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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In a major operation, the Vasco excise department seized Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) worth ₹1.34 crores from two abandoned trucks at the Sancoale Industrial Estate parking lot on Wednesday. The trucks, valued at ₹50 lakhs, were also confiscated as part of the raid. Inspector Rameez Mulla, leading the operation, revealed that the discovery was made during routine patrolling on Tuesday. “Our team noticed two trucks parked suspiciously in the area. Upon closer inspection, we detected a strong smell of liquor emanating from the vehicles,” said Mulla. Following this, the department stationed officers in the area to monitor…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Permission to share contact information (phone numbers) from Suchana Seth’s mobile phone has been granted by the Bombay High Court in Goa. Seth is on trial for the January murder of her four-year-old son in Candolim. However, the accused has been denied access to the cell phone itself by the court. Seth had contested the Children’s Court ruling that rejected her request for the device’s return. On Wednesday, Justice Bharat Deshpande’s bench ordered that the process be finished on November 21 in front of the Children’s Court representative. It may be possible to ask the Children’s Court…

In a significant move for Goa’s political landscape, the Opposition parties have once again banded together to challenge the Dr. Pramod Sawant-led BJP government. This coalition includes prominent figures such as Opposition leader Yuri Alemao, Alfona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira, Quepem MLA Anton D’Costa, Goa Forward’s Vijay Sardesai, AAP’s Capt Venzy Viegas, Velim MLA Cruz Silva, and Revolutionary Goans’ Viresh Borkar. Their unity is primarily driven by the recent “cash for jobs” scandal, which has emerged as one of the most pressing issues facing the state. The “cash for jobs” scam, notorious for its deep-seated corruption, is not a new…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a comprehensive analysis of air quality data spanning for last 72 hours, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has reported consistently satisfactory air quality across eight monitoring stations throughout the state, with particulate matter levels remaining well within permissible limits. The detailed three-day monitoring reveals that all eight Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) readings categorized as “Satisfactory,” indicating minimal health risks to the population. Particulate Matter 10 (PM10) levels ranged between 48 and 76 micrograms per cubic meter, while Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) remained between 36 and 55 micrograms per…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: A 37-year-old man from Mauritius was arrested near Baina Beach, Mormugao, on November 20, 2024, for staying in India without valid travel documents. The accused, identified as Atish Indurjeet Ishur, a resident of Mahebourg, Mauritius, was apprehended during a routine investigation by the Mormugao Police. The arrest was made following a complaint filed by Police Sub-Inspector Saidatta Naik, who stated that Atish was found in violation of the Foreigners Order, 1948, and the Foreigners Act, 1946. The case has been registered under Mormugao Police Station under sections 7(1)(3) of the Foreigners Order 1948 read with Section 14…

Team Goemkarponn OLDGOA: The Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media has released a very special postal commemorative cover on the occasion of 18th Exposition of Relics of St Francis Xavier of Goa, popularly known as “Goencho Saib””. The Exposition takes place every 10 years. This cover has many unique Features, which will be first of its kind in India and few 1st on Postal Covers Worldwide. The Features are:- 1st in India made on Metallic Matt Paper with raised UV Effects on selective areas with different types on the Relic Casket, Bom Jesus Basilica, on the Saint, Emblem, Exposition Logo…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Around 80 officers from the Goa Police, including men and women from the Crime and Cybercrime departments, participated in a comprehensive, no-cost health check-up camp organised by Healthway Hospitals in collaboration with the Vianaar Group. The health camp, offering vital medical services tailored to the specific needs of the law enforcement community, was held recently at Healthway Hospitals in Old Goa and inaugurated by Omvir Singh (IPS), Inspector General of Police, Goa. Commending the initiative, Singh said, “It’s essential that our police personnel have access to the support they need to stay healthy and fulfil their responsibilities…