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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant development, Goa’s Cyber Crime Police have detained a cybercriminal who defrauded an employee of Rs 93.21 lakh by posing as the chairman of a private limited business situated in Goa. After an inquiry, the accused, Nahim Mukarram Khan, 19, of Faridabad, Haryana, was taken into custody. Three bank accounts totaling Rs 71 lakh that were connected to the crime have been frozen by authorities. The situation was brought to light after the firm’s Deputy General Manager (Accounts) filed a complaint alleging that an unidentified person impersonated the chairman of the company using two WhatsApp…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Two toddlers tragically died in the Salaulim canal in Betmoddi-Bonsai, Curchorem, on Saturday afternoon. The children were playing when they went about 50 meters from their rental home and fell into the canal, according to the Curchorem police. Rehan Sadik Shrittey, a 15-month-old Karnataka native, and Wajid Ashpak Hashmi, an 18-month-old Uttar Pradesh native, have been identified as the victims. The children were taken around two kilometers from the scene of the incident after falling into the river. Luckily, a few locals spotted them and were able to pull both kids out of the water. Soon after…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Goa Medical College (GMC) is set to expand its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) capacity from the existing 15 beds to 30 beds. “Goa Medical College (GMC) is set to expand its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) capacity from the existing 15 beds to 30 beds, further strengthening the state’s healthcare infrastructure,” said Rane He further said that this significant enhancement aims to cater to the increasing demand for specialized neonatal care, ensuring that critically ill newborns receive timely and advanced medical attention. “This decision was recently taken during discussions on…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: The annual procession of Our Lady of Fatima saw a large gathering of devotees as it wound its way from Guardian Angel Church, Curchorem, to Tisk-Sanvordem via the bustling Curchorem and Sanvordem markets on Sunday evening. Parish Priest Fr. Jose Caetano D’Costa and Assistant Parish Priest Fr. Ashliff Correia led the faithful, who carried lanterns, recited the rosary, and sang hymns in devotion. The procession, which followed the Eucharistic celebration at Guardian Angel Church, was met with a warm welcome at Tisk-Sanvordem, where people of all faiths had gathered. A beautifully decorated pandal was set up to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão has been re-elected as the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), while Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore has been elected as the Vice President and Archbishop Vincent Aind of Ranchi as Secretary General. The elections took place during the 36th Plenary Assembly of the CCBI at XIM University, Bhubaneswar. Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão (72) was first elected the President at the 31st Plenary Assembly held in Chennai in 2019. He was re-elected for a second term in 2023 at the 34th Plenary Assembly in Bangalore. In addition to his…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: While welcoming the Union Budget 2025-26, the Tourism Minister Rohan it reaffirms the Government of India’s commitment to tourism as a key driver of employment and economic growth. He said that Goa stands to benefit immensely from the focus on skill development, MUDRA loans for homestays, and improved tourism infrastructure for key destinations. “The Budget’s emphasis on spiritual and wellness tourism aligns with Goa’s strengths, while enhanced connectivity and streamlined e-visa facilities will further boost international arrivals,” said Khaunte He also said that the government remains committed to working with all stakeholders to make Goa a global…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a recent clarification, the Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) has stated that the water pipeline burst at Bhatlem, which resulted in significant water wastage and temporary flooding in low-lying areas, was not caused by any Smart City-related works. The incident occurred on February 2, 2025, in the Dhanlaxmi Colony area of Bhatlem, on the outskirts of Panaji. According to IPSCDL, the water pipeline burst was due to an internal pipeline end cap breakage within Dhanlaxmi Colony. This breakage was an isolated event and not related to any activities undertaken by IPSCDL in the area. The…