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New Delhi: A large protest took place outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi following the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, triggering heightened security and diplomatic attention. The demonstration was organised to condemn the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das and to protest what participants described as continued violence against Hindus and damage to religious sites across the neighbouring country. Security was significantly tightened in the Chanakyapuri area as protesters gathered near the diplomatic premises. Multiple layers of barricades were installed, and police along with paramilitary personnel were deployed to manage the crowd and prevent any breach of…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A health certificate submitted to obtain the initial trade licence for the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub was found to be forged, leading Mapusa Police to register a fresh FIR against the company operating the establishment, officials said on Monday. The company is owned by the Luthra brothers, with Gaurav Luthra, Saurav Luthra and Ajay Gupta listed as directors. The alleged forgery surfaced during proceedings of the magisterial inquiry committee appointed by the State government to investigate the fatal fire at the nightclub. While scrutinising documents submitted by the establishment to secure statutory clearances, the committee flagged…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the Zilla Panchayat election results reflect public endorsement of the BJP-led NDA government and its development agenda, while conceding that the party will undertake a detailed post-poll review in constituencies where it failed to retain or improve its performance despite having sitting MLAs. Addressing a press conference, Sawant said the NDA has secured a clear majority in both North Goa and South Goa Zilla Panchayats, attributing the outcome to voter confidence in the “double-engine” government and the sustained grassroots efforts of the party organisation. “Both Zilla Panchayats are now under the NDA.…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Congress (INC) and BJP shared one each of the two ZP seats at stake in Canacona, with saffron brigade loosing much at odds Khola (23) with a slender margin of just 52 votes, while retaining BJP’s prestigious Poinguinim(23) with a satisfactory margin over 858 votes. In a three-cornered fight which incidentally reduced to one-to-one fight between BJP and INC (with AAP’s candidate struggling to reach 250) BJP’s Tejal Pagi could garner only a slender margin of just 105 votes in 1st of the two rounds of counting with conceding lead to Congress candidate at Betul-Naqueri VP, but…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Calling the Opposition alliance’s performance in the Zilla Panchayat elections a mere “trailer,” Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai on Sunday said the real test will come in the 2027 Assembly elections, provided the Opposition goes to the polls with clear strategy and coordination. Sardesai dismissed claims that the Goa Forward Party had pulled off any political feat in Raia or Davorlim, saying the party’s role was limited to channelising widespread public anger against the BJP. He said voters in both constituencies had rejected what he described as the BJP’s long-used policy of division during elections. He…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The two-day Fit For Life Inter-School Swimming Championships, organised by Fit For Life in association with The Ardee School, concluded on Sunday evening at The Ardee School campus in Sangolda. The championship saw participation from over 75 schools and more than 200 young swimmers from Goa, Belgaum, Bangalore, Hubli, Mysore and Kolhapur. Young athletes competed across multiple age groups and categories, displaying strong competitive spirit, discipline and sportsmanship throughout the event. The valedictory function was held in the evening with Hon’ble Minister Shri Digambar Kamat gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Mr Yogiraj Kamat attended…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Drishti Marine lifesavers rescued four persons from drowning incidents along Goa’s coastline over the weekend, provided first aid to a Swedish tourist stung by a jellyfish, and successfully traced three missing children at different beaches. At Arambol sweetwater lake, a 27-year-old man from Gujarat, who had entered the lake with a group of seven, found himself in difficulty after wading into water nearly two metres deep. Lifesaver Namdev Velnekar swiftly responded using a rescue tube and safely brought the man to the shore. The victim was reported to be in stable condition. At Baga beach, a family…