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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s Health Department has achieved a significant milestone through its AI-enabled Lung Health Screening Program, which has already identified eight early-stage lung cancer cases—enabling timely medical intervention and potentially life-saving treatment. The initiative, launched in partnership with health-tech firm Qure.ai and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, uses advanced artificial intelligence technology to enhance early diagnosis and expand healthcare accessibility across the state. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said the program reflects Goa’s commitment to pioneering innovative health solutions that impact lives meaningfully. “By integrating cutting-edge AI into our public health system, we ensure equitable access and early diagnosis—where every life…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The South Goa BJP district president has questioned Prakash Velip’s commitment to the party, alleging he never supported BJP candidates and even campaigned against South Goa Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Chairperson Sanjana Velip during local elections. Asked about possible disciplinary action over Prakash Velip’s recent remarks critical of the government, district president Gaonkar dismissed the idea, noting that Velip himself had publicly acknowledged he is not a BJP member. “He admitted in a press conference that he is not with the party, so there’s no question of taking action,” Gaonkar said. Gaonkar further clarified that there is no…

Team Goemkarponn SANVORDEM: A 32-year-old man was found dead by hanging in Sanvordem, Curchorem, on Monday. Police said they received information from Fahim Khan, a resident of Takaband, Cuncolim, reporting that his relative, Farhad Hassan Sheikh, had died by suicide. Officers visited the scene, where the deceased’s father, Hassan Sheikh, formally identified the body. Police conducted a scene of unnatural death occurrence panchanama and inquest panchanama. The body was then sent for post-mortem examination at South Goa District Hospital, Margao. The autopsy, conducted by the Police Surgeon, certified the cause of death as “asphyxia as a result of hanging.” The…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Two persons sustained injuries in a road accident reported near Apollo Pharmacy, Fatorda, on Monday evening. As per the complaint filed by Head Constable Wilton Rebello of Fatorda Police Station, the accident occurred on July 7 at around 4:20 PM when Sahil Naik, a resident of Dongorwada, Fatorda, and native of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, was riding a Yamaha FZS motorcycle in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Arlem towards Fatorda. Near Apollo Pharmacy, Naik allegedly rear-ended an Aviator scooter that was moving in the same direction and then rammed into a parked Bullet motorcycle on the…

Team 6 SANKHALI: Bicholim Police have booked a businessman for failing to comply with mandatory foreigner reporting norms. According to police, M.V. Amit (41), a resident of Hillrock Residency, Saligao, and owner of Plot No. 407 opposite Nair’s Housing Board Colony in Sanquelim, had rented out a room to two foreign nationals: Miss Zarina (38) from Moscow, Russia, and Miss Antanina (37) from Belarus. Police stated that the owner did not submit the mandatory online “C” Form to the FRRO, Panaji, within 24 hours of accommodating the guests, violating provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946, and the Foreigners (Amendment) Order,…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: A case of cyber fraud has been registered at the Cuncolim Police Station after a local resident was allegedly cheated of ₹98,000 by an unknown individual posing as a courier delivery agent. The complainant, Abdulla Rojan Navu, a resident of Culvaddo, Cuncolim, reported that prior to June 2, 2025, an unidentified person approached him under the pretext of delivering a package. The accused, impersonating a delivery courier agent, convinced the complainant to deposit ₹5 as a confirmation fee for the delivery. However, soon after the initial transaction failed, the complainant began noticing unauthorized deductions from his bank…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: In a case of burglary reported from the industrial hub of Cuncolim, a break-in occurred at Joecons Marine Exports Pvt. Ltd., resulting in the theft of approximately ₹3.18 lakh in cash. The incident took place in the early hours of July 6, 2025, around 1:00 AM, and was reported by Jo Afan, Manager of the company and a resident of Margao. According to the complaint filed at Cuncolim Police Station, the accused has been identified as Md. Sayed Ali, a resident of IDC Cuncolim and originally from Kamalpur, Assam. The suspect allegedlygained unauthorized entry into the factory…