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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Congress-led Goy Rakhonn Yatra reached Mapusa on its seventh day on September 28, with Congress reporting a large turnout of party workers, supporters and members of the public for the march and public meeting. The yatra, which began on September 22, is scheduled to cover all 40 Assembly constituencies in Goa before concluding on October 18. Congress has said the campaign is aimed at engaging with residents and raising issues concerning land, identity, heritage, employment, governance, crime and social harmony. At the Mapusa programme, participants took a pledge to protect Goa’s land, identity, culture, environment and…

Team Goemkarponn ZUARINAGAR: Goa is set to significantly expand its artificial intelligence-based traffic surveillance network, with Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho announcing plans to install 96 additional AI cameras across the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the 15th State Road Safety Week at MES College, Zuarinagar, Godinho said AI-based surveillance had already been introduced at 26 primary locations, while 14 more sites were expected to become operational within a week. He said a fresh agreement with the Public Works Department (PWD) would facilitate the installation of 96 additional AI cameras across Goa. Describing the technology as a “blessing in disguise”,…

Team Goemkarponn ZUARINAGAR: Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho has urged motorists to exercise greater caution on the roads, warning that improved infrastructure is increasingly being accompanied by speeding and fatal accidents. Speaking at the launch of the 15th State Road Safety Week at MES College, Zuarinagar, Godinho said better roads, bridges and flyovers should not encourage motorists to drive at excessive speeds. The event was organised by the Directorate of Transport under the slogan “Drive Safe, Ride Safe, Reach Safe”. Addressing students, transport officials, elected representatives and road safety advocates, Godinho said the state had witnessed significant infrastructure development but…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A 52-year-old man from Baina, Vasco, died while undergoing treatment at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Bambolim, police said. According to Mormugao Police, a wireless message was received on September 27 from the casualty section of GMC Bambolim informing them about the death of Jerome Jose Figore, a resident of Baina. Police enquiries revealed that Figore was residing alone in a rented room. On September 23, his friend reportedly shifted him to the Sub-District Hospital at Chicalim after he complained of feeling unwell. He was subsequently referred to GMC Bambolim for further medical treatment. However,…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: An unidentified man, reportedly a beggar, was found lying near the KTC bus stand in Margao and was later declared dead at the South Goa District Hospital on Sunday night. According to Fatorda Police, information was received from the casualty section of the South Goa District Hospital, Margao, at around 9 pm on September 27 that an unknown male had been brought to the hospital by a 108 ambulance after being found lying near the KTC bus stand. Police visited the hospital and, during enquiries, identified the deceased as Hemant Singh, aged around 40 to 45 years.…

Team Goemkarponn ASSAGAO: A 27-year-old man from Assam was found dead at a rented premises in Vale, Assagao, Bardez, on Monday, September 28, police said. According to Anjuna Police, the station received a PCR call at around 2.07 pm informing that a person had allegedly committed suicide near Dattaray Temple, Assagao. PSI Saish Kinlekar, along with police staff, proceeded to the spot for verification. The deceased was identified as Sanjoy Boruah, son of Chandan Boruah, a native of Assam. He was reportedly residing at a rented premises belonging to Satish Pawar at Vale, Assagao. Police said Boruah was found hanging…

Team Goemkarponn COLVA: Colva Police have registered a complaint against Pritam Vaid, a resident of Colva and native of Mumbai, Maharashtra, following allegations that he restrained a woman and her family members from entering their residential house and later assaulted and threatened her. According to the complaint, the incident allegedly took place on September 27 between 12 noon and 4.30 pm at Colva. The complainant alleged that Vaid locked the gate of her residential house while she was away with her family members. The complainant further alleged that when she returned and attempted to enter the house, the accused assaulted…