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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), an R & D institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, marked a historic milestone on Monday with the release of a Special Commemorative Postage Stamp celebrating its Silver Jubilee—25 years of pioneering contributions to polar and ocean research. The ceremony coincided with Antarctica Day, observed globally to commemorate the signing of the Antarctic Treaty (1959). The event was held at the Prithvi Auditorium, NCPOR, Vasco-da-Gama, in the presence of distinguished guests, scientists, academicians, students and media representatives. Delivering the welcome address, Dr. Thamban Meloth,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s government-appointed lifesaving agency, Drishti Marine, has relaunched its guided sea-swimming initiative, Sagar Safar, a hands-on community programme aimed at helping locals and tourists build ocean confidence and understand essential water-safety practices. Conducted daily at 11 am and 4 pm, the sessions are held across six popular beaches—Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim and Candolim in North Goa, and Benaulim and Colva in South Goa. The hour-long guided experience offers participants the chance to swim alongside trained lifesavers, learn about sea conditions, understand currents and flags, and familiarise themselves with safety protocols to help reduce drowning incidents along Goa’s coastline.…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Police are investigating a theft in which nearly ₹1,90,000 in cash was stolen from the Centre Head Office of Shetty Eye Hospital, Borda, Fatorda. The incident came to light after Prashant Naik, a resident of Fatorda, lodged a complaint stating that the theft occurred on 29 November 2025, between 2:20 pm and 3:10 pm. According to the complaint, an unknown person gained unauthorised entry into the office premises and broke open a table drawer, making away with the cash. Fatorda Police have registered a case and initiated inquiry to identify the accused and trace the stolen money.…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police have launched an investigation after an Activa scooter was reported stolen from an open parking area near the ISKCON Temple. The complaint, filed by Sanjana Heganna, a resident of Benwaddo, Pajenol, Sanguem, states that the theft occurred on 19 November 2025, between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The scooter, valued at ₹1,10,000, had been parked in an open space when unknown person(s) allegedly stole it. Police said the stolen two-wheeler is registered in the name of the complainant’s father, Ramchandra Heganna. Further investigation is underway under ASI Santosh Gaonkar of Margao Town Police Station.

Team Goemkarponn Sanvordem: A man was allegedly attacked by a group of assailants outside a bar in Sanvordem on Sunday night. Curchorem Police have registered a case after receiving a complaint from Joyson Fernandes, a resident of Curchorem. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on 30 November 2025 at around 9:00 pm at Bagicha Bar & Restaurant, Periudak, Sanvordem. The complainant stated that the accused, identified as Sainath Gaonkar of Dabal, Dharbandora, initially confronted him, grabbed him by the neck in an aggressive manner and argued with him, threatening him in Konkani. Police said Gaonkar, along with around 10…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered a case against a 45-year-old man from Karnataka for allegedly molesting and sexually harassing a woman inside a casino vessel anchored in the Mandovi River. The incident came to light after a woman from Bangalore, Karnataka, lodged a complaint at around 12:55 am on 1 December 2025, stating that the accused had repeatedly approached, followed, and touched her inappropriately while she was playing at Majestic Pride Casino. According to police, the harassment occurred on 30 November 2025 between 2 pm and 10 pm, and again on 1 December 2025 during the same time…

Team Goemkarponn CANDOLIM: A 41-year-old tourist from Punjab died after accidentally falling from the third floor of a hotel in Candolim early Tuesday morning. Calangute Police registered UD No. 74/2025 under Section 194 BNSS after receiving a PCR call at around 4:06 am on 2 December 2025, informing that a guest had fallen from an upper floor of the hotel. Police identified the deceased as Harinderjit Sharma (41), a resident of Ward No. 11, Jank Colony, PO Samana, District Patiala, Punjab. He had reportedly come to Goa on a holiday trip accompanied by family and friends. Upon arrival at the…