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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR No. 24/2026) against Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, several Opposition MLAs and activists in connection with a large-scale protest held at Dona Paula that allegedly disrupted traffic and public order for over eight hours. The complaint was filed by Executive Magistrate Shri Ramkrishna S. Salgaonkar, who stated that a sizeable crowd gathered without prior permission from the competent authorities. The protest, initially held in solidarity with MLA Viresh Borkar and to demand the withdrawal of Section 39-A of the TCP Act, later moved towards the residence of TCP…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar and youth activist Tushar Gawas were discharged from hospital on Saturday after being admitted following the conclusion of their fast at Azad Maidan. The two had been undergoing medical observation after they ended their hunger strike, which was part of the ongoing agitation against Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act. Speaking after his discharge, Borkar reaffirmed that the agitation would continue until Section 39A is withdrawn. He urged the government to scrap the contentious provision during the forthcoming Assembly session. The MLA also appealed to both ruling and…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: In view of the upcoming annual Jatra of Shree Devi Lairai Temple at Shirgao, the Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Bicholim has issued an order under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to regulate public places and ensure safety during the event scheduled to commence on April 21, 2026. The order, issued by Deputy Collector and SDM Shubham Naik on February 27, 2026, notes that a large congregation of devotees is expected in and around the temple premises, approach roads, and adjoining public areas. Considering past incidents and directions of the District Magistrate,…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Residents of Mirabag and Savarde have said they will continue their agitation until they receive a written assurance from authorities, even as the Water Resources Department (WRD) has promised to fill the excavated pits at the site by Monday. Villagers have been protesting for the past several days, opposing the ongoing works in the area and demanding that the excavation be closed and the land restored. According to protestors, WRD officials assured them that the pits created during the work would be filled by Monday. However, residents said they were unwilling to rely on verbal assurances alone…

Goa: As the global travel and tourism industry gears up for the prestigious ITB Berlin, the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, is set to mark its presence at the international platform from 3rd to 5th March 2026 at Berlin ExpoCenter City, Germany. At Stall No. 225, Goa Tourism will host structured engagements and business meetings with international tour operators, travel buyers, and industry leaders. Recognised as one of the world’s leading travel trade exhibitions, ITB Berlin brings together tourism boards, airlines, hospitality brands, travel companies, technology providers, under one roof. Goa’s continued participation at this prominent platform reflects its…

Kabul: A fresh series of retaliatory assaults by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, marking a sharp escalation in militant violence in northwestern Pakistan. The group, responsible for a prolonged insurgency against the state, carried out coordinated strikes in multiple districts, targeting security forces and civilian areas in apparent reprisal for recent government operations. According to officials, the attacks unfolded over a short span of time, catching authorities off guard and plunging several communities into chaos. The militants used a combination of bombings and gunfire…

New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has issued a fresh advisory for Indian nationals living in or visiting Israel, urging them to exercise utmost caution and avoid all non-essential travel within the country due to the deteriorating security landscape. This step comes as current regional tensions have intensified following recent military actions that have raised safety concerns for foreign residents. � The Economic Times +1 Indian authorities have told their citizens to stay vigilant at all times and strictly follow safety guidelines and instructions issued by Israeli officials and emergency services. The advisory emphasises that people should remain…