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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Supreme Court has acquitted a Goa resident in a cheque bounce case dating back to 2017, exercising its discretionary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to deliver complete justice. The court noted that the accused had paid the full cheque amount along with compensation, amounting to ₹2.3 lakh, and thus saw no reason to continue with the conviction. Article 142 empowers the apex court to pass orders necessary for doing complete justice in any matter before it. In this case, the court held that since the complainant had received the entire amount due, further penal…

Vatican City – A dense plume of black smoke curled into the evening sky above St Peter’s Square on Wednesday, signaling that the first vote of the papal conclave had failed to produce a new pope. The lack of a two-thirds majority means the 2025 conclave will stretch into a second day. Anticipation runs high among Catholics around the world as the 133 cardinal-electors prepare for another day of deliberations within the walls of the Sistine Chapel. After spending the night at the Santa Marta residence, the cardinals gathered early Thursday for a private Mass before resuming their voting —…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With the tourism season approaching, the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has commissioned the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) to conduct a new study assessing the carrying capacity of the state’s beaches. The detailed evaluation aims to guide future decisions on the number of temporary tourism-related structures, such as beach shacks and tents, that can be allowed without harming the coastal ecosystem. Sources revealed that GCZMA has formally issued a work order to NIO for the comprehensive study, which will factor in ecological constraints, existing no development zones, and CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) norms. The findings…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) has completed the final Bituminous Concrete (BC) surfacing across all three phases of the Central Panaji road redevelopment project, a key component of the Smart City Mission. Spanning 6,850 meters, the project included the laying of the Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) layer and all required rectifications, completed without major road closures to ensure minimal disruption to the public. The road improvement work was divided into three phases. Phase 1 covered 735 meters, including stretches of MG Road from St. Inez Junction to Caculo Island (185 meters) and onward to Don…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The condition of the individuals injured in the tragic stampede at Shirgao is gradually improving, according to hospital officials at Goa Medical College (GMC). A total of 21 people were admitted to the hospital following the incident, and six of them have since been discharged after receiving necessary medical treatment. Currently, 15 injured individuals remain under care and are being closely monitored for further recovery. However, one patient who was critically injured in the stampede continues to be in a stable yet critical condition, with doctors working diligently to provide intensive care. Medical authorities have assured the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa was among the 244 locations across India to participate in Operation Abhyaas a nationwide civil defence preparedness initiative led by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in response to heightened security concerns following recent terror attacks in Kashmir. Both North and South Goa districts actively took part in the comprehensive mock drills aimed at testing emergency response mechanisms, inter-agency coordination, and public preparedness in the event of civil emergencies or terror strikes. In North Goa, the drills were conducted at the Indian National Watersports Centre in Miramar, the Panaji Ferry Wharf, and Goa Glass Fibre Ltd.…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: A woman from Carmona has filed a complaint with the Colva Police alleging she was defrauded of ₹4.5 lakh by a man posing as a police officer in a WhatsApp video call scam. According to the complaint, the accused introduced himself as an Investigation Officer from a Delhi Police station and falsely claimed that the woman was involved in a money laundering case. Under the pretext of “clearing her name,” the scammer allegedly coerced the victim into transferring ₹4,50,000 to a bank account. The woman later realized she had been misled and reported the matter to the…