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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A 60-year-old woman suffered grievous injuries after being struck by a speeding motorcycle at Bambolim last month. Agacaim Police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving against the motorcyclist. In a complaint lodged on behalf of the State, HC Ulhas Gaonkar of Agacaim Police Station reported that on 14 October 2025 at around 9:30 am, the accused rider Ramu Jaigadi (47), a resident of Bhatlem–Panaji, was riding a TVS Star City (GA-07-B-4054) towards Margao. When he reached opposite Holy Cross Church, Bambolim, Jaigadi allegedly rode at high speed and hit a pedestrian, Nilima Parab (60),…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: An Assistant HR Manager of a Bambolim-based gaming and hospitality establishment has been booked for allegedly siphoning off over ₹25 lakh by manipulating employee salaries over a two-year period. A complaint filed by Nikhil Shirodkar, Head of Security at Worldwide Resorts and Entertainment Pvt Ltd, stated that between 2023 and 2025, accused Pandharinath Anant Govekar alias Viraj Govekar, a resident of Surla-Sankhalim and serving as Assistant HR Manager at “Strike by Big Daddy”, was entrusted with payroll processing responsibilities. According to the complaint, Govekar allegedly credited excess salary amounts totalling ₹25,33,270 into the bank accounts of six…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO/MARGAO: In two separate kidnapping incidents reported from Vasco and Navelim, South Goa Police successfully traced and rescued three missing minors within days of their disappearance, using coordinated field operations, technical surveillance and interstate police cooperation. Vasco Case: Boy Traced to Ratnagiri Within 48 Hours A complaint was filed by Laxmi Kunashekar Pillai of Mangor Hill, stating that on 19 November 2025 at around 1:30 pm, unknown persons kidnapped her minor nephew from near Municipal High School, Vasco. Acting swiftly, a special team was formed under PI Vaibhav D. Naik, Vasco Police Station. While ground teams carried out…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: The quiet lanes of Baina still carry the echo of a night that has unsettled an entire neighbourhood. For 60-year-old businessman Sagar Nayak, the victim of the brutal armed dacoity that shook Chamundi Arcade, recovery has been more than a medical process — it has been an emotional struggle. On Thursday, Nayak was discharged from the Goa Medical College and Hospital, but even as he walked out of the ward on his own strength, the weight of that night remained heavy in his eyes. At his brother’s residence on the first floor of the same building —…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant met and felicitated the three winners of the PACT Foundation’s Scholar Programme, who have been selected to represent Goa and India at the QS Youth Impact Summit 2025 in London, UK. The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s residence, Mahalakshmi, Altinho, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to promoting youth leadership and sustainability-driven initiatives among Goan students. Dr. Sawant warmly congratulated the scholars and highlighted the increasing importance of environmental stewardship, sustainability research and youth-led innovation. He encouraged them to absorb global best practices during their visit and return with new ideas to…

The Goa government’s push to approve cellphone towers on state-owned land within 67 days may look like a decisive step to improve connectivity, but the haste behind this policy invites serious scrutiny. The promise of fast approvals and “deemed permission” if officials miss the deadline sounds efficient on paper, yet it risks weakening public oversight, sidelining local bodies, and fostering distrust in communities already anxious about rapid, unconsulted development. The intention is understandable. Goa has long struggled with patchy mobile networks, especially in rural belts where telecommunication companies hesitate to invest. A clear approval window and predictable costs are meant…

This year’s opening parade at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa was truly unique, with participation from several production houses and cultural troupes from different parts of the country. Among all the entries, the NFDC tableau stood out for its distinctive design and impressive moving elements.A major attraction was the large projector with dynamic projection lights, which added a powerful visual impact. Through this creative installation, NFDC successfully narrated the journey of Indian cinema. Known for giving Indian filmmaking a new direction and for initiating the new wave cinema movement, NFDC showcased this rich legacy through…