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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The air conditioning units in the western classrooms of Kala Academy have been restored and are now functional, the cultural body Kala Rakhonn Mandd said on Tuesday. The organisation stated that the repairs followed persistent appeals it had made to the authorities to address complaints from students and teachers, who had been facing difficulties since the renovation of the premises. Kala Rakhonn Mandd added that it would continue to press for facilities that ensure a comfortable and conducive learning environment for music educators and students.

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute Police Station marked Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with an awareness skit competition for students of Bardez taluka on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. The event, held at the Calangute Police Station premises, drew participation from 12 schools across Bardez, with nearly 250–300 people — including students, teachers and community members — in attendance. Themed around drug abuse and cyber fraud, the competition aimed to sensitise young minds and the wider community about the growing threats and consequences of these issues. The skits presented by the students were described as informative, engaging and thought-provoking. The programme was attended…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Pernem police have registered a case against a 24-year-old driver after a pedestrian succumbed to injuries sustained in a road accident on NH 66 at Dhargal. According to police, the accident occurred on August 30, 2025, at around 3.15 pm near Kaloji Wines, Dhargal. The accused, identified as Mashayikh Shaikh, resident of Margao, was driving a Tata Punch (GA-08-AA-5733) towards Pernem when he allegedly drove rashly and knocked down a pedestrian crossing the road. The victim, Gauresh Dhargalkar (33), a native of Dhargal currently residing in Ponda, sustained serious head and body injuries. He was admitted…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Anjuna Police have booked a case of criminal trespass following a complaint lodged by Surjit Lamba, Director of Tabeer Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. Police said the incident occurred on August 30, 2025, at Survey No. 509/1A, Anamia Gaonwadi, Anjuna, where the complainant alleged that Achin Khanna, authorised signatory of Kal El Hotel & Resorts LLP, engaged Sudha Shriniwas, manager of the firm, to take possession of Analogue Restaurant. Shriniwas, along with labourers, allegedly entered the premises during the afternoon hours with the intention of taking over the restaurant. Based on the complaint, Anjuna Police registered Crime No.…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police have registered a case against an employee of Mr. DIY store at Kayji Palladium, Power House, Margao, for allegedly committing theft of store items worth over ₹7.7 lakh. The complaint was lodged by Rahul Sharma, store manager, who alleged that between February 13 and August 28, 2025, the accused employee, Piyush Narendra Wanve, a resident of Mandopa, Navelim and originally from Nagpur, Maharashtra, misappropriated various items from the store. According to police, the stolen goods included household items worth ₹1,16,513, gift items worth ₹1,84,245, toys worth ₹68,557, hardware worth ₹1,15,620, cosmetics and car…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Ponda Police have registered an FIR against a local resident after he allegedly assaulted a minor boy and threatened his parent near Rajiv Kala Mandir, Ponda, on September 1, 2025. According to the complaint filed by the victim’s parent (identity withheld), the accused, identified as Prajesh Usgaonkar of Silvanagar, Ponda, allegedly tried to drag the complainant’s minor son into a shop around 8.09 am. When confronted, the accused allegedly abused and threatened the complainant, pushed them, and fled the spot. Police have registered Crime No. 127/2025 under Sections 115(2), 352, 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Fatorda Police have registered a case of child trafficking and illegal employment of a minor girl, following a state complaint lodged by PSI Sachin Patil. Police said that between August 28 and September 1, 2025, accused Pradeep Ekka, a resident of Baga, Velim, originally from Gumla, Jharkhand, allegedly brought a minor girl from Maharashtra and kept her in his custody despite having no familial relation with her. He is further accused of placing the victim as a domestic help at the residence of Andread Gonsalves, of Marlem, Borda, Margao, who also is not related to the…