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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has granted bail to Mohammed Osman, also known as Faisal, an accused in a narcotics case, observing that his continued incarceration for over four years without completion of trial amounted to a violation of his fundamental right to personal liberty. Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale noted that the prolonged detention was inconsistent with the stringent bail provisions under the NDPS Act, especially when the trial had progressed slowly with only five witnesses examined so far. Osman was arrested on 5 February 2022 after Anjuna police allegedly seized 38.88 grams of MDMA…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Children’s Court has ordered 20-year-old Soham Naik to remain in judicial custody for 14 days in connection with a second case involving alleged sexual assault of a minor. Naik, the son of BJP-supported Curchorem-Cacora councillor Sushant Naik, is currently facing five separate FIRs. Police records indicate that four of these cases involve allegations linked to minor victims, while in one case both the complainant and the accused were adults at the time of the alleged incident. The Crime Branch, which is handling the investigation, has stated that the accused is believed to have committed the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The chronically flood-prone stretch at Poinguinim, which claimed two lives during the infamous 2009 Canacona floods, will finally be elevated with safety measures in place. The work for improvement and strengthening of the existing road from Poinguinim Bazar to Adinala at Welwada in V.P. Poinguinim was inaugurated on Thursday. Tendered at an approximate cost of ₹3.71 crore, the 250-metre road stretch will be elevated by 1.5 metres. Concrete retaining walls will be constructed on both sides along with two box culverts to improve drainage and prevent flooding. The Poinguinim Bazar to Adinala road (Welwada to Mhalwada)…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Travellers from Goa are set to face disruption after Kuwait-based budget carrier Jazeera Airways temporarily suspended its Kuwait–Goa service until May 15, as part of a wider cancellation of flights to nine Indian cities. The airline has halted operations on the Kuwait–Goa route for over a month, affecting passengers including expatriates, business travellers and tourists who rely on the direct connection. The suspension applies to both outbound and inbound flights during the period. Apart from Goa, the airline has also paused services to several other Indian destinations, impacting connectivity between Kuwait and multiple regional airports. With…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A complaint-based inspection drive at Gogol and Rawanfond in Salcete led to action against three food manufacturing units for serious food safety violations, with authorities seizing 450 kg of farsan and imposing penalties. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said ensuring safe and hygienic food for the people of Goa remains a priority and strict action will continue against violators. During the inspections, officials found one unit operating without a licence for several years and under highly unhygienic conditions. The unit was ordered to stop operations and a penalty of Rs 10,000 was imposed. Unlabelled farsan sourced from…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, who also heads the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), has been named to a key position within the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, placing him among the most influential Catholic figures from India and the broader Asian region. The appointment is being viewed as a notable recognition of the increasing role of the Indian Church in the leadership and decision-making structures of the global Catholic community. His presence in the FABC has already positioned him as a leading voice for Asian bishops, and this new responsibility further elevates his standing within the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday inaugurated the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), India Region, Zone-VII (West Zone) Conference in Goa, stating that parliamentary democracy is globally recognised as the best system of governance and that young legislators have a crucial role in achieving the goal of a developed India. Addressing delegates, Birla said active participation of youth and legislators is vital for strengthening democracy. He highlighted that while artificial intelligence and technology are shaping governance, human sensitivity remains equally important. He also stressed that people have high expectations from elected representatives and called for healthy…