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Team Goemkarponn St CRUZ: A case of vehicle theft has been reported in Cujira, St. Cruz, Tiswadi, Goa, where an unidentified individual allegedly stole a black Jupiter scooter parked in an open public parking area. The complaint was lodged by Carmo Carmino Cardozo, a resident of House No. 578, St. Cruz, on June 5 at around 9:28 PM. According to the complainant, the theft occurred on May 21, 2025, around 10:00 AM, when the scooter—bearing registration number GA-07-M-9580—was taken from the parking area near his residence. The vehicle is estimated to be worth approximately ₹60,000. Police have registered the complaint…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A recent report released by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has sounded an alarm over Goa’s environmental health, revealing a sharp decline in the State’s tree cover over the past decade. According to EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics, Goa’s tree cover shrank by approximately 22.75 percent between 2010-11 and 2021-22, dropping from 334 square kilometers to just 258 square kilometers. The report highlights a steady decrease over the years, with tree cover reducing from 325 sq km in 2013-14 to 323 sq km in 2015-16, followed by a significant decline of 51 sq…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In one of the highest compensations ever granted in Goa for a wild animal attack, the Forest Department has reimbursed ₹85,000 to a woman injured in a wild boar attack in Poinguinim earlier this year. Jayanti Velip, a resident of Gulem in VP Shristhal, was handed over the compensation cheque by Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Harsh Gadte at a brief function held at the Canacona Forest Office. Range Forest Officer (Territorial) Anant Velip and other officials were also present. The incident took place on February 4, when Jayanti Velip was working in a paddy field owned by…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major development, the Goa government has handed over the investigation of the ₹5 crore Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) fraud case to the Crime Branch. The case, which was being investigated by Porvorim police, involves large-scale misappropriation of Central funds meant for primary education. Sources confirmed that the Crime Branch has been officially assigned the case, and Porvorim police have been instructed to transfer all related documents and evidence. The scam came to light following an investigation by The Goan, which revealed that government funds under SSA were illegally diverted from the official bank account. So…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Governor of Goa P.S. Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant extended warm wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakri Id), a festival celebrated by Muslims across the world to commemorate the spirit of sacrifice and devotion. In his message, Governor Pillai said that the festival, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is marked with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour. It stands as a reminder of values such as forgiveness, compassion, and charity, and plays a vital role in promoting harmony and brotherhood among all communities. He called upon…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on highlighted Goa’s outstanding performance in key development indicators, asserting that the state has surpassed others in per capita income, GDP, and literacy rates. Speaking at the Regional Rural Workshop 2025 organized under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana in Panaji, Sawant said Goa’s progress extends well beyond its traditional reputation as a destination for “Sun, Sand, and Sea.” “We have introduced a fourth ‘S’ to our tourism identity—Spirituality. Goa is now actively promoting spiritual tourism as part of its evolving brand,” the Chief Minister remarked. Despite being one of the smallest states…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a significant judgment, the Mapusa court has convicted former Sarpanch and current panch of Salvador do Mundo panchayat, Vijay Dalvi, along with Sweta Kandolkar and Shrikant Arlekar, for outraging the modesty of Dr. Meenakshi Martin in a case dating back to 2017. The incident was reportedly linked to a property dispute, during which Dr. Martin was subjected to verbal abuse and physical assault. Her mobile phone was also damaged in the altercation. The court has sentenced all three accused to undergo simple imprisonment for three months. Additionally, each has been directed to pay a compensation of…