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Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Pernem Police have registered a case against Nilesh Dharma Patekar, a resident of Oxelbag, Dhargal, for allegedly assaulting and molesting a woman during a property-related dispute. According to the complaint lodged by the victim, a housewife from Oxelbag, the incident occurred on November 3, 2025, between 9:15 am and 9:30 am. The accused allegedly pulled the complainant to the ground by her hair, assaulted her with fist blows on her nose, and then caught hold of her, inappropriately touched her, and attempted to tear her clothes, thereby outraging her modesty. The complainant further stated that the accused…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Panaji Police have registered an offence against Dattaprasad Ganesh Naik, a resident of Madkai, Ponda, for allegedly securing government employment using a forged experience certificate. According to the complaint lodged by Nancy Fernandes, Deputy Director of Transport, Panaji, the accused had submitted a fabricated work experience certificate purportedly issued by “Khapro Garage, Wadi Wada, Merces, Tiswadi” dated December 16, 2010. The document falsely claimed that Naik had the required one-year experience in a reputed automobile workshop — a mandatory qualification for the post of Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI). Police said that Naik allegedly produced the…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: A tragic road accident on the Bambolim Highway in the early hours of Tuesday claimed the lives of two tourists after a tanker, suspected to be speeding, went out of control around 1 a.m., jumped the road divider, and crashed head-on into a rent-a-car coming from the opposite direction. The impact of the collision was catastrophic, leaving the car completely demolished. Both occupants of the vehicle died instantly, one of whom was identified as 52-year-old Yogender Singh, a resident of Delhi, who was driving the car at the time of the mishap. Police teams and…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 04 November 2025 between the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited and Shree Mallikarjun & Shri. Chetan Manju Desai College,Dnyan Prabodhini Mandal, Canacona, Goa. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director, KRCL. Also present were Shri Chetan Manju Desai, Chairman, Gyan Prabodhini Mandal, Dr. Roopa Chari, Head of Department, Hindi; Smt. Asha Shetty, Regional Railway Manager, Karwar Shri Sadanand Chitale, Assistant Deputy General Manager (Rajbhasha), along with senior officials of Konkan Railway. This MoU lays the foundation for collaborative efforts aimed…

Team Goemkarponn USGAO: In a major crackdown, the Crime Branch late last night uncovered a large-scale illegal liquor operation at a closed premises in Usgao, Ponda. Acting on a tip-off, officers seized liquor worth several lakhs of rupees, two trucks, and 29 vehicle registration number plates from various states believed to have been used to transport illicit consignments. During the raid, police found 510 cartons containing 12 bottles each of 750ml liquor and 148 cartons carrying 40 bottles each of 180ml. The liquor, stored for illegal distribution, was promptly confiscated along with the vehicles and number plates. Four individuals…

New Delhi: India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has introduced draft rules aimed at making the flight cancellation and refund process more transparent, efficient, and passenger-friendly. The proposed changes, part of a new Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR), seek to strengthen air travellers’ rights and ensure greater accountability from airlines. Under the new draft, passengers may soon benefit from a 48-hour window after booking a flight to cancel or modify tickets without any additional charges. The exemption will apply as long as the booking is made at least five days before departure for domestic flights…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held a phone conversation with Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi following a powerful earthquake that struck the country’s northern region earlier in the day. The 6.3-magnitude quake, which occurred at a depth of 28 kilometres near Mazar-i-Sharif, shook the provinces of Balkh, Samangan, and Baghlan. Afghan authorities reported that at least 20 people were killed and more than 500 injured, with rescue teams rushing victims to nearby hospitals. Extending India’s condolences, Jaishankar said New Delhi stands with the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time. He…