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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticised the Pramod Sawant-led BJP government after a 25-year-old youth lost his life on the Cuchelim–Marna road in Mapusa while trying to avoid potholes. AAP leaders said the BJP only acts after tragedies, leaving citizens to risk their lives on unsafe roads. AAP General Secretary (Organisation) Shrikrishna Parab said, “It took the tragic death of a young boy for the government to act. And even then, only the accident spot was patched. How many more lives will be lost before we get proper road infrastructure?” He urged new PWD…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Sunday stated that the BJP government’s policy failures have led to airlines dropping Goa from their network lists, opting for other states instead. Reacting to Air India dropping Goa from its London Gatwick network for Winter 2025-26, Alemao emphasized the need for the government to reassess its strategies to keep Goa competitive and appealing to tourists. “The Goa government claim that two airports would boost tourism. However economy is crumbling as airlines drop Goa from their network lists, favoring other states instead. Goa Government is all out to make ‘Dabolim…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Diocesan Commission for Ecology, Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, has renewed its opposition to the South Western Railway (SWR) double-tracking project between Hospet and Vasco da Gama, citing the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling against it and continued public protests in Goa. Convenor Rev. Dr. Bolmax Pereira said the project remains ecologically destructive, socially unjust and strongly opposed by Goans. The Commission pointed to the Supreme Court’s order of May 9, 2022, which set aside wildlife clearance for the project through the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park. The ruling followed a report by…

Team Goemkarponn BONDLA: The Bondla Ecotourism Site is set for major upgrades with the foundation stone laid for a series of development works aimed at enhancing facilities for both visitors and wildlife. The projects were launched by Deputy Conservator of Forests (North & Wildlife) Jiss Varkey. The upcoming works include state-of-the-art enclosures, secure fencing, improved drainage systems and a modern walk-in aviary. Officials said these facilities are designed to provide a safer, more engaging and sustainable environment for the animals as well as tourists visiting Bondla Zoo. Authorities said the new developments mark an important step in strengthening eco-tourism…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Panaji Police has booked a 47-year-old man for accepting bets in a public place. The accused, identified as Eeshu Harikani, a businessman from Taleigao, was caught red-handed near St. Michael School, Padribhat, while allegedly accepting bets on numerical figures. Police seized ₹1,860 in cash along with other gambling articles from his possession. He was placed under arrest at 6.10 pm and later released the same day on a personal bond and surety. The case has been registered under Section 11(2)(a) of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act. Further investigation is being carried out…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Police have registered a case against 12 persons for allegedly forming an unlawful assembly and assaulting a woman and her brother at Dharbandora on the night of September 5. In her complaint, Sonali Pednekar, a resident of Dharbandora, stated that at around 10.45 pm, the accused persons—identified as Harish Mudliyar, Gauresh Mudliyar, Govinda Bagalkot, Sandesh Chalwadi (all from Dharbandora), Prajyot Naik, Vishnu Gawander, Sunil Sonawane, Steven, Rajesh Gondawar (all from Usgao, Ponda), Vijay Rajput (from Honda, Goa) and two other unidentified persons—abused her and her brother Suraj Pednekar in filthy language. The complainant alleged that the…

Team Goemkarponn CURTORIM: Police have registered a case of cheating after a Nuvem resident was allegedly duped of his vehicle and belongings worth around ₹10 lakh. In his complaint, Alekhkumar Singh, originally from Uttar Pradesh and residing at Nuvem, stated that Satish Singh and another unidentified man, both employees of VRL Logistics, Verna, impersonated staff of the same company and induced him to hand over his Hyundai Exter (Black Pearl) vehicle loaded with his personal belongings for transportation to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. However, the vehicle and goods were never delivered, and the complainant realised he had been cheated. The…