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Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: Artist Rajdeep Naik appeared before the Valpoi Police Station along with his legal counsel Adv. Amit Palekar after being summoned in connection with remarks he allegedly made about the people of Sattari during a protest held in Panaji. Naik cooperated with the investigation by recording his statement and submitting supporting material to the police. Speaking to reporters, Adv. Amit Palekar said that the legal team will now proceed with steps to seek the quashing of the FIR registered against the artist. Clarifying his position, Naik said he stands by the statement he made during the protest but…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Office of the State Registrar–cum–Head of Notary Services has informed that District Registrar Dr. Gouresh Bugde of the Registration Department has been appointed as the Liaison Officer for members belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Ex-servicemen and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In his capacity as Liaison Officer, Dr. Bugde will coordinate with the concerned authorities and ensure compliance with all relevant instructions and guidelines pertaining to these categories. The appointment is aimed at strengthening institutional mechanisms and ensuring effective implementation of policies and directives related to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has declared Sunday, March 8, 2026, as a “paid holiday” on account of Polling Day for the bye-elections to various Village Panchayat wards across the State. The paid holiday will be applicable to every person employed in any business, trade, industrial undertaking or any other establishment who is entitled to vote in the concerned bye-election wards. Polling will be held for the following wards: Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Chandel-Hasapur; Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Mandrem; Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Piligao; Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Latambarcem; Ward…

“The investigation has not been limited to the club owners and staff. Officials linked to regulatory bodies have also faced action. Suspensions and disciplinary proceedings followed within the Goa State Pollution Control Board and the panchayat administration. These steps suggest recognition that the failure was systemic, not isolated. Nightclubs do not operate in a vacuum. They depend on licences, inspections, and certifications issued by authorities entrusted with public safety. But suspensions and departmental inquiries are administrative responses. They are not substitutes for criminal accountability. In many past cases across Goa and beyond, disciplinary action has quietly faded from public attention.…

New Delhi: India’s aggressive batting blueprint in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is no longer situational but a fixed identity, according to young batter Tilak Varma. Following a commanding performance in the Super 8 stage, India underlined its intent with a massive total of 256 for four against Zimbabwe, sealing a thumping 72 run victory that revived momentum in the tournament. Addressing the media after the match, Tilak stressed that the team has committed fully to an attacking approach regardless of early setbacks. He explained that the focus remains on collective run scoring and maintaining the same tempo…

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has introduced revised, passenger focused rules governing airline ticket cancellations, modifications, and refunds, aiming to simplify procedures and reduce delays faced by air travellers. The updated norms are designed to improve transparency and ensure quicker resolution of refund related grievances. Under the revised framework, passengers will be allowed to cancel or change their air tickets without paying any additional charge within 48 hours of booking, provided certain conditions are met. This move offers greater flexibility to travellers who may need to revise plans shortly after making a reservation, a common concern highlighted…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Tanaya Naik has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading Goa’s Women’s Under 23 side in the Women’s U-23 One Day Trophy 2025–26, as the team prepares for a competitive campaign in Women’s U-23 One Day Trophy. The tournament will be held in Dehradun from March 3 to March 11, 2026, bringing together promising young cricketers from across the country. Placed in Group E, Goa will face a demanding league schedule with five matches lined up over nine days. The team will begin its journey against Hyderabad on March 3, followed by encounters with Saurashtra on March…