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Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: More than two weeks after the electrocution death of a 20-year-old ITI Electrical student, Bicholim Police have registered a criminal case against a lineman and a house owner for allegedly causing the student’s death through negligent handling of hazardous electrical work. The FIR was registered on July 9 following a complaint filed by Rajesh Prabhakar Naik, father of the deceased Akshat Rajesh Naik, a resident of Lamgao, Bicholim. According to the police, Akshat, who was pursuing an ITI course in Electrical and was keen to gain practical experience, had been engaged on June 26 by accused Kedar…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The BJP questioned the manner in which Goa Forward Party (GFP) President Vijai Sardesai’s recent award at the House of Commons in London has been presented to the public, alleging that it may have created the impression of being an official recognition by the UK Parliament. Addressing a press conference, BJP Goa spokesperson and Media Convenor Siddesh Shripad Naik said that while the event was reportedly held within the premises of the House of Commons, it was a privately organised function and should not be projected as an official honour conferred by the UK Parliament. Naik said…

Team Goemkarponn TALEIGAO: Goa University has terminated the services of its main canteen contractor following allegations that worms were found in food served to students, a development that has intensified concerns over food safety and campus hygiene. In a statement, the University said students would not have to pay mess charges until a new catering agency is appointed. Temporary arrangements are expected to be made to ensure uninterrupted food services during the transition. The incident has triggered widespread resentment among students, many of whom claimed they had repeatedly flagged issues related to food quality and cleanliness without any meaningful response.…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: A lineman helper with the Electricity Department died after suffering an electric shock while carrying out tree-trimming work at the Asnoda Water Treatment Plant, triggering questions over workplace safety and prompting demands for stricter protection measures for frontline power workers. The deceased, Manthan Aroskar, a resident of Maulingem in Bicholim taluka, was reportedly trimming overgrown trees inside the plant premises when the metal cutter he was using came into contact with a live power line. He was rushed for medical treatment but was declared dead. Police have launched an investigation into the incident to ascertain the exact…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has extended its support to the proposed One Nation, One Election initiative, with Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant stating that both the state government and the people of Goa back the proposal aimed at holding simultaneous elections across the country. Speaking after meeting the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 during its study visit to Goa, Dr. Sawant said the state government had shared its suggestions with the committee and highlighted the potential benefits of synchronised elections. The Chief Minister said simultaneous elections…

New Delhi: India’s largest metropolitan cities are losing an estimated Rs 1.47 lakh crore every year due to worsening traffic congestion, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26, which identifies gridlock as one of the biggest barriers to the country’s urban and economic growth. The survey describes transportation as the backbone of a city’s economy, enabling the movement of people, goods and services. When transport systems become inefficient, cities experience declining productivity, environmental pollution, excessive noise and deteriorating quality of life. Recent studies cited in the survey reveal the scale of the economic burden. In Delhi, traffic congestion significantly reduces annual…

New Delhi: As the monsoon sweeps across India, waterlogged roads, flooded neighbourhoods and traffic chaos have once again become a familiar sight, exposing long standing weaknesses in urban planning and civic infrastructure. Experts warn that unless cities adopt long term solutions, seasonal flooding could become an even greater challenge in the years ahead. For thousands of residents, waterlogging is more than an inconvenience. It disrupts daily life, damages property, affects livelihoods and increases the risk of disease. Workers struggle to commute through flooded streets, while motorists face stalled vehicles, damaged engines and hours of gridlock. Cities such as Gurugram and…