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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A 35-year-old woman from Comba, Margao, died after allegedly jumping from the terrace of a four-storey building in Margao on Saturday evening. According to Margao Town Police, a phone call was received at around 7:12 pm on July 5 informing them that the woman, identified as Ashma Gaundalkar, had jumped from a building in Comba. Police rushed to the spot and, during the enquiry, found that the woman had allegedly gone to the terrace on the fourth floor of the building before jumping. She was shifted to South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, by a 108 ambulance,…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Two unidentified persons allegedly broke into the kitchen of a catering establishment in Curchorem in the early hours of July 3 and decamped with brass utensils worth ₹13,800. According to Curchorem Police, the theft took place at around 3:19 am at Shree Kamaxi Caterers in Bhatniwada, owned by complainant Prajot Naik. The accused, reportedly wearing raincoats, allegedly gained entry by breaking open the lock of the kitchen door. The intruders stole various brass utensils valued at ₹13,800 before fleeing from the spot with the stolen property. Curchorem Police have registered a case, and further investigation is being…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: A 28-year-old scooter rider has been booked by Old Goa Police for allegedly riding in a rash and negligent manner, resulting in an accident that left another rider injured at Chimbel Flyover on NH-748 in Tiswadi. According to the police, the accident occurred on July 3 at around 8.30 pm. The accused, identified as Nagraj Shivappa Jamadar of Corlim, was riding an Activa scooter from Old Goa towards Panaji. On reaching Chimbel Flyover, he allegedly swerved suddenly into the left-side two-wheeler lane and collided with another Activa 125 scooter ridden by Satish Vishant Khot, 42, a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s traditional motorcycle taxi service has entered the digital era with the launch of the Mhaje Driver App, a new platform designed to help commuters quickly find and book licensed motorcycle pilots across the State. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant unveiled the application on Monday, describing it as a major step towards modernising one of Goa’s most distinctive public transport services while preserving its long-standing role in everyday travel. The app allows users to locate the nearest available motorcycle pilot, book a ride in advance and connect directly with the rider before reaching the designated pickup point.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has sought to allay concerns over the rollout of the Majhe App, stating that Goa’s motorcycle pilots will not be compelled to register on the newly introduced digital platform. Speaking after the app’s launch, Sawant said the initiative has been introduced as an additional facility for both commuters and pilots, and participation will remain entirely at the discretion of individual operators. He emphasised that pilots who prefer to continue functioning through the existing system are free to do so, adding that the government has no plans to make app registration compulsory. The…

New Delhi: India has withdrawn the emergency restrictions imposed on natural gas supplies after liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz resumed following a ceasefire in West Asia. The decision comes as energy supplies have stabilised and maritime traffic through the key shipping route has returned to normal. The temporary supply controls were introduced after tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran disrupted LNG movements. Several suppliers declared force majeure during the conflict, forcing authorities to prioritise natural gas distribution to essential sectors to ensure uninterrupted supplies. Earlier this year, the Centre introduced the…

“One of the most common apprehensions relates to mileage. Ethanol contains less energy per litre than petrol. As a result, some reduction in fuel efficiency is expected in many vehicles. While automobile manufacturers and government agencies argue that engines designed for E20 can compensate for much of this difference, consumers are entitled to know the real-world impact. Transparent testing data from different climatic conditions and driving environments should be made publicly available. Questions have also been raised about compatibility with older vehicles. Automobile manufacturers have increasingly introduced E20-compatible models, but millions of vehicles currently on Indian roads were not originally…