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Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: A 23-year-old man was found unconscious at his residence in Maulinguem, Bicholim, on Wednesday morning and was later declared brought dead at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Bicholim. According to Bicholim Police, a medical memo was received from the Medical Officer of CHC Bicholim at around 8.29 am on September 23, informing them that Govind Gaonkar, 23, a resident of Paltadwada, Maulinguem, had been brought to the health centre by a 108 ambulance from his residence. During the enquiry, police learnt from the deceased’s family that Govind had dinner on the night of September 22 and went…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: A 45-year-old woman from Mandrem died at the Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, on September 23, days after she reportedly sustained head injuries in a self-fall accident while travelling as a pillion rider. Police received a wireless message from GMC Bambolim at around 12 noon on September 23, informing them that Deepali Kerkar had died while undergoing treatment. According to police, Kerkar, wife of Mahesh Mhammal and a resident of Madhlamaj, Mandrem, was travelling with her husband from the Ganpati Visarjan venue at Madhlamaj towards Deulwada, Mandrem, when the incident occurred near HDFC Bank, Madhlamaj. Police said…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Bicholim Police have arrested three persons in connection with an alleged attempt to steal electrical cables from a screening plant operated by Salgaonkar Mining Industries Private Limited at Vagus-Kothambi, Bicholim. According to the complaint lodged by Jayant Gaonkar, Director of Salgaonkar Mining Industries Private Limited, the incident occurred at around 11 am on September 22 at the company’s screening plant. The complaint states that three persons allegedly entered the premises with a common intention to commit theft. One of the accused, identified as Sufryan, 18, was allegedly caught by the company’s security officer, Krishanand Gouda, while cutting…

Team Goemkarponn AGACAIM: Agacaim Police have registered a cyber fraud case after a 40-year-old Bambolim resident allegedly lost ₹2,85,993 after clicking on a fraudulent link purportedly related to a traffic violation challan. The offence was registered at 2.58 pm on September 23, 2026, following the receipt of Zero FIR No. 0(305)/2026, dated September 17, from the Cyber Crime Police Station, Ribandar. According to the complaint filed by Tapendra, 40, a service professional residing near the Government Primary School in Bambolim, the incident occurred between September 7 and 12 at his residence in Bambolim, Tiswadi. Police stated that an unidentified person,…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Mandrem Police register case under BNS sections following complaint over alleged road obstruction and nuisance at New Wada, Morjim Pernem, September 22: Mandrem Police have registered a case against a 40-year-old Russian national following a complaint alleging that he obstructed road users, damaged parked two-wheelers and created a nuisance at New Wada, Morjim, on September 22. According to police, the offence was registered at around 8.18 pm as Mandrem PS Crime No. 87/2026, under Sections 324(4), 126(2), 125 and 270 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The complaint was filed by Jaydeep Palyekar, 35, attached to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said the government is extending full support to Public Works Department (PWD) officials to resolve all issues related to the Porvorim flyover within seven days. Khaunte said a step has already been taken towards addressing the concerns with access to Atal Setu being opened for residents of Porvorim. He said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has directed PWD officials to take up and resolve the issues related to the flyover on priority. Khaunte also alleged that some people were attempting to politicise the matter, while maintaining that the government was focused on finding solutions…

Team Goemkarponn MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has directed that firecrackers should not be burst on public roads during festive celebrations, as it called for stronger measures to control noise and air pollution across Maharashtra. The court’s observations came while hearing a matter concerning noise pollution during religious festivals and processions. The bench stressed that celebrations should not result in inconvenience to the public or cause harm to the environment. The court also expressed concern over the growing use of powerful sound systems, DJs and laser displays during religious processions. It questioned the need for excessive noise and elaborate displays…