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Goemkarponn Desk PONDA: Seven people were hurt in a fight between two groups that broke out at Dhavrem-Usgao on Thursday night over a land dispute. Once countercomplaints were received, police reacted by filing cases against both groups. Around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, there was an altercation that left seven people injured. They were admitted right away to the Goa Medical Hospital in Bambolim, where they received care before being released. Both parties then filed countercomplaints at Ponda police station against one another. In response, law enforcement filed complaints against members of the opposing factions. In the first group, Sunil Savlo…

Goemkarponn Desk MARGAO: South Goa Additional Sessions Judge Kshama Joshi found Abdul Kadar Javali, r/o New Vaddem, Vasco, guilty of kidnapping for ransom and ordered him to pay a fine of Rs 10,000 as a deterrent. After granting him the benefit of the doubt, Joshi cleared another accused man, Salim Khan. The case concerned kidnapping for ransom. Rajendra Kumar Kahar, the third accused, was freed on bail and is currently evading prosecution in accordance with section 299 CrPC. In June 2018, a businessman from Vasco was abducted by the accused, who then demanded a ransom of Rs 10 lakh. 29…

Goemkarponn Desk CANACONA: As part of an educational program, a delegation from the Kerala State Biodiversity Board paid a visit to the Canacona Biodiversity Management Committee in Shristhal. A delegation from the Kerala State Biodiversity Board, led by Dr. V. Balakrishnan, Member Secretary, and comprising Drs. C.S. Vimalkumar, K.T. Chandramohanan, and Shri K.V. Govindan, as well as Varsha Hoble, a mentor from the Goa State Biodiversity Board, spoke with traditional healers at Gulem, known locally as Vakhdalis, and engaged with BMC and Panch members regarding the organization’s operations. Following that, the team took part in the presentation of the Peoples…

Goemkarponn Desk ST CRUZ: According to the villagers and former Sarpanch of Santa Cruz village panchayat, there are a lot of scams going on at the feast fair. The Salt Lake Ground in Santa Cruz is the location of the village feast fair. According to the former Sarpanch, the Panchayat has given vendors shops without holding a tender or providing receipts. Mariano Araujo, the former Sarpanch of the Santa Cruz village panchayat, and other villagers gathered close to Salt Lake Ground, the site of the village feast fair. According to the former Sarpanch, Sarpanch Jennifer De Oliveira allegedly carried out…

Peddem: The Yonex – Sunrise All India Sub Junior Badminton Ranking Tournament 2024 kicked off today at the multipurpose stadium in Peddem, Goa. Organized by the Goa Badminton Association, the eight-day tournament is being conducted under the auspices of the Badminton Association of India, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Goa. The qualifying matches witnessed a thrilling display of talent as young sub-junior badminton enthusiasts battled it out on the court to progress into the next rounds. In the Under 15 boys singles category, several seeded players showcased their prowess, including Kapil Jagdale, Ramakrishna Sikaram, Arham Shobhawat, Aayush Adey,…

Goemkarponn desk Mapusa: Sporting Clube de Goa were shocked by Cortalim Villagers after conceding two late goals in added time in a 1-2 defeat in their second match of the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy at Duler Stadium, here, on Friday. Alister Anthony broke the deadlock to put Sporting ahead in the 61st minute. However, Cortalim equalized in the second minute of added time through substitute Prathmesh Gaonkar and soon, Saeesh Halarankar scored the winner. Sporting came into the fixture after a comfortable 4-0 win against Mumbai City FC’s developmental side. But Cortalim, their Goa Professional League opponents, were a tougher…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has given Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal bail till June 1, the final phase of voting for the seven-stage 2024 Lok Sabha election. The Aam Aadmi Party boss – arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam case, and currently in the city’s Tihar Jail – must surrender to prison officials by June 2. In granting interim bail for Mr Kejriwal, the Supreme Court shot down arguments about the term of release, noting, “21 days (the period of bail) will not make any difference.” “Let us not draw…