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Team Goemkarponn NAVELIM: With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, the condition of the idol immersion site at Mandop in Navelim has sparked serious concern among locals and political leaders. Aam Aadmi Party Goa Vice President Siddhesh Bhagat has slammed the authorities for failing to carry out basic cleaning and repair work at the site, despite it being a major location for idol immersions in the area. Bhagat pointed out that the approach road is choked with overgrown bushes, making it unsafe for pedestrians, while garbage accumulation has left the site unhygienic and unfit for religious rituals. Calling the situation…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a major crackdown on illegal wildlife trade, the Forest Department staff of the Panaji Range, under the North Goa Division, conducted a raid and seized 47 processed skins and 14 traditional musical instruments (Ghumats) made from the skin of the protected Monitor Lizard. The Monitor Lizard is a Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which affords it the highest level of legal protection. Possession, trade, or harm to this species constitutes a serious offence under the Act. One individual, Gabriel Sebastian Rodrigues, a resident of Mapusa, has been booked under relevant provisions…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji:A 38-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a wild bear while collecting mushrooms in the forest area of Tambdi Surla, located in Goa’s Sattari taluka. The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon when the victim, identified as Gaonkar, ventured into the dense forest in search of seasonal wild mushrooms. According to preliminary reports, he was suddenly attacked by the bear and suffered multiple injuries. He was rushed to Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) in Bambolim, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Forest Department officials have been alerted and are expected to visit the…

Team Goemkarponn Pernem: Wassem Hussainsab Tajahmad (41), a resident of Newwada, Vasco, has been arrested in connection with a series of house thefts reported in Ugvem village on July 4, 2025. According to police sources, the accused allegedly broke into four separate houses and stole approximately ₹15,000 in cash. The case came to light following a complaint filed by Vinayak Mahale, a resident of Ugvem. Preliminary investigation revealed that Tajahmad was not acting alone. His associate, Shankar Madhukar Pawar alias Hadya (24), had earlier been arrested by Pernem Police in a separate case involving assault on a taxi driver…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a determined push to ensure safe and hygienic food for the people of Goa, the state’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has intensified inspections across various regions over the past three days. These drives are part of a proactive campaign to tackle food safety violations in the lead-up to the festive season. On the morning of August 2, FDA teams conducted surprise checks at the Mapusa Bus Stand, where 250 packets of chapatis brought in via interstate buses were detained. Officials flagged the consignment for lack of proper labelling, a key violation under food safety…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco police have registered a case against a Baina resident for allegedly attacking a local youth with a knife , following a dispute linked to previous enmity. As per a complaint filed by Sharanya Palkar, the incident occurred around 11:30 PM on August 4 near Marine Electrical, Baina. The complainant alleged that accused Shiva Harijan, a resident of Baina, approached him in an inebriated state and, in a fit of rage, first attempted to hit him by pelting a stone, which the complainant managed to avoid. Harijan then allegedly assaulted Palkar with a knife on the…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco police have registered a case against three individuals for allegedly abusing, assaulting, and threatening a local resident and his family in the early hours of August 5 in Baina, Vasco. As per a complaint filed by Sandhya Chauhan, the incident occurred around 1:00 AM when the accused — identified as Sharnay Palkar, Saish Thapa, and Toufiq, all residents of Vasco — allegedly abused her husband, Shiva Harijan, in filthy language over a prior enmity. The complaint further states that accused Sharnay Palkar forcibly entered their residence, dragged Harijan out of the house, and along with…