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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Anti-Narcotic Police Station (ANC), Goa, has arrested a 55-year-old United Kingdom national and seized narcotic substances worth approximately ₹2,94,500 in an operation conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Acting on specific intelligence received on October 21, 2026, an ANC team led by PSI Dindayal S. Redkar conducted a targeted operation in North Goa. During the operation and subsequent search, the police apprehended John Parkinson, a native of London, United Kingdom, who was reportedly residing in Goa. The seized substances included hydroponic ganja, ketamine powder, LSD blot papers and methamphetamine. The combined estimated illicit-market value of…

The government’s decision to explore the purchase of land for the statue at Sada is an opportunity to honour history, respect public sentiment and find a lawful solution. Goa has every reason to welcome the state government’s decision to explore the purchase of the land on which the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stands at Headland Sada in Mormugao. The issue has generated considerable debate, but beyond the legal dispute over the land lies a larger question of historical memory, public sentiment and the place of one of India’s most celebrated rulers in Goa’s past. In an affidavit before the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has launched its AI Policy 2026, becoming one of the few states in the country to introduce a dedicated policy aimed at empowering youth through artificial intelligence (AI). Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and IT Minister Rohan Khaunte unveiled the policy at the Goa AI Tech Conclave 2026 in Panaji. Calling it a proud moment for the state, Khaunte said the initiative would contribute to the betterment of Goa’s youth by creating opportunities in the rapidly growing field of AI. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant stressed the need to make AI accessible to a wider section…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar has questioned the practice of giving election tickets to party-hoppers while sidelining loyal workers who have dedicated years to building their organisations. He called for greater discipline within political parties, urging them to prioritise committed grassroots workers over leaders who frequently switch parties for political gains. Speaking to reporters, Dhavalikar said political parties must seriously introspect before the upcoming elections and decide whether to reward leaders who switch parties repeatedly or recognise workers who have served their organisations for decades. He stressed that political discipline can be maintained only when parties demonstrate the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Vehicular traffic near the Athletic Stadium at Bambolim will be diverted during the early hours of October 25 to facilitate the erection of a foot over bridge (FOB) along National Highway 66. According to a notification issued by the Office of the District Magistrate, North Goa, the road closure and traffic diversions will be in force from **1 am to 6 am on October 25, 2026**, along the stretch from the Athletic Stadium, Bambolim, to Holy Cross, Bambolim. The notification, issued on October 21 by Additional District Magistrate Pravin Hire Parab, outlines alternative routes for light motor…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced a time bound plan to clean the Yamuna, setting May 2029 as the target to restore the river’s purity. He accused successive Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governments of allowing sewage to flow into the river. Shah made the announcement while inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 43 Delhi Jal Board (DJB) projects worth ₹8,941.22 crore in Dwarka. The projects aim to strengthen sewage treatment facilities, expand sewer infrastructure and improve drinking water supply across Delhi. He said the BJP governments in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana had…

New Delhi: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has launched a strong criticism of Greg Chappell’s tenure as India’s head coach, accusing the Australian of creating divisions within the dressing room and damaging the team’s unity during a difficult period in Indian cricket. Speaking on the Prakhar Gupta Podcast, Harbhajan described Chappell’s time in charge as one of the darkest chapters in the team’s history. He also questioned the decision to appoint the former Australian batter as head coach in June 2005. Chappell took charge after India finished runners up at the 2003 ODI World Cup, losing the final to Australia.…