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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In the aftermath of a high-profile late-night raid at an illegal high-end gambling den near the Goa-Karnataka border, South Goa Superintendent of Police Tikam Singh Verma has issued a show cause notice to the Canacona Police Inspector over alleged inaction despite prior intelligence inputs. The raid, conducted last week at a secluded bungalow in Xelim, resulted in the arrest of 40 individuals, including seven alleged organisers. Authorities seized ₹15.2 lakh in cash, mobile phones, playing cards, a computer, and a vehicle — with the total seizure estimated at ₹2.16 crore. Sources revealed the gambling operation had been…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a bid to strengthen food safety and hygiene standards, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted a special surveillance drive in the Tiswadi taluka, targeting food establishments in Caranzalem and Miramar. As part of the inspection, FDA officials surveyed a total of 22 establishments, including bakeries, restaurants, fast food outlets, and meat shops. Shockingly, 11 of these premises were directed to immediately cease operations after serious hygiene lapses were detected. The violations included the absence of mandatory sanitary cards for staff, poor pest control measures, and critical structural deficiencies. Officials said the decision to shut down…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho has urged all stakeholders to approach the ongoing debate over taxi aggregator regulations with a “cool head”, stating that the government is committed to protecting both tourism and the interests of local taxi operators. Speaking to the media, Godinho said taxi operators serve as ambassadors of Goa’s tourism industry and should not be scapegoated for its recent challenges. He pointed instead to the surge in hotels, flights, and unregulated rent-a-car services, which he claimed are also impacting the ecosystem. Godinho confirmed that only draft notifications regarding app-based cab aggregators have been issued so…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Asserting that Canacona has both the potential and determination to rise, Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly and local MLA Ramesh Tawadkar on Sunday made a bold promise to produce 50 doctors and 100 engineers annually in the near future. Speaking at his 57th birthday celebration held at Ravindra Bhavan, Canacona, Tawadkar revealed the launch of a local branch of Acharya Academy to help students prepare for competitive exams like NEET and JEE. “We have set the foundation, and soon Canacona will contribute 50 doctors and 100 engineers every year,” he declared. Highlighting his developmental agenda,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A special blood donation camp was successfully organised on Sunday at the Shristhal Panchayat Hall by the Blood Relations Foundation, in collaboration with JanaSena Goa, JanaSeva Foundation Canacona, and AryaDurga Caterers. The camp, supported by the GMC Blood Bank, Bambolim, saw enthusiastic participation from around 30 voluntary donors, resulting in the collection of an equal number of blood pints. As part of the event, several JanaSena Warriors—who played a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic—were felicitated for their dedicated service. Among those honoured were Navadeep Phaldesai, Sarvanand Komarpant, Pralay Bhagat, and Sidharth Gayak. Notably, some of the…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Residents of Gogol in the Curtorim constituency have submitted a formal complaint to the Executive Engineer of the PWD (Roads Division), Margao, highlighting the dangerous condition of internal roads near MRF and behind Satyawati Plaza. The complaint, filed by Engr. Roque Virgilio Mascarenhas on behalf of affected households, points to complete neglect following repeated utility excavations. Despite being a densely populated stretch housing residents from House Nos. 664 to 730 and 3/5511, 4983, no repair work has been undertaken, leaving the road in a hazardous state. Over 60 residents, including many senior citizens above the age of…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In view of the upcoming Annual Saptah of Shree Lord Damodar at Vasco, the Vasco Traffic Police have issued an official press note announcing major traffic diversions and parking arrangements in the city from 30th July to 5th August 2025. As per the press release issued by the Traffic Cell Vasco, the Swatantrapath Road will remain closed for all types of vehicular traffic from St. Andrew’s Church Junction to IOC Junction starting 1:00 pm on July 30th until August 5th. Likewise, Fr. Joseph Vaz Road from Leena Hotel–Bombay Auto Parts to the Old Electricity Office near Vasco…