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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Mapusa, has acquitted a Vasco resident accused of attempting to escape from police custody more than a decade ago, holding that the prosecution failed to establish any deliberate intention on the part of the accused to evade lawful detention. The case stemmed from an incident at Anjuna Police Station on the night of November 6, 2014. The accused, Mazar Shaikh, also known by other names including Manzur and Manssor Shaikh, was in police custody and was being taken for a medical examination when an altercation allegedly took place. According to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has rolled out a fresh financial assistance framework for aided institutions offering Ayurveda and Homeopathy courses, enabling them to access substantial grants for operational expenses, outsourced services and academic infrastructure beginning in the 2025-26 financial year. According to a notification issued by the state government, colleges with student strength of up to 500 will be entitled to annual maintenance assistance of up to ₹34.50 lakh. Institutions enrolling between 501 and 1,000 students can avail themselves of maintenance grants reaching ₹46 lakh per year. Apart from maintenance support, the scheme provides reimbursement for expenses incurred…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji, May 30: President of India Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi extended warm greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of the state’s 39th Statehood Day, praising its rich cultural legacy, natural beauty and developmental achievements. In her message, President Droupadi Murmu said Goa is renowned not only for its vibrant cultural heritage and warm hospitality but also for its significant progress in education, technology, startups and sustainable development. She expressed confidence that the state’s commitment to innovation, environmental conservation and inclusive growth would enable it to play a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Internal unrest appears to be brewing within the Goa Congress following the appointment of former GPCC president Girish Chodankar as the new Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) chief, with members of the party’s social media team announcing their resignations and publicly expressing dissatisfaction over the leadership change. Social Media Chairman Divyakumar tendered his resignation with immediate effect, citing personal reasons. In a public statement, he thanked the party leadership and colleagues for the opportunity to serve and for their support during his tenure. Meanwhile, State Social Media Coordinator Shamila Siddiqui announced her resignation while sharply criticising the…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: A local citizens’ group has accused the Cuncolim Municipal Council of unfairly targeting a local trader, alleging that civic authorities have adopted a selective approach in enforcing regulations. Addressing the media, members of the group claimed that action initiated against the businessman appeared disproportionate and raised concerns over what they described as unequal treatment of commercial establishments in the town. They questioned why similar action had not been taken against other entities facing comparable issues. The group maintained that municipal authorities must act impartially and ensure that all businesses are subjected to the same standards and procedures.…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Konkan Railway has intensified its ticket-checking operations, detecting more than 37,000 cases of unauthorized and irregular travel during April 2026 and recovering nearly ₹2.9 crore in fares and penalties. According to a press release issued by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited, a total of 934 ticket-checking drives were conducted during April alongside routine inspections. These drives resulted in the detection of over 37,000 passengers travelling without valid tickets or violating travel rules. Railway officials said a total of ₹2.90 crore was collected from the offenders towards due railway fare and penalties. The corporation’s annual figures also indicate a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Drinking Water has announced that all water tankers supplying potable water for drinking purposes in Goa will now be required to register mandatorily with the department. The decision has been taken by the Government to regulate the supply of drinking water and ensure that water transported through tankers meets prescribed safety and hygiene standards. As part of the newly framed guidelines, every water tanker operator seeking registration must obtain a certificate from the Directorate of Transport certifying that the tanker body used for transporting potable water is fitted with internal stainless-steel linings and complies…