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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Drishti Marine lifesavers carried out multiple rescue operations across Goa over the weekend, saving 12 people from drowning at various beaches and the Dudhsagar waterfalls. They also provided first aid to four injured persons, including a tourist attacked by a monkey, and helped trace three missing children. At Dudhsagar waterfalls, a 28-year-old tourist from Hyderabad suffered injuries after being attacked by a monkey and was administered first aid by Drishti Marine lifesavers. The team also rescued a 32-year-old tourist from Andhra Pradesh who jumped into the water without a lifejacket. At Sinquerim beach, three members…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Konkan Railway has intensified its ticket checking operations across the network to curb ticketless travel and ensure a safe and comfortable journey for genuine passengers. Between April and September 2025, the railway conducted 5,493 special ticket checking drives, detecting 1,82,781 cases of unauthorized or irregular travel and recovering ₹12.81 crore as fare and penalty. In October 2025 alone, 920 special drives were held, during which 42,645 offenders were caught, leading to the collection of ₹2.40 crore in fines and fare recovery. Konkan Railway has appealed to passengers to purchase valid tickets before commencing their journey, warning…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: A 46-year-old man was found dead in an apparent case of suicide near Ganesh Temple, Shantinagar, Airport Road, Vasco, on Monday morning. According to police, a call was received from PCR Margao at around 10:13 a.m. informing that a person had committed suicide. Upon visiting the spot, police identified the deceased as Sureshkumar, a resident of Shantinagar, Vasco. He was found hanging from a ceiling fan using a cloth as a ligature. Preliminary investigation revealed that Sureshkumar worked as a fitter with a marine electrical firm in Verna. He was living alone in a rented room…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Two riders sustained injuries after their scooters collided head-on near Sebastian Wine Store at Chovot, Cortalim, on Saturday night. The accident occurred around 10.06 pm when one of the scooters was allegedly being ridden in a rash and negligent manner. According to Verna police, the incident took place when a Fascino scooter, ridden by Devesh Gaude Rassaikar, resident of Rassaim, Loutolim,in a rash and negligent manner, was proceeding from Chovot–Thana Cortalim road towards Loutolim. On reaching near Sebastian Wine Store, the Fascino reportedly dashed against an oncoming Activa scooter being ridden by Elvion Eusebio Fernandes, resident…

Team Goemkarponn ZUARINAGAR: Four persons were injured after a violent clash broke out between two groups at Zari, Zuarinagar, Sancoale, on Sunday evening. The incident, which occurred around 7.30 pm, reportedly began when barricades were placed across the road, blocking the passage of one group heading towards Yallaligeshwar Math. According to Verna police, the altercation involved accused persons identified as Gurusangappa Chalwadi and Shivkumar alias Bhandari, both residents of Zuarinagar and natives of Karnataka, who allegedly pulled the barricades onto the road, preventing the movement of another group comprising Shankargouda Sallodgi and Prakash Sallodgi, also from Zuarinagar. An argument…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the police are in the process of verifying all facts related to the alleged cash-for-jobs scam before taking further action. He assured that once verification is complete, those named by accused Pooja Naik will be called for questioning. “The police team is investigating the case and should be allowed to verify the facts. After verification, those named by Pooja Naik will be called for questioning. Once the report is received, I will disclose the names mentioned in it,” Sawant said. The Chief Minister added that an FIR will…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Kabaddi tournament held at Barcem in Quepem under the Khel Mahotsav banner drew strong participation from local players and highlighted the growing push to promote traditional sports across Goa. Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Ramesh Tawadkar addressed the gathering and spoke about the deeper value sports bring to society. He said sports help build discipline, leadership, and unity, and these qualities become powerful tools for social progress. Tawadkar noted that Kabaddi holds a special place in rural and tribal communities, where it has long been more than a competitive game. He described it…