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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Actor Nana Patekar, 75, died due to an acute myocardial infarction following thrombosis of the left main coronary artery secondary to atherosclerotic occlusive coronary artery disease, according to the post-mortem report issued by a panel of doctors at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, on Thursday. The panel, comprising Police Surgeon Dr Pannag S Kumar, Assistant Professor Dr Kedareshwar Narvekar and Lecturer Dr Peter Rodrigues, conducted the post-mortem examination and certified the cause of death as natural. According to the police enquiry, Panaji Police Station received information from Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula, at around 5.30 am on October…

Goa: Kotak Securities Limited today announced rebranding of its customer-facing identity as Kotak Neo creating a unified and future-ready investment ecosystem. Kotak Neo is a reflection of a fundamental shift in how customers engage with financial markets today, seeking greater choice, seamless digital experiences and access to expertise, all in one place. The transition follows a multi-year transformation of Kotak Securities, marked by significant investments in new technology stack, product innovation, research and customer experience to address the evolving needs of India’s investors and traders. The move brings the business under a single customer-facing identity, combining digital capabilities with research…

New Delhi: Ai+ Smartphone today announced festive pricing for the Nova and Pulse series on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days 2026. Starting at ₹8,999*,the lineup brings clean design, lasting power, and everyday performance — built in India, powered by NxtQuantum OS. Nova and Pulse are designed for how people actually use their phones: long days, clear cameras, smooth displays, and prices that stay within reach. From Pulse 2 to Nova 2 Ultra, and NovaFlip for those who want something new, every model is a reason to upgrade — not a compromise. The Nova and Pulse series: Pulse 2 — ₹8,999 ·…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A dead dolphin calf washed ashore at Agonda beach on Friday afternoon, drawing the attention of locals and visitors. The carcass was found behind the village church and was first noticed by several people, including Lamani hawkers who frequent the beach for their trade. The dolphin, believed to be a calf, was reportedly found in an advanced stage of decomposition. Dolphins are a popular attraction among tourists visiting the coastal belt, with boat rides organised during the tourist season to offer visitors a glimpse of the marine mammals as they leap out of and dive back into…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Congress MLA Adv Carlos Ferreira accused the BJP-led government of presiding over a series of scams and questioned why alleged cash-for-jobs frauds continued to surface in Goa, citing a case in which a man reportedly obtained a fake appointment letter for the post of Excise Commissioner. Ferreira said the latest allegations had raised serious questions about the functioning of the government and the progress of investigations into recruitment-related frauds. He alleged that people were being lured with promises of government employment in exchange for large sums of money. “The only thing we hear are newer and newer…

Team Goemkarponn PUNE: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has temporarily barred the implementation of environmental and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearances issued for the Mormugao Port Trust’s channel-deepening project, directing that the approvals remain non-operational until November 2, when the matter will be heard again. The direction was issued by the tribunal’s Western Zone Bench in Pune on September 26, while hearing an interim application filed by Rupesh Shinkre and another appellant challenging the clearances granted on July 21, 2025. The bench comprised Judicial Member Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh and Expert Member Dr. Sujit Kumar Bajpayee. The challenge raises questions…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Ration cardholders in Goa who do not collect their monthly foodgrain quota for six consecutive months will face temporary suspension of benefits under a new measure introduced by the Civil Supplies Department. The policy, implemented from October 1 under the SMART Public Distribution System (SMART-PDS), follows the Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Amendment Order, 2025, and directions issued by the Centre. As per the department’s notification, officials will identify ration cards without a recorded ration collection transaction for six consecutive months on the 21st of each month. The cards flagged during this exercise will be deactivated from…