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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of the Goa Police on destroyed 26.71 kilograms of narcotic substances at an incinerator facility in IDC, Kundaim. According to officials, the contraband was linked to 11 NDPS cases investigated by the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC), all of which have completed trial proceedings. The drugs were incinerated under strict supervision and in the presence of designated authorities, following due legal procedure. Police said the disposal of seized narcotics is part of a sustained effort to prevent recovered drugs from ever re-entering the illegal market once court processes are concluded. This marks the second such…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) hosted its Partner Technology Event in Panaji, showcasing a range of clean energy solutions with a strong focus on biofuels, battery regeneration, wastewater treatment and solar power. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant congratulated GEDA and its partners for driving Goa’s green transition and stressed the importance of biofuels in achieving energy security and sustainability. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji has already shown the world India’s leadership in renewable energy by meeting the 2030 clean energy targets five years ahead of schedule. Inspired by his vision, Goa is promoting clean energy projects…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Appeal made for inclusion in upcoming Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Farmagudi PANAJI: The Tribal Research Institute, Goa, has appealed to the public to submit names of Scheduled Tribe individuals who contributed to Goa’s freedom movement but remain undocumented or unrecognized. The initiative aims to ensure that no tribal freedom fighter is left out of the upcoming Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Farmagudi, Ponda. Citizens have been urged to share details of such freedom fighters for verification with the authorities. Submissions can be made on or before October 20, 2025 at the office of the Goa State…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Aligning with the “TB Mukt Bharat” vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane on Friday said that Goa is steadily advancing towards becoming a tuberculosis-free state. He was speaking at a special function held at Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji, where the Rotary Foundation, Rotary Club of Panaji Riviera, Rotary Club of Dona Paula, and Rotary International Districts from South Korea, USA, and India formally handed over AI-enabled ultraportable digital X-ray systems to the Directorate of Health Services under Global Grant GG2478242. Highlighting the importance of the initiative, Rane said the advanced diagnostic units…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Consumer rights body GOACAN has raised serious concerns over a recent public notice issued by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), warning road users about the energisation of 25,000 Volt 50 Hz AC overhead traction wires along the Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) siding of the South Western Railway. The notice stated that the overhead traction lines would be energised from September 5, 2025, or any date thereafter, and should be treated as “live.” It also cautioned road users about height restrictions and the danger posed by vehicles carrying loads of excessive height. GOACAN, through a letter addressed to…

*Viscera preserved for analysis,dead body handed over to family Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Verna police have registered a case of unnatural death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following the death of 19-year-old student Rushi Nair, who was found dead in his hostel room at BITS Pilani Goa campus on Thursday morning. According to sources, police have recorded the statements of Nair’s parents as part of the investigation. The body was referred for post-mortem examination at the South Goa District Hospital. A police source informed that the autopsy has been completed, but the final opinion on the cause…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: A 65-year-old woman from, Quepem, succumbed to burn injuries while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim, on Thursday. Police said the deceased, had sustained burn injuries at her residence while lighting an oil lamp (diya). Her saree reportedly caught fire accidentally, leading to severe burns. She was admitted to GMC Bambolim but passed away on September 4 while under treatment. An inquest panchanama was conducted, and a post-mortem revealed the cause of death as septicaemia due to deep thermal burns, compounded by seizure disorder and psychiatric illness. The body was later handed over to…