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Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: A Quepem resident has lodged a complaint with Quepem Police alleging that he and his sister were cheated of more than ₹55.78 lakh in a land deal after being induced to invest in a property at Adnem, Balli, on the assurance that it had a clear and marketable title. According to the complaint filed by Suraj Ballikar of Deulwada, Balli, the alleged offence took place between October 11, 2021, and November 4, 2023. The complainant alleged that Mansur Shaikh and other unknown persons, acting with common intention, induced him and his family members to purchase the immovable…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: An 18-year-old youth was allegedly lured with the promise of a job before being robbed at knifepoint in an isolated area of Colvale. Colvale Police have arrested one accused, recovered the stolen mobile phone, and secured six days’ police custody for the accused. According to the complaint lodged by Amit Kumar (18), a resident of Anjuna originally from Sitamarhi, Bihar, the incident took place on July 23. The complainant alleged that two men befriended him on the pretext of offering him a job and first took him by bus to the Baga-Calangute area before bringing him back…

“For too long, tourism activities have remained concentrated in a handful of coastal destinations. As a result, the economic benefits of tourism have not reached many villages located in Goa’s hinterland. Spiritual tourism has the potential to change that. Visitors travelling through temple towns will require transport, food, accommodation, guides and local shopping. This creates opportunities for small businesses, women’s self help groups, artisans, traditional food vendors and local entrepreneurs. Unlike beach tourism, which often witnesses seasonal fluctuations, pilgrimage tourism remains relatively stable throughout the year. This helps reduce dependence on peak tourist seasons while generating continuous income for local…

Team Goemkarponn DELHI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has tendered his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following weeks of turmoil and protests surrounding the NEET-UG examination irregularities. In a public letter addressed to the youth of the nation (“मेरे युवा साथियों”), Pradhan reflected on his four-decade-long career dedicated to education reform and expressed deep sorrow over the recent developments surrounding national competitive exams. Detailing the action taken regarding the examination irregularities, Pradhan highlighted that following the issues detected in the May 3, 2026 NEET-UG examination, the government acted swiftly by cancelling the test, handing over the investigation to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) Treasurer Ajay Kholkar on Saturday alleged that MLA Viresh Borkar was attempting to merge the party with another political outfit and take control of the organisation, while also rejecting Borkar’s claim of being the party’s National President. Kholkar claimed that the RGP’s updated and approved constitution does not provide for the post of National President. He said Borkar attended the last Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting under protest and not as the party’s National President. According to Kholkar, he came to know of Borkar’s claim to the post only on Friday. Kholkar maintained…

Mumbai: Dempo Goa Challengers continued their remarkable unbeaten run in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7, booking their place in the final with a commanding 8-2 victory over former champions Dabang Delhi TTC in the first semi final on Friday. Olympian Alvaro Robles delivered a match winning performance, starring in both the men’s singles and mixed doubles to guide Goa to another convincing triumph. The victory takes the league leaders one step closer to completing a historic title winning campaign without suffering a defeat. Goa made a flying start as Robles comfortably defeated Youssef Abdelaziz in straight games. After dominating the…

Ontario: Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh created history by becoming the first player from the country to reach the women’s singles final of the World Junior Squash Championships after defeating Egypt’s Barb Sameh 3-1 in the semi final in Ontario, Canada. The 18 year old is now just one victory away from becoming India’s first ever World Junior squash champion. She will face Egypt’s second seed Ruqayya Salem in the title clash later on Saturday. Anahat’s journey to the final has been outstanding. She secured her place in the last four with an impressive 3-1 victory over Habiba Rizk in…