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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Konkan Railway Police have arrested a 29-year-old man from Odisha after allegedly recovering 2.889 kg of ganja, valued at approximately ₹2,88,890, during a narcotics raid at Margao Railway Station. The accused, identified as Deepak Ray, son of Mangalu Ray, a resident of Kartraka, Damadua, in Gajapati district of Odisha, was apprehended on October 24 during a raid conducted between 5 pm and 9.45 pm on Platform No. 6 of the railway station. According to the police, the operation was led by PSI Roosevelt Fernandes of the Konkan Railway Police Station. The suspected narcotic substance was seized…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Cyber Crime Police have arrested two persons from Maharashtra in connection with a fake online share investment fraud involving ₹39.01 lakh, and have successfully secured ₹23.12 lakh of the complainant’s money. The case was registered as Crime No. 92/2026 on October 3, following a complaint by a 60-year-old resident of Porvorim, who alleged that he was cheated by fraudsters posing as investment advisers through a WhatsApp group named “A83 DI Wealth Growth Centre”. According to the police, the fraud took place between August 21 and September 28, 2026. The accused allegedly lured the complainant with…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The battle over constituency allocation within Goa’s ruling alliance is beginning to take shape, with the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) laying claim to seven Assembly seats ahead of the 2027 elections. Ponda, where the party’s candidate narrowly lost in 2022, is among the constituencies it intends to secure. MGP leader and Power Minister Ramkrishna “Sudin” Dhavalikar has made it clear that the party will pursue its claim over Ponda, along with Marcaim, Mandrem, Pernem, Bicholim, Priol and Shiroda. The demands are expected to feature in discussions on the electoral arrangement with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Ponda…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Multiple commercial establishments, including a saree shop and local bars, were reportedly burgled overnight in Bicholim Market, with unidentified persons making away with cash from counters. According to shop owners, the establishments had been locked between 7.30 pm and 12.30 am, with the thefts coming to light the following morning. The burglars allegedly broke door locks and smashed cash counters to steal the daily collections. Following complaints from traders, Bicholim Police visited the affected establishments, recorded statements and examined CCTV footage as part of the investigation. While appreciating the prompt response by the police, traders have urged…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has vaccinated more than 84,000 children against polio this year, reaffirming the state’s commitment to protecting every child through timely immunisation, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said on the occasion of World Polio Day. Emphasising the importance of vaccination in safeguarding children’s health, Rane said every dose brings Goa closer to a healthier, polio-free future. He reiterated the need to ensure that every child receives timely immunisation to strengthen the state’s public health efforts. “Two drops. A lifetime of protection. A stronger Goa,” the message shared by the Health Minister stated, highlighting the importance of polio vaccination…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Minister Atanasio “Babush” Monserrate has welcomed the possibility of Utpal Parrikar returning to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying he believes Utpal should never have left the party in the first place. Reacting to the possible move, Monserrate said the party’s decision should be respected and that Utpal’s return would be a welcome development. He emphasised that he had no objection to whatever decision the BJP leadership takes on the matter. “Whatever decision the party takes, it is a welcome move. It is better late than never,” Monserrate said. He recalled his association with Utpal’s father, former…

New Delhi: Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered match-winning performances as India chased down a target of 181 against New Zealand in the second T20I in Christchurch on Saturday. India overcame early setbacks to complete the chase on a challenging surface, with Varma and Reddy playing crucial roles in guiding the visitors towards victory. Sanju Samson managed 14 runs, while young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for just four, putting pressure on India’s batting line-up early in the innings. Earlier, New Zealand posted 180 for five after recovering from a difficult start. Arshdeep Singh led India’s bowling effort with…