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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee Media & Communication Department Chairman Amarnath Panjikar on Tuesday strongly criticised the BJP Government over the continuous rise in prices of fuel and essential commodities, alleging that inflation has pushed ordinary families into severe financial distress. Addressing the media in Panaji, Panjikar said that repeated hikes in petrol, diesel, milk, bread and other daily essentials have made survival increasingly difficult for common citizens. He claimed that every visit to a petrol pump or grocery store has become a reminder of the Government’s failure to control inflation and safeguard household incomes. Panjikar stated that…

Team Goemkarponn BETIM: The Crime Branch, led by PI Mahesh Gadekar and assisted by PSI Madhav Naik, Head Constable Uddesh Kerkar, and Kritesh Kinalkar, conducted a narcotics raid from 03:40 hrs to 06:30 hrs on 20/05/2026 under the flyover near Mondovi Bridge, close to the wholesale fish market at Betim Jetty. During the operation, two Nepali nationals — Arjun Shovaram Bishwokarma (36) and Chetkant Oli (25), both residents of Nepal — were apprehended. Police recovered 39.88 grams of a brownish-coloured substance suspected to be heroin from their possession. The estimated value of the seized contraband is ₹7,97,600, while the total…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Goa, has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media and in sections of the media claiming a “₹1,000 crore scam” linked to contractor enlistment. In an official statement, the department termed the allegations as “false, misleading and sensational” and clarified that the letters being referred to relate only to the verification of certain documents submitted during the enlistment process of a contractor under the Class I-AA (Super) category. PWD stated that the matter is currently under detailed examination by the competent authorities as per established procedures. The department further clarified…

Team Goemkarponn JAMBOTI: In a major crackdown, the Excise Department seized 14,000 litres of illegally transported spirit on the Jamboti–Kanakumbi–Goa route in Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district. The operation was carried out on Tuesday, May 19, and property worth over ₹35 lakh was seized. According to officials, the department had received information that illegal spirit was being transported in a chocolate-coloured six-wheeler Ashok Leyland tanker truck bearing registration number KA-22 B-3793. Acting on the tip-off, officials laid a trap on the Jamboti–Kanakumbi route and intercepted the vehicle. During inspection, 14,000 litres of spirit was found inside the truck. The driver,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao accused the BJP-led Goa government of misusing power to suppress dissent and intimidate activists speaking out against corruption and environmental destruction. Expressing support for activist Swapnesh Sherlekar, Alemao said the “misuse of power reflects sheer arrogance” and was aimed at silencing the voice of the people. “But we will not be silenced. We stand firm with Sherlekar and with all those who strive to protect Goa. The spirit of our people can’t be crushed, and the fight for justice and preservation of Goa will continue,” Alemao stated. The Congress leader further alleged…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday met young Gaurav Sawardekar and his family following the tragic medical complications during treatment that resulted in the loss of the child’s leg. Expressing solidarity with the family, the Health Minister said the Government of Goa would extend full support to Gaurav in the years ahead. “As Health Minister, and on behalf of the Government of Goa, I express my heartfelt apology to the family for the pain and trauma they have endured,” Rane said. He further stated that no words could heal the suffering faced by the child and his…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority was held under the chairmanship of Ankit Yadav to review preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season in North Goa. During the meeting, directions were issued to all deputy collectors and mamlatdars to ensure that taluka-level control rooms remain operational round-the-clock during the monsoon period. In line with decisions taken by the State Disaster Management Authority, instructions were also given to the PWD, WRD, municipalities and village panchayats to undertake proactive preventive measures in areas prone to waterlogging, landslides and dilapidated structures across the district. Officials said a list of…