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Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Ponda Police have registered a cheating case after a local resident was allegedly duped of ₹4 lakh in an online stock market investment scam. According to the complaint filed by Nishad S. Bakhale of Varkhandem, Ponda, between February 28 and March 23, 2026, unknown persons contacted him from different mobile numbers claiming to be brokers and advisors in the online stock market. The accused allegedly identified themselves as Ajay Choudhary, Udayan Gupta and Manish. Police said the accused induced the complainant to invest money by promising high returns. Believing their claims, the complainant initially transferred ₹1,00,000 through…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Ponda Police have registered a case following a road accident at Farmagudi that left a woman grievously injured. According to the complaint filed by Vaibhavi Lamgaonkar, a resident of Bicholim, the incident occurred on March 28, 2026 at around 4:00 pm near the GVMS circle at Farmagudi, Ponda. The accused driver, identified as Abhijit Borkar of Farmagudi, was allegedly driving a jeep in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Borim towards Panaji. Police said that upon reaching near the GVMS circle, the jeep allegedly dashed against an Access scooter travelling from Ponda towards Panjim. As…

Team Goemkarponn CANDOLIM: Calangute Police have registered an offence after a minor was allegedly threatened with a knife at a shack in Candolim. According to police, the complaint was lodged on April 1, 2026 at 7:24 pm by the complainant (name withheld), a resident of Candolim, Bardez. The complainant alleged that on December 30, 2025, at around 10:30 pm at Siora Paradise Shack, Candolim, the accused Samuel Bobby Fernandes, residing at the same shack premises, allegedly placed a knife on the complainant’s neck and threatened with dire consequences. Police stated that the complainant was below 18 years of age at…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Mandrem Police have arrested a Latvian national for allegedly using forged documents and obtaining multiple passports under different names to travel and stay in India, particularly in Goa. According to police, the offence was registered on April 1, 2026 at 7:23 pm based on a complaint filed by Police Inspector Mahesh Gadekar of the Crime Branch, Ribandar. The accused, identified as Buda Ozolins (52), son of Ivans Nikitin and a native of Latvia, was residing at House No. 05, Oceanic Villa, Madhalawada, Arambol in Pernem. Investigations revealed that prior to April 1, the accused allegedly submitted forged…

“The answer lies not in policy intent but in execution. Piped natural gas, or PNG, has been introduced in parts of Goa through operators such as Goa Natural Gas Pvt Ltd and Indian Oil Adani Gas Private Limited. However, the network remains limited, fragmented and, crucially, invisible to the average consumer. For a state that prides itself on infrastructure-led tourism growth, this is a surprising gap. In theory, PNG offers multiple advantages. It eliminates the logistical burden of cylinder deliveries, reduces safety risks associated with storage, and ensures uninterrupted supply. For commercial establishments, especially high-demand kitchens, the shift can bring…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Ahead of the upcoming Shri Devi Lairai Jatra at Shirgao, the state government has placed a detailed safety and crowd-management plan before the High Court, outlining multiple measures aimed at ensuring the safety of thousands of devotees expected to attend the annual event. During Wednesday’s hearing, the government informed the court that it would examine the suggestions put forward by petitioners and incorporate feasible safety and infrastructure improvements. As part of the proposed arrangements, CCTV cameras have been installed across the temple premises and key approach roads. Authorities will also operate a Joint Command Centre to monitor…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has announced the introduction of a special Integrated Oncology OPD at Goa Medical College (GMC), in collaboration with the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa, and Tata Memorial Hospital (ACTREC), aimed at strengthening cancer treatment in the state. The proposed OPD will adopt a holistic approach by integrating modern medicine with Ayurveda, offering improved and accessible care for cancer patients. In a related development, the Government of Goa on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a new Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Porvorim, in the presence of Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, Tourism…