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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A grand flag-hoisting ceremony was held on Tuesday morning across various islands in the Arabian Sea, off the Baina Coast ,marking the build-up to Republic Day and underscoring the strategic importance of India’s coastal frontiers. The ceremony witnessed the participation of multiple stakeholders, including officials and staff of the forest and fisheries departments, personnel from the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, police, NCC cadets, harbour coastal police, local fishermen and members of the Bogmalo Panchayat. The event was led by DySP Roy Pereira and PI Radesh Ramnathker. The tricolour was unfurled at key island locations amid patriotic…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime, Rahul Gupta, IPS, on Tuesday felicitated two bank managers for their alertness, empathy and proactive intervention that helped prevent major financial losses to senior citizen customers targeted by cyber fraudsters. In a press note issued by SP Cyber Crime, it was stated that the felicitation was in recognition of the role played by the bank officials in two separate cases, where their vigilance led to a significant reduction in the amount that could have been lost to cyber fraud. In the first case related to a “digital arrest” scam, a South Goa–based…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: More than 800 beachgoers, including locals and tourists, have enhanced their ocean safety awareness through Drishti Marine’s guided sea-swimming initiative, Sagar Safar, a community-oriented programme aimed at promoting responsible and safe engagement with the sea. Since its relaunch on November 17 last year, the programme has benefitted 808 participants across six popular beaches in Goa. Colva beach recorded the highest participation, with 719 people taking part in the sessions. This was followed by Sinquerim (35), Benaulim (33), Candolim (11), Baga (8) and Calangute (2). Conducted free of cost every day at 11 am and 4 pm, the…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Anjuna Police arrested a 44-year-old Nigerian national after allegedly finding him in possession of cocaine worth nearly ₹98,000 during a late-night operation in Siolim, Bardez. According to police, Crime No. 03/2026 was registered at Anjuna Police Station under Section 21(b) of the NDPS Act, 1985, on the state complaint of PSI Nitesh Shingadi. Acting on specific and reliable information, police conducted a search between 2.00 am and 4.30 am on January 20 near Casa Juliana Guest House at Ingrez Wado, Siolim. During the operation, a blue Fascino scooter bearing registration number GA-03-AU-8716, ridden by the accused, was…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has opted to retain the no-detention policy for students of Classes V and VIII for the academic year 2026–27, ensuring that no child will be held back on account of academic underperformance. The decision has been taken as an interim measure, with the State awaiting detailed implementation guidelines from the Union Ministry of Education following recent amendments to the Right to Education (RTE) framework. State officials clarified that while the Centre amended the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules in December 2024, the no-detention policy has not been formally withdrawn. In…

New Delhi: India has launched its first Vande Bharat sleeper train, connecting Howrah in West Bengal with Guwahati (Kamakhya) in Assam, as part of Indian Railways’ efforts to modernise long-distance travel. The train is designed to make journeys faster, safer, and more comfortable while supporting regional tourism and religious travel. The service reduces travel time on the route by about 2.5 hours. It has 16 coaches: eleven 3-tier, four 2-tier, and one first-class AC, accommodating a total of 823 passengers. Each coach is equipped with modern amenities such as padded berths, individual air ventilation, lighting, power sockets, sliding windows for…

New Delhi: Following widespread criticism over organizational lapses at the India Open last week, the Sports Ministry has directed the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to implement corrective measures, according to reports. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya convened a meeting with SAI officials on Monday to review the issues and demand a detailed action plan. The tournament faced numerous disruptions that drew complaints from overseas players and sparked concerns about India’s ability to host international events smoothly. Problems highlighted included bird droppings on the court, a monkey entering the spectator stands, and poorly maintained facilities such as washrooms and practice areas.…