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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has formally introduced a 4% reservation in Group C jobs for meritorious sportspersons, making it binding on all departments to implement the quota in direct recruitment. According to a government circular, the reservation will be applied while ensuring that the overall quota, including the sports category, does not exceed 50% of available vacancies. The decision is in line with the Goa Sports Policy 2009 and delivers on Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s budget assurance that athletes excelling at national and international levels would be rewarded with government employment. The move also comes in the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Renowned cardiologist Dr. Ajit Desai, hailing from Canacona, has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cardiology and Contribution to his Alma Mater by Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital. Dr. Desai, who began his journey at the institution in 1971, has carved a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades. He is recognized as one of the eminent experts in interventional, non-invasive, and pediatric cardiology, with vast experience in procedures such as coronary angioplasties, pediatric angiographies, balloon mitral valvuloplasties, and other advanced cardiac interventions. An accomplished scholar, student leader, and…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute Police have registered a case of criminal breach of trust against a man from Tamil Nadu for failing to return a rented scooter and not paying the rent amount. According to police, the complaint was lodged by Manoj R. Naik of Umta Waddo, Calangute, who stated that between July 24, 2025, and September 9, 2025, the accused, identified as Thirupathi Ganesan of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, failed to return his Yamaha Fascino scooter (GA-03-V-5886) hired on rent. The complainant also alleged that no rent payment was made during this period. Based on the complaint, police…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A woman scooter rider sustained grievous injuries after her two-wheeler was hit by a bus driven in a rash and negligent manner near Borkar Hospital in Margao on Friday morning. Police said the accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when the accused, identified as Ravi K. Talwar of Sao Jose de Areal, was driving a bus from the Old Bus Stand towards the Kadamba Bus Stand. On reaching near Borkar Hospital, the bus allegedly rammed into a Yamaha Fascino scooter moving ahead. The rider, Maria Olga Vaz of Dramapur, Salcete, suffered grievous injuries to her right leg…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: A 32-year-old man from Pune has been booked by Anjuna Police for rash and negligent driving after he allegedly drove his car onto Anjuna beach and into the sea, endangering the lives of its occupants. Police said the incident occurred on Monday around 6 a.m. near Pirates Beach Shack. The accused, identified as Kunal Naik, son of Deepak Naik, a resident of Vishrantwadi, Pune, was driving a black Kia Carens (MH-14-ML-7970) when he recklessly entered the sandy stretch of Anjuna beach before driving the vehicle into the water. No injuries were reported, but police said the…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: Cuncolim Police have registered a case of kidnapping after a minor girl was allegedly taken away from the lawful guardianship of her father without his consent. The complaint was lodged by the girl’s father, a resident of Cuncolim and native of Karnataka, stating that unknown person(s) abducted his daughter. The case is being investigated by PSI Sahil Pagui of Cuncolim Police Station.

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Four men have been booked by Ponda Police for allegedly breaking into a shop at Shiroda, stealing grocery items, and later setting the premises on fire, causing damages estimated at ₹20–25 lakh. Police said the incident took place in the early hours of September 8, before 5 a.m., at an open space near the Panchayat building, Shiroda. The accused have been identified as Mohit Kumar, Rohit Khare, Sagar Kumar, and Mahesh Shetty, all residents of Shiroda. According to the complaint lodged by Amisha Naik of Shiroda, the accused forcibly entered her shop by breaking open the…