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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Agassaim police have filed a FIR against Assistant Professor of Physics Pranav Naik, who is said to have leaked a question paper to a female student at Goa University. Police have been contacted to look into “unauthorized unlawful activities carried out by him (Naik),” the institution said in a statement. Based on the allegation submitted by S N Dhuri, Registrar of Goa University, Naik has been accused in the FIR under several sections pertaining to trespassing, cheating, and forgery with the purpose to deceive. According to Professor Dhuri’s police complaint, Naik illegally entered several faculty members’ cabins…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: In a swift and efficient investigation, the Verna Police Station solved a murder case within 24 hours, leading to the arrest of two accused involved in the brutal killing of Anil Muthamajhi (20) and the assault of Jihusaya Mandal (39) at St. Anthony’s Poultry Farm, Zambol, Cortalim. According to the police, the incident occurred on March 20, 2025, around 12:30 PM, when two unidentified men, aged 29 to 30 years, wearing yellow and red T-shirts, entered the poultry farm and demanded free chicken. When the request was denied, they attacked Anil Muthamajhi and Jihusaya Mandal with a…

The political landscape in Goa is more tumultuous than ever, as the opposition parties — primarily Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Trinamool Congress (TMC) — grapple with internal disagreements that threaten their collective chances in the upcoming 2027 polls. The fissures in the opposition have become increasingly pronounced, with accusations of opportunism and betrayal flying among the various factions. Congress leader Anjali Nimbalkar has voiced strong concerns about the presence of TMC and AAP in Goa, labeling them as “B teams” of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Her remarks come in the wake of troubling reflections on the…

Team Goemkarponn MIRAMAR: In a pioneering move to strengthen early detection and intervention for lung cancer in Goa, the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), under the leadership of Health MinisterVishwajit Rane, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AstraZeneca and Qure.ai. This extension marks another two years of collaboration under the Early Lung Cancer Detection Program, aimed at transforming public health outcomes using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in radiology. Launched in June 2024, the AI-enabled Early Lung Cancer Detection Program has shown promising results. Over 33,800 chest X-rays have been screened across 17 DHS centers using Qure.ai’s advanced AI technology,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Governor, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai released the Second Edition of Kunjikkali’s Echoes of Liberation at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan. Kunjikkali’s Echoes of Liberation is the mystic story of a dalit woman rising, originally translated from Malayalam. The book explores the captivating tale of Kunjikkali, a dignified dalit woman who embraced nature’s four elements and defied societal norms in the mythical land of Pookkaithayoor. The narrative weaves together themes of love and hate, good and evil, creating an emotionally resonant tapestry that captivates readers. Dr. Harilal B. Menon, Vice Chancellor, Goa University and Prof. Jayalekshmi the author of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Panaji Smart City initiative is making significant strides in water management by implementing a 24×7 water supply system integrated with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and Smart Water Meters. Following the success of Phase 1, which resulted in substantial water conservation and revenue recovery, Phase 2 aims to expand smart water metering across the city. This transformative project is being overseen by Gautami U. Gauns Gaonkar (Civil Engineer) and Palash Chodankar (Civil Engineer) from the IPSCDL team. IPSCDL’s Phase 1 initiative laid the foundation for modernized and automated water management, integrating SCADA and Advanced Metering…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA), North Goa, has filed a complaint against a horse owner for negligence and animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, Rule 3, and BNS 325. The complaint follows an incident on February 21, 2025, when a horse was hit by an unknown vehicle on the Gurim Highway and left injured. According to DSPCA, the owner abandoned the severely injured horse near Vision Hospital in Mapusa, despite previous warnings about their neglect. The government veterinary officer in Mapusa confirmed that the horse sustained fractured…