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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A joint team of the Civil Supplies Department, Legal Metrology officials, and police on Monday evening seized 164 LPG cylinders during a raid on an illegal storage unit in Saligao village. Five persons, all natives of Rajasthan, have been arrested in connection with the incident. The raid was carried out at 7:35 p.m. on August 18 after reports of unauthorised storage of LPG cylinders in the vicinity of Saligao. Officials said the seizure included 18 sealed domestic cylinders, 2 unsealed domestic cylinders, 12 empty domestic cylinders, 24 sealed commercial cylinders, 32 unsealed commercial cylinders, 10 empty commercial…

Team Goemkarponn Bardez: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring safe food for every Goan as the festive season of Ganesh Chaturthi approaches. In a late-night surveillance drive, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) team in Bardez seized non-compliant stock, including 146 kg of misbranded farsan and 120 kg of unlabelled mawa. The confiscated items were promptly destroyed. Minister Rane emphasized that the government remains vigilant in protecting Goans from unsafe and misbranded food products, particularly during major festivals, when demand for sweets and snacks surges. “Our priority is the health and safety of every citizen. We…

“This pattern has given rise to a disturbing question: has the menace of drugs entered BITS Pilani? For decades, elite campuses in India prided themselves on being insulated from the chaos of the outside world. Students enter through rigorous meritocratic exams, and the environment is supposedly dedicated to nurturing intellect and innovation. But the lure of narcotics does not respect gates, brand names, or academic rankings. Drug abuse is a scourge that has slowly spread its roots into urban neighbourhoods, nightlife hubs, and even educational institutions. Reports of student arrests in narcotics cases, rave parties being busted, and synthetic drugs…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Konkan Railway has collected over ₹2.37 crore in fines this financial year by penalizing 40,602 ticketless and irregular travellers, as part of intensified ticket checking drives along its route. Since the beginning of the financial year 2025–26, KRCL has conducted 3,765 ticket checking operations to ensure smooth travel for authorized passengers and discourage ticketless travel. With the Ganpati Festival approaching, passenger traffic on the Konkan Railway route is expected to rise significantly. KRCL has urged all passengers to travel with valid tickets to avoid fines and inconvenience. “KRCL will continue intensified ticket checks across its entire route,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Environmentalists in Goa have voiced sharp criticism of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) over its “conditional” approval for the proposed doubling of the railway line connecting Goa and Karnataka. The project’s planned route cuts through ecologically critical zones, including a significant tiger habitat, an important elephant corridor, and other sensitive areas, raising alarm among conservationists. Local ecologists argue that even if WII’s conditions are met, the decision fails to adequately protect the delicate ecological balance of the region. They warn that the project is likely to intensify habitat fragmentation, compromise existing wildlife corridors, and elevate the…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Civil Supplies and Legal Metrology officials conducted a raid on an illegal LPG storage unit in Saligao village. The operation resulted in the seizure of a total of 164 cylinders, including 42 sealed cylinders. Among the seized items were 32 counterfeit commercial cylinders, one domestic counterfeit cylinder (plus one empty), 12 empty domestic cylinders, 10 empty commercial cylinders, and 66 empty 5 kg cylinders. The raid was carried out jointly by officials of Civil Supplies, Legal Metrology, and local police personnel. Leading the Civil Supplies team were Assistant Director Deepa Fulari, Inspector Rajiv Sawant, and Sub Inspectors…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A major safety scare unfolded at the Peddem Indoor Stadium after a large section of the false ceiling, installed as part of the National Games renovation works, collapsed onto the concourse late Sunday, leaving debris strewn across the floor. Though no injuries were reported, the incident has triggered outrage, with Aldona Congress MLA Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira demanding a full inquiry and accountability for what he termed “a glaring case of poor quality work and misuse of public money.” “I am shocked to witness the level of damage here. It was renovated for the National Games, which…