patrakar Sangh, is pleased to announce a special event to commemorate National Public Relations Day by honouring senior journalists who have made significant contributions to the field of journalism and public relations in Goa. The National PR Day celebrations and Felicitation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 11:00 am at the 4th Floor, Miramar Residency Hall, Miramar, Panaji. The event will be graced by the presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Power and…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: A major water pipeline burst occurred at Dabolim after a contractor, engaged in road widening work near the highway flyover, reportedly damaged the line, leading to the wastage of thousands of litres of drinking water. The incident disrupted water supply to surrounding areas and caused traffic congestion after a huge fountain of water erupted from the damaged line. Videos of the scene quickly went viral on social media. PWD officials blamed the contractor for negligence, stating that despite repeated warnings, safety norms around utility lines were not followed. “The contractor excavated the area around the pipeline without…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: Two Shiva Lingas were discovered in a Khazan water body at Sancoale on Wednesday morning, prompting immediate action by the Archeology Department. According to sources, workers from a nearby service station had gone to the water body for defecation when they stumbled upon the two Lingas submerged in the water. The labourers reportedly removed and cleaned the stone idols before informing local residents. Taken aback by the unexpected discovery, the locals alerted the Archeology Department, whose officials arrived at the site and took possession of the Shiva Lingas. The department has now initiated an investigation to determine…