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Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Mapusa, has extended the police custody remand of the Luthra brothers till December 26 in connection with the Birch case. During the hearing, the investigating officer sought an extension of police custody, stating that new facts had emerged in the course of investigation. The prosecution informed the court that the Luthra brothers are suspected of having forged certain documents related to the Birch case and that recovery of the original documents is necessary to take the probe forward. The Luthra brothers, however, told the court that they were willing to cooperate…

“What makes this failure more frustrating is that the lessons are not new. The Congress has lost Goa multiple times not because it lacked votes, but because it lacked strategy. Time and again, post-poll chaos, defections and an absence of organisational grip have handed power to the BJP. Yet, before every election, the party behaves as if history will somehow be kinder this time. The BJP, on the other hand, understands the basics. It invests in booth-level organisation, builds alliances pragmatically, and never leaves political space vacant. It does not wait for election dates to be announced. It campaigns continuously,…

New Delhi: India and Oman have entered a new phase of economic cooperation with the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, a landmark pact designed to significantly deepen bilateral trade and investment ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the agreement as a historic step that will energise relations between the two countries for decades and open fresh opportunities across multiple sectors. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to expand cooperation in goods, services and investment while strengthening long term economic engagement. It is expected to give new momentum to trade flows, encourage cross border investments and create meaningful opportunities…

New Delhi: IndiGo has announced that it will begin issuing travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to passengers who were severely affected by large scale flight cancellations earlier this month. The compensation process will start from December 26 and is aimed at customers who were stranded at airports for several hours between December 3 and December 5. The move comes after a high level review of the disruption and is intended to provide relief beyond the compensation already prescribed under existing aviation regulations. The vouchers will be issued in addition to the mandatory compensation of Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 applicable…

Team Goemkarponn GOAVELHA: Montessori Primary School celebrated Christmas day in School on 18th Dec. The theme “Light a candle in someone’s darkness” was powerfully conveyed through acting, highlighting how each one of us can light a candle in other people’s life. Various Christmas-themed activities were held like carols, crib, dances, bible quiz, fancy dress & Christmas creativity exhibition. The student’s handiwork was impressive & much appreciated. The event concluded with a fellowship and unity gathering. The Chief guest, Brother Malvino Alfonso (OCD) and the Guests of Honour, Shri Gurunand Amonkar and Mrs. Jasmina Rosario appreciated the work of the school.…

By Sanbdeep Heble 25 deaths. 25 lives lost. And some early responses? Blame nightlife and “culture.” It is very unfortunate how a tragedy caused by criminal negligence, fire safety violations, lack of exit points, misuse of fire shows, and deep-rooted corruption is being spun into a cultural battle against nightlife, music, art, and entertainment. Instead of asking why permissions were granted despite safety failures, why inspectors ignored violations, why fire norms were overlooked, and why corruption allowed this disaster to happen, we are being told that the real problem is “bad culture.” The truth is, the problem is not culture…

New Delhi: Goa witnessed a landmark moment in Indian professional boxing as local boxer Pralhad Panda was crowned the Indian Boxing Council Featherweight National Champion at Susegado Strike Fight Night 4.0, held at the International Centre Goa lawns in Dona Paula. The event also saw a major upset, with Mizoram’s Vanlalenkawltira knocking out crowd favourite Kailas Gauns in the Superflyweight title bout. Fight Night 4.0 marked a historic first for Indian boxing, becoming the country’s inaugural triple title professional boxing event. The evening combined intense competition with emerging talent, underscoring the growing stature of professional boxing in India. Panda sealed…