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Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Highlighting the growing threat posed by dead and leaning trees along major roads, Canacona Municipal Councillor Shubham Komarpant has urged the Taluka Disaster Management Authority (DMA) and the Deputy Collector/SDO of Canacona to take immediate steps for their removal to prevent accidents, especially during the monsoon. In a formal petition submitted on Monday, Komarpant pointed to a significant safety hazard along the 40-km Canacona stretch of NH-66 from Margao to Polem, where several dead, partially dead, and dangerously leaning trees have become increasingly unstable. “These trees—many planted during afforestation drives in the 1970s and ’80s, particularly Eucalyptus…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: In a proud moment for Goa, Captain Tejas Nitin Kovlekar, a resident of Ponda, has been commissioned as a Class One Gazetted Officer in the Indian Armed Forces. Captain Tejas, the son of noted Goan theatre artist Shri Nitin Kolvekar, has brought immense pride not only to his family but also to the entire state. His achievement marks a significant milestone and reflects the growing contribution of Goan youth to national service. Tejas’s commissioning follows rigorous training and selection, underscoring his dedication, discipline, and determination. Family, friends, and well-wishers have extended their congratulations and best wishes as…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government is preparing to introduce a legislation in the upcoming Assembly session aimed at regularising thousands of unauthorised homes and structures constructed on government and comunidade lands across the state. Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho confirmed the development during a discussion on Local Media’s programme. Citing humanitarian concerns and legal precedents, Godinho said the move is necessary and in line with the directions issued by the High Court of Bombay at Goa. “The Chief Minister has assured that a Bill will be brought in this session. All ministers are on board,” Godinho stated, adding that an…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: In a daring daylight robbery, unidentified miscreants broke into a house at Kondalwada, Pernem, and decamped with cash, gold, and other valuables estimated to be worth ₹4.5 lakh. According to police sources, the burglary took place between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Monday, when the residents were not at home. The theft was discovered around noon when the homeowner’s wife returned to find the main door forcibly opened and the electricity turned on inside the house. The accused reportedly used a cutter to gain entry. Locals claimed to have seen two individuals on a scooter—without number…

The Goa Police have in recent weeks displayed commendable efficiency in responding swiftly to several high-profile incidents. In a state often under the spotlight due to its tourism-centric image, maintaining law and order with speed and sensitivity is crucial—not only to ensure public safety but also to preserve Goa’s reputation as a secure destination. A string of incidents showcases this timely police action. In the recent Parra murder case, both accused were apprehended within four hours of the crime being reported—an impressive feat that demonstrates the force’s operational preparedness. Similarly, in the taxi driver assault case near Pernem, the police…

Team Goemkarponn USGAO: A 17-year-old boy has been detained by police in Usgao for allegedly recording a 32-year-old woman while she was bathing, in what authorities have described as a case of voyeurism. According to police, the incident occurred when the woman noticed a mobile phone being pointed at her through a bathroom window. Alarmed, she screamed, prompting the suspect to flee the scene. The woman later filed a complaint against the unidentified individual. During the investigation, police examined CCTV footage from the vicinity and conducted local inquiries, leading to the identification and detention of the minor. The suspect’s mobile…

Team Goemkarponn CURTORIM: Two individuals were arrested in connection with organizing an illegal bullfight in an open field at Curtorim, posing risks to public safety and violating animal cruelty laws. According to a state complaint registered under HC-4542, filed by Head Constable Sagar Mandrekar of Maina Curtorim Police Station, the incident took place on July 13 at around 5:30 PM. The accused, identified as Menino Fernandes, a resident of Nuvem, and Antonio Pacheco from Curtorim, allegedly arranged the bullfight with the intent to entertain gathered spectators. Police stated that the event not only subjected the bulls to cruelty but also…