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Team Goemkarponn MOLLEM: Three persons were caught allegedly transporting beef illegally for sale at Nandran in Mollem, Dharbandora, police said. According to a complaint lodged by Krishna Gaonkar, Veterinary Officer at the Veterinary Dispensary, Mollem, the incident came to light on July 14, 2025, before 4 p.m. The accused have been identified as Muzafar Ali Bepari, Yazan Bepari and Aman Bepari, all residents of Uppar Bazar, Ponda. Police said the trio was allegedly caught red-handed while transporting beef in an Eco car and an Activa scooter. The meat was reportedly brought from Belagavi, Karnataka, for sale without possessing valid documents…

Team Goemkarponn MARCEL: A resident of Tivrem, Marcel, lost ₹1.8 lakh after allegedly falling victim to a cyber fraud involving a fake credit card reward points redemption scheme. According to Mardol Police, complainant Krishna Naik reported that on July 8, 2026, at around 2 p.m., he received a phone call from an unknown person posing as an Axis Bank employee. The caller informed him that his credit card reward points could be redeemed and convinced him to complete the process online. Believing the caller to be genuine, the complainant visited a fake website as instructed, entered his credit card details…

Team Goemkarponn CURTORIM: A woman from Bhatti, Curtorim, has allegedly lost ₹1.6 lakh after an unknown person fraudulently deducted the amount from her Union Bank of India account without her knowledge. According to Maina Curtorim Police, complainant Nancy Mellita Cardozo, a resident of Bhatti, Curtorim, reported that on May 8, 2026, at around 10:58 a.m., a sum of ₹1,60,000 was automatically deducted from her Union Bank of India account without her authorisation. Based on her complaint, police have registered a case against unknown accused persons for allegedly cheating and causing wrongful financial loss to the complainant. Further investigation is being…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Directorate of Education has issued a stringent circular restricting external programmes in schools after a police intelligence report flagged the activities of the Student Islamic Organization of India (SIO) in educational institutions across the state. The circular states that the Directorate acted on a communication from the North Goa District Magistrate based on a report by the Superintendent of Police, Special Branch. The report says SIO operates in various parts of the country, including Goa, and raises concerns over its ideological influence and activities perceived to be potentially anti-social and anti-national. It further states that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday announced an investment of ₹180 crore to further strengthen Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Goa, while stating that the state is the only one in the country where all ITIs are ISO certified. Highlighting the government’s focus on skill development, the Chief Minister said ITI students have the potential to become successful entrepreneurs and industrialists, contributing to economic growth through skill-based education. Dr. Sawant also outlined key reforms in the ITI education system, including collaborations with colleges and the introduction of Goa Board equivalency certificates. He said students who complete…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: The Calangute Village Panchayat has announced strict action against eligible residential and commercial properties that have not constituted cooperative housing societies, giving them one month to complete the registration process or face a steep increase in house tax. The decision follows a resolution adopted by the panchayat on June 29, 2026, with a public notice issued on July 14 directing owners and occupants of flats, apartment complexes, residential buildings and commercial establishments to register cooperative housing societies under the Goa Cooperative Societies Act, 2001. Under the directive, any eligible property that remains unregistered after the stipulated period…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Forest Department has registered a case against five students for unauthorised entry into the prohibited Jalvane Waterfall area located in the core zone of the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary after they were rescued from the forest late on Monday night. According to the department, the students entered the sanctuary through the Parwad route on July 14 without obtaining the mandatory permission from the Forest Department. They intended to visit Jalvane Waterfall but were unable to cross the Jalvani River due to high water levels and a strong current. While attempting to return, they lost their way…