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Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: In a major breakthrough, the Anjuna Police Station conducted a narcotics raid at Sonarkhed in Assagao, Bardez, leading to the arrest of a foreign national involved in illegal drug possession. The accused has been identified as Sokratis Michailidis (59), a Greek national currently residing in Badem, Assagao. During the operation, police recovered 2.271 kg of charas valued at approximately ₹22.71 lakh and 10.77 grams of ecstasy worth around ₹1.10 lakh, taking the total seizure to ₹23.81 lakh. The contraband was seized under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The raid was carried out by a police team…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: In a major crackdown on narcotics, the Crime Branch Police Station in Anjuna, Bardez, arrested two individuals following a raid conducted in the early hours of March 14, 2026. Acting on specific intelligence, officials raided a room at Mazalwada in Anjuna and recovered 1.5 kilograms of ganja valued at ₹1,40,000. The drugs were seized from the possession of Loknath Haldar (21), a native of Rampurhat in West Bengal, who is currently residing in Anjuna. A case was registered against him under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act, 1985. He was subsequently produced before the JMFC court in…

“To be fair, elections are ultimately about winning. Parties are under pressure to field candidates who can secure victories, especially in high-stakes contests like bypolls. From that perspective, Bhatikar’s selection may be seen as a pragmatic choice. But pragmatism without principle is a slippery slope. It may deliver immediate gains, but it erodes trust within the organisation and among voters. The larger concern is the message this sends ahead of future elections. If party workers begin to feel that loyalty and sustained effort do not translate into opportunity, it could weaken the organisational backbone of Congress. Political parties are not…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A delegation of Opposition MLAs from the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) has approached the Goa Governor, intensifying its protest against the abrupt curtailment of the ongoing Budget session of the Legislative Assembly. Led by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, the delegation—including AAP MLAs Venzy Viegas and Cruz Silva, and RGP MLA Viresh Borkar—met Governor P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju at Raj Bhavan to raise serious constitutional concerns over the decision. The Budget session was cut short on Monday soon after the passage of the State Budget. Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar acted following…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: AAP MLA Venzy Viegas has indicated that the Opposition is prepared to escalate the issue of the curtailed Goa Assembly session to the highest level, including approaching the President of India. Speaking to the media, Viegas said that as elected representatives, legislators have the authority to exercise their constitutional powers. He noted that the matter has already been brought to the attention of the Governor, and the Opposition will wait for an appropriate response.

Team Goemkarponn BELAGAVI: Belagavi Market Police have arrested four individuals, including three from Goa, for allegedly attempting to pass off counterfeit ₹500 currency notes in the city. The accused have been identified as Mohammed Arbaz (21) from Taleband-Davorlim, Rupesh Hanumanth Vakode (26) from Canacona, Mohammad Hussain Bakki (23) from Margao, and Shravankumar (25) from Begusarai in Bihar. Police said a total of 495 fake ₹500 notes were recovered from the accused. In addition, mobile phones worth around ₹40,000 and a vehicle suspected to have been used in the operation were also seized. The Incident came to light on March 16…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: RGP MLA Viresh Borkar on Wednesday said the agitation against Section 39A will continue and be expanded to villages across Goa, amid rising concerns over land-related issues. He noted that villagers from various parts of the state have been approaching him with complaints about increasing land conversions in their areas. Borkar urged people to come forward and actively participate in protests to safeguard their villages. He also alleged double standards in the Assembly, stating that while the Opposition is expected to maintain decorum during protests, they were not allowed to discuss Section 39A, with proceedings pushed through…