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Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Traffic near the welcome gate of Goa Airport will be diverted temporarily starting April 29, 2025, due to welding and steel erection works being carried out as part of the airport building extension project. According to authorities, the traffic diversion will be enforced daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM until May 9, 2025. During this time, all vehicles and pedestrians approaching the airport will be rerouted through the existing exit area. Traffic police will be present at the location to manage the flow and assist commuters. The public is advised to follow signage and exercise caution…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: In a significant drug bust, Ponda Police arrested a 54-year-old man from Canacona after seizing 6.314 kg of suspected Ganja valued at approximately Rs 6.30 lakh. The operation took place on the evening of April 27, below the Borim Bridge in Ponda. Acting on specific intelligence received through a reliable source, police conducted a narcotics raid between 7:35 PM and 9:00 PM. During a personal search, the accused—identified as Benedito Fernandes, a resident of Ghodkamolem, Poinguinim, Canacona—was found in illegal possession of the greenish dry leafy substance, suspected to be Ganja. An offence has been registered under…

Team Goemkarponn NEW VADDEM: Mainuddin Pathan, a resident of New Vaddem, has been convicted and sentenced to ten years’ rigorous imprisonment in a case of sexual exploitation and abuse. Public prosecutor Anna Mendonca appeared on behalf of the state. The case was investigated by Vasco police, under the leadership of DySP Nilesh Rane, with HC Santosh Bhatkar, HC Sachin Bandekar, and PC Gauresh Satardekar playing key roles in the arrest and investigation. In 2019, following a complaint lodged by a young woman from Delhi, Vasco police arrested the accused. The victim, who had come to Goa seeking better prospects, was…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: A 60-year-old man died after his scooter was hit from behind by a car near the Toyota showroom at Keserval, Cortalim, on Sunday According to Verna police, the accused driver, Neville Joaquim Mascarenhas, 25, a resident of Covatem, Cavorim-Chandor, Goa, and originally from Mumbai, Maharashtra, was proceeding from Panjim towards Margao in a Toyota Innova. Around 9.06 a.m., he allegedly drove the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner and rammed into a Honda Activa scooter from the rear. The scooter rider, Basappa Metri, a resident of Dicarpale, Davorlim-Navelim, South Goa, sustained serious injuries and was rushed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a heartwarming initiative that blended safety with inclusivity, Drishti Marine organised a special beach outing for 16 visually impaired students from the National Association for the Blind (NAB), Goa. The experience took place at Hawaii Beach in Dona Paula, where children enjoyed swimming, boating, and beach play under the vigilant care of trained lifesavers. The event marked a rare and joyous opportunity for the children, many of whom were experiencing the sea for the first time. A secure 30×50 metre swim zone was demarcated for the occasion, allowing students to safely float, swim, and race small…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa witnessed a total of 198 road accidents in March 2025, resulting in 20 fatalities, according to the monthly report released by the Directorate of Transport. Of the total accidents, 20 were classified as fatal — 12 in North Goa and eight in South Goa. The report further noted 18 grievous accidents (North Goa – 8, South Goa – 10), 44 minor accidents (North Goa – 15, South Goa – 29), and 116 non-injury accidents (North Goa – 60, South Goa – 56). The fatalities included 12 riders (North Goa – 5, South Goa – 7), three…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant push towards sustainable urban development, Forest Minister Vishwajit P. Rane chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials from the Forest Department, Urban Development Department, and representatives from renowned urban planning consultancy StudioPOD. The meeting focused on finalizing strategies to implement the “Green Lung” concept across municipalities in the state. Minister Rane emphasized the urgent need for creating thoughtfully designed open spaces within city limits to counter the adverse effects of rapid urbanization. “Our goal is to integrate green lungs into urban planning — spaces that not only enhance ecological balance but also significantly improve…