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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Goa court has granted permission to the Economic Offences Cell (EOC) to obtain handwriting and signature samples from an accused in the multi-crore Ashtagandha Urban Credit Co-operative Society fraud case. The order was issued by the North Goa District and Sessions Court after investigators sought approval to collect specimen writings for forensic comparison during the course of the investigation. According to investigators, several documents recovered during the probe contain handwritten entries and signatures that are believed to be connected to the accused. The samples collected will be sent for scientific examination to help verify the authenticity…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) has dissolved all its existing Block Committees with immediate effect following a decision taken by the party’s Core Executive Committee (CEC). According to a press release issued by RGP General Secretary Vishvesh Naik, the resolution was passed during the CEC meeting held on May 17, 2026. The party stated that the move has been taken in view of the forthcoming elections and organisational restructuring. RGP further announced that new Block Committees will be formed at the earliest as part of its preparations for the electoral process. Party leaders said the reconstitution exercise…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s proposed Water Metro project has gained momentum after authorities completed the initial feasibility exercise for the ambitious transport initiative. The report has now been forwarded to both the State and Central governments for further action. Officials said the study indicates strong scope for introducing a water-based public transport network in Goa, drawing inspiration from the metro ferry model implemented in Kerala. The project will now move into the Detailed Project Report (DPR) stage, which is expected to be completed in the coming months. The assessment, carried out over nearly a year, examined multiple riverine and coastal…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: A 42-year-old man from Nanoda died in a tragic truck-scooter accident reported at Nanoda in Bicholim on Friday evening. The deceased has been identified as Prashant Kerkar, a resident of Nanoda-Bicholim. According to available information, the accident occurred around 4 pm when Kerkar was travelling on his scooter. During an alleged overtaking attempt, the scooter reportedly collided with a truck, leaving him seriously injured. Locals rushed him for medical treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries while being shifted to the hospital. Sources said Kerkar was employed in a Gulf country and had returned to his native…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: The Anti-Narcotic Cell (ANC) has arrested a 23-year-old man from Saligao for allegedly possessing suspected ecstasy tablets during a raid conducted near the Calangute Cricket Ground on Thursday. According to ANC officials, the accused, Vaibhav Vinayak Gawade, a resident of Salmona Wado in Saligao, Bardez, was apprehended at the bus parking area adjacent to the cricket ground on the road leading towards Nagoa, Calangute. Police said they seized suspected ecstasy tablets weighing around 6.59 grams along with a scooter and a mobile phone from his possession. A case has been registered at ANC Police Station under Section…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Manohar International Airport has achieved the prestigious ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3+ certification, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible airport operations. The recognition highlights GOX’s continued efforts towards reducing carbon emissions, improving operational sustainability and implementing impactful environmental initiatives. Officials said the achievement marks another significant milestone in the airport’s vision of building a greener and more climate-resilient future for the aviation sector. The Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, led by Airports Council International (ACI), recognises airports worldwide for their efforts in carbon management and reduction. Achieving Level 3+ certification reflects advanced progress in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) officials recently conducted the initiative’s first live pilot at the Panjim Potluck festival held at Garcia de Orta Garden, marking a major step in the state’s push towards a cleaner and technology-driven waste recovery system. The pilot project was conducted in collaboration with Goa-based beverage brands Rosita, Borecha, Maka Di, Kati Patang and Thirsty Crocodile. The initiative demonstrated how the DRS model can function in a live public environment through consumer participation and traceable packaging recovery. For the first time under the Goa DRS framework, participating brands integrated DRS QR codes onto…