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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A Fast Track Special Court in Panaji has rejected the bail applications of two accused in an alleged gangrape case reported from beneath the Zuari bridge last month, citing the gravity of the charges and the early stage of the investigation. The court observed that the victim’s testimony is yet to be recorded and held that granting bail at this stage would be inappropriate. According to the complaint, a 21-year-old woman alleged that she was befriended at Bambolim beach before being taken to a secluded location, where she was allegedly sexually assaulted after being made to consume…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Police has promoted four Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) to the rank of Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) with immediate effect, according to an official order. The order, issued by the Office of the Director General of Police, stated that the promotions were carried out based on the recommendations of the Police Establishment Board. The officers promoted are Krishna G.S. Desai, Suresh N. Patil, Mohini R. Dessai, and Vinay S. Khot. Following their elevation, the officers will be placed in the PSI rank under Pay Matrix Level-6, as per applicable government norms. The promoted personnel have been directed to…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Suyog Shigmotsav Mandal has secured the prestigious title of “Romtamel Champions 2026” after an exceptional run in this year’s Shigmotsav competitions, marking one of its most successful seasons to date. The mandal participated in a record 18 Romtamel competitions across Goa, the highest by any group this year. In several instances, the team competed in two events on the same day, maintaining a consistently high standard of performance. The group clinched First prizes at Cortalim, Calangute, Curchorem, Mapusa, Sankhali, Porvorim, Cuncolim, Pernem and Ponda. It secured Second prizes at Panaji, Margao, Bicholim, Vasco, Mandrem and Sanguem, along…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman will witness a significant milestone with the elevation of Stella Maris Chapel to the status of a Church on April 15, 2026. The solemn ceremony is scheduled to take place at 5 pm at Miramar and will be presided over by Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão. The event is expected to be attended by members of the clergy, dignitaries, and parishioners, and will include special liturgical celebrations and prayers. The elevation marks an important development for the Catholic community in Goa, particularly for residents of Miramar, reflecting the region’s faith, traditions, and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The North Goa District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued an order detailing the approval and strict regulation of stalls for the upcoming annual Shree Lairai Devi Jatra, scheduled to begin on April 21, 2026, at Shirgaon. To manage the expected high footfall, the Authority has approved a two-phase plan for the erection of stalls. In the first phase, stalls from A1 to A10 and B1 to B16 in Zone I, along with D1 to D9 in Zone III, will be permitted from April 21. This approval is subject to specific safety conditions, including reducing the width…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Drishti Marine lifesavers rescued six persons from drowning, traced four missing children, and provided medical assistance to one injured beachgoer along Goa’s coastline over the weekend. At Ashwem Beach, two women from Pune, aged 23 and 24, were rescued after losing balance in the water. In a separate incident at the same beach, a 20-year-old man from Taleigao was saved after being carried into deeper waters by a flash rip current. At Calangute Beach, a 27-year-old man from Hyderabad was rescued after being caught in a strong rip current. He was assessed on site and found to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The abrupt cancellation of the Ponda by-election just hours before polling has triggered a major political controversy in Goa, with opposition leaders alleging misuse of constitutional institutions and calling it a setback to democratic rights. Senior Congress leaders have claimed that the decision to call off the election barely 16 hours before voting deprived the people of Ponda of their right to elect a representative, despite campaigns being completed, ballots issued, and candidates fully prepared. They further questioned the role of the Election Commission for not challenging the development, stating that the move raises serious concerns about…