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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: An offence has been registered based on a complaint filed by Sushant Nagvenkar (54), resident of Fondevem, Ribandar. According to the complaint, the incident dates back to November 2017 at the Office of the Director of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Bambolim, where the accused, Pradeep Volvoikar, allegedly prepared and submitted a forged and fabricated application to renew a Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 certificate in the name of his deceased father, Prabhakar V. Volvoikar. The accused reportedly succeeded in getting the licence renewed using these fraudulent documents, thereby cheating the government authority. Police have registered…

New Delhi: India began their uphill pursuit of 549 with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul taking guard after South Africa declared their second innings at 260 for 5 on the fourth day of the second Test in Guwahati. The visitors built their commanding position through disciplined batting led by Tristan Stubbs, who produced a determined 94 to keep India’s bowlers at bay for most of the day. South Africa resumed the morning with a sizeable lead and were briefly checked by early breakthroughs. Ravindra Jadeja struck twice in quick succession and Washington Sundar added another wicket, reducing the innings…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A daring late-night attempt by an eight-member gang to rob a jewellery shop at Chaudi was foiled after an alert goldsmith residing in the adjoining house raised an alarm in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred around 2.30 am when the family heard unusual sounds outside. Although nothing suspicious was initially seen through the window, minutes later the noise of the jewellery shop shutter being opened sent the family into panic. When they tried to step out, the goldsmith realised the main door had been tied from outside with a rope, trapping the entire family…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Opposition Leader Yuri Alemao and GPCC President Amit Patkar have strongly welcomed the Central Empowered Committee’s (CEC) recommendation—endorsed by the Supreme Court—to notify a Tiger Reserve in Goa within three months. Yuri Alemao termed the Supreme Court’s order a “tight slap” to the Goa Government, insisting that the Tiger Reserve must be implemented immediately. He added that the concerns of residents living in and around the wildlife area must be properly considered during the process. GPCC President Amit Patkar also hailed the CEC directive, alleging that the State Government’s “hypocrisy stands exposed.” He urged the government to…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has welcomed the Centre’s newly introduced labour laws, stating that the State government is fully committed to ensuring a fair and secure working environment for all workers in Goa. Dr. Sawant said the new labour framework will strengthen the rights of workers across sectors, and the Goa government will ensure its proper implementation without compromise. He emphasised that under the new laws, workers in the State will not face exploitation, wage inequality or any form of gender-based discrimination. Assuring strict enforcement, the Chief Minister said the government will take all necessary…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Legends Pro T20 League is set to launch its first edition in Goa next year, promising a premium cricketing spectacle that brings some of the sport’s most celebrated names back into competitive action. Crafted as a global event aimed at elevating the legends cricket format, the league will feature players known for their exceptional careers, including Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Shane Watson and Dale Steyn. More than a nostalgic reunion, the tournament has been built as a platform that highlights the enduring skill and charisma of legendary players. With multiple franchises, balanced squads and a structure…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Preparations for the once-in-a-lifetime Sardha Panchashatamanotsava celebrations of the revered Partagali Math have reached their final stage, with three helipads constructed to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his entourage now fully ready as of Monday. The three helipads, located within a few metres of each other and approximately half a kilometre from the Math, have been completed in all respects. They have been specially prepared to accommodate the simultaneous arrival of three helicopters carrying the Prime Minister and accompanying dignitaries on Friday. PM Modi is scheduled to unveil a towering 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Rama,…