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“According to the police, the incident occurred between 4 am and 4.45 am, when the accused allegedly formed a group, abused and assaulted one another with fists and kicks at a public place, disturbing peace and tranquillity. An FIR has been registered under Sections 194(2), 115(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The police have acted by registering the case and making arrests. That is necessary. But policing cannot begin and end with arrests after an incident has already taken place. The real test is whether the administration can prevent such situations from developing in the first place.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant announced that the Goa government is working on a plan to establish a direct connection between the Super Speciality Block and the main Goa Medical College (GMC) campus at Bambolim. Sawant said the proposed connectivity could be developed through an overbridge or a fast-track link, with a consultant already appointed for the project. The plan aims to develop the entire area as one integrated GMC campus and improve connectivity between its various facilities. The Chief Minister made the announcement while inaugurating the new Lecture Hall Complex at Goa Medical College and Hospital…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The inauguration of the Patradevi Hutatma Smarak, scheduled to be held tomorrow, has been postponed to August 26, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said. Sawant said the programme was deferred due to an emergency meeting involving Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The inauguration will now take place on August 26, with the government expected to announce further details regarding the revised programme.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Government has revised its earlier holiday notification and declared Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as a “Special Holiday” in the State on account of Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department on August 24, the holiday earlier scheduled for August 25 has been shifted to August 26. The order partially modifies the government notification dated September 30, 2025, read with the corrigendum issued on October 7, 2025. The revised notification states that August 26, 2026, corresponding to 04 Bhadra 1948, will be observed as a Special Holiday throughout the State…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on a plea filed by former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal seeking exemption from surrendering as directed by the Bombay High Court. Tejpal has challenged the August 6, 2026 order of the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court, which overturned his acquittal by the trial court and convicted him in the 2013 sexual assault case, sentencing him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. The High Court had directed him to surrender within four weeks. Tejpal has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court through advocate Aditya…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: MLA Michael Lobo said no conclusion can be drawn about the substance seized at Colvale Jail until its chemical analysis confirms whether it is actually a narcotic substance. Lobo said the seized material must undergo scientific testing before any definitive claim can be made regarding its nature. He also ruled out any political nexus in the matter and maintained that there should be no political angle attached to the seizure. Lobo stressed that anyone found involved in drug-related activities will face strict legal action, including arrest, prosecution and imprisonment, as per law.

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Farmers in Pernem taluka whose crops have been extensively damaged due to the movement of elephant ‘Omkar’ are still awaiting compensation for their losses, even as the administration makes elaborate arrangements for the upcoming inauguration of the renovated Patradevi Memorial. The contrast has drawn criticism from affected farmers, who questioned why the administration is able to make prompt arrangements for VIP security and facilities but has not shown the same urgency in addressing their concerns. Farmer Shashikant Mahale questioned how long farmers whose crops have been damaged by the elephant would have to wait for financial assistance…