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Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A 37-year-old man from Zuarinagar, originally hailing from Nagpur, passed away following alleged excessive alcohol consumption. According to Verna police, the deceased was drinking with friends on 31 May and was later found unconscious at his flat. He was rushed to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Chicalim, where he was declared brought dead. Police conducted a scene of unnatural death investigation and an inquest panchanama. A post-mortem examination has been completed, but the final cause of death is awaiting the results of chemical analysis of the viscera. The police continue their investigation into the incident.

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: A 39-year-old man from Koppal, Karnataka, tragically drowned in the swimming pool of a private villa in Tiwaiwada, Calangute, in the early hours of Monday. The deceased, Abdul Samad, was employed at a hotel in Calangute and had been attending a birthday celebration hosted by the hotel owner for his relatives. All staff members had reportedly been invited to the gathering, which took place at the villa. According to preliminary information, the incident occurred around 4 a.m. when Abdul jumped into the pool for a swim. When he failed to surface after some time, fellow employees pulled…

Team Goemkarponn SERAULIM: In a significant crackdown on alleged illegal LPG handling, Colva police seized 174 domestic gas cylinders from a site near the Seraulim bandh late Monday night, suspecting a large-scale gas siphoning operation. Acting on suspicion during a routine midnight patrol, a police team led by PSI Prashant Bhagat stumbled upon two mini trucks laden with gas cylinders parked near a makeshift room. Five men were found transferring LPG from domestic cylinders into commercial ones — a dangerous and unauthorized activity. The individuals, all natives of Rajasthan — Rakesh Kumar (26), Pradeep (20), Banvarlal (25), Manphool Bishnoi, and…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: A delegation of tourist taxi operators, primarily from South Goa, met Cortalim MLA Anton Vas on Monday morning, urging him to oppose the state government’s move to allow taxi aggregators to operate in Goa. The delegation voiced concerns that the entry of aggregators would threaten their livelihood and undermine the traditional taxi business that has served tourists for generations. In response, MLA Vas advised the operators to submit a detailed written representation of their grievances so that he could raise the matter with the state government. “The taxi operators have met me as their MLA and explained…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) on Monday evening launched a fully integrated RFID gate access system across all entry and exit points of the port, aiming to enhance security and streamline vehicle movement. The system was inaugurated by MPA Chairman Dr N Vinodkumar in the presence of Traffic Manager Capt Himanshu Shekhar, Senior Deputy Traffic Manager Jerome Clement, officials of MPA, and personnel from the CISF. Speaking to media after the inauguration, Dr Vinodkumar said the system marks a technological milestone for the port by becoming the first of its kind to be integrated with the Government…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) is preparing to add heart and lung transplants to its list of advanced medical procedures, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced on Monday. Currently equipped to perform kidney and liver transplants, GMC will expand its capabilities through collaborations with specialized hospitals, the minister stated in a social media post. “We are enhancing our medical infrastructure to support life-saving procedures and expand organ transplant services,” Rane said. Since the launch of the State Organ Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) in Goa, GMC has successfully facilitated eight organ donations, providing renewed hope and life to…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting local taxi operators, assuring that their grievances will be seriously considered in upcoming meetings with the Chief Minister and party leadership. Lobo highlighted that taxi operators are hardworking individuals who are not seeking government jobs but want to sustain their livelihoods independently. “They deserve our support, and any policy decisions must prioritize their interests,” he said. His remarks come after hundreds of taxi operators gathered at the Transport Department office in Panaji on Monday to submit their objections and feedback regarding the draft Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines…