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Team Goemkarponn Vasco: A woman has been booked by Vasco Police for allegedly misrepresenting her nationality as Indian in official land mutation proceedings despite being a Portuguese passport holder. The complaint was lodged by Ravi Agnelo Lusi, a resident of Bhute Bhat, Vasco, who stated that in March 2023, the accused, identified as Elizaberth Flora Dias of Vasco, deceitfully swore three affidavits dated March 14, 2023, declaring herself as an Indian national. These affidavits were submitted before the Mamlatdar of Mormugao in relation to mutation proceedings for three properties in Vasco city — Mutation Nos. 411602, 411603, and 411604 —…

Team Goemkarponn Pernem: Pernem Police have registered a case against three individuals for allegedly assaulting a truck driver in a road rage incident on NH-66 near Malpem. The complaint, filed by Anil Rathod (34), a driver residing at Casarvarnem and originally from Vijayapura, Karnataka, states that the incident occurred on July 23 at around 11:00 AM. Rathod was transporting a load of laterite stones in his truck (GA-11-T-6734) from Malpem towards Dhargal when he was stopped by the accused over a minor overtaking issue. The accused have been identified as Utkarsh Uttam Teli, a resident of Anale, Naibag, Pernem; Dashrath…

Team Goemkarponn Calangute: In a late-night anti-narcotics operation, Calangute Police arrested two individuals for possession of illegal drugs near the HP Gas Godown in Naikawado, Calangute. According to Police Sub Inspector Yogesh Mandrekar, the raid was conducted between 10:05 PM and 11:35 PM on July 28. During the operation, the police apprehended Vaman alias Sunny Deuskar (30), a resident of Saligao, who was found in possession of 1.151 kilograms of suspected ganja, valued at approximately ₹1,00,000. The substance was recovered from a Fascino scooter (GA-03-BA-0460). Additionally, the team nabbed Hajareshaba Badiger (23), also from Saligao, for carrying 3 grams of…

In a state where electricity is an essential service underpinning economic activity, development, and basic quality of life, the management of the sector needs to be rooted in transparency, financial discipline, and accountability. The recent statement by Goa’s Power Minister, Sudin Dhavalikar, that over ₹80 crore worth of pending electricity bills from various government departments will be “transferred through the books of accounts” after the assembly session, raises far more questions than it answers. Even more alarming is the revelation that the total outstanding electricity dues in the state now exceed ₹300 crore, a massive financial gap that threatens the…

By Irfan Iqbal Gheta Monday morning saw good news for India and bad news for terrorists. Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police jointly launched operation Mahadev at Srinagar – the capital of Jammu & Kashmir. The outcome of Operation Mahadev is reported to have culminated in the neutralisation of three terrorists believed to be behind the deadly attack in Pahalgam on April 22 in which as many as 26 innocent civilians lost their precious lives. According to the media reports, earlier in the month – two weeks ago, to be precise – the Indian Army came across a suspicious…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Government has taken serious note of growing concerns regarding fraudulent activities by certain recruitment agencies operating in the state, especially those involved in facilitating overseas employment. In response to a Calling Attention motion moved by MLA Sankalp Amonkar, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant detailed steps taken by the administration to regulate and monitor these agencies. Between 2022 and June 30, 2025, Goa Police registered 15 criminal cases under the Indian Penal Code and Emigration Act, 1963, against unregistered recruitment agencies and agents. So far, 15 individuals have been arrested. While several cases are under investigation,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the state government is committed to restarting mining operations in a systematic and transparent manner. Speaking in the Assembly, he revealed that 12 mineral blocks have been auctioned so far, out of which three blocks have already commenced operations, while four more are expected to start within the next two months. Sawant attributed delays in operationalisation to the multiple permissions required from different agencies, but assured the House that from October onwards, mining activities will resume smoothly across the state. He further informed that four additional mineral blocks will be put up…