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Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: The shift of international airlines from Goa International Airport at Dabolim to the newly established Manohar International Airport at Mopa has sparked major concerns. Once a bustling hub for international carriers, Dabolim has witnessed a steady decline in operations. Airlines such as Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Sri Lankan Airways, Air India, and Gulf Air previously operated from Dabolim. However, a series of strategic shifts has left the airport with just two international operators—Gulf Air and Air India Express. Controversy over shifting of Airlines : The controversy over shifting of Airlines intensified when the Congress party…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: A 40-year-old individual from Curchorem took his own life by leaping in front of an oncoming freight train at Curchorem Station, resulting in immediate death. The individual has been named Jayant Parmar. Many people gathered at the railway station. Parmar had been renting a place in Curchorem for several years. According to locals, there is a lack of railway police at the station to help prevent such tragedies. When there’s a need for railway police at the Curchorem station, officers must travel from Vasco. Locals believe that if a railway police presence had been available, this tragic…

Team Goemkarponn KULEM: A tragic incident was reported on when a man was found severely injured on the railway tracks at Km 58/800-900 near Kulem. According to information received from the Vasco Railway Police, the Dy. Station Manager of Vasco Railway Station was alerted by GDR about a male individual, aged around 40 to 45 years, lying injured on the tracks. Upon investigation, authorities found that the injured man had been shifted to PHC Sanguem for medical attention. However, doctors at the health center declared him brought dead. The deceased has been identified as Harif Shaikh (52), a resident near…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Acting in close coordination with Delhi Police, a team from Mapusa Police Station of North District has arrested a prime accused in an extortion case. Earlier, this accused while being brought from New Delhi to Goa, had escaped Police custody by pushing Goa Police and CISF staff at Mumbai Airport. The accused had since then was evading arrest and was constantly shifting his residence and location. On Saturday, the Mapusa Police Station successfully traced and arrested Imad Khan, S/o Wasim Khan, N/o Mohalla Maniharan, Behat, Saharanpur accused in Mapusa PS Crime No. 36/2024 U/sec 342, 170, 323,…

Team Goemkarponn CORJUEM: The 20th Cultural Programme was successfully organised by Amarnath Panjikar for the children of Corjuem Village as part of the Vardhapan Diwas celebrations of Shri Sateri Devi, Corjuem. The event featured Drawing, Fancy Dress, and Dance competitions across three categories, where young participants showcased their talent and creativity. Prizes were awarded to the winners, and all participants received tokens of appreciation during the Prize Distribution Ceremony. The primary objective of this unique programme is to encourage children to take part in cultural activities, build confidence, and perform on stage without fear. The event was well-attended by the…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A grand felicitation ceremony was held at Pragati Hall in Mapusa to honor Dr. Tarak Arolkar on behalf of the Bhandari community. During the event, Dr. Arolkar highlighted the current state of the Bhandari community, stating that many families are still struggling financially, their children lack access to quality education, and the youth face difficulties in finding employment and business opportunities. He emphasized that education is the key to the overall progress of the community. Announcement of an Educational Complex for the Bhandari Community In a significant move towards the educational upliftment of the Bhandari community, Dr.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In what could be worrying trend, Off late, large number of Goans are being caught in the narcotic trade. According to data, in last five years 253 Locals have been arrested by the law enforcement agencies with drugs. The drug menace in Goa has been increasing. Goa police registered 762 drug cases from 2020 to February 28, 2025. Police have also arrested 76 people of which 137 are foreigners, 505 non Goans, and 253 Goans from 2020 till Febryary 28, 2025. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed that Goa being a Tourist destination, narcotic drugs are smuggled in…