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Team Goemkarponn SALCETE: Police have registered two separate cases of two-wheeler theft in Salcete, with investigations underway to trace the stolen vehicles and nab the culprits. In the first incident, a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle valued at ₹71,000 was reported stolen from the garage of a residence in Dagavali, Raia. Police said the theft is suspected to have occurred between 7.30 pm on 1 July 2025 and 6.30 pm on 25 June 2025, when the owner was away and the vehicle was parked securely in the garage. The complaint was filed by Rosario D’Souza, who discovered the bike missing upon…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco Police on Friday arrested a man for allegedly possessing 1.2 kg of suspected ganja valued at around ₹1.2 lakh. Acting on a complaint filed by PSI Plato Carvalho of Vasco Police Station, police said the raid was conducted in the early hours between 12.40 am and 3.10 am at an under-construction building near Coast Guard Fakir Gali in Vasco. The accused, identified as Tilakdhari Yadav, a resident of Sai Nagar, Vasco and originally from Uttar Pradesh, was found in illegal possession of dry greenish stems, flowering and fruiting parts of a plant emitting an intoxicating odor…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Crime Branch on Friday raided an illegal gambling den at St. Jose de Areal in Salcete, arresting five people who were allegedly caught red-handed playing the card game “Syndicate Rummy.” Police said the raid was carried out in the early hours between 3.40 am and 5.40 am at House No. 726 near the railway gate in St. Jose de Areal, following a complaint filed by Police Inspector Manguesh Valvaikar of the Crime Branch Police Station, Ribandar. The accused have been identified as Teodorio Manuel Travasso (51) of Sonum Township, St. Jose de Areal; Shrijit Tulsidas Nair…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Continuing its criticism of the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) over the steep hike in trade and signboard licence fees, the Shadow Council for Margao (SCM) on Saturday accused the civic body of failing to recover more than ₹1.44 crore in rent from its leased premises in the New Market and Gandhi Market. Addressing a press conference in Margao, SCM convener Savio Coutinho displayed RTI documents obtained from the MMC and alleged that despite this large outstanding sum, the Council was punishing traders in private premises with what he described as an “illegal” and “exorbitant” hike in fees.…

Box Key Issues Discussed: ✅ Comparative analysis of pre- and post-GST revenue performance ✅ Identification of sector-specific leakages and corrective interventions ✅ Evaluation of compliance enforcement tools and their effectiveness ✅ Enhancements in e-invoicing systems and IT infrastructure for improved traceability ✅ State-specific policy measures to augment revenue mobilisation ✅ Strengthening coordination between Central and State tax administrations Team Goemkarponn New Delhi: Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today chaired a meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST Revenue Analysis in New Delhi to review state-wise revenue trends and explore strategies for improving GST collections. During the meeting,…

By Suraj Nandrekar For decades, Goa’s tourism story has been told in the same way: sun-kissed beaches, a vibrant nightlife, and laid-back charm. While this image brought millions to the state, it also boxed Goa into a narrow identity, making it vulnerable to seasonal swings and competition from other coastal destinations. But in recent years, something remarkable has begun to happen—festivals like Chikal Kalo and Sao Joao have added a refreshing new dimension to Goa’s tourism narrative. Chikal Kalo, the exuberant mud festival of Marcel, is perhaps the most vivid example of this shift. Every monsoon, hundreds gather to immerse…

In recent weeks, a large section of Goa’s media has become consumed with a single theme—cabinet reshuffle. Whether it is the vacancy left after the sacking of Govind Gaude or the uncertainty around the ailing Alexio Sequeira, speculation has run rampant. Columns and primetime debates are busy throwing up lists of ministers supposedly on their way out and hopefuls waiting in the wings. This endless conjecture begs the question: Why is the media going overboard? It is certainly true that people have a right to know how their government is constituted. If portfolios remain unattended or critical decisions are delayed…