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Team Goemkarponn Panaji:  Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, asserting that the Central government has delivered an “11-year corruption-free administration.” Speaking on the occasion of the Modi-led government completing 11 years at the Centre, Sawant said, “There has not been a single allegation of corruption against the Prime Minister in all these years. This is a testimony to the clean and transparent governance the country has witnessed under his leadership.” When questioned about recent corruption-related remarks reportedly made by Goa Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude, Sawant sought to downplay the issue.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Three Swedish citizens were apprehended by the Goa Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) in Arambol on June 9 for possession of narcotics worth nearly Rs 2.6 crore and for overstaying in the country without valid visas. The arrest was announced by SP Sunita Sawant during a media briefing on June 10. During the operation, the police recovered 24.8 grams of liquid LSD valued at Rs 2.5 crore, along with 70 LSD blotters worth Rs 7 lakh. Additionally, 49.3 grams of ketamine liquid and 1.5 grams of ketamine powder, valued at Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 15,000 respectively, were…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Goa for June 12 to 14, forecasting heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong gusty winds across both North and South Goa districts. Additionally, a yellow alert has been announced for June 11, 15, and 16, indicating moderate rain and similar weather disturbances. The IMD has warned that wind speeds of 30-40 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 50 kmph, are likely during thunderstorms at isolated locations over the state. Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions during this period. Despite the…

Team Goemkarponn PORIEM: In a major step towards improving rural connectivity in Sattari, Dr. Deviya Rane, MLA of Poriem Constituency and Chairperson of the Goa Forest Development Corporation, inaugurated a new Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) bus service connecting Parye to Valpoi via Morlem. The new route is expected to ease daily travel for residents of several villages including Karanzol, Valpoi, Honda, Morlem, Parye, and Sankhalim. Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Rane highlighted the long-standing demand for this service and its importance in supporting education, employment, and access to essential services. She noted that the bus service, which had been…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Amit Patkar has sharply criticized the BJP-led government in Goa, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order following a violent incident at a popular biryani restaurant in Calangute. According to Patkar, a group of unidentified individuals allegedly entered the restaurant, consumed food without paying, physically assaulted the staff, and then fled the scene. He stated that the entire act was captured on CCTV, yet over 60 hours have passed without any arrests being made. In a strongly worded press statement, Patkar accused the Goa Police of inaction and questioned whether…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A case of burglary has been reported in Manaswada, Kundaim, where unidentified miscreants broke into a residence and made away with gold ornaments and cash valued at over ₹4.6 lakh. According to the complaint filed by Suchita Naik, a 38-year-old service professional residing at House No. 966/1, Manaswada, the theft occurred on June 9, 2025, sometime before 3:30 PM. The unknown accused are suspected to have entered the house by breaking open the back door, after which they allegedly accessed a cupboard and stole gold ornaments worth approximately ₹4,50,000 along with cash amounting to ₹12,000. The stolen…

“Regardless of what triggered the outburst, the public shaming of a senior doctor on duty was not just unprofessional, it was deeply demoralising to the entire medical fraternity. It struck at the heart of the trust and dignity that every professional deserves in their workplace. That said, it must be acknowledged that Health Minister Rane eventually showed statesmanship by apologising, albeit in his own way. While the format and forum of the apology might not have entirely satisfied the aggrieved doctors, the gesture itself was an important signal. It showed that he was willing to step back, reflect, and put…