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Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The Additional Sessions Court in Mapusa has granted temporary protection from arrest until December 30 to Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, in connection with a document falsification case registered against their firm, GS Hospitality Goa Arpora LLP. The court has also issued notice to the investigating officer seeking a response in the matter. The order comes amid parallel proceedings in the nightclub fire case. On the same day, the Mapusa Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court extended the police custody of the Luthra brothers until December 29 in connection with…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: On the back of an 81-run partnership between Devanand Korgaonkar and Rahul Shet, United Brothers registered a 26-run victory over 18 Juners. Meanwhile, a powerful unbeaten century by Achit Shigwan guided Lawyer Challengers to a convincing 51-run win over Lotlikar Lions in the Advocates Cricket League 2025-26. Both matches were played at the Chicalim, Vasco ground. Batting first, United Brothers posted 181 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. Devanand Korgaonkar played a crucial knock of 50 runs, while Rahul Shet (40) and Raghu Parab (30) also made valuable contributions. For 18 Juners, Viraj Tar was impressive…

Team Goemkapronn Panaji: Goa registered their second successive win in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite tournament with an eight-run victory over Himachal Pradesh in a tense contest at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur on Friday. Put in to bat, Goa recovered from early setbacks to post a competitive 285 for nine in 50 overs before bowling Himachal out for 277 in 49.3 overs. Captain Deepraj Gaonkar starred with a fine all-round performance, while Lalit Yadav struck a well-paced century and Suyash Prabhudesai contributed a crucial half-century. Goa’s innings began shakily as the top order failed to settle, leaving the…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Government of Goa has reiterated its firm commitment to combating drug abuse, terming it a serious threat to society and particularly to the youth, during the 30-day Special Awareness Campaign on “Drug Abuse – Drugs: A Menace to Society” organised by the Goa State Legal Services Authority (GSLSA) under the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The campaign event was held at the Bombay High Court of Goa in the presence of the Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, along with judges of the High Court, senior officials and dignitaries. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has cautioned that drug and substance abuse often begins innocuously through curiosity or peer pressure but eventually causes irreversible harm to individuals, families and society. Stressing that the nation’s future rests on its younger generation, he urged youth to remain vigilant and actively reject drugs, warning that addiction creates a deceptive sense of control before taking complete hold of lives. The Chief Justice was speaking in Goa at the launch of a 30-day drug abuse awareness campaign, initiated by the Bombay High Court Goa Bench in association with the Goa…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Government of Goa has issued a notification exempting motor vehicles engaged in mining activities from the payment of motor vehicle tax for the period from October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2025. The notification, issued by the Directorate of Transport, states that the exemption is granted under Section 11(2) of the Goa Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1974, and applies to vehicles registered on the portal of the Department of Mines (DoM). As per the notification, the exemption is subject to the condition that the vehicles must remain in the possession and ownership of their respective owners…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism has officially commenced construction of the Pradhan Mantri Ekta Mall (Unity Mall) project at Chimbel only after obtaining all necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the concerned departments along with the construction licence from the office of the Village Panchayat, Chimbel. The project is fully compliant with statutory requirements and is located outside the buffer zone. It is pertinent to note that the District Court has taken the construction licence on record, and no stay order has been issued, allowing the project to proceed. The Unity Mall will create employment opportunities for the…