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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Goa Crime Branch has arrested four persons for allegedly operating an illegal online cricket betting racket during a live Tri Nation A Series match between India-A and Sri Lanka-A being played in Sri Lanka. According to the Crime Branch, reliable information was received on June 21 regarding illegal online betting activities being conducted from a villa at Ekta Nagar, Mapusa. Acting on the tip-off, a Crime Branch team gathered intelligence and conducted a raid at the location. During the operation, officers allegedly caught four individuals red-handed while engaging in online betting on the live cricket match.…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo has called for urgent government intervention to tackle the growing number of accidents involving rented vehicles, saying reckless driving by tourists is resulting in deaths, serious injuries and hardship for local families. Lobo said while thousands of Goans depend on the rent-a-car sector for their livelihood, the increasing number of accidents involving tourists has become a major concern. He noted that many visitors drive recklessly or under the influence of alcohol, leading to crashes that often leave locals and tourists seriously injured. Highlighting the human cost of such accidents, the MLA said some…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Sounding a strong warning over the continued presence of narcotics in Goa, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo has called for an aggressive crackdown on drug networks, stressing that authorities must identify how drugs are entering the state and dismantle the syndicates behind their distribution. Lobo said the state government has empowered police to take stringent action against offenders and illegal activities, with clear instructions to act decisively against those involved in the drug trade. However, he cautioned that enforcement alone would not be enough unless backed by a robust intelligence network capable of tracking supply routes and identifying…

PANAJI: NSUI-Goa has urged district authorities to investigate alleged irregularities during the NEET-UG examination at Examination Hall AG-07, claiming that candidates lost around 15 minutes of exam time due to administrative lapses. In a representation submitted to the administration, the student body alleged that the disruption caused stress among students and may have impacted their performance and rankings. NSUI-Goa has demanded an independent inquiry, scrutiny of CCTV footage and attendance records, and statements from students and examination staff. The organisation has also sought remedial measures, including grace marks or a re-examination for affected candidates if the inquiry confirms a loss…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Goa Pradesh Youth Congress (GPYC) delegation led by President Adv. Archit Naik met the Director General of Police (DGP) on Sunday, demanding a fair and time-bound investigation into the alleged custodial assault of youths in the Maina-Curtorim case and the recent youth suicide case in Mapusa. The delegation expressed concern over reports of custodial violence against youths, including a minor, and urged police authorities to ensure accountability and strict action against those found responsible. GPYC leaders also sought a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Mapusa youth suicide case, calling for all possible angles to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (GSEIAA) has deferred consideration of complaints related to the proposed Karapur-Sarvan housing project in Bicholim, stating that issues connected to the project are currently pending before the High Court of Bombay at Goa. According to minutes of a recent GSEIAA meeting, the authority received several representations and complaints concerning area development and building construction activities in Survey Nos. 148/0 and 176/1 of Carapur village in Bicholim taluka. After examining the matter, the authority noted that proceedings related to the project are already before the High Court. In order to maintain…

New Delhi: India and the European Union are on track to sign their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement by December, with implementation expected between February and March 2027, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. The agreement, described as one of the most significant trade pacts negotiated by India, is expected to substantially strengthen economic ties between India and the 27-member European bloc. Negotiations for the deal were concluded earlier this year after extensive discussions between the two sides. According to Goyal, the agreement will provide Indian businesses with unprecedented access to the European market. Nearly 93 per cent of…