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IndiGo’s Winter 2026 schedule shows reduced capacity on several Navi Mumbai routes, including Goa-Mopa, with some frequencies being shifted to Mumbai. The airline is also suspending multiple routes and adding capacity on select sectors, including Lucknow and Nagpur. • Goa welcomed the first Russian charter flight of the 2026–27 tourism season, with an Aeroflot flight from Ekaterinburg arriving at Dabolim International Airport on Wednesday morning. Passengers were welcomed by Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho • A dumper and car collided near Delta Resort in Chorla Ghat on Tuesday night, killing 42-year-old Shyam alias Ravalnath Tuljai of Wadgaon. He was trapped inside the mangled car and was pulled out with the help of a cutter. Khanapur Police are investigating the cause of the accident. • A father-son duo has been arrested in connection with an alleged monitor lizard hunting case in Kannigeri village of Yellapur taluk in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, for allegedly killing two monitor lizards. The Forest Department seized two swords and an axe allegedly used for poaching. • The High Court recorded the statement of Saurav and Gaurav Luthra that they are willing to pay ex gratia compensation of Rs 15 lakh to each of the 25 victims. The High Court has asked the victims’ families to respond on whether they accept the offer. The hearing has been adjourned until October 12. • Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho said existing passenger traffic to Dabolim Airport should not be “cannibalised” by private players. He urged airlines and operators to focus on adding new destinations rather than shifting existing traffic from Dabolim, stressing that both Dabolim and Mopa should operate in a healthy manner for Goa’s economy and Goans. • St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar Warns TCP Against Approving Projects in Bambolim St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar strongly opposed CCP Mayor and NGPDA Chairman Rohit Monserrate’s statement to bring Bambolim under the Planning and Development Authority (PDA). Issuing a stern warning to the Town and Country Planning (TCP) department, Borkar declared that any project approval threatening the character of Bambolim village will face fierce public opposition. He reaffirmed his commitment to standing alongside local residents to safeguard their village from unregulated commercial destruction. #VireshBorkar #StAndre #SaveBambolim #GoaPolitics #TCP #NGPDA #RohitMonserrate #SaveGoa #GoaNews #RevolutionaryGoans #Party #Prudentmedia • RGP MLA Viresh Borkar said there is no split in the party and asserted that the football symbol remains with RGP. He alleged that attempts are being made to create a split and spread misinformation among the people. • Rahul Faldessai, son of Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai, appeared at Curchorem Police Station today and apologised in connection with the road-rage complaint lodged by a senior citizen. The complainant was present at the police station during the apology; the complainant accepted the apology • GFA President Caitano Fernandes says Fatorda, Goa’s only international football stadium, should remain dedicated to football and not be handed over to the GCA; GCA has the resources to build its own stadium, while Fatorda should be preserved as a home for football in Goa. IndiGo’s Winter 2026 schedule shows reduced capacity on several Navi Mumbai routes, including Goa-Mopa, with some frequencies being shifted to Mumbai. The airline is also suspending multiple routes and adding capacity on select sectors, including Lucknow and Nagpur. • Goa welcomed the first Russian charter flight of the 2026–27 tourism season, with an Aeroflot flight from Ekaterinburg arriving at Dabolim International Airport on Wednesday morning. Passengers were welcomed by Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho • A dumper and car collided near Delta Resort in Chorla Ghat on Tuesday night, killing 42-year-old Shyam alias Ravalnath Tuljai of Wadgaon. He was trapped inside the mangled car and was pulled out with the help of a cutter. Khanapur Police are investigating the cause of the accident. • A father-son duo has been arrested in connection with an alleged monitor lizard hunting case in Kannigeri village of Yellapur taluk in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, for allegedly killing two monitor lizards. The Forest Department seized two swords and an axe allegedly used for poaching. • The High Court recorded the statement of Saurav and Gaurav Luthra that they are willing to pay ex gratia compensation of Rs 15 lakh to each of the 25 victims. The High Court has asked the victims’ families to respond on whether they accept the offer. The hearing has been adjourned until October 12. • Protocol Minister Mauvin Godinho said existing passenger traffic to Dabolim Airport should not be “cannibalised” by private players. He urged airlines and operators to focus on adding new destinations rather than shifting existing traffic from Dabolim, stressing that both Dabolim and Mopa should operate in a healthy manner for Goa’s economy and Goans. • St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar Warns TCP Against Approving Projects in Bambolim St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar strongly opposed CCP Mayor and NGPDA Chairman Rohit Monserrate’s statement to bring Bambolim under the Planning and Development Authority (PDA). Issuing a stern warning to the Town and Country Planning (TCP) department, Borkar declared that any project approval threatening the character of Bambolim village will face fierce public opposition. He reaffirmed his commitment to standing alongside local residents to safeguard their village from unregulated commercial destruction. #VireshBorkar #StAndre #SaveBambolim #GoaPolitics #TCP #NGPDA #RohitMonserrate #SaveGoa #GoaNews #RevolutionaryGoans #Party #Prudentmedia • RGP MLA Viresh Borkar said there is no split in the party and asserted that the football symbol remains with RGP. He alleged that attempts are being made to create a split and spread misinformation among the people. • Rahul Faldessai, son of Cumbarjua MLA Rajesh Faldessai, appeared at Curchorem Police Station today and apologised in connection with the road-rage complaint lodged by a senior citizen. The complainant was present at the police station during the apology; the complainant accepted the apology • GFA President Caitano Fernandes says Fatorda, Goa’s only international football stadium, should remain dedicated to football and not be handed over to the GCA; GCA has the resources to build its own stadium, while Fatorda should be preserved as a home for football in Goa.

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Pontemol Road-Rage: BJP MLA’s Son Rahul Faldessai Apologises At Police Station

70-year-old Shantaram Kudchadkar accepts apology after alleging his family’s vehicle was blocked, they were verbally abused and later chased

29th Sep 2026 • 23 hours ago • 127 views

Rahul Faldessai, son of Cumbarjua BJP MLA Rajesh Faldessai, apologised at the Curchorem Police Station following a road-rage complaint filed by 70-year-old Shantaram Kudchadkar.

Kudchadkar had alleged that the incident took place near Pontemol Junction in Curchorem on September 26, when Faldessai allegedly blocked his family’s vehicle, verbally abused them and later followed their vehicle.

According to Kudchadkar, the incident occurred while he was travelling with his family. He subsequently approached the Curchorem Police and filed a complaint over the alleged confrontation.

Following the complaint, Rahul Faldessai appeared at the Curchorem Police Station and apologised to Kudchadkar. The senior citizen said he has accepted the apology.

Meanwhile, a video showing Rahul Faldessai apologising inside the police station has gone viral on social media.

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