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Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Verna Police have registered a case against a motorcycle rider for allegedly riding in a rash and negligent manner, leading to a road accident in which his pillion rider sustained grievous injuries. According to the state complaint filed by ASI Paresh Faldesai of Verna Police Station, the accident occurred at around 6:48 pm on July 20, 2026, near MES College, Sancoale. Police said the accused rider, Mohammad Areef, a resident of Zuarinagar, Sancoale, was riding a Hero motorcycle from the National Highway towards MES College. On reaching the internal four-road junction at Siddhartha Colony near MES College,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered an FIR against unidentified supporters and protesters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) for allegedly organising an unauthorised protest at Azad Maidan without prior permission from the competent authority. According to the complaint lodged by Nilesh A. Salgaonkar, Joint Mamlatdar-III and Executive Magistrate, Tiswadi, the incident occurred on July 20, 2026, at around 7:45 pm at Azad Maidan, Panaji. Police stated that the accused, whose identities are yet to be established, allegedly formed an unlawful assembly and organised a solidarity march under the pretext of supporting the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from his…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute Police arrested a 34-year-old man from Odisha after allegedly finding him in possession of 852 grams of suspected ganja valued at approximately ₹85,000 during a narcotics raid on Monday night. According to police, the raid was conducted on July 21, 2026, between 8:56 pm and 9:49 pm near Kattalkhana Road, Naikawado, Calangute, based on information received by the police. The accused has been identified as Subrata Behara, son of Bimala Behara, a resident of Chandaneswar, Baleshwar district, Odisha. During the search, police allegedly recovered a greenish leafy, flowery and fruity substance suspected to be ganja weighing…

“However, there is an equally dangerous tendency to paint entire protest movements as anti-national conspiracies without evidence. Such sweeping allegations risk delegitimising genuine grievances and undermining democratic freedoms. Democracies thrive when citizens can question authorities, demand accountability, and seek redressal for their concerns. Branding every dissenting voice as part of a larger conspiracy may serve political narratives, but it does little to strengthen democratic institutions. The NEET controversy touched millions of students and parents across the country. For many families, entrance examinations determine educational opportunities and future careers. The recent student protests in Delhi have once again exposed the deep…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has taken a major step towards developing a Metro Water Transportation network, with the State Cabinet assigning Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the ambitious project. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said the DPR is expected to be completed within the next three months, after which the government will move forward with the implementation of the proposed water-based public transport system. The Metro Water Transportation project aims to strengthen Goa’s transport infrastructure by leveraging the State’s rivers and waterways, offering an alternative mode of travel while easing pressure…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday defended NRI Commissioner and BJP leader Narendra Sawaikar amid the controversy over his social media post, asserting that it had no connection with the terms “cockroach” or “termite” allegedly used in reference to youths. Speaking to reporters, Sawant said the post was being viewed through a political lens and was being wrongly linked to the controversy. “The post has no connection with words like ‘cockroach’ or ‘termite’ referring to youths. Some people interpret statements according to their political views and have a habit of politicising every issue,” the Chief Minister…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, on Wednesday approved the summoning of the Goa Legislative Assembly from August 31, 2026. The decision was taken during the Cabinet meeting held on July 22 and was announced by the Chief Minister while briefing the media. According to Dr. Sawant, the Assembly session will commence on August 31, while the detailed schedule, including the number of sitting days and the duration of the session, will be finalised at a later stage.