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New Delhi: Senior leader Nitish Kumar took oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, indicating his imminent departure from the Bihar government and setting the stage for a new मुख्यमंत्री to take charge in the state. The swearing in ceremony in New Delhi was attended by Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Sinha and Samrat Choudhary, highlighting the significance of the transition underway. His move to the Upper House of Parliament marks a major shift in Bihar’s political landscape. A day prior to the ceremony, Kumar had reached the national capital and confirmed his decision…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute Police have busted a massage spa-linked cheating and robbery racket operating in the beach belt area after tourists were allegedly targeted and robbed. Acting on complaints, police carried out preventive arrests in the case. The arrested accused have been identified as Hemant Joshi (26), son of Mohar Singh Joshi, resident of Calangute, Bardez, Goa, originally from Goliar, Madhya Pradesh; Bharat Rathod (27), son of Kesu Rathod, resident of Nagoa, Bardez, Goa, originally from Bijapur, Karnataka; Pushpendra Meena (34), son of Sahajram Meena, resident of Maddowado, Calangute, Bardez, Goa, originally from Todupura, Karauli district, Rajasthan; and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Celebration in Panaji highlights achievements, staff contributions, and future vision for Goa’s tourism sector The Goa Tourism Development Corporation commemorated its 44th Corporation Day on April 8, 2026, with a vibrant celebration held at the Panaji riverfront. The occasion reflected the organisation’s sustained efforts to strengthen tourism in the state while enhancing the overall travel experience for visitors. The event witnessed the presence of senior leadership, including the Chairman, Managing Director, key officials, staff members, and their families. The Tourism Minister also attended the function, extending his greetings and acknowledging the Corporation’s role in promoting Goa…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has granted bail to Mohammed Osman, also known as Faisal, an accused in a narcotics case, observing that his continued incarceration for over four years without completion of trial amounted to a violation of his fundamental right to personal liberty. Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale noted that the prolonged detention was inconsistent with the stringent bail provisions under the NDPS Act, especially when the trial had progressed slowly with only five witnesses examined so far. Osman was arrested on 5 February 2022 after Anjuna police allegedly seized 38.88 grams of MDMA…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Children’s Court has ordered 20-year-old Soham Naik to remain in judicial custody for 14 days in connection with a second case involving alleged sexual assault of a minor. Naik, the son of BJP-supported Curchorem-Cacora councillor Sushant Naik, is currently facing five separate FIRs. Police records indicate that four of these cases involve allegations linked to minor victims, while in one case both the complainant and the accused were adults at the time of the alleged incident. The Crime Branch, which is handling the investigation, has stated that the accused is believed to have committed the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The chronically flood-prone stretch at Poinguinim, which claimed two lives during the infamous 2009 Canacona floods, will finally be elevated with safety measures in place. The work for improvement and strengthening of the existing road from Poinguinim Bazar to Adinala at Welwada in V.P. Poinguinim was inaugurated on Thursday. Tendered at an approximate cost of ₹3.71 crore, the 250-metre road stretch will be elevated by 1.5 metres. Concrete retaining walls will be constructed on both sides along with two box culverts to improve drainage and prevent flooding. The Poinguinim Bazar to Adinala road (Welwada to Mhalwada)…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Travellers from Goa are set to face disruption after Kuwait-based budget carrier Jazeera Airways temporarily suspended its Kuwait–Goa service until May 15, as part of a wider cancellation of flights to nine Indian cities. The airline has halted operations on the Kuwait–Goa route for over a month, affecting passengers including expatriates, business travellers and tourists who rely on the direct connection. The suspension applies to both outbound and inbound flights during the period. Apart from Goa, the airline has also paused services to several other Indian destinations, impacting connectivity between Kuwait and multiple regional airports. With…