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Panaji: In light of a recent case wherein a person was duped of Rs. 38,90,182.90/- under the pretext of receiving high returns in online share trading, it was revealed that the victim was initially added to a WhatsApp group and provided with complete guidance on online trading. The fraudsters further instructed the victim to buy an IPO through an app called ‘FYERS,’ which is not a legitimate platform. Due to a lack of knowledge and awareness, the victim unknowingly transferred Rs. 38 lakhs to various bank accounts provided in the WhatsApp group, resulting in a loss of his hard-earned money.…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Legal action intensified three months after large-scale protests broke out against former RSS Goa chief Subhash Velingkar for making disparaging statements about St. Francis Xavier. Four First Information Reports (FIRs) have been chargesheeted against 154 demonstrators for the mayhem that broke out at Fatorda’s Old Market after the Subhash Velingkar’s provocative comments sparked unrest throughout the entire state. 154 protesters are facing significant accusations, including former tourism minister Francisco Pacheco, who is accused of criminal intimidation, as well as a number of activists and locals. The investigative teams will submit more chargesheets against others, who have not…

Team Goemkarponn OLDGOA: The Decennial Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier concluded on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. The Exposition culminated with a Solemn procession from Se Cathedral to Bom Jesus Basilica, Old Goa and Eucharistic Celebration held in the pandal in front of the Basilica. Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, presided over the concluding Eucharistic Celebration. Bishop Simião Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of Goa and Daman, Bishop Lumen Monteiro of Agartala, Bishop Ignatius of Simla-Chandigarh, Bishop Alex Dias, Bishop Emeritus of Port Blair, Fr. Henry…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Goa is setting a remarkable benchmark in child nutrition, with the lowest child stunting rate in India at just 5.84%. “Goa is setting a remarkable benchmark in child nutrition, with the lowest child stunting rate in India at just 5.84%. Alongside this, the state also reports minimal malnutrition indicators, with wasting at 0.85% and underweight children at 2.18%,” said Rane He further sai that these achievements reflect Goa’s effective nutritional policies and commitment to ensuring healthier futures for its children. “We must prioritise the overall well-being of our children to ensure…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the wake of a staggering rise in online investment fraud, authorities in India are sounding the alarm, warning citizens to be cautious of unsolicited investment opportunities that promise unusually high returns. A recent case in Panaji, where a victim lost Rs. 38,90,182.90 to fraudsters posing as online share trading experts, highlights the sophisticated tactics employed by these scammers. Data from the National Consumer Helpline and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) reveals a 70% increase in complaints related to online investment fraud over the last 12 months, with total losses exceeding ₹1,500 crores. These…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: On Saturday, a devastating incident unfolded in Shristhal, resulting in the tragic death of a 40-year-old man. Jaya Varak, who was riding his motorbike, found himself in the midst of a fierce bullfight that turned deadly. Varak had stopped his motorbike to avoid a collision with the two aggressively fighting bulls that had taken over the road. However, the situation quickly spiralled out of control as the bulls charged from all directions, knocking Varak and his motorbike to the ground. The impact was severe, leaving Varak with serious head injuries. Following the incident, Varak was initially treated…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: In a stark example of political irony, Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral, who stepped down as a minister to accommodate turncoat MLAs in the cabinet, has vehemently criticized the BJP government for putting several projects in his constituency on hold. This development comes a year after Cabral resigned to make way for eight MLAs who defected to the BJP, a move orchestrated by the party’s central leadership. Cabral expressed his frustration, highlighting that four key projects in his constituency have been stalled by the very government he was a part of. He recalled a public statement made by…