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Team Goemkarponn CHANDOR: A hit-and-run incident occurred late Monday night near the Chandor Club at approximately 11:25 p.m., when a car traveling from Curchorem struck a scooter and fled the scene without stopping. Emergency services were immediately alerted, and a 108 ambulance quickly arrived at the site. The injured scooter rider was promptly transported to Margao Hospital for medical treatment. Local police also responded swiftly and have initiated an investigation. Authorities are actively working to identify and locate the vehicle involved. Residents in the area have called on officials to install surveillance cameras and enhance road safety measures to prevent…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: A disturbing incident unfolded at a popular restaurant in Calangute, where two intoxicated men brutally assaulted staff members after refusing to pay for the Biryani they had consumed. The assault, which occurred on the evening of June 8, was captured on CCTV and has since sparked outrage in the community. According to the victim’s account, the duo became aggressive when asked to clear their bill. The altercation quickly escalated into physical violence, with the accused reportedly abusing and attacking the restaurant staff. The assailants also allegedly claimed to have political backing and connections within the police and…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar convened a joint meeting with the Deputy Collector, police officials, coal handling units like JSW and Adani, along with representatives from the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), following complaints from local residents about a persistent foul smell during coal handling operations at the port. Amonkar requested the Deputy Collector, Bhagwant Karmali, to issue directions to the concerned authorities for immediate action and to find a permanent solution to the issue. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Amonkar said, “This is a serious issue of a foul smell, and the same issue…

Team Goemkarponn SALCETE: In a continuing effort to uphold food safety and hygiene standards across Goa, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) team carried out a comprehensive inspection drive in Salcete Taluka on June 9. The focus was on verifying sanitary conditions and regulatory compliance in food establishments. During the inspections, one restaurant was found operating under severely unhygienic conditions and was ordered to cease operations immediately to protect public health. Officials observed numerous violations, including the preparation of food without adequate washing facilities, stagnant water in the kitchen, presence of rodents contaminating food items, unpainted and poorly maintained walls,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji:  Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, asserting that the Central government has delivered an “11-year corruption-free administration.” Speaking on the occasion of the Modi-led government completing 11 years at the Centre, Sawant said, “There has not been a single allegation of corruption against the Prime Minister in all these years. This is a testimony to the clean and transparent governance the country has witnessed under his leadership.” When questioned about recent corruption-related remarks reportedly made by Goa Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude, Sawant sought to downplay the issue.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Three Swedish citizens were apprehended by the Goa Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) in Arambol on June 9 for possession of narcotics worth nearly Rs 2.6 crore and for overstaying in the country without valid visas. The arrest was announced by SP Sunita Sawant during a media briefing on June 10. During the operation, the police recovered 24.8 grams of liquid LSD valued at Rs 2.5 crore, along with 70 LSD blotters worth Rs 7 lakh. Additionally, 49.3 grams of ketamine liquid and 1.5 grams of ketamine powder, valued at Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 15,000 respectively, were…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Goa for June 12 to 14, forecasting heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong gusty winds across both North and South Goa districts. Additionally, a yellow alert has been announced for June 11, 15, and 16, indicating moderate rain and similar weather disturbances. The IMD has warned that wind speeds of 30-40 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 50 kmph, are likely during thunderstorms at isolated locations over the state. Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions during this period. Despite the…