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Team Goemkarponn DHARBANDORA: Two persons were injured after a Kadamba Transport Corporation bus allegedly collided with a CNG Super Carry rickshaw near PTI Mine at Mallarimol, Codli Dabal, on July 20. According to Curchorem Police, the accident occurred at around 2.10 pm when the bus driver, Ratnakar Gaonkar, a resident of Santona, Codli, was allegedly driving in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Codli Tisk Dabal towards Mallarimol village. Police said the bus allegedly dashed into an oncoming CNG Super Carry rickshaw, causing it to overturn onto its right side. The rickshaw driver, Navin Wagmode, a resident of…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A 45-year-old unidentified man was killed after allegedly being run over by a bus near the taxi stand on the Aquem side of Konkan Railway Station in Margao on Monday night. According to Margao Town Police, the incident occurred at around 10.35 pm on July 21 when the accused bus driver, Mohammad Shaikh, a resident of Sirvodem, Navelim, allegedly started the parked bus and drove away without taking due care or ensuring that the area beneath the vehicle was clear. Police said the bus ran over the man, who was reportedly sleeping underneath the parked vehicle. He…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major step towards preventing the misuse of seized narcotics, Goa Police on Thursday destroyed 46.363 kg of seized narcotic drugs valued at approximately ₹2,02,35,000, pertaining to 18 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at various police stations, including the Anti Narcotic Police Station. The seized narcotic substances were disposed of through high-temperature incineration at the authorised disposal facility of Biotic Waste Solutions Private Limited at IDC, Kundaim, following the prescribed legal procedure. The destruction was carried out in the presence of Director General of Police Alok Kumar, IPS, and supervised…

“The new system introduces flexibility. A property owner in Bardez can register a deed at another office where appointment slots are readily available. Similarly, transactions involving properties in Tiswadi or Salcete need not be bottlenecked by congestion at local offices. This simple change has the potential to save thousands of man-hours annually while reducing stress for citizens and professionals involved in property transactions. The reform also reflects a broader shift towards digital governance and administrative efficiency. Governments across India have increasingly embraced technology to reduce paperwork, eliminate unnecessary physical barriers, and make public services more accessible. Anywhere Registration fits neatly…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The opposition stepped up its attack on the Goa BJP government over the registration of FIRs following the paper leak protest at Azad Maidan, accusing the administration of targeting students and suppressing democratic dissent. Congress Working President Sunil Kawthankar questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “zero tolerance” policy on paper leaks, asking whether accountability would also extend to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan or only to students seeking answers. Kawthankar alleged that police in both Delhi and Goa had assaulted and humiliated peaceful protesters and claimed that false FIRs had been registered against students demanding accountability for the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa State President Valmiki Naik has called on the Congress party to adopt a stronger legal approach against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that political opposition should extend beyond one-day press conferences and focus on holding leaders accountable through the legal system. Addressing a press conference in Panaji, Naik said the BJP can be effectively challenged only by ensuring that the law is allowed to take its course. He urged opposition parties to file formal police complaints and pursue court proceedings wherever necessary instead of limiting their response to public statements. Referring…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today reiterated the Central Government’s firm stand against examination paper leaks, stating that there can be no compromise with the future of the country’s youth. Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said the Government has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards paper leaks and has taken stringent action against those responsible for such malpractices. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji has made the Government’s stand on paper leaks unequivocally clear; there can be no compromise with the future of our youth. Strict action has been taken against those responsible, and robust reforms have…