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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s political establishment has been shaken by sensational revelations from within the ruling BJP government. Cabinet Minister Govind Gaude has publicly alleged corruption in his own government, claiming that contractors are being coerced into paying bribes for file clearances in the Tribal Welfare Department, a portfolio currently held by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. The remarks, made during a public address over the weekend, have drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who are now demanding the Chief Minister’s resignation. The allegations have lent credibility to long-standing accusations of widespread corruption under BJP rule in the state. ‘Cash-for-Files’…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA – Canacona police arrested at native of Karwar in Karnataka for theft of a Motor-cycle from Maxem-Loliem in Canacona. According to Canacona police, one Nilesh Prabhudessai of Canacona has complained that some unknown accused has committed theft of his Hero Honda Passion Pro Motorcycle worth Rs.20,000/- approximately parked in Open Space at Mashem-Loliem in Canacona. Police registered the offence under section 303(2) of BNS 2023 and during investigation rounded up one Sampad Ronad native of Karwar, Karnataka and after interrogation arrested the accused for the motorcycle theft. The accused was later produced before JMFC, Canacona who remanded…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA – The incessant and torrential pre-monsoon rains with intermittent cyclonic winds caused heavy losses to electricity alignments since the beginning of this week. Around 22 Electricity poles and as many alignments were damaged in Canacona over the past few days have caused causing losses to the Power Department worth around Six lakh Seventy thousand rupees, informed Canacona Assistant Engineer (Electricity) Govind Bhat. The electricity alignments in Amone and Katiebhag (Poinguinim), Agonda, Colomb, Patnem, and Palolem (in municipal areas), where mud fell came on power lines, breaking power lines and poles. In Khotigao, trees fell on power lines,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Minister for Arts & Culture Govind Gaude addressed the Pagi community at the closing ceremony of the Akhil Goa Kshatriya Pagui Samaj’s (AGKPS) 40th anniversary event, the Sagar Kala Manthan Melava-2025, held at Devgi-purush Hall, Patnem. Gaude emphasized self-reliance, telling the community that “no one else will come to lift your luggage for you,” urging them to work hard for their own upliftment. “Those who only dream at night achieve nothing. You must day-dream to succeed,” Gaude said, expressing confidence in the community’s capabilities. Minister for Fisheries Nilkant Halarnkar encouraged members to utilize government schemes, highlighting a…

Team Goemkarponn ARAMBOL: In a commendable rescue operation, firefighters in Arambol successfully saved a bull that had accidentally fallen into a well. The operation was conducted under the guidance of Fire Officer Prashant Dhargalkar. Acting swiftly upon receiving the alert, the fire and emergency team reached the site and managed to safely lift the animal out of the well without any injuries. The entire process was executed with precision and care, drawing praise from the local community for the team’s professionalism and efficiency. Residents lauded the fire department’s prompt response and dedication, emphasizing the critical role such timely interventions play…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: A 63-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances at his residence in the Umiya Building, Dabolim. The deceased has been identified as Krishna Hargi. According to police sources, the Vasco police received a call alerting them that Hargi had locked himself inside his bedroom. A police team rushed to the site and, with the help of local residents, forcibly opened the locked door. Hargi was found unresponsive inside the room. Authorities conducted a panchanama at the scene, and the body was sent to the South Goa District Hospital in Margao for medico-legal examination. Vasco police have…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Cortalim Congress leader Olencio Simoes, along with villagers, has raised serious concerns over the increasing number of accidents on the access roads leading to the new Zuari Cable Bridge, particularly from the Cortalim to bridge junction and the stretch from the Toyota showroom side. Addressing the media, Simoes highlighted that these road sections have become accident-prone zones due to flawed design, sharp curves, and inadequate safety measures. He pointed out that multiple accidents have occurred in recent months, especially during night hours when unclear signage and poor visibility worsen the situation for commuters. “The current road alignment…