GPCC President Girish Chodankar said he would not interfere with those targeting the Congress, asserting that “it is their party” and they are simply carrying out the task assigned to them. Chodankar said he had no intention of disturbing them as they continue their attacks on the party. • Goa’s iconic Dudhsagar Waterfall has officially opened for visitors, marking the beginning of the new tourist season. The Forest Department’s official gate was opened by BJP leader Sanket Arsekar, who warmly welcomed tourists on the occasion. • Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao dismissed reports of unrest within the Congress as a “fake narrative,” asserting that the party is united. He praised Congress president Girish Chodankar, saying he has “vast experience” and recalling that Chodankar gave him the opportunity to represent his constituency in 2022. • A naval employee was allegedly attacked for objecting to bottles being thrown at Nagarmudi Waterfall in Karwar. He was later stopped a kilometre away and allegedly hit on the head with a cricket bat. His brother was also assaulted when he intervened. Karwar Rural Police have registered a case. • A mango tree fell on parked two-wheelers in the Collem market area, damaging four bikes. No injuries were reported. Fire brigade personnel, with help from locals, cleared the road and removed the fallen tree. • AAP announces its Goa Core Committee ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly Elections. The committee will be headed by AAP Goa President Valmiki Naik and will include MLAs Capt. Venzy Viegas and Engr. Cruz Silva, Working President Gerson Gomes, Organising Secretary Prashant Naik, and Senior Vice President Sandesh Teleikar-Dessai. • Vigilance by the Traffic Cell, Fatorda led to the interception of motorcycle at KTC Bus Stand, Fatorda, Margao, during routine traffic checking; verification revealed the motorcycle had been reported missing from the Agacaim Police Station area. • Congress Working President Sunil Kawthankar questions AAP’s repeated targeting of Congress instead of the ruling BJP, particularly over its “Ek Kachori, Do Samosa” jibe following the successful Goy Rakhon Yatra in Sankhali & Valpoi. Kawthankar asks whether AAP’s alliance partner agrees with the jibe and still has “Bharosa” in the Arvind Kejriwal-led party. • Panaji police arrests Jeevan Oli (22), in connection with the alleged rape of an 11-year-old minor girl at Caranzalem Beach. The accused was traced with the help of technical surveillance and the victim’s description • Mandrem PS cracked a temple theft case, wherein Rs 40,000 was stolen from the donation box of Shree Ajoba Devasthan, Keri. Acting on intelligence, police apprehended Ramprakash Babulal (19), r/o Uttar Pradesh, who confessed to the offence. He has been arrested and efforts are on to recover the stolen amount.
GPCC President Girish Chodankar said he would not interfere with those targeting the Congress, asserting that “it is their party” and they are simply carrying out the task assigned to them. Chodankar said he had no intention of disturbing them as they continue their attacks on the party. • Goa’s iconic Dudhsagar Waterfall has officially opened for visitors, marking the beginning of the new tourist season. The Forest Department’s official gate was opened by BJP leader Sanket Arsekar, who warmly welcomed tourists on the occasion. • Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao dismissed reports of unrest within the Congress as a “fake narrative,” asserting that the party is united. He praised Congress president Girish Chodankar, saying he has “vast experience” and recalling that Chodankar gave him the opportunity to represent his constituency in 2022. • A naval employee was allegedly attacked for objecting to bottles being thrown at Nagarmudi Waterfall in Karwar. He was later stopped a kilometre away and allegedly hit on the head with a cricket bat. His brother was also assaulted when he intervened. Karwar Rural Police have registered a case. • A mango tree fell on parked two-wheelers in the Collem market area, damaging four bikes. No injuries were reported. Fire brigade personnel, with help from locals, cleared the road and removed the fallen tree. • AAP announces its Goa Core Committee ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly Elections. The committee will be headed by AAP Goa President Valmiki Naik and will include MLAs Capt. Venzy Viegas and Engr. Cruz Silva, Working President Gerson Gomes, Organising Secretary Prashant Naik, and Senior Vice President Sandesh Teleikar-Dessai. • Vigilance by the Traffic Cell, Fatorda led to the interception of motorcycle at KTC Bus Stand, Fatorda, Margao, during routine traffic checking; verification revealed the motorcycle had been reported missing from the Agacaim Police Station area. • Congress Working President Sunil Kawthankar questions AAP’s repeated targeting of Congress instead of the ruling BJP, particularly over its “Ek Kachori, Do Samosa” jibe following the successful Goy Rakhon Yatra in Sankhali & Valpoi. Kawthankar asks whether AAP’s alliance partner agrees with the jibe and still has “Bharosa” in the Arvind Kejriwal-led party. • Panaji police arrests Jeevan Oli (22), in connection with the alleged rape of an 11-year-old minor girl at Caranzalem Beach. The accused was traced with the help of technical surveillance and the victim’s description • Mandrem PS cracked a temple theft case, wherein Rs 40,000 was stolen from the donation box of Shree Ajoba Devasthan, Keri. Acting on intelligence, police apprehended Ramprakash Babulal (19), r/o Uttar Pradesh, who confessed to the offence. He has been arrested and efforts are on to recover the stolen amount.
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