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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at 20 locations across Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Goa in connection with a digital arrest fraud case registered by the Goa Cyber Crime Cell in 2025. The investigation stems from an FIR filed against unknown accused persons for allegedly cheating victims through the modus operandi of “digital arrest.” Acting on the case, the ED’s Panaji Zonal Unit carried out coordinated raids across multiple cities. During the searches, officials seized cash amounting to ₹80 lakh, foreign currency valued at ₹1.24 crore, gold worth approximately ₹1.30 crore and documents relating to immovable…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Third seed Shaurya Dessai produced the biggest upset of the tournament by defeating top seed Anaya Shukla to reach the Girls Under 11 final of the 6th Naguesh and Sushila Verenkar Memorial Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament at the Chandor Club Multipurpose Hall. Organised by Chandor Club under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association, the tournament witnessed several exciting matches as the finalists were decided in the Girls Under 11 and Girls Under 9 categories. Shaurya registered an impressive 3-1 victory over Anaya Shukla in the Under 11 semi final to secure her place in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) has issued a clarification regarding the conduct of its member Viresh Borkar, stating that he attended the party’s last Core Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on May 30, 2026, under protest. According to the party, Borkar had submitted a written protest during the meeting, which has been recorded as part of the official party proceedings and reflects his stand on the issues discussed. The RGP also claimed that several of Borkar’s supporters staged a protest outside the venue while the CEC meeting was in progress. In its statement, the party alleged that despite…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa University has approved its tentative Inter Collegiate Sports Calendar for the 2026–27 academic year, setting the stage for a year long sporting season featuring 22 disciplines and 39 championships for men and women. The calendar is aimed at encouraging competitive sports and strengthening athletic participation among affiliated colleges across the state. The sporting season will begin with the Judo Championships for men and women from July 28 to July 30 at the Sports Authority of Goa’s Multipurpose Hall in Peddem. Competitions throughout the academic year will be hosted at some of Goa’s leading sports facilities, including…

Team Goemkarponn BAGA: The Goa Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) launched a major food safety surveillance drive in the Calangute and Baga areas, inspecting restaurants, food vending establishments and retail outlets selling cashew nuts to ensure compliance with food safety norms. A total of 12 food businesses were inspected during the drive. Of these, five establishments were directed to suspend operations until they comply with hygiene and food safety standards after officials found unhygienic conditions on their premises. As part of the inspection, the FDA team tested cooking oil at five establishments using a Total Polar Compound (TPC) meter. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major push towards sustainable transport and clean energy, the Goa government is set to introduce a scheme offering up to 50 per cent subsidy on electric vehicles for licensed motorcycle pilots and auto-rickshaw operators, while also expanding the State’s EV charging network with 70 new charging stations. The decision was taken during a meeting on Fuel Management and Sustainable Transport Strategy chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant at Mahalaxmi, Altinho, Panaji, with officials from the Department of New and Renewable Energy (DNRE), Transport Department, Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) and other departments. The Chief Minister…

Suraj Nandrekar The Goa Health Department’s warning that FIRs could be filed against individuals and agencies carrying out unauthorised mosquito fogging has sparked debate across the state. While authorities argue that indiscriminate fogging may be ineffective, environmentally harmful or even dangerous if done improperly, the public is asking a simple question: if mosquito breeding and vector-borne diseases remain a concern, what is wrong if citizens take matters into their own hands? The answer lies somewhere between public safety and government accountability. No one disputes that pesticide spraying should be regulated. Chemicals used in fogging can affect human health, pets, beneficial…