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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Dragon FC Margao staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Rosary Boys Zoriwaddo 5-3 in a penalty shootout, securing their place in the semifinals of the 18th Rebello Pandal All-Goa Open Football Tournament. The match, held at the St. Rita Church Ground in Maina-Curtorim, concluded in a 2-2 draw after regulation time. Rosary Boys took the lead with goals from Veron Fernandes and Prince Figueredo, while Dragon FC responded with equalizers from Rayman Fernandes and Velito Miranda. The match remained deadlocked, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the winner. In the ensuing shootout, Dragon FC’s Richard, Rayman…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a thrilling quarterfinal match of the 18th Rebello Pandal All-Goa Open Football Tournament, Carmel Boys Curtorim edged out Ambaulim Quepem Boys with a 1-0 victory, securing their spot in the semifinals. The match was held at the St. Rita Church Ground in Maina-Curtorim on Thursday. Both teams showcased attacking football, creating several scoring opportunities. However, it was Velroy Fernandes of Carmel Boys who broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with a powerful shot that found the back of the net. This solitary goal proved to be the match-winner, as neither team managed to score thereafter.…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: A 38-year-old man, Krishna Roy, was arrested by Fatorda police for the alleged murder of his wife, 28-year-old Karishma Roy, following a suspected domestic dispute that ended in tragedy. According to police, the couple had a heated argument at their residence, which reportedly escalated into a violent altercation. Investigators believe the confrontation led to Karishma’s death. Karishma’s body has been sent to the morgue for preservation, and a postmortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause and time of death. Police say the autopsy findings will be key to advancing the investigation. The accused is…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As part of an ongoing enforcement drive initiated on April 26, 2025, Goa Police conducted another round of extensive combing operations and field verifications across both North and South Goa on May 1, 2025. The operation is aimed at curbing illegal activities, bolstering public safety, and monitoring transient populations, including tenants, servants, and individuals from outside the state, in sensitive areas. In North Goa, police teams verified a total of 744 tenants and 351 servants, while also screening 40 strangers. The operation resulted in 141 individuals being rounded up, with 9 arrests made. Additionally, 82 hotels and…

Team Goemkarponn NEW VADDEM: The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has arrested a third individual in connection with the recent seizure of hydroponic cannabis valued at ₹17 lakh. The accused, Nilesh Dhuri, 26, a resident of New Vaddem, was arrested on Wednesday and has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody. This development follows a raid earlier in the week at the New Patto bus stand in Panaji, where two others—Raviraj Rivonkar, 26, from Verna, and Lingu Donur, 35, from Margao—were detained. During the operation, ANC officers recovered 170 grams of hydroponic weed and seized a Skoda car reportedly used by…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has appealed to labour unions in the state to prioritize dialogue over demonstrations as a means of resolving workplace concerns. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Sawant reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting labour rights and addressing workers’ grievances through constructive engagement. “Dialogue, not disruption, is the way forward,” he stated, encouraging unions to work collaboratively with the administration. He assured that his government remains attentive to the welfare of workers and is prepared to act swiftly on any genuine and lawful demands brought to its attention. The Chief Minister’s remarks come…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A tense atmosphere gripped the commercial hub of Chaudi in Canacona early Friday morning after two Pakistani flags were found painted on roads at two prominent locations. The incident, which has raised concerns of deliberate provocation, was first noticed by early morning walkers. One flag was discovered on the road to Ponsulem, just across the main Chaudi junction near the old bus stand opposite Krishna Café. The second was found near the Chatrapathi Shivaji Smarak at the entrance of the KTC Bus Terminus in Chaudi. Both flags were reportedly painted using oil paints and placed in high-visibility…