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Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: Cuncolim Police have registered a theft case after construction materials worth approximately ₹11 lakh were allegedly stolen from a factory at the IDC, Cuncolim. According to the complaint filed by Pravin Kakode, owner of Upgrade Enterprises factory at IDC, Cuncolim, the theft occurred prior to August 8, 2026, at the factory premises. Police said the accused, identified as Ratan Kumar Parida, a native of Odisha and an employee of the factory working as a security guard, allegedly committed the theft along with his friend Deepak Nishad, whose address is not known. The duo allegedly acted with a…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: A motorcyclist and a pedestrian sustained grievous injuries in a road accident at Kesarval, Cortalim, on August 16, 2026. According to the complaint filed by HC Sudesh Kumar Desai of Verna Police Station, the accident occurred around 6.15 pm when accused rider Aniket Deore, a resident of Cortalim and native of Dhule, Maharashtra, was travelling on his Pulsar motorcycle from Titan Junction, Verna, towards Panaji. Police said that upon reaching Kesarval, Cortalim, Deore allegedly rode the motorcycle in a rash and negligent manner and dashed against a pedestrian, identified as Ajay Kumar, a native of Uttar Pradesh,…

Team Goemkarponn COLVALE: Colvale Police arrested a 27-year-old man after allegedly recovering 1.580 kg of suspected ganja, valued at approximately ₹1.60 lakh, during a narcotics raid at Housing Board, Colvale, Bardez. According to police, the raid was conducted between 2.22 am and 3.50 am on August 19, 2026, near the Dattatray Temple following specific and reliable information. The accused has been identified as Saish, son of Gangaram Sawant, a resident of Bamanwado, Karaswada, Bardez. Police said the accused was allegedly found in illegal possession of dried greenish-coloured leafy and flowery substances with seeds and stalks, suspected to be ganja. The…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Crime Branch has arrested Tarak M. Arolkar of Pedem, Mapusa, in connection with an alleged property fraud involving ₹40 lakh. According to the complaint filed by Pankaj Bajaj, Arolkar allegedly represented himself as the owner and sole authorised person to transact property bearing Survey No. 37/4 at Assagao, Bardez. He allegedly assured the complainant that the property had a clear and marketable title and induced him to pay ₹40 lakh towards execution of a Sale Deed. Despite receiving the amount, Arolkar allegedly failed to execute and register the Sale Deed and subsequently avoided the complainant. Further…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI; Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has ordered strict action against a GHRDC security guard allegedly caught carrying suspected narcotic substances into Colvale Central Jail, saying the person involved will be suspended and terminated. Reacting to the incident, Sawant said strict vigilance was being maintained at the central jail and made it clear that any breach of security would invite stringent action. “The person found with ganja will be suspended and terminated,” Sawant said. The statement followed the detention of Asha Chodankar, a GHRDC security guard, who was allegedly intercepted by IRB personnel at the jail’s frisking point…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has clarified that the Goa government has not granted any licence to a new casino and has no plans to issue licences for new casinos. Speaking on the casino issue, Sawant said the six casinos currently operating in the state are existing establishments and stressed that no new casino licence has been granted. “We have not given any licence to any new casino. The six existing casinos are old, and we will not give any licence to any new casino,” Sawant said.

New Delhi: India secured a commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar was the star of the show, claiming 6-55 in the second innings to finish with a match haul of 10-101. Sri Lanka, chasing a challenging target, were bowled out for 206 in 77.4 overs on the fifth day. The victory also earned India 12 valuable World Test Championship points in their landmark 600th Test match. Sri Lanka resumed after lunch with Sonal Dinusha and Keshara…