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Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Directorate of Civil Aviation has issued an order permitting controlled access through the old airport gate used before the operationalisation of NH166S at Manohar International Airport. As per the order dated May 5, 2026, access through the route will now be restricted primarily to government vehicles, airport staff carrying valid identity cards, villagers requiring access to the police station and emergency situations. The order stated that several key airport facilities are connected through this route, including the fuel farm, cargo facility, CISF barracks, catering unit, ATC tower and technical building. The move is aimed at ensuring smooth…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: Goa Medical College and Hospital has announced the expansion of its online OPD appointment booking system to seven additional departments from May 11, 2026. The new departments covered under the online booking facility include Endocrinology Paediatric, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery and Nephrology. According to the hospital administration, 50 online OPD slots per day will be made available to the general public for each of these departments. Patients can avail the online OPD booking service through the official website of Goa Medical College and Hospital. Officials stated that booking an online slot…

Team Goemkarponn HOLLANT: Large heaps of garbage dumped across various parts of the scenic Hollant beach on Friday triggered outrage among local residents and social activists, who questioned the failure of authorities to maintain cleanliness at one of Mormugao taluka’s popular picnic destinations. Locals pointed out that plastic waste, food packets, bottles and other trash were seen scattered along the beach and nearby surroundings despite repeated awareness campaigns on keeping beaches clean. Residents said the increasing littering was not only damaging the beauty of the beach but could also harm marine life and tourism in the area. Social worker Roquezinho…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Verna police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving after a scooter rider allegedly lost control and crashed into a concrete pole at Sancoale. According to the state complaint filed by ASI Paresh Fal Dessai of Verna Police Station, the accident occurred on May 2, 2026, at around 1.30 am near the Bharat Petroleum pump at Sancoale. Police identified the rider as Akbar Ali Shaikh, a resident of Zuarinagar, Sancoale and originally from New Vaddem, Vasco da Gama. Police said the accused was riding the scooter from Verna towards MES College in a rash and…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Verna police conducted a special drive against begging at traffic junctions within their jurisdiction on Thursday and booked two women under the Beggars Act. During the drive, police found two women, residents of Dabolim and natives of Karnataka, allegedly begging at the Birla Cross traffic signal in Cortalim while carrying their minor children and soliciting alms from commuters. Police said both women were booked under Section 4(2) of the Beggars Act for begging in a public place. Considering the welfare of the minors, police immediately rescued both children. After obtaining necessary orders from the Child Welfare Committee,…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: Valpoi police have registered a case against a man after an assault victim succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at GMC Bambolim. According to police, a woman lodged a complaint on May 7, 2026, stating that the incident took place on April 24 at around 8 pm outside her house at Postwada Honda in Sattari. The accused has been identified as Ganesh Ladu Gaonkar, a resident of Postwada Honda, Sattari. Police said the accused allegedly assaulted the complainant’s son, Dinesh Gaonkar, with a wooden fencing stick on the back of his leg, causing him to fall on…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Fatorda police have registered a case against a man for allegedly assaulting a complainant and outraging the modesty of his wife during an argument at Borda. According to the complaint filed by Nitin Nagvekar, a resident living behind the KTC bus stand in Fatorda, the incident took place on April 29, 2026, at around 8.20 pm at Borda, Fatorda. Police said the accused, identified as Damodar Nadkarni, a resident of Borda, Fatorda, allegedly approached the complainant’s car and started arguing with him over a previous complaint filed against his wine store. During the altercation, the accused allegedly…