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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Mapusa police have arrested three men—Ranganath Shetye (55), Vinod Shetkari (47), and Kaushal Shetye (32), all residents of Moira, Bardez—in connection with the assault of Vivek Shirodkar and his pregnant wife, Shruti Shirodkar, at Bastora junction. The accused have been taken into custody as the investigation continues, with police indicating that more arrests are likely in the case. Authorities have assured strict action as the probe progresses. A Nachinola couple, Vivek Shirodkar and his three-month pregnant wife, Shruti Shirodkar, who operate a Shawarma van, were brutally attacked by a group of approximately 25 unidentified individuals at Bastora…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant convened a high-level meeting at the Mapusa Municipal Council to discuss ongoing development projects and administrative matters. The meeting was attended by MLA and Deputy Speaker Joshua De Souza, Council Chairperson Priya Mishal, councilors, North Goa Collector Ankit Yadav, Chief Officer, PCE officials, and other dignitaries. The agenda focused on reviewing critical pre-monsoon preparations, including electricity and water supply works aimed at ensuring uninterrupted services during the season. Participants also deliberated on key civic issues such as garbage management, public awareness about waste treatment, functioning of sewerage treatment plants, and strategies to…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) carried out a routine inspection drive in Salcete taluka on June 3, uncovering several cases of unhygienic practices and unlicensed food operations. The inspections were part of the department’s ongoing mission to ensure access to safe and hygienic food for all citizens in Goa. During the drive, a bakery unit in Nuvem was found preparing pav under extremely unhygienic conditions and was operating without a valid license. Two restaurants in Loutlim were also found in unsanitary conditions and lacked necessary licensing. In a separate case, a catering unit was flagged for…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: In a move aimed at maintaining law and order, authorities have restricted the assembly of groups within a 4-kilometre perimeter of the Goa Meat Complex in Usgao, Ponda. The restriction will remain in force until June 10, 2025. The directive, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), comes in response to a request by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Ponda, who flagged the area as sensitive and vulnerable to public disturbances. The order specifically bars gatherings of five or more individuals and is intended to prevent any situation that could escalate into…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A man from Maharashtra has been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment by the North Goa Additional Sessions Court after being found guilty of possessing over a kilogram of ganja in the state capital. The accused, Vinod Chawan, a resident of Pandarpur, was arrested on November 11, 2017, near Panaji market with 1.10 kg of cannabis in his possession. The case was probed by then-Police Sub-Inspector Arun Dessai, who is now serving as a Police Inspector. Following a detailed trial, the court held Chawan guilty under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS)…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a firm response to ongoing violations of safety protocols, Valpoi police on Tuesday detained seven individuals — six men and one woman, all from Panaji — for attempting to enter the restricted waters of Nanoda Bhatwadi, a location known for its treacherous conditions and past drowning cases. The group was apprehended during a routine patrol after being spotted near the danger zone, where public access is strictly prohibited. Despite prominent signage and repeated alerts from both police and local authorities, the individuals admitted they were planning to swim in the river, knowingly defying the restrictions in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Amid concerns arising from recent prohibitory orders issued by District Magistrates regarding entry into waterfalls and water bodies during the monsoon season, the Forest Department has clarified that regulated tourism activities at designated ecotourism sites will continue as planned. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the department stated that waterfalls falling under its jurisdiction will remain open to tourists as part of the Monsoon Tourism initiative being promoted jointly with the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC). These activities will be conducted under the strict supervision of forest staff and lifeguards deployed to ensure the safety of visitors.…