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Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: A Ugandan national was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly residing in Goa without valid travel documents, Mandrem Police said. The accused, identified as Ms. Nakimera Muhammad (25), was found staying illegally at Sweet Lake, Khalchawada, Arambol, Pernem. She holds a Ugandan passport bearing number A00859998, valid from October 4, 2022, to October 3, 2032, but did not possess a valid visa, police said. Police Sub-Inspector J. Abhishekh Chodankar of Mandrem Police Station registered Cr. No. 70/2025 under Section 7(1)(3) of the Foreigners Order, 1948, and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, based on a complaint filed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Forward Party (GFP) announced a robust and ambitious statewide outreach programme titled “Amcho Awaaz Vijai”, aimed at collecting public grievances and taking them up in the upcoming monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. The announcement was made at a press conference by party leaders Durgadas Kamat, Mohandas Lolienkar, and Deepak Kalangutkar. Addressing the media, GFP General Secretary(Organisation) Durgadas Kamat said, “Our leader and President Vijai Sardesai had promised on his birthday that he would personally reach out to people across the state , from Pernem to Canacona , and listen to their issues. We…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), Goa, has strongly opposed the Directorate of Education’s recent circular mandating schools to observe “Samvidhan Hatya Diwas” in connection with the Emergency period of 1975-77. In a formal letter addressed to the Director of Education, NSUI State President Naushad Chowdhari has demanded immediate withdrawal of Circular No. DE/Acad/Circular/11/472/2024/13-34 dated 24/06/2025. The circular directs schools to conduct essay competitions, exhibitions, and other activities highlighting the alleged “murder of the Constitution” during the Emergency. NSUI has termed this move as politically motivated and an attempt to inject a biased historical narrative into…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Continuing its crackdown on unauthorised service providers, the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, in coordination with the Tourist Police Unit, has initiated action against five individuals found operating in violation of the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Manohar International Airport, Mopa, where these individuals were found carrying illegal activities which were causing inconvenience to visitors and obstructing the smooth movement of tourists in the area. The persons apprehended include: Muddasar S/o Yasin Bepari, 22, resident of H. No. 15, Ambekhnad Reis, Magoa, Bardez, North Goa – 403114,…

As Goa joins the rest of the world in observing International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, familiar words echo once again – “zero tolerance,” “war on drugs,” “awareness drives.” But beyond the public relations blitz, the reality is deeply troubling: drugs continue to flow through Goa, and the state remains a haven for both traffickers and users. The rising number of drug seizures is often spun as a success story, but the truth is far more disturbing—seizures are up because the trade is thriving, expanding, and growing more brazen. What’s worse is that the drug…

Team Goemkarponn PARRA: Authorities on Thursday demolished an illegally constructed scrapyard located in Survey No. 183/3 of Parra village, Bardez taluka, following directives issued by the Block Development Officer (BDO) Bardez-I & II. The action was part of a coordinated effort involving multiple government departments and law enforcement agencies. The demolition began around 10:00 am under the supervision of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (North Goa), and was carried out by a government-appointed demolition team comprising Public Works Department (PWD) labourers, a JCB excavator, and officials from the Electricity Department, who ensured that any power supply to the site was disconnected. The…

Team Goemkarponn Cumbharjua: A potentially tragic river mishap was narrowly averted on Wednesday evening after a ferry boat operating in the Cumbharjua canal stalled mid-river with several passengers on board. The incident occurred when the ferry, connecting residents across the Mandovi river, suddenly experienced an engine failure and came to a halt in the middle of the waterway. As the stranded ferry drifted listlessly, panic gripped passengers when they spotted a massive barge approaching directly toward them. Eyewitnesses reported chaotic scenes as the large vessel, unaware of the stationary ferry’s presence, continued on its routine course through the narrow channel.…