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On Tuesday, an unanticipated crisis unfolded in Goa, causing immense disruption not only to individuals but to the state’s entire economic fabric. The Goa Electricity Department undertook drastic measures to disconnect the Internet and television cables of major service providers, leaving businesses, hospitals, educational institutions, and media houses scrambling for connectivity. The action was initiated under the pretext of safety concerns regarding illegally placed fibre optic cables strung along electricity poles. The All Goa Internet Service Providers Association, representing internet service providers, had recently escalated a case to the Bombay High Court in Goa, appealing for a halt to these…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the vibrant setting of Goa’s Peddem Sports Complex, the ASHMITA Khelo India Pencak Silat Women’s League (West Zone) 2024-2025, held from February 21st to 23rd, 2025, witnessed a remarkable display of martial arts prowess. The event, which took place at the Badminton Hall, Mapusa, saw Goa’s athletes emerge as stars, clinching a total of 20 medals. This impressive haul not only underscores the state’s growing prowess in Pencak Silat but also highlights the dedication and skill of its athletes. The medal winners included Chrissie Fernandes, who secured a gold medal in the Tunggal Category for Sub-Juniors.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The excitement for the 2025 Carnaval in Goa reached new heights as King Momo, accompanied by Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director of GTDC, Dhiraj Wagle, Deputy Director, South, Gavin Dias, General Manager, GTDC, Deepak Narvekar, Deputy General Manager, GTDC, and Jayesh Kankonkar, Assistant Director, unveiled this year’s Carnaval song at a lively event at the Department of Tourism. This year’s Carnaval promises to be bigger, brighter, and more engaging than ever before. While the Porvorim Carnaval Committee decided not to hold celebrations along the traditional route due to ongoing construction for the flyover, the community is encouraged to…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The first chargesheet in the investment scam case against Myron Rodrigues and his wife Deepali Parab has been submitted by the Goa Police’s Economic Offences Cell (EOC). Notably, the husband-wife team is accused of defrauding multiple investors out of Rs 1.19 crore under the guise of increased returns. The Margao Sessions Court received the chargesheet. The main defendant in the case, Myron, is still escaping. As a prerequisite to initiating a Red Notice through International Police (InternPol), the filing of a chargesheet The red corner Soon, a notice will be sent to law enforcement agencies around the…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Aman Afridy, 24, a waiter from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, was taken into custody by Mandrem police during a narcotics operation at Mandrem Garden, Junaswada, Pernem, for allegedly holding 2.063 kg of ganja valued at about Rs 2 lakh. PSI Pratik Garudi’s team carried out the raid between 1:45 and 4 in the morning, adhering to certain guidelines. Afridy was discovered in possession of Rs 210 and a cell phone. He was taken into custody at 5:21 a.m. after adhering to Supreme Court orders. A case has been filed under the 1985 NDPS Act. PSI Paresh Kale is looking…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: In the early hours of Monday, a 38-year-old Russian national passed away at Sawantwada-Mandrem after suffering injuries. Sergei Brodskii had been living in a Sawantwada flat, Pernem police said. According to locals, Brodskii was calling for assistance at around 5:30 in the morning, and when they went to investigate, he claimed to have broken his back. A medical professional on duty at the Community Health Centre in Tuem later confirmed Brodskii dead upon arrival. Mandrem police performed a panchanama at the scene and filed a Section 194 B.N.S.S. complaint for unnatural death.

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Loliem-Polem panchayat has availed 2.5 cr of funds for the last term and expects 3.5 cr during the current term of the panchayat, informed Ex-Sarpanch and panch of Loliem-Polem Ajay (Ajit) Lolienkar. Lolienkar was speaking to thank Speaker and Canacona Ramesh Tawadkar who earlier launched the installation of Crash- Barriers along the road near the railway station at Pedem, under the jurisdiction of Village Panchayat Lolem-Polem. ‘This project, aimed at enhancing road safety and preventing accidents, reflects a commitment to safeguarding commuters and pedestrians.’, stated Tawadkar, after garlanding the stone for commencement of the erection of Crash-Barrier…