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Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: A case has been registered against Papu Shil, a resident of Tripura, for allegedly entering the restricted defence area of INS Hansa, Dabolim, without lawful authority or permission. According to the complaint filed by Parth, Lieutenant Commander of INS Hansa, the incident took place on August 21, 2026, at around 7.30 pm at INS Hansa, Dabolim. Shil allegedly entered the prohibited area with the intention of committing an offence. Further investigation into the case is being conducted by PSI Plato Carvalho of Vasco Police Station.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri Shripad Naik on Friday inaugurated two grid-connected solar power projects at the Bambolim and Agassaim water pumping stations of the Drinking Water Department, Government of Goa. The projects comprise an 80 kW on-grid solar power plant at Bambolim and a 90 kW on-grid solar power plant at Agassaim. The installations have been supported under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). The two solar plants are expected to generate around 2.60 lakh units of clean electricity annually, subject…

“The police have specifically disputed the figure of 304 children described as untraced between 2020 and 2024. That number was arrived at by adding the annual pending figures of 41, 47, 68, 61 and 87. But a child who appears on a pending list in one year and is traced the following year would effectively be counted again if these figures are added together. The police are right on this point. But the larger concern remains. Missing children are not accounting figures. Behind every case is a family waiting for its child to return. Therefore, the government must provide a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s efforts to influence electricity consumption patterns through Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs have received a poor assessment in the latest national ranking of power distribution utilities, with the State recording its lowest performance in demand-side response. The Distribution Utilities Ranking (DUR) Report for FY 2024-25 has given Goa just 19 marks out of 100 for Demand-Side Response, with the Ministry of Power pointing to inadequate implementation of ToD tariffs as a key area requiring improvement. The report has called upon Goa to strengthen the rollout of ToD tariffs and undertake the installation of ToD meters among eligible consumer…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A series of cryptic Facebook posts by former Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) chief Manoj Parab and MLA Viresh Borkar has fuelled speculation of a growing rift between the two leaders, with their back-and-forth social media posts pointing towards an apparent cold war. The online exchanges appear to have begun with contrasting messages shared on their respective social media profiles. Viresh Borkar posted a graphic emphasising the importance of political narratives, stating, “Thoughts shape narratives. Narratives shape votes. Votes shape Goa’s future. Choose wisely. Goa is listening.” In what appeared to be a counter to the narrative-driven approach,…

Team Goemkarponn COLVALE: Colvale Police have arrested jail inmate Rovina Lobo in connection with an alleged drug smuggling case inside the Central Jail, Colvale. The arrest follows information provided during the investigation into GHRDC security guard Asha Chodankar, who was arrested after allegedly being caught attempting to smuggle drugs into the prison. According to the complaint filed by the Jail Superintendent, Chodankar was detained at the jail’s frisking point after security personnel suspected her of carrying contraband. A subsequent search allegedly led to the recovery of 236 grams of ganja and 2 grams of charas, collectively valued at around ₹30,000.…

Panaji: KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery proudly announced the grand opening of its 1st exclusive showroom in Panaji, Goa, located Near Fidalgo Hotel, Opp. Junta House. The inauguration was graced by the Honourable Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri. Shripad Yesso Naik along with Mr. Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder & Managing Director, Hari Krishna Group. To celebrate this grand launch, KISNA brings exclusive inaugural offers for its customers. Get up to 100% OFF on making charges of Diamond Jewellery & up to 50% OFF on making charges of Gold Jewellery. Additionally, customers can exchange their old…