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Team Goemkarponn Vasco: A no-confidence motion passed against Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) vice chairperson Ramchandra Kamat on Friday has triggered a fresh controversy, with dissenting councillors alleging serious procedural lapses and warning of an impending legal challenge, casting a shadow over the functioning of the civic body. The special council meeting, convened to consider the motion, quickly descended into disorder as councillors aligned with the Milind Naik panel objected to the very validity of the proceedings. Despite protests and a walkout by some members, the motion was carried with 13 councillors voting against Kamat in the 25-member council. At the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane reviewed the measures being implemented by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to ensure the safety and quality of food and medicines for the people of Goa. During the review meeting, detailed discussions were held to assess existing processes, identify gaps, and explore improved methods of functioning aimed at strengthening regulatory systems and ensuring seamless coordination among departments. “Our vision is very clear — to safeguard the health and safety of every Goan through continuous transformation and improvement. Engaging interactions like these help us evaluate what is working, identify shortcomings, and adopt better…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The Margao Municipal Council (MMC) has decided to initiate action against municipal employees who remain absent during official flag-hoisting ceremonies, stating that such indiscipline will no longer be tolerated. MMC Chairperson Damodar Shirodkar said a final decision on the proposed action would be taken within the next two to three days. He also expressed concern over staff remaining absent from regular duties under the pretext of Booth Level Officer (BLO) work, which, he said, has been causing inconvenience to the public. To address the issue, the council resolved to write to the Election Commission and the District…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Maina Curtorim Police have registered a case against a man from Belloy, Nuvem, for allegedly abusing, threatening and outraging the modesty of a woman following a complaint lodged by the victim. According to police, the complainant, whose identity has been withheld, stated that the incident occurred on January 28, 2026, at around 10 am at Belloy, Nuvem. The accused has been identified as Prashant Bandodkar, a resident of Belloy, Nuvem. As per the complaint, the accused allegedly remained on the terrace of his house and hurled abusive words at the complainant, including derogatory remarks, in the presence…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Maina Curtorim Police have registered a case against three persons in connection with an alleged assault and robbery incident reported from Belloy, Nuvem. The case was registered based on a complaint filed by Prashant Bandodkar, a resident of Nuvem, who stated that the incident occurred on February 3, 2026, at around 1 pm at Belloy, Nuvem. According to the complaint, the accused — Jacob M. Thomas, a resident of Belloy, Nuvem, Srikant Tadepalli, and Rashid Ansari, a resident of Panaji — allegedly acted with common intention and assaulted the complainant. Jacob M. Thomas and Srikant Tadepalli allegedly…

Team Goemkarponn Saligao: Saligao Police arrested a 42-year-old man during a late-night narcotics raid at Pilerne in Bardez taluka and seized suspected ganja worth approximately ₹50,000. The offence was registered at 4.15 am on February 6, 2026, following a state complaint lodged by PSI David Costa of Saligao Police Station. Acting on specific and reliable information, police conducted a narcotics raid between 11.50 pm on February 5 and 2.30 am on February 6 near Madani, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa. During the operation, the accused, Kisan, son of Vijay Narayan, aged 42 years, a resident of Moica Vaddo, Pilerne, Bardez, and a…

Team Goemkarponn *Police seize cash and gambling materials; accused arrested and later released on bail Panaji: Panaji Police registered an offence and arrested a 57-year-old man for allegedly accepting matka bets from members of the public at an open public place near TB Hospital at Tambadi Mati, St. Inez. The offence was registered at 6.05 pm on February 5, 2026, based on a state complaint lodged by Head Constable Anil G. Kurtikar (HC 6246) of Panaji Police Station. According to police, the accused, Pascoal Antonio Fernandes, son of late Antonio Fernandes, a resident of H.No. 169, Tambadi Mati, St. Inez,…