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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism has directed all C and D category hotels registered in Goa to ensure timely submission of tourist check-in data through the TIME (Tourist Information Management Enterprise) application. The department reiterated that submission of guest data is mandatory under the Goa Tourist Trade Registration Act. Despite repeated reminders, several establishments have failed to comply, affecting effective tourism management and monitoring. Authorities have warned that failure to submit the required data will attract penalties and fines as per provisions of the Act. The department has also flagged that a number of hotels and guest houses…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco Railway Police have registered a theft case after a woman was robbed of her belongings while travelling in a train from Hubballi to Vasco. According to a complaint filed by Afroza Begum Hukkeri, a resident of New Vaddem, Vasco, the incident occurred in the early hours of April 23, 2026, before 2:00 AM, while she was travelling in a general coach. The theft reportedly took place between Sanvordem and Chandor railway stations. An unknown accused allegedly stole her handbag containing a Samsung mobile phone and a pair of silver anklets with small bells, weighing approximately 250…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Maina Curtorim Police have registered an offence against a man for allegedly assaulting an elderly person and damaging property in Loutolim. According to a complaint filed by Sebastian Gomes, a resident of Vanxem, Loutolim, the incident occurred on April 21, 2025, at around 11:39 AM at Angdi, Loutolim. The accused, identified as Sebastiao Agnel Gomes alias Babush, a resident of Sonarbhat, Loutolim, allegedly assaulted the complainant’s father, Caetano Philip Gomes, using a wooden danda, causing injuries to his head and hand. The accused is also alleged to have assaulted the complainant’s aunt, Lourenca Nora Gomes, during the…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: Cuncolim Police have registered a case of illegal mining against unknown persons for allegedly extracting and transporting minerals without permission, causing significant loss to the State exchequer. According to a complaint filed by PSI Sudan Bhosale of Cuncolim Police Station, the illegal activity took place prior to July 3, 2024, at various survey numbers in Naquerim village, Quepem. The accused, who are yet to be identified, allegedly excavated minerals without obtaining the required licence or permit from the competent authority. Police said the illegally extracted minerals were subsequently transported to unknown locations for personal gain. The unauthorised…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Mapusa Police have registered an offence against a man for allegedly posting and circulating vulgar and derogatory content on social media targeting Hindu deities, with intent to outrage religious sentiments. According to a complaint filed by Ms. Nisha Vernekar of Goenchi Nari Shakti, Mapusa, the incident occurred on April 22, 2026, in Mapusa, Bardez. The accused, identified as Babit Fernandes, allegedly shared objectionable content on social media platforms aimed at hurting the religious feelings of the complainant and members of the Hindu community. Police said the content was also intended to promote enmity and hatred between different…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Saligao Police have busted a fake call centre operating from Verem in Bardez and arrested nine accused for allegedly cheating citizens of the United States through online fraud. According to a complaint filed by PI Dinesh D. Gadekar of Saligao Police Station, the raid was conducted at Joeys Palace, Verem, between 10:30 PM on April 23 and 1:00 AM on April 24, 2026. The accused had allegedly set up a bogus call centre and were running an organised cyber fraud operation. Police identified the accused as Sandipkumar Priyadarshi (Ahmedabad, Gujarat), Akash Kale (Mumbai, Maharashtra), Kavish Tharivala (Ahmedabad,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered an offence against a café manager for allegedly stealing cash and misusing an ATM card belonging to his employer, resulting in a total loss of ₹7.7 lakh. According to a complaint filed by Mrs. Bijal Shah, a resident of Milroc Society, Kadamba, Old Goa, the accused, Tamshuk Saha, was working as a manager at her café “House by B” in Panaji. The complaint states that between October 29, 2025, and April 17, 2026, the accused allegedly stole the complainant’s ATM debit card and withdrew ₹6,00,000 from her account. He is also accused of…