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Team Goemkarponn CURTORIM: A tragic accident at Mugali, near Bagwati Tiles Factory, claimed the life of a pedestrian woman on September 10. According to Maina Curtorim Police, around 11:30 am, rider of a CB Hornet motorcycle, Sunil Talwar, a resident of Maina Curtorim, allegedly rode in a rash and negligent manner and knocked down Monica Silva of St. Jose de Areal Curtorim, who was attempting to cross the road. Silva fell on the tar road, sustained severe head injuries and later succumbed while undergoing treatment at GMC, Bambolim. An inquest panchanama was conducted, and postmortem confirmed the cause of…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a special drive to curb drug abuse and enforce tobacco control laws, South District Police conducted raids at multiple establishments in Margao, Vasco, Benaulim and Colva, seizing e-cigarettes worth over ₹6.83 lakh. The crackdown was carried out at six locations, including Shahi Hookah in Margao, Al-Abrab shops near Old Collectorate, Benaulim and Colva, and a store near Cine Vasco. During the operation, police registered several cases under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019 and the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003. At Shahi Hookah, accused Ayan Shaikh of Navelim was caught selling e-cigarettes…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The Ponda Police have registered an offence against a police constable for allegedly assaulting a 27-year-old resident of Curti, Ponda. According to police, the incident took place on September 10 at around 10:40 pm at Antruz Nagar, Curti. The complainant, Mr. Shreyash Hardikar, alleged that the accused, identified only as Vinod, attacked him with a wooden rod (“danno”), striking him on the neck and causing injuries. The constable, who was off duty at the time, also allegedly damaged Hardikar’s mobile phone and used abusive language. Based on the complaint, Crime No. 145/2025 has been registered…

“The problem is not just about a few tourists behaving badly. Driving on sand is not a harmless joyride. It compacts the soil, accelerates erosion, and destroys fragile ecosystems. On beaches like Morjim and Galgibaga, where turtles nest, it can be devastating. A single car can crush eggs or make the sand too hard for hatchlings to reach the surface. Each act of recklessness leaves behind damage that cannot be undone with a fine. Yet the state machinery treats these incidents as isolated slips, addressing them only after they are caught on camera.” Every two days, a familiar story…

Team Goemkarponn PILANI/VERNA: The recent drug-linked death of MSc Physics student Rushi (Rishi) Nair has pushed BITS Pilani into an unprecedented security overhaul, with Verna police now stationed at the campus gates to check all parcels and the institute completing the installation of nearly 600 CCTV cameras across its hostels and common areas. Nair, 21, was found dead in his hostel room earlier this month. What first appeared to be accidental choking was later confirmed through forensic tests to involve drugs, marking the first such case on the campus and sparking outrage among parents, locals, and political groups.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) has demanded the immediate suspension of the Shiroda Panchayat Secretary, accusing him of harassing a person with disability and defying directives of the Chief Minister and the State Disability Commissioner. According to DRAG, despite a government order to clear house repair permissions within three days, the secretary failed to act on the application of Sylvester Gracias, a 100% disabled person, even after the Disability Commissioner directed clearance within 24 hours. DRAG warned that it would hold the secretary responsible if any damage occurs due to the delay. The association…

Manipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Manipur for the first time since the ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023, assuring residents that a new era of peace and development is on the horizon. Addressing a gathering in Churachandpur, PM Modi said, “The land of Manipur is a land of hope and aspiration. Unfortunately, violence had cast its shadow on this beautiful region. After meeting those affected in relief camps, I can say with confidence that a new dawn of hope and trust is rising in Manipur.” The violence in 2023, triggered by clashes between the valley-dominant…