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Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A case has been registered at Ponda Police Station following a complaint by Manisha Usgaonkar, a resident of Usgaon, over a late-night stone pelting incident that caused panic in the area. As per the complaint, the incident occurred on April 20, 2026, during late night hours when unknown persons allegedly acted in a rash and negligent manner by pelting stones at her house in Usgaon, Ponda. The act created fear among the complainant and her family members and posed a potential risk to life and property. Police said the incident led to disturbance and panic in the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: An 81-year-old resident of Panaji has filed a complaint alleging assault and criminal intimidation following a dispute in Ucassaim, Bardez. According to the complaint lodged on April 21, 2026, Antonio Jose Joaquim De Souza, a resident of Trionora Apartments near Panaji Market, stated that the incident occurred earlier on April 4 between 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm at Punola, Ucassaim. The accused, identified as Valmon Valerian Barretto and Ms Pearl Nadia Azavedo, both residents of Ucassaim, allegedly acted with common intention stemming from a personal dispute. When the complainant visited their residence, the duo allegedly abused him…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that YouTuber and self-styled spiritual speaker Gautam Khattar remains untraceable, as Goa Police intensify efforts to track him down. A special team has been deployed to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, in a bid to locate Khattar, who has been absconding since a case was registered against him. Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Sawant said authorities are treating the matter with utmost seriousness and are closely monitoring developments. “Khattar is currently untraceable. Goa Police teams are already in Dehradun to track him. Once located, he will be arrested and brought to…

Team Goemkarponn KHANDOLA: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has drawn a direct connection between rising unemployment among highly qualified youth and shortcomings in the current teaching approach, stating that degrees alone are no guarantee of employability. Taking a sharper stance, Sawant said the presence of double graduates without jobs reflects a deeper systemic issue, where students are not being adequately prepared for real-world careers. He asserted that educators must share responsibility for this gap and shift their focus from purely academic outcomes to career readiness. The Chief Minister called on teachers to adopt a more practical and forward-looking role by…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Gautam Khattar’s Instagram account has been restricted in India following a legal request linked to the controversy over his alleged remarks concerning St Francis Xavier in Goa. Sources indicate that the restriction applies to users accessing the platform from within India, though the account may remain visible in other regions. The development comes amid mounting backlash and multiple complaints from various groups and local communities. Highly placed sources further said that a Goa Police team visited Khattar’s residence, but he was not found there. Police are now reportedly tracking other possible locations and have camped in Dehradun…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Cabinet has approved the Goa Motor Vehicle Tax Amendment Ordinance 2026, paving the way for a revised taxation system for construction equipment vehicles. Under the new framework, a one-time tax will be levied at the time of registration, replacing the existing system of recurring taxes. The revised structure will apply exclusively to construction-related vehicles, a move aimed at simplifying compliance and bringing greater clarity to stakeholders in the sector. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the decision is intended to streamline procedures while ensuring a more efficient tax regime for construction equipment owners and operators. In…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Election Commission has formally announced bye-elections to four village panchayat wards, with polling scheduled on May 10, 2026, and the Model Code of Conduct already in force from April 20. The bypolls will be held in Ward VII of Pissurlem and Ward I of Dongurli Thane in Sattari taluka, Ward III of Batim in Tiswadi, and Ward I of Verna in Salcete, covering both North and South Goa districts. Polling will be conducted from 8 am to 5 pm using ballot papers, with counting scheduled for May 11. The election programme outlines that nomination…