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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Anjuna Police have submitted a 4,150-page chargesheet before the Mapusa court in connection with the fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Anjuna, naming Saurav Luthra and Gaurav Luthra as the main accused along with 11 others. The accused have been booked primarily under charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, along with other related offences. Investigators have cited 306 individuals as public witnesses, and the voluminous chargesheet contains witness statements, expert findings, and documentary evidence gathered during the course of the investigation. In the course of the probe, Goa Police arrested 13 persons, including…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Goa connection has emerged in the Rs 1.86 crore “Digital Arrest” fraud case, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arresting a key accused from a hotel in the state during coordinated searches across six states. According to the CBI, a mule account operator was apprehended from a hotel in Goa for allegedly playing a crucial role in operating mule bank accounts and facilitating cryptocurrency transactions linked to the fraud. Several digital devices containing incriminating data were seized from his possession during the search. The case relates to the alleged defrauding of a senior citizen from…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a continued drive to curb illegal immigration and enforce compliance with the country’s immigration laws, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) Goa, in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), deported six Bangladeshi nationals who were found residing in the state without valid travel and immigration documents. The deportation was carried out on February 25 strictly as per laid-down procedures. An escort team from FRRO Goa handed over the deportees to the BSF, which subsequently facilitated their deportation to Bangladesh. Officials said the action forms part of ongoing efforts to identify and act against illegal entry…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A joint delegation of Opposition MLAs from the AAP and Congress, along with leaders of the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), met the Governor at Lok Bhavan seeking an urgent special session of the Goa Legislative Assembly to repeal Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao said the delegation informed the Governor that the issue is highly sensitive and could potentially lead to law and order concerns if not addressed promptly. He also highlighted the deteriorating health condition of MLA Viresh Borkar and urged immediate intervention. AAP MLA Capt. Venzy…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has moved the High Court challenging the order of the North Goa Principal District and Sessions Court granting bail to accused Zenito Cardozo in the activist Rama Kankonkar attempt-to-murder case. In its petition, the state has sought the setting aside of the Sessions Court order that allowed Cardozo to be released on bail in connection with the alleged attack on activist Rama Kankonkar. The government has contended that the bail order requires judicial scrutiny. The High Court, after taking cognisance of the plea, has issued notice to respondent Zenito Cardozo and posted the matter…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: Margao is set to host a lively display of sporting enthusiasm as the Margao Municipal Council prepares to conduct an inter municipal cricket tournament on February 28. The one day event will take place at the SAG Ground in Fatorda, Margao, bringing together municipal teams from across Goa for a fast paced and engaging competition. A total of 13 teams are scheduled to participate, representing a wide cross section of civic bodies and institutions. The line up includes teams from the Margao Municipal Council, Cuncolim, Valpoi, Sanguem, Sankhali, Dicholi, Curchorem Kakoda and Ponda municipal councils. The Corporation…

New Delhi: Apple Inc. is moving closer to introducing its Apple Pay service in India, with discussions underway with leading private sector banks and global payment networks. The initiative reflects the company’s broader ambition to deepen its presence in the country and tap into one of the world’s most dynamic digital payments ecosystems. The technology giant is understood to be engaging with ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank as potential issuing partners. In parallel, Apple is also in conversations with global card networks Mastercard and Visa, signalling a multi layered payments strategy. A launch is being explored around mid…