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Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Verna police have arrested a former employee in connection with the theft of a two-wheeler and cash from a fast food outlet in Cortalim. The accused, identified as Kapil Manish Kumar (26), a resident of Sector 19, Panchkula, Haryana, was taken into custody from Haryana and the stolen scooter was successfully recovered. The offence was registered on October 24, 2024, at 2:09 pm based on a complaint filed by Sachin Bhimappa Padasalgi (26), a businessman and resident of Zuarinagar, Sancoale. According to the complaint, the incident occurred between 12:15 am and 4:00 pm on October 18, 2024,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco police have registered a case against three individuals, including two employees of HDFC Bank, for allegedly cheating a Baina resident of gold ornaments valued at ₹8.78 lakh under the pretext of offering a loan at a lower interest rate. As per the complaint filed by Khwaja Hussain, a resident of Baina, the incident took place on June 20, 2025, at Shantinagar. The accused have been identified as Safhan Khan, a resident of Dabolim; Shazia Sayed, an employee of HDFC Bank; and Sunil Chavan, manager of the same bank. According to the complaint, all three acted with…

In what appears to be the latest episode in the ongoing soap opera of Goa’s political theatre, Minister Subhash Phal Desai’s remark terming his own portfolios as “chillar” (petty) reeks of arrogance, entitlement, and a startling disconnect from the responsibilities of governance. Coming just days after the unceremonious sacking of Govind Gaude for his outbursts against the Chief Minister, this latest comment has triggered fresh outrage — and rightly so. If holding portfolios like Social Welfare, River Navigation, and Archives and Archaeology is deemed “chillar” by a sitting minister, one wonders what the minister’s real motivation is. Power or public…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: A fierce political slugfest has broken out between Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar and South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes over the much-publicised Rose Circle ground development in Sada, with both leaders hurling accusations of betrayal, corruption, and political posturing. The row erupted after MLA Amonkar on Tuesday kicked off developmental work at the ground and accused Fernandes of trying to take credit through “fake publicity stunts.” Amonkar claimed the MP had publicised a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the same project on the exact day he received his official work order. “If Fernandes really wanted to develop…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a significant announcement for Goa’s maritime community, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday declared that the Seafarers Pension Scheme will be made permanent for all Goan seafarers. Speaking at the Seafarers Day celebration organized by the Goan Seamen Association of India (GSAI) in Margao, the Chief Minister further assured that if the current government is re-elected in 2027, an additional ₹1,000 will be added to the pension amount, raising it to ₹3,500 per month. Highlighting the government’s commitment to the welfare of seafarers, Dr. Sawant said, “We recognize the sacrifices and contributions of our Goan…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa has taken a significant step forward in digital governance with its flagship platform, GoaOnline, surpassing 9.34 lakh successfully delivered services. The platform, led by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, continues to redefine citizen-centric service delivery by making government services accessible, transparent, and efficient. As of June 2025, GoaOnline has received over 9.54 lakh applications and completed 9.34 lakh of them across more than 200 services from 30 different departments. The Revenue Department leads the digital service tally with 4.45 lakh completed applications,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday gheraoed River Navigation Department (RND) Senior Superintendent Vikramsingh Bhonsle, demanding an immediate safety audit of all ferry boats operational in the state. The protest follows the recent sinking of a ferry boat at Chorao. Addressing the media, Goa Congress President Amit Patkar alleged that the RND was “playing with the lives of Goans” by allowing unsafe ferries to remain in operation. He claimed that critical safety measures, including the presence of buoys and firefighting equipment, were not being implemented as required. Patkar further alleged that the Chorao ferry sank due…