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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved before the Bombay High Court at Goa challenging the State government’s policy to regularise houses built on Comunidade land. The petition, filed by social organisation Goyche Fudle Pilgie Khatir along with a gaunkar, contests the legality of the amendment introduced through Goa Act 16 of 2025. The amendment inserted Article 372-B into the Code of Comunidades, paving the way for regularisation of residential structures built on Comunidade land before February 28, 2014. Under the scheme, eligible occupants can obtain ownership rights over the land after payment of prescribed fees.…

Team Goemkarponn DHARBANDORA: A picnic outing turned tragic on Sunday after a 40-year-old IIT student, identified as Imtiaz Hussain from Ladakh, allegedly drowned while swimming in the Okhamb River at Dharbandora. According to sources, Hussain was part of a group of eight IIT students who had gone to the riverside location for a picnic. During the outing, Hussain reportedly entered the river for a swim but is suspected to have drowned after failing to return to the surface. The incident triggered panic among the group, who immediately alerted local authorities. Personnel from the police and Fire and Emergency Services rushed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Enforcement agencies in Goa have intensified operations against touting and other unlawful activities along the State’s coastline, with official figures revealing a significant number of cases registered over the last two years. Data released by authorities shows that action against beach touts has increased considerably since 2025. A total of 102 cases have been booked during this period, including 83 cases registered in 2025 and another 19 cases recorded so far in 2026. Officials said the drive is part of a larger initiative aimed at improving safety for tourists, preserving order on beaches and preventing illegal practices…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The death of a Home Guard jawan in Ponda, earlier believed to have been caused by a gaur attack, has taken a new turn after the Forest Department raised questions over the circumstances surrounding the incident and sought a thorough police investigation. Dinesh Tukaram Gaude, 48, was found seriously injured near Bethoda on May 7 and later succumbed to his injuries. Initial reports had attributed the death to an attack by a wild gaur. However, forest officials now say several factors at the site do not support that conclusion. In a letter sent to the South Goa…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: A large-scale fish harvest at Velsao’s historic lake turned into a celebration of tradition and community participation, with residents gathering to take part in the long-standing practice that has been preserved for generations. The harvest attracted people of all ages, with many villagers describing it as a reminder of Goa’s deep-rooted connection to its traditional water systems and rural customs. Locals said the event showcased how community-managed lakes continue to support both livelihoods and biodiversity. Elders from the village expressed concern over the gradual decline of traditional ponds and lakes due to rapid development and changing lifestyles.…

Team Goemkarponn CARANZALEM: Tension erupted at a petrol pump in Caranzalem after a disagreement over a fuel payment allegedly escalated into a physical assault involving petrol pump employees and a group of motorcycle riders. According to sources, the incident occurred when the riders stopped at the fuel station and requested fuel to be filled in one of the motorcycles. After the dispensing machine showed a bill amount of ₹615, one of the riders reportedly questioned the quantity of fuel supplied and refused to accept the reading shown on the machine. The verbal altercation soon intensified, during which a petrol pump…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Former Deputy Chief Minister Babu Azgaonkar has strongly objected to the government’s decision to restrict access to the old road leading to Manohar International Airport and warned of a public agitation if the notification is not withdrawn immediately. Addressing the issue, Azgaonkar said the government must not forget the contribution and struggle of local leaders and residents in ensuring the establishment of the Mopa airport project in Goa before taking decisions that inconvenience the public. He alleged that the earlier main road connecting Nagzar to Shemche Advan, which served as an important route towards the airport, has…