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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a coordinated crackdown on unauthorised fishing, the Goa Fisheries Department and Coastal Police on Friday seized a trawler from Malpe, Karnataka, after it was allegedly found operating inside restricted waters off the Calangute coast. Officials said the vessel was intercepted during an intensified patrol aimed at preventing illegal fishing and safeguarding the interests of Goa’s traditional fishing community. The trawler was taken into custody, and an inquiry is underway to determine the extent of the violations. Authorities added that the state will continue to maintain strict vigilance along the coastline and initiate firm action against any…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is set for a thrilling day of badminton as the All India Malayalee Association – Goa Unit, in partnership with the Goa Badminton Association, hosts a dynamic State Badminton Team Championship on Sunday, December 7, at the Indoor Stadium in Campal. The one-day league-format event will bring together eight franchise-owned teams competing for top prizes, including ₹70,000 for the winners and ₹40,000 for the runners-up, along with prestigious trophies. The participating teams include Born Stars led by Chinmay Fallary, Icy Ice Legends represented by Sameer Redkar and Arijeet Raikar, Viva Smashers under Santosh Kamat and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a sharp escalation of tensions between the two parties, Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) chief Manoj Parab on Friday accused the Congress of misleading the RGP over alliance talks, while also hinting that the Congress may be preparing a “backdoor entry” for defectors through its coalition partners. Parab, who took a swipe at the Congress on Facebook with the hashtag #GhatOnceAgain, said “Goa is watching” as he suggested that the party’s political manoeuvres resembled past episodes of defections and internal churn. He alleged that the Congress kept the RGP waiting under the pretext of finalising an alliance…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Simmering discontent among Mapusa’s business community erupted into a public showdown this week, with traders threatening a large-scale agitation if the long-pending matters of lease renewals and arrears are not settled by December 15 — a date they claim was promised by the local MLA. More than 200 shopkeepers gathered at the market gate after closing time, marking one of the strongest displays of solidarity in recent months. The mood was tense as speakers accused the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) of intentionally stalling decisions on renewal of lease deeds, blood transfers, third-party transfers and the computation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has given a clean chit to the Public Works Department and Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) in the 2024 New Year’s Day accident that claimed the life of 21-year-old Ayush Halankar, son of a former CCP councillor couple. In a detailed order, the Commission concluded that the fatal crash at Mala was solely the result of the youth’s own rash and negligent riding, and not due to any lapse by government agencies or the project contractor. The GHRC stated that photographs from the site confirmed the presence of adequate…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goans for Goa (GFG) has criticised the recent letter issued by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to the FRRO, calling on Goans who have acquired Portuguese citizenship to declare their status and remove their names from the electoral roll. The NGO said the move overlooks the complex legal and procedural issues involved, making the exercise ineffective unless the government first introduces specific corrective measures. GFG president Kennedy Afonso said the organisation had already highlighted these intricacies during the passport revocation and OCI eligibility crisis two years ago, when many Goans faced document-related hardships. The NGO even approached…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant achievement for Goa Police, Bicholim Police Station has been ranked as the 5th best police station in the country for 2025 by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The recognition follows an independent survey conducted by the ministry in September, evaluating crime control, detection, infrastructure and overall public service delivery. Bicholim PS, led by PI Vijay Rane under the supervision of SDPO Shridevi B. V. and the then SP North Rahul Gupta, recorded outstanding performance in crime management and detection rates, placing it among the top-performing stations nationwide. In addition to its operational excellence, the…