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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Congress leaders Nazir Khan and Nandadeep Raut on Saturday accused the government of failing to effectively address the long-standing issue of coal pollution in Vasco, alleging that residents of Mormugao continue to face environmental and health risks due to coal handling activities. Addressing a press conference, the leaders said coal pollution remains a major concern for people living in and around Vasco despite repeated complaints and protests over the years. They alleged that inadequate action by authorities has allowed the issue to persist, affecting the quality of life of local residents. Khan and Raut further claimed that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman formally inaugurated its Pastoral Year 2026–2027 and released the annual Pastoral Letter titled “Abide in Me” during a solemn Eucharistic celebration held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Chiplem, on the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The inauguration was led by Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão along with Simião Fernandes, in the presence of priests, religious and lay representatives from across the Archdiocese. The pastoral year was officially launched with the unveiling of the theme logo, centred on the biblical call “Abide in Me” (John 15:4),…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Fatorda Police have registered a case against eight persons for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently acquire ancestral properties belonging to the estate of the late John Baptist Diniz through forged documents, false affidavits and impersonation. The case was registered on the complaint of Royson Da Costa and Gayle Diniz, both residents of Majorda. According to the complaint, the alleged offences took place between May 21, 2024 and August 16, 2024 at the Office of the Mamlatdar, Salcete, and notary offices within Margao. Police stated that the accused — Dyllan Robin Diniz, Melissa Aida Fernandes, Francisco Fernandes, Santosh Naik,…

Team Goemkarponn SHIRGAO: A 44-year-old man from Shirgao sustained a bleeding injury after he was allegedly assaulted with the barrel of a firearm during a quarrel at a bar in Poira, Bicholim. According to Bicholim Police, complainant Yaduvir Madhukar Gaonkar, a plumber and resident of Madhalawada, Shirgao, lodged a complaint alleging that the incident occurred at around 9 pm on June 5 at Uttam Pole Bar and Restaurant, Poira. Police stated that the accused, identified as brothers Prajyot Laxman Gaonkar (42) and Girish Laxman Gaonkar (43), both residents of Madhalawada, Shirgao, allegedly picked up a quarrel with the complainant while…

Team Goemkarponn SURLA: A TVS Ntorq scooter valued at around ₹60,000 was allegedly stolen from an open parking area at Ghodbye Junction in Surla, Sankhali, prompting Bicholim Police to register a theft case. According to police, complainant Aditya Uday Betkikar (27), a resident of Vithal Nagar, Digne, Kudnem, Sankhalim, reported that his black Panther Edition TVS Ntorq scooter bearing registration number GA-04-P-4447 went missing between 10 pm on June 5 and 2 am on June 6. The theft reportedly occurred while the scooter was parked in an open space at Ghodbye Junction, Surla. Police stated that an unidentified accused person…

Team Goemkarponn GOA VELHA: A 63-year-old scooter rider lost his life in a road accident on NH-66 at Goa Velha after an Innova Hycross car allegedly rammed into his two-wheeler from behind on Friday afternoon. According to Agacaim Police, the offence was registered on June 6 following a complaint lodged by HC Vinit Kurtikar on behalf of the State. Police stated that the accused, Mohamad Shahir Hamid Shaikh (20), a resident of Margao, was driving a white Innova Hycross bearing registration number GA-08-AD-9009. The accident reportedly occurred at around 2:30 pm on NH-66, opposite the Benetton Store at Goa Velha.…

Team Goemkarponn SIOLIM: A 28-year-old woman sustained grievous injuries after a car allegedly collided with her scooter at a four-road junction near Jimmy’s Super Market at Portawado, Marna, Siolim, on June 4. According to Anjuna Police, an offence was registered on June 7 based on a complaint filed by HC Rupesh P. Shetgaonkar. Police stated that accused Yashmita Shrikant Naik, a resident of Arpora and owner of a Hyundai i10 car bearing registration number GA-03-Y-2917, allegedly rented out her private vehicle on a self-drive basis to accused Vikram Shankar Patel (43), originally from Delhi and currently residing at Oxel, Siolim.…