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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Two senior officers of the Goa Police — DySP Vishwesh Karpe and PI Laxi Amonkar — have been conferred with the Kendriya Grih Mantri Dakshata Padak, a national award that honours exceptional professionalism and efficiency in policing. DySP Karpe received the award in the Investigation category for his exemplary leadership in cracking a sensational murder case involving a minor boy under the Calangute Police jurisdiction. His close supervision and prompt action ensured that the case was solved swiftly and effectively. PI Laxi Amonkar was recognised in the Intelligence category for providing critical inputs that led to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said the State government is committed to strengthening Goa’s journey towards environmental sustainability through scientific and responsible waste management practices. Highlighting the government’s ongoing initiatives, the Chief Minister said the Common Hazardous Treatment and Storage Facility has emerged as a crucial component in ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable management of hazardous waste generated across the State. Sawant noted that the state-of-the-art facility is not only addressing environmental challenges but also empowering Goan youth, with nearly 80% of its workforce comprising local employees. “We are strengthening Goa’s journey towards environmental…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Foundation Day of various States and Union Territories was celebrated with vibrant cultural performances at the New Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, in the presence of Governor P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju. The event marked the formation day of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and several other States and Union Territories including Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu. The celebrations featured a colourful showcase of India’s diverse cultural heritage. The traditional Goan dance Samai Nritya was performed by Dada Katamgal Pangad,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Goa government, alleging that the recent incidents involving police personnel in criminal activities show that police stations have turned into “Gunda Gangs.” Reacting to the arrest of two IRBn constables in the Poroscodem firing case, Alemao said it was shameful that those entrusted with maintaining law and order were themselves indulging in crime. “The Goa BJP government has failed to keep policemen under control. Police stations have turned into ‘Gunda Gangs’, which is why policemen are now involved in crimes, extortion, and…

Team Goemkarponn KUWAIT: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Capt. Venzy Viegas attended the World Goa Day 2025 celebrations in Kuwait as a special guest, following an invitation from the Goan Cultural Centre–Kuwait. The event brought together the Goan community to celebrate the State’s heritage, culture, and global unity. During his visit, Capt. Viegas, along with Carmo Santos, President of the Goan Cultural Centre–Kuwait, called on Sanjay Muluka, Charge d’Affaires and Officiating Ambassador, Embassy of India–Kuwait. In the meeting, Capt. Viegas presented a three-point agenda aimed at enhancing Goa–Kuwait ties and fostering tourism and cultural exchange: Direct Flight Between…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Police have registered a case against the manager and staff of Romeo Lane Restaurant in Vagator after a woman from Uttar Pradesh alleged that she and her family were abused and assaulted by the establishment’s staff in the early hours of Sunday. According to the complaint lodged by Vaibhavi Chandel, 24, a resident of Varanasi, the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on November 2, 2025, when Ajay Kavtikar, the restaurant’s manager, allegedly abused her and her family members in filthy language. The complainant stated that Kavtikar, along with Junaid Ali and the restaurant’s security staff, physically…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Pernem Police have cracked an attempted murder case reported earlier this week, arresting five accused — including two personnel of the India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) — for allegedly opening fire at two labourers engaged in sand extraction along the Terekhol River. According to police, the incident occurred in the early hours of October 28, 2025, when complainant Ramrishi Pasawan, 54, and his colleague Lalbabu God, 37, both working at the Terekhol River near Uguvem, Pernem, were fired upon by an unidentified assailant while extracting sand. Pasawan sustained injuries to his neck, while God suffered wounds…