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Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) Chairman, Dr. N. Vinod Kumar, emphasized the importance of doubling the railway tracks and undertaking capital dredging as vital infrastructure projects for the port’s future development. Speaking on Friday, he outlined how these projects would enhance the port’s capacity and efficiency. “The doubling of the railway line is a key factor for the port’s future, alongside capital dredging,” said Dr. Kumar. He explained that the port currently has a draft of 14.5 meters, which needs to be increased to 18.5–19 meters to accommodate larger cape-size vessels. “At present, these vessels have to offload…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa police on Friday destroyed narcotics weighing 49 kgs valued approximately at Rs .2.17 crores. the narcotic drugs seized by various departments of the goa police that includes konkan railway, police stations of both the districts and the anti narcotic cell of a total of 30 cases who’s trial and appealed period was completed. The narcotics that were destroyed included drugs like ganja, charas, cocaine, mdma and lsd that altogether weighed 49.17 kgs and valued to be approximately Rs 2.17 crores in the international market. The NDPS drugs disposal committee during the week conducted a thorough…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao emphasized the importance of focus and continuous learning to students, encouraging them to prioritize their careers and maintain a growth mindset. Cuncolim MLA was speaking after inaugurating the “Growth Mindset” program organised by the Office of the Commissioner Labour & Employment. Program was held in Maria Bambina Higher Secondary School-Cuncolim. Dr. Levinson Martins, Commissioner of Labour & Employment, Headmistress of Maria Bambina Higher Secondary School Lily Fernandes, Resource persons Dr. Jorson Fernandes, Neeraj Aguiar, Nazareth Fernandes, Savio Vaz and others were present on the occasion. He said that staying focused and committed…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco Police have registered a case against two individuals who allegedly cheated a resident of Dabolim to the tune of ₹4,78,950 through a fraudulent investment scheme. According to the complaint filed by Sudhakar Tarway, a resident near KFC, Dabolim, the incident occurred between November 4, 2024, and December 10, 2024. The accused, identifying themselves as Rajiv Jain and Ankita, contacted the complainant via a Facebook advertisement and lured him into investing in a fake scheme titled “Bajaj Joint Adventure.” They claimed the scheme dealt in stocks such as OTCs, institutional investments, and IPOs, promising returns as high…

SURAJ NANDREKAR It was around 8 am in the morning when I reached the Triveni Sangam Ghat along with six other friends of mine from Saligao – Kishor Mandrekar, Pradeep Shirodkar, Deepak Rane, Umesh Fadte, Ranganath Rane and Shankar Tuyekar. At that point let alone taking a dip in the water, we weren’t even ready to shed a piece of clothing from our body, it was that chilling cold. Just scrolled through my mobile and it was 9 degrees. “God I said, forgive me, I will come later in the day”. We were not the only people on Ghat though,…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: In a major theft reported at the BLS Polymers Ltd. warehouse situated in the Sancoale Industrial Estate, unknown miscreants allegedly stole 21 metric tons of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) granules. According to the complaint filed by Sudhir Sankarnarayanan, Manager-SCM at BLS Polymers Ltd., the theft occurred prior to January 14, 2025, around 4:00 PM. The stolen granules, valued at ₹24,59,925, were taken from the company’s warehouse. Verna Police have registered an offence under Section 305 of BNS and initiated an investigation. PSI Rajdatt Arsekar of Verna Police Station is leading the probe into…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A resident of Matol, Verna, has fallen victim to an online investment scam, losing ₹2,60,000 to unidentified fraudsters posing as representatives of BoFA Securities India Ltd. According to the complaint filed by Alex Fernandes, aged 58, the incident occurred between August 6, 2024, and August 13, 2024. The accused contacted Fernandes via WhatsApp and other social media platforms, luring him into investing in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) with promises of high returns. Believing the claims, the complainant deposited the amount in various bank accounts provided by the fraudsters. After securing the funds, the accused ceased communication, thereby…