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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court in Mapusa on Thursday ordered that a mattress be provided to Ajay Gupta, one of the co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane establishment, after taking into account his latest medical reports. The court also extended his police custody by four more days. At the same hearing, the court sent the remaining five accused in the case to judicial custody for a period of 14 days. Gupta was produced before the court along with five others, including Rajiv Modak, the chief general manager; Priyanshu Thakur, gate manager; Rajveer Singhania, bar…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: As the Sancoale Zilla Panchayat election enters its decisive phase, political observers believe the sizeable migrant population in the constituency could emerge as a silent but decisive force, potentially working in favour of independent candidate Rajesh Shetty, a businessman, social worker and a prominent Kannadiga leader. Sancoale is home to a large number of migrant families, particularly from Karnataka, who have settled in areas such as Chicalim, Dabolim, Cortalim and parts of Sancoale village due to industrial linked employment. Over the years, this community has grown into a socially organised and politically aware voter base. Rajesh Shetty’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa celebrated Liberation Day with the Governor and Chief Minister extending warm greetings to citizens and calling upon them to uphold the ideals of freedom, unity and progress while working towards a sustainable and self-reliant future. In his Liberation Day message, the Governor highlighted Goa’s steady growth across key sectors and stressed the need to balance development with environmental responsibility. He said tourism remains one of the State’s strongest growth pillars, with 2025 recording a notable increase in both domestic and international tourist arrivals. Emphasising inclusive growth, the Governor said initiatives such as Goa Beyond Beaches are…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: In a strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), the Returning Officer for the 24-Sancoale and 25-Cortalim Zilla Panchayat constituencies has ordered the detention of a government-assisted vehicle allegedly used for electioneering purposes. The Returning Officer has passed a final order after concluding that its use for electioneering amounted to a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). As per the final order dated December 18, issued by Returning Officer Sanket S Sakhardande, the vehicle bearing registration number GA-06-T-8466, financed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), was found to be a government-funded…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: In a major boost to its revenue, the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Thursday recovered a substantial amount of ₹5 crore from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), clearing a significant portion of long-pending outstanding dues that had remained unpaid for several years. Speaking to reporters, MMC Chief Officer Siddhivinayak Naik said the recovery followed sustained follow-up, multiple meetings and firm action initiated by the civic body against defaulting agencies. “Several State and Central government organisations operating within our jurisdiction owe taxes to the MMC. In the case of IOCL, a total arrears of ₹8.5 crore had accumulated…

Team Goemkarponn KARNATAKA: The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), in partnership with the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), organised a Trade Promotion Meet at Denison’s Hotel in Hubbali Karnataka, bringing together government officials, industry leaders and banking experts to strengthen Karnataka’s export ecosystem. The programme was inaugurated by MPA chairperson N Vinodkumar, along with VTPC managing director B K Shivakumar, KCCI president G K Adappagoudar and KCCI honorary secretary Uday Revankar. Addressing the gathering, Vinodkumar outlined port-led trade growth strategies and highlighted new infrastructure developments at Mormugao Port aimed at improving cargo handling and export efficiency. Shivakumar detailed government…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Business School (GBS), Goa University, has achieved a significant national milestone after its student team secured All India Rank 1 at the National Entrepreneurship Challenge (Basic Track) 2025, organised by IIT Bombay. The grand finals were held on December 12, 2025, at the IIT Bombay campus in Powai, Mumbai. With this achievement, Goa Business School has qualified for the Advanced Track of the National Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026, placing the institution among the leading entrepreneurship-focused campuses in the country. The National Entrepreneurship Challenge is a prestigious year-long competition that attracts participation from colleges and universities across India.…