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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes on Monday accused the BJP of politicising his recent visit to the Lairai Temple in an attempt to deflect attention from its administrative failures that led to the tragic stampede during the Lairai Jatra. “The BJP claims I was felicitated at the Lairai Temple, but there was no such event. I had gone there simply to offer prayers and seek blessings along with a few people from different parts of Goa,” said Fernandes He explained that while exiting the temple, a person who identified himself as a panchayat member approached him…

Team Goenkarponn CHINCHINIM: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Cruz Silva has formally written to the Village Panchayat of Deussua-Chinchinim in Salcete, demanding the immediate revocation of the operating license of Sevda Clinic & Diagnostic Centre, following serious criminal allegations against its proprietor. Dr. Samuel Arawattigi, the clinic’s owner and practitioner, has been arrested and remains in police custody after being accused of molestation and rape by a nurse employed at his facility. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, prompting urgent calls for action from public representatives. In a letter addressed to the Sarpanch and Panchayat members, MLA…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a moment of pride for the Goan community worldwide, two individuals of Goan origin have been elected to the Australian federal parliament, following the recently declared national election results. Thirty-year-old Leon Rebello, a lawyer by profession, made history by becoming the youngest Member of Parliament from the Liberal National Party (LNP). He will represent the southern Gold Coast constituency of McPherson. Rebello’s parents are first-generation Australians with roots in Verna, Salcete, Goa. Speaking to the media following his victory, Rebello expressed deep pride in his Goan identity. “I have Goan culture flowing through my veins,” he…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for failing to provide critical information in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the Borim bridge project in Goa. In its order dated April 23, 2025, the NGT expressed clear displeasure over the Ministry’s repeated delays. The MoEFCC had been asked to clarify whether the bridge project—if it exceeds 150,000 square metres—falls under Category 8(b) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, which would necessitate environmental clearance. Rather than submitting the required affidavit,…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: In a significant breakthrough, the Quepem Police have arrested one of the three women involved in a jewellery theft case that had remained unsolved for over two and a half months. The accused, Jaya Sachin Badgujar, was apprehended from Gujarwadi, Kurla in Pune, Maharashtra during a well-coordinated police operation. The arrest led to the recovery of approximately 50% of the stolen gold ornaments, providing a major boost to the ongoing investigation. The operation was led by PSI Digamber Bondre, with vital support from PC Ameer Naik, PC Pranay Naik, LPC Venna Datekar, and LPC Dikshita Zore. Notably,…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: In a coordinated enforcement action, authorities today dismantled an illegal sand extraction operation carried out by Ocean Due Fisheries Pvt. Ltd. in the Zuari River, officials confirmed. A joint raid involving the Quepem Mamlatdar, Department of Mines and Curchorem Police led to the seizure and destruction of equipment used in the unauthorized dredging. The Captain of Ports took swift action by*destroying a sealed suction pump, seizing the boat involved, and dismantling the dredging pipelines. The illegal activity had reportedly caused environmental concern in the region. Officials noted that the removal of the equipment would allow the sandbed…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA; The Mapusa Police arrested a 22-year-old man for possession of a high-value quantity of hydroponic weed, following a late-night raid near the New KTC Bus Stand. The accused, Leonardo Deva, son of Joseph Deva and a resident of Arradi, Guirim, Bardez, Goa, was caught red-handed in possession of 180 grams of suspected hydroponic weed, a potent variant of cannabis. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth approximately Rs 18 lakh in the illegal market. According to the police, the operation was carried out on the night of May 4, between *9:45 pm and 11:30 pm, based…