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Team Goemkarponn Chinchinim: A case of house burglary has been registered at the Cuncolim Police Station following a complaint by Ciano Peter Fernandes, a resident of Chinchinim, Salcete. The incident is believed to have occurred sometime between July 27 and July 29, 2025. According to the complainant, unknown miscreants gained unauthorized entry into his ancestral house by removing roof tiles. Once inside, the accused reportedly stole an old copper pot valued at ₹5,000 and fled the scene with the stolen property. Cuncolim Police have initiated an investigation into the matter, which is being led by LPSI Riyanka Naik.

Team Goemkarponn Navelim: A case of assault, trespass, and property damage has been registered at the Margao Town Police Station following a complaint by Carlos Gomes, a resident of Telaulim, Navelim. The incident reportedly occurred on July 27 at around 9:10 PM at the S.P. Carvalho premises, located near the complainant’s residence. According to the complaint, a group of five individuals—identified as Melvin Pereira of Varca, Colva, along with four others named Selvin, Carmu, Joseph, and Salman (whose full names and addresses are yet to be ascertained)—allegedly trespassed into Gomes’s property. The accused persons, acting with common intention, are said…

Team Goemkarponn Candolim: A dog bite incident at Candolim has led to the registration of a police case against a local resort resident for alleged negligence. The complaint was filed by Eugene Madeira, a resident of Casa Madeira, Candolim, who sustained injuries after being bitten by a pet dog on Monday evening. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on July 28 at around 5:15 PM near Dom Francisco Complex, behind Delfino in Candolim. The accused, identified as Atulya Kumar Mallick, a resident of Alore Grande Holiday Resort, allegedly failed to control his dog and let it loose in the…

In a long-overdue and much-needed move, the Goa government has announced its decision to regularise over one lakh houses built before 1972, including those on Alvara and Bhatkar lands – provided they are reflected in official survey plans. Beginning August 1, the process will include issuing two key certificates: the Settlement Land Certificate from the Deputy Collector and the Structure Regularisation Certificate from the Panchayat or Municipality, depending on jurisdiction. This step, formalised after a Cabinet meeting and clarified through three official circulars, marks a significant turning point in addressing long-standing confusion over the legality of thousands of Goan homes.…

By Suraj Nandrekar In a gripping Test match at Manchester, India displayed resilience, grit, and a refusal to bow under pressure. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar stood tall amidst a collapse, batting with poise and purpose against a full-strength England attack. In contrast, England—led by Ben Stokes—responded with petty jibes and misplaced condescension. After the match, Stokes’s pointed comment to Jadeja—“You’re going to get a Test hundred against Harry Brook?”—was not only dismissive but entirely unfounded. Let’s set the record straight. Neither Jadeja nor Sundar built their innings off a part-timer. They faced the likes of James Anderson, Ollie Robinson,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Calls for stricter heritage protection in Old Goa grew louder in the Goa Legislative Assembly as Opposition leaders urged the state government to take decisive action against ongoing illegal construction activities near the UNESCO World Heritage site. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao expressed serious concern over repeated violations within the protected zones of Old Goa, despite the site’s status under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958. He urged the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister to formulate a detailed Master Plan to preserve Old Goa’s heritage structures, citing encroachments that continue to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Air India Express has discontinued its recently launched direct flights from Manohar International Airport (Mopa) to Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi, leaving hundreds of Gulf-bound Goans in the lurch. The non-stop service to Kuwait, introduced on May 3, and the Abu Dhabi route, launched on May 5, have both been quietly suspended, with no formal announcement yet from the airline. The sudden halt has sparked concern among the state’s large expatriate population in the Gulf, particularly in Kuwait, where many Goans are employed. The issue was flagged in the Goa Legislative Assembly by Curtorim MLA Aleixo…