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Team Goemkarponn RAIA: Police have apprehended a minor in connection with the theft of a two-wheeler from Arlem, Raia. According to a complaint lodged by Pedro Moraes of Raia, the incident occurred on August 21 between 12:30 pm and 1:40 pm, when a black Honda Activa scooter worth around ₹25,000, registered in the name of his wife, was stolen from outside Anita General Stores. During investigation, police recovered the scooter at the instance of the child in conflict with law, who has since been admitted to Apna Ghar, Merces. Further investigation is being carried out by ASI Rajendra Sangodkar…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: An 80-year-old man living alone was found dead at his residence in Don Waddo, Saligao, on Thursday evening. Police said they received a phone call at 6:29 pm from Mrs. Magret D’Souza, a neighbour, who reported that the man had not been seen outside his home for the past two days. A team led by PSI David Costa visited the site and, with the assistance of the Fire Services, broke open the door of the house. Inside, the deceased, identified as Albert Fernandes (80), resident of H. No. 657, Don Waddo, Saligao, was found lying dead…

Team Goemkarponn ASSAGAO: A 55-year-old man died after accidentally falling into a well at Assagao, Bardez, on Thursday evening. Police said they received a call around 7:20 pm from the Fire and Emergency Services, Panaji, informing that a person had fallen into a well. The deceased was later identified as Mr. Chakali Balraj, son of Linganna, originally from Mahbubnagar, Andhra Pradesh, and residing at Munnag Vaddo, Assagao. According to enquiries, Balraj was cutting grass near the well when he accidentally slipped and fell inside. He drowned before help could arrive. His body was retrieved by fire personnel, and the…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Police have registered an offence against the Managing Director of M/s Hindustan Waste Treatment Pvt. Ltd., which operates at the Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF) in Saligao, for allegedly discharging untreated effluent into adjoining drains. According to a complaint filed by Digvijay Dessai, General Manager, Goa Waste Management Corporation, the incident occurred on August 17 at around 7:20 pm. It is alleged that effluent from the Stage-I Reverse Osmosis (RO) tank was negligently released through the bund wall of the facility during rainfall and under the cover of darkness. Police said the discharge was of a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Panaji Zonal Office, has arrested a Zimbabwe national, Tariro Mangwana, in connection with a multi-state and international narcotics trafficking and money laundering syndicate. The arrest follows extensive search operations carried out on August 19 across Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Goa, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh in the case involving Nibu Vincent and others. The probe stems from an FIR filed by the Goa Police Crime Branch after the seizure of 4.3 kilograms of cocaine. During the searches, ED seized digital devices, electronic storage media, incriminating documents, and froze several bank…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: The Public Works Department has issued a work order for the design and construction of a 5 MLD Water Treatment Plant (WTP) at Gaunem, Gaondongrim, in Canacona taluka. The contract, awarded to Bagkiya Construction Pvt. Ltd., is valued at ₹27.58 crore, about 3% below the estimated cost of ₹28.43 crore (excluding GST). The project also includes operation and maintenance of the plant for five years. According to the order signed by the Executive Engineer on behalf of the Governor of Goa, work is to commence on September 5, 2025 and must be completed within 540 days,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court has quashed and set aside the order of the North Goa Sessions Court dated June 9, 2025, which had directed the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) and CBI to register an FIR within 24 hours into the alleged ₹300 crore scam related to the allotment of plots at Patto by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The High Court observed that a preliminary inquiry must first be conducted before registration of any FIR. Consequently, the matter has been remanded back to the Sessions Court for fresh consideration. The case involves allegations of large-scale corruption in the…