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Team Goemkarponn SADA: Panic gripped the Institute of Maritime Studies in Sada after several students reportedly suffered food poisoning, allegedly after consuming chicken biryani served on campus. According to sources, the students began complaining of severe stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, and loose motions shortly after the meal. While some were rushed for medical checkups, others had to be admitted to a private hospital in Vasco. “The incident sparked alarm among students and parents. We have received complaints that biryani served in the institute could be the cause. Some students had to be hospitalised, but they are currently stable and under…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Police have booked a Siolim-based landlord for failing to report the stay of Israeli national Yaniv Benaim alias Atala, who was recently arrested with drugs worth ₹8.7 lakh. Param Varty (36), the landlord, allegedly rented out his studio apartment to Atala without submitting the mandatory ‘C’ form to the Anjuna Police — a legal requirement when accommodating foreign nationals. A complaint in this regard was lodged by Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) DySP Nerlon Albuquerque. According to DySP Albuquerque, all property owners, including those running hotels or guest houses, must inform the local police about the presence…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade has confirmed that the Scheduled Tribes (ST) Bill will be tabled for discussion and approval during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. Speaking on Thursday, Tanavade explained that the Bill could not be taken up in the recently concluded Parliament session due to a busy agenda, which included the passage of several significant legislations. Among them was the Waqf Board Bill, which was prioritized and passed as it dealt with pressing national concerns. “The ST Bill is no less important,” Tanavade emphasized. “There were no objections raised against it, and I…

Team Goemkarponn COLVALE: In light of repeated incidents involving the smuggling of contraband into the Colvale Central Jail, the prison authorities have implemented a complete ban on outside food deliveries to inmates. The decision, aimed at tightening security, comes into force from April 1. The new regulation was announced by Jail Superintendent Shankar Gaonkar, who cited growing concerns over the inflow of prohibited items despite regular security measures. In recent months, multiple surprise inspections have led to the discovery of banned goods including mobile phones, chargers, tobacco, and narcotics inside the jail premises. Investigations suggested that some of these items…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A major procedural error by Anjuna Police led to the release of a rape accused by the POCSO Court, barely a week after his arrest. Deryl Francise Fernandes (36), a resident of Umta Vaddo, Calangute, was arrested on April 4 for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl. The incident occurred in March but came to light only in April after the victim, initially frightened, informed her family. A formal complaint was lodged on April 3 and medical reports confirmed the assault. However, during a hearing in the Mapusa Court, the accused’s advocate, Adv Vinayak Porob, argued…

Suraj Nandrekar The extradition of Tahaqwur Rana from the United States to India marks a significant turning point in India’s fight against terrorism and serves as a notable diplomatic and political victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. Rana has long been associated with the infamous 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, which resulted in the tragic loss of 166 innocent lives. His return to India has ignited discussions surrounding foreign policy, terrorism, and justice. The political landscape in India has been shaped by the events surrounding Rana’s alleged involvement in the terror attacks. It dates back to a tweet posted…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant in presence of Minister, Factories and Boilers Nilkanth Halarnkar inaugurated three days 1st Goa Occupational Safety and Health Expo and Summit 2025 organized by Inspectorate of Factories and Boilers at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Bambolim today. The aim of the summit is to provide a platform for disseminating vital knowledge and best practices in the field of occupational safety and health through comprehensive seminar and panel discussions and an expo to showcase the latest in the safety technologies, equipment and solutions by the exhibitors participating from India and to advocate…