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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant move to strengthen food safety at the grassroots level, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Goa organized a dedicated registration camp for 145 Anganwadi Centres in the Bardez block, bringing them formally under the ambit of FSSAI registration. The initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that nutrition provided to children and mothers through Anganwadis adheres to safe and hygienic standards. It follows the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) recent decision to waive registration fees and create a special Kind of Business (KoB) category exclusively for Anganwadi Centres, allowing…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: In a significant move to bring local history to a broader audience, Minister for Social Welfare and Archives & Archaeology, Subhash Phal Dessai, announced that the historic Cuncolim Chieftains’ Revolt of 1583 will be featured in an upcoming animation film being developed by the Government of Goa. The film will depict key episodes from the state’s long and often overlooked freedom struggle. The Minister made this announcement during the Commemoration Day of the Chieftains’ Uprising held at the Chieftains Memorial in Cuncolim, South Goa. “Special efforts will be made to incorporate an episode dedicated to the bravery…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today emphasized the Government’s strategic push towards youth empowerment and inclusive development, stating that sports is not just a recreational activity but a powerful tool for societal change and character building. He was speaking at a financial assistance disbursement function at the Secretariat, where support was extended to various associations, clubs, and individuals across Goa. “This isn’t merely about games. It’s about building a generation that is confident, responsible, and socially aware,” Dr. Sawant said. He added that youth in rural and semi-urban areas must be actively engaged and uplifted, and that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Police Station of Goa has successfully solved a high-value cyber fraud case involving a “digital arrest” scam in which a victim was duped of ₹2,14,40,132. The case was registered on 23 June 2025 under Crime No. 19/2025 for offences punishable under Sections 318(4), 319(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act. The fraud began on 30 May 2025 when the accused contacted the victim through WhatsApp using the number +96743655530, impersonating officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI/BICHOLIM: The Bicholim Police Station has arrested one individual for involvement in illegal gambling activities, marking the latest operation in the ongoing crackdown on such practices in Goa. On the evening of July 14, 2025, at around 9:30 PM, *Shri Sakharam Raut*, HC-5865, received a complaint detailing the arrest of 27-year-old Roshan s/o Bhima Chauhan. The accused, a resident of Sarvan, Bicholim, was caught red-handed while accepting money bets from members of the public at the Bicholim Market. Police seized a sum of Rs. 890 in various denominations, along with other gambling-related articles. The investigation is currently ongoing.…

Team Goemkarponn ZUARINAGAR: Verna police have registered a case against two individuals from Zuarinagar for allegedly assaulting a resident of Mangoor Hill, Vasco, near the Zuari Bridge at Cortalim on Friday evening. According to the complaint lodged by Pratik Chari, the incident occurred on July 11 around 6:30 pm when he was accosted by the accused, identified as Omkar Ganachari and Ashutosh Ganachari, both residents of Zuarinagar, Sancoale. Police said the accused persons, reportedly acting in common intention due to previous enmity, abused Chari using filthy language and later physically assaulted him. “The accused persons allegedly kicked the complainant on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Tuesday asserted that he has “no linen to wash in public” and called for unity among opposition MLAs to hold the BJP government accountable during the upcoming assembly session. Speaking to the media after a strategy meeting of Opposition legislators, Alemao said, “Goa and Goans are watching us and will scrutinize our actions. I have no personal agenda; I am straight and clean. Leaving aside political differences, we need to come together and continue this formula to expose the BJP.” The meeting was attended by Congress MLAs Carlos Ferreira and Altone…