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NEW YORK: In a scathing criticism of the beleaguered Pakistan cricket team, head coach Gary Kirsten has said that there is “no unity” in the side and he has “never seen such a situation” in his long coaching career. Kirsten’s criticism follows the Pakistan’s team’s group stage exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. Entering the tournament as runners-up from the previous edition, the Pakistan team produced one of its worst performance in recent years and ended the event with a consolation win over Ireland, having suffered a shock loss to newcomers USA before biting the…

DELHI: An Indian national, accused of being involved in a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh separatist on American soil, has pleaded not guilty in the case at a federal court, days after he was extradited from the Czech Republic to the US. The 52-year-old Nikhil Gupta, also known as Nick, was arrested in the Czech Republic in June last year at the request of the US government on charges of being involved in a plot to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Pannun holds dual American and Canadian citizenship. Gupta was produced before a federal court in…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In light of the fact that Darshan Rama Bhisaji, the accused, is 42 years old and still in critical condition, the North Goa District & Sessions Court has denied his bail application while they wait for permission to record his dying declaration. Darshan is accused of hitting Gauresh Bhisaji in the head last month with a metal rod, causing severe injuries and bleeding. The victim was deemed unfit to testify during the hearing of Darshan’s bail application, despite Darshan’s assertion that Gauresh has been released. The victim’s critical condition was reported to the…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) has been harsher in its condemnation of employee drunk driving, firing seven bus drivers in the last six months after they tested positive for alcohol multiple times while they were working. KTCL uses breathalysers to randomly test its drivers for alcohol consumption. Those found driving while intoxicated face severe disciplinary action, according to the company’s managing director Derrek Neto. According to Neto, “We identify alcoholics through these random checks.” The KTC first gives a driver a showcause notice if they discover that they are intoxicated. As a last warning, the driver is…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Goa government will once again press the departing Chairman P M Scot to call a meeting and carry out an inspection of the Mhadei river basin, even though the Central government has not yet reconstituted the Mhadei Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony (PRAWAH). Minister of Water Resources Subhash Shirodkar that the Chairman will receive a reminder letter this week. “There used to be a code of conduct. Now that it has been lifted, we will remind the PRAWAH Chairman to call the meeting this week,” he stated. The Goa Government requested that the Jal…

Goemkarponn Desk RUMDAMOL: With the exception of a few minor incidents on the occasion of Bakri Eid, the day went off without incident in the delicate Rumdamol Housing Board. However, the Goa Police remained vigilant in order to maintain law and order. A group of angry Muslims complained in the morning to the police stations at Margao, Fatorda, and Maina-Curtorim about what they claimed was a disparaging post made by a store owner that offended their religious feelings. A brief altercation involving the shop owner’s brother occurred following the arrival of approximately twenty to thirty young people from the minority…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: A group of irate artists have banded together to demand a white paper and the resignation of Art & Culture Minister Govind Gaude if the iconic structure is not restored within 15 days, given the ongoing state of Kala Academy. During their Monday discussion in Panaji, the artists stated, “The government should submit a white paper giving details of the repairs conducted at the Kala Academy till date, along with all updates.” In addition, they asked Gaude to resign from the Academy if it wasn’t restored in the allotted time. The artists also decided to bring their…