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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday said its ongoing #BJPCheBurak campaign has compelled the BJP government to hurriedly take up road repairs across Goa, though in a haphazard and temporary manner. AAP President Adv. Amit Palekar alleged that despite repeated public suffering and accidents caused by pothole-ridden roads, the government remained inactive until AAP launched its state-wide agitation last week. “Only when AAP hit the streets did the government wake up and start repairing roads. Our helpline has been flooded with hundreds of photos and videos of potholes from across Goa,” Palekar said, cautioning that…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Trade Meet 2025, hosted by Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Pvt Ltd in collaboration with the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) and supported by Goa-IDC, concluded with a clear vision to revive container shipping from Mormugao Port and strengthen Goa’s logistics and supply chain network. Chief Guest Transport and Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho said the revival of container services would ease logistics, cut costs for businesses and open new opportunities for Goan industries. “The port is a natural resource that must be fully utilised, not only for trade but also to support our growing sectors like pharmaceuticals, which…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Social activist and former Congress Minority president Nazir Khan on Friday questioned the reason for the sudden intensified police patrolling in Vasco. “It is good that the police have begun intensified patrolling, but they must answer whether this is going to be a continuous process or merely an attempt to divert public attention from the case,” said Khan. While acknowledging the efforts of Mormugao DySP Gurudas Kadam, Khan criticised the timing of the move. “It is sad that this step has come only after the police themselves have been attacked. Would this have been the case…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Following the recent attack on police personnel by a group of seven youth, Vasco police have stepped up security and intensified night patrolling across the city. Mormugao DySP Gurudas Kadam on Thursday night informed reporters that patrolling has been strengthened, particularly in sensitive areas, and warned that those indulging in unnecessary late-night gatherings could face action. “We have decided to tighten policing and will not tolerate anti-social activities anywhere. People roaming in groups at night unnecessarily may face police action. Some people sit in groups without reason, and this invites trouble. We will not allow this,”…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The South District Police have stepped up late-night foot patrolling as part of an intensified drive to enhance security and maintain public order. The operation, conducted on Thursday night across high-footfall areas such as markets, beaches, bus stands, and railway stations, saw random checks on passersby. According to police, 81 persons found creating nuisance during odd hours were rounded up. In addition, tenant and labour verification exercises were carried out in industrial areas, factory surroundings, and slum clusters. Officials said the move was aimed at identifying illegally staying migrants and ensuring house owners comply with tenant/servant…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Panaji Police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving against a car driver in connection with an accident that occurred on August 19 at Divja Circle, Panaji. According to police, the accused, identified as Siddesh Sawlo Chari (44), a resident of Golwada, Kumbarjua, was driving a WagonR car (GA-06-D-7292) towards Panaji city when he allegedly rammed into a Deo scooter (GA-03-L-6731) moving in the same direction. The scooter rider, Amol Mandrekar (49), of Guirim, Bardez, sustained injuries in the accident and is currently undergoing treatment in Ward No. 103 of GMC, Bambolim. Following…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute Police arrested a 27-year-old man in the early hours of Friday for possessing a substantial quantity of ganja. According to police, the accused, Amrit Nath, son of Fatik Nath, resident of Sonitpur district, Assam, was intercepted near Dongarpur junction, Porbowado, Calangute, during patrolling between 12:15 am and 2:10 am. A search of his bag revealed 566.5 grams of greenish leafy substance with flowering and fruiting tops suspected to be ganja, valued at around ₹56,000. The contraband was seized under a search and seizure panchanama, with all Supreme Court guidelines being followed, police said. The case…