By Irfan Iqbal Gheta Pernem – a bustling town – is a jewel in the crown of North Goa. It has recently managed to keep itself in the news thanks to a public outburst from the ex-MLA who, like a jilted lover, keeps lamenting the fact that his party bosses replaced him with a young face in 2022. He still fancies his chances in 2027 and is gearing up to throw his hat into the electoral ring. He is confident of a landslide victory and a dream comeback. Now, when the ego is at stake, there are bound to be…
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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The South Goa Advocates Association has raised serious concerns about the acute shortage of judges in Margao’s courts. Currently, six out of ten courts in the region are operating without appointed judges, resulting in a significant backlog of cases. The lack of judicial officers has created a strain on the legal system, affecting both litigants and lawyers. Advocates have urged the Goa government and the higher judiciary to address the crisis and ensure timely appointments to these courts. This shortage has not only delayed justice but also stretched the capacity of the existing judicial staff, which is…
Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: A hit-and-run incident occurred in Colva early this morning when the rider of an unknown two-wheeler collided with a Jupiter scooter at the Colva Circle. The rider of the scooter, Mabub Nasarjung, sustained injuries to his head and right shoulder after the crash. According to police reports, the accident took place at approximately 5:30 AM, when the unidentified rider of the two-wheeler was traveling in the wrong direction from Ravindra Bhavan towards Colva. Witnesses say the rider was driving recklessly, showing little regard for road safety. As the two vehicles approached Colva Circle, the two-wheeler crashed into…
Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A tragic hit-and-run accident in Ponda has led to the death of a 69-year-old man, Prakash Verenkar, who succumbed to injuries after being struck by a white-colored auto rickshaw that fled the scene. According to a complaint lodged by ASI Rohidas Bhomkar of Ponda Police Station, the incident occurred on June 14, 2025, at approximately 4:10 PM at Safa Masjid, Ponda. The driver of the white auto rickshaw is reported to have been driving recklessly from Khundepar towards Panaji, endangering human life and failing to exercise proper caution. As the vehicle reached Safa Masjid, it collided with…
Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A resident of Shiroda has been duped of Rs. 3.35 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam, according to a complaint lodged at the Ponda Police Station. The victim, Rajiv Gupta, alleged that from May 29, 2024, to July 15, 2024, he was contacted by two individuals posing as “Janavi” and “Rajesh,” who claimed to be representatives of the Capital Wealth Management Company. They encouraged Gupta to invest in the crypto market by providing links to a mobile application that promised high returns. Following their instructions, Gupta invested a total of Rs. 3,90,000/- via UPI payments into the…
Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: In a dramatic turn of events on Saturday, two foreign nationals were arrested by the Bicholim Police for staying in India without valid visas or passports, in violation of the Foreigners Act and Passport Entry Rules. At around 4:30 PM, police conducted a raid at Plot No. 407, Housing Board Colony, Sanquelim, where they discovered two women living illegally in the country. The first individual, identified as Zarina Voprikova, a 38-year-old from Moscow, Russia, was arrested at the location for staying without a valid visa. According to PSI Viraj Dhauskar of Bicholim Police Station, Voprikova’s arrest was…
Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) will phase out paper-based monthly passes and fully transition to smart e-transit cards from August 1, in a major overhaul of its ticketing system aimed at enhancing transparency and curbing revenue leakages. According to KTCL officials, the corporation will introduce two categories of digital passes—smart e-transit cards for general commuters and smart e-transit passes for students and other eligible segments. The existing subsidies and fare concessions provided to students and frequent travellers will remain unchanged under the new system, officials clarified, noting that the change is only in the mode of…