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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: South Goa MP, Captain Viriato Fernandes, has reaffirmed Congress’s complete support to the government in taking all necessary measures to protect the nation and its citizens in the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam terror attack. While participating in a candlelight vigil at Lohia Maidan on Friday, organized by the South Goa District Congress Committee, Fernandes stated that this was not the time for criticism, despite some shortcomings. He expressed gratitude towards the armed forces for carrying out operations in challenging conditions, acknowledging the difficulties of operating with limited resources, given his own experience in the military. He…

Team Goemkarponn PARRA: A 45-year-old woman was robbed of her gold mangalsutra, valued at around Rs 2 lakh, in a daring daylight theft near the Parra junction on Friday afternoon. Two masked men riding a motorcycle were responsible for the crime. The victim was walking along the roadside when the two men, wearing helmets and face coverings, approached her on a black two-wheeler. In a quick and sudden move, the pillion rider snatched her gold mangalsutra, and the duo sped off in the direction of the Parra petrol pump. Shaken by the incident, the woman quickly alerted local residents and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant move to strengthen security in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that all Pakistani nationals, except those holding diplomatic or long-term visas, must leave India by April 29, 2025. This directive follows an advisory issued by the Home Department, aimed at tightening national security and maintaining law and order in the state. CM Sawant confirmed that three Pakistani nationals currently residing in Goa have been instructed to leave the country by the specified deadline. He further revealed that 17 Pakistani nationals in the state are on long-term visas, and the local police department…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has uncovered a massive land scam in Goa, leading to the seizure of property documents and assets valued at over Rs. 1,600 Crore. On April 24 and 25, 2025, ED officials carried out search operations across multiple locations in the state under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, targeting individuals involved in a large-scale conspiracy to illegally appropriate land. The investigation pinpointed Rohan Harmalkar as the key mastermind of the scam. Harmalkar, along with several associates, orchestrated a complex scheme to illegally acquire land from rightful owners using fraudulent tactics…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a decisive move to ensure public health and uphold food safety standards, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted rigorous inspections across Bardez and Pernem talukas in Goa. The inspections resulted in immediate action against several businesses involved in unhygienic practices and violations of food safety regulations. Two snack manufacturing units and a bakery were ordered to shut down due to unsanitary conditions and non-compliance with food safety norms. Additionally, a restaurant in Parra was directed to suspend its operations pending further investigations. One of the most significant findings during the inspections was the discovery of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at strengthening its grassroots presence, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Friday announced the appointment of five new Block Presidents for North Goa. The appointments were approved by the GPCC President as part of the party’s broader organizational restructuring initiative. According to a press release issued by the GPCC, this step is intended to energize the party’s base and enhance its outreach at the block level. “We extend our best wishes to the newly appointed Block Presidents. We are confident they will uphold the values of the Indian National Congress and work…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: In a major drug bust, Old Goa Police arrested two individuals on Friday evening near the Railway Over Bridge at Mollar, Corlim in Tiswadi, Goa. The arrests were made following a tip-off about illegal drug possession in the area. The accused have been identified as Niraj Kumar (38) originally from Haspura, Aurangabad in Bihar and currently residing at a hotel in Marcel, and Upendra Ram (40), a resident of Bicholim, native of Saran Jalapur, Bihar. Police caught the duo red-handed with a combined 2.035 kilograms of Ganja—1.020 kg with Kumar and 1.015 kg with Ram—valued at…