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Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Panic gripped the busy area near Mapusa Court Junction after a scooter was crushed under a lorry in a road accident on Tuesday. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred when the lorry collided with a scooter, causing it to get trapped beneath the heavy vehicle. The impact left bystanders shocked as the two-wheeler was severely damaged. Fortunately, the rider had a narrow escape and sustained only minor injuries. He was immediately attended to and provided medical assistance at the scene before being moved for further check-up. Police personnel rushed to the spot soon after the accident and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Bombay High Court has directed the Goa government to submit a comprehensive action plan to address the rising concern of children being forced to beg at traffic signals across the state. The directive came during the hearing of a public interest litigation highlighting increasing instances of child begging and the likelihood of organised exploitation. Taking serious note, the court stressed the need for a structured and coordinated response from authorities. The High Court observed that merely removing children from traffic signals would not be sufficient, underscoring the importance of a holistic approach that includes rescue, rehabilitation,…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: A tragic incident was reported from Tilamol village, where a 42-year-old woman, identified as Noquel Alivero, died due to electrocution. According to sources, the incident occurred when the woman was attempting to pluck raw mangoes using an iron rod, which accidentally came into contact with a live 11 KV high-tension wire in the vicinity. She sustained a severe electric shock and died on the spot. The incident has sparked concern among local residents, who have pointed out the dangers posed by high-tension wires running close to residential and agricultural areas. Locals have urged the electricity department to…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The introduction of compulsory eye-scanning for biometric authentication at fair price shops in South Goa has led to widespread inconvenience among ration card holders, with many reporting significant delays in the distribution process. According to residents, the new system has replaced the earlier fingerprint-based verification, but has proven to be time-consuming, with each transaction taking up to 15 minutes. The situation has resulted in long queues at ration outlets, causing hardship particularly for elderly citizens and daily wage earners. Beneficiaries have raised concerns over the efficiency and accessibility of the new mechanism, stating that the process is…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A Fast Track Court in Panaji has sentenced a man from Baina to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a woman on the false promise of marriage, underlining the serious consequences of deception in intimate relationships. The court also imposed a fine of ₹50,000, directing that the amount be paid to the survivor as compensation. According to the prosecution, the case dates back to 2015, when the woman was allegedly lured into a relationship by the accused, who had assured her of marriage. The court observed that the survivor’s consent was obtained under a misconception of…

“The pattern is all too familiar. Public outrage erupts – often fueled by social media – followed by swift police action. A few establishments are shut down, several individuals are detained, and statements are issued. Then, as attention fades, normalcy quietly returns. Dance bars that were once sealed reopen months later. The same touts reappear. The cycle continues. This begs the question: where is preventive policing? What are beat officers observing during their daily rounds? What inputs are being generated by local intelligence units? “ The recent detention of hundreds of touts by Calangute Police following viral videos of alleged…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Bombay High Court has directed the Town and Country Planning Board to ensure that all pending and future applications seeking enhanced Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and height permissions are made subject to the outcome of an ongoing Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging recent amendments to building regulations. The direction was issued by a division bench after noting that approximately 255 applications related to FAR enhancement are currently pending before the TCP Board. As per the court’s order, all applicants—both existing and prospective—must be formally informed that their proposals will be governed by the final decision in…