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Team Goemkarponn Pernem: A 26-year-old daily wage worker from Chhattisgarh died at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, nearly two months after sustaining serious injuries in a fall from a staircase at his rented accommodation in Morjim. According to police, a wireless message was received from the casualty police at GMC on March 12 at around 12.46 pm informing that Jain Kumar Usendi (26) had expired in Ward 123. Police said the deceased, son of Lachhanuram Usendi, was working as a helper at Santacruz Technologies located at Vailo Waddo, Morjim in Pernem. He was residing at a rented house in Varchawada…

Team Goemkarponn Anjuna: A 36-year-old woman tourist from Madhya Pradesh died after falling into the sea during a water sports activity at Anjuna Beach on Wednesday evening. According to police, information was received from St. Anthony Hospital, Anjuna at around 6.55 pm that a woman identified as Rajni Indoliya, 36, had been brought dead to the hospital. Preliminary inquiry revealed that at about 5.00 pm, the deceased along with her relatives was participating in a banana floater ride at Anjuna Beach as part of a water sports activity. During the ride, they reportedly accidentally fell into the sea and were…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: A taxi operating without valid documents allegedly caused a multi-vehicle accident on the National Highway at Matve, Dabolim, leaving several people injured. According to a complaint lodged by Head Constable Rajesh Bandokar of Vasco Police Station, the incident occurred on March 9 at around 1.15 pm. Police said accused Raj Kori, a resident of Dongri, Dabolim, was driving a taxi Toyota Innova carrying passengers from Cortalim towards Chicalim. The vehicle allegedly belonged to Hamid Shaikh, a resident of Chimbel, Tiswadi. Investigations revealed that the vehicle was being operated without a valid fitness certificate and insurance, and the…

Team Goemkarponn Colvale: Two undertrial prisoners lodged at Central Jail Colvale were allegedly found in possession of suspected ganja concealed inside their footwear when they were brought back to the prison after medical examinations, officials said. According to a complaint filed by Superintendent of Central Jail Colvale, Sucheta Dessai, the incidents were detected at the jail’s frisking point during routine security checks by IRBn personnel. In the first case, undertrial prisoner Dilip Saha was brought back to the jail by escort police after undergoing medical examination at GMC Bambolim. During frisking between 1.40 pm and 2.00 pm on March 11,…

“From time to time, the issue would surface in public discussions. There were occasional police raids, isolated arrests and debates in the Assembly. But there was rarely any sustained or coordinated effort to tackle the digital ecosystem that enabled the business to flourish. Meanwhile, the websites continued to target tourists planning their trips to Goa. The state’s reputation as a relaxed holiday destination, known for its nightlife and beaches, made it an easy market for such online services. There is also another dimension to the problem. Not every escort website necessarily leads to an actual service. Many operate as elaborate…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Concerns over Goa’s drinking water supply were raised in the Assembly as legislators flagged the widening gap between demand and supply, ageing infrastructure, and shortages in several constituencies. MLA Venzy Viegas highlighted the demand–supply gap and sought details from the government on the state’s water treatment capacity, infrastructure status and the funds utilised to strengthen the supply system. Responding to the concerns, Drinking Water Minister Subhash Phaldessai said that Goa currently requires around 655 million litres per day (MLD) of water but is facing a shortfall of about 65 MLD. He attributed the deficit mainly to ageing…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: In a bid to reduce water losses and improve revenue collection, the Goa government is planning to install digital flow meters across the water supply network to monitor distribution and detect leakages. Drinking Water Minister Subhash Faldesai said the proposed digital meters are aimed at tackling the issue of non-revenue water (NRW)—water that is produced but lost before it reaches consumers due to leaks, theft, or metering inaccuracies. Faldesai informed that tenders had earlier been floated for the installation of around 800 flow meters, but the devices were never installed, resulting in continued difficulties in monitoring the…