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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In an application submitted to the High Court of Bombay, Goa, the Cable TV Networking and Service Providers Association of Goa (CNSPAG) is asking the department to stop cutting and removing wires from streetlight and electricity poles. As the electricity department started removing internet cables in South Goa, this application was filed. Department employees started removing internet cables from power poles in South Goa on Friday. Executive Engineer Kashinath Shetye helped linesmen start the process in the Aquem areas. According to department authorities, only the wire bundles that were causing instability in the poles due to their…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Maina Sports Club advanced to the semifinals of the Simon Barreto Memorial inter-village football tournament after a gripping match against UC Seraulim. The decisive encounter, which ended in a 1-1 draw, was resolved through a penalty shootout, with Maina Sports Club emerging victorious with a 5-4 score. The goals in regular time were scored by Selroy Fernandes for UC Seraulim and Edwin Sequeira for Maina Sports Club. The match, held on Friday at the DYSA ground in Curtorim, was a testament to the teams’ determination and skill. Selroy Fernandes opened the scoring for UC Seraulim in the…

Team Goemkarponn GUIRIM: Crime Branch has arrested Vikas Rathod (20) during a narcotics raid at Guirim, Bardez and seized 6.613g of MDMA worth ₹1.15 lakh. As per information Crime Branch, conducted Narcotic raid between 01:00 hrs to 03:30 hrs At Four Cross Junction road leading towards Vansiowado Near Green Park Hotel, Guirim, Bardez-Goa. Accused Vikas was caught red handed for being in illegal possession of one transparent auto press polythene packet containing in it pink & brownish colour powder substance suspected to be psychotropic substance drug MDMA powder weighing 6.613 grams and one mobile phone make oneplus all worth Rs…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Friday inaugurated the underground cabling works along FL Gomes Road. The event was attended by Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borker, city ward councillor Shami Salkar, and other dignitaries. Addressing the media, MLA Salkar stated that the entire Vasco constituency is being taken up for underground cabling, starting with the city area due to its prominence as a hub for visitors. “We began these works in the city because it is the main area where people visit frequently. So far, we have successfully completed underground cabling along Swatantrata Path and commissioned…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Social activists in Vasco have expressed their discontent with Minister Mauvin Godinho’s statement against Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chief Officer Deepesh Priolkar, accusing him of inefficiency and incompetence. Hours after the minister’s remarks, Priolkar was transferred, prompting activists to demand his reinstatement and threaten agitation if their demand is not met. Describing Priolkar as an honest and non-corrupt officer, activists have also urged Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar to address the issue with Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. They insist on prioritizing Priolkar’s return to his position at MMC. Activist Xencor Polgi criticized Godinho’s comments, stating, “I spent…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: An unidentified male, aged approximately 40-45 years, was found lying outside Vasco railway station on Friday evening. Vasco Railway Police alerted Vasco Police, who visited the spot and conducted an initial investigation. Upon arrival, police found the man unresponsive and immediately called a 108 ambulance. Medical personnel examined the individual and declared him deceased on the spot. A scene and inquest panchnama were conducted, and the body was sent to the South Goa District Hospital in Margao for preservation and medico-legal formalities. Preliminary investigations revealed no signs of foul play, and the case has been registered as…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: The Verna Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a brutal assault incident reported at Birla Cross, Cortalim. The accused, identified as Bijay Mal and Kina Mal, both residents of Birla Cross, Verna, and natives of West Bengal, were taken into custody following a complaint lodged by Shankar Ghatowal, a resident of Puruliya, West Bengal. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on January 12, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM. The accused, acting with common intent, allegedly attacked Shubankar Ghatowal, the complainant’s brother, with a glass bottle and a tree branch, resulting in injuries to his…