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Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: The Youth Congress staged a protest demanding the immediate arrest of Casino owner Chitti Babu Ghanta, alleging that he cheated several Goans and has been shielded from police action due to alleged political patronage. During the protest, Youth Congress leaders claimed that Ghanta had allegedly cheated 12 Goans of crores of rupees and had also failed to clear government dues. They further alleged that multiple criminal complaints have been filed against him but claimed that no action has been taken because of his alleged proximity to senior BJP leaders. The protesters also alleged that Ghanta is involved…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A special enforcement drive was carried out by the Margao Police from Bank of India Junction to Railway Station Circle, Aquem, following instructions from PWD Minister and Margao MLA Digambar Kamat. Led by the Police Inspector, the operation resulted in around 30 individuals, including suspected persons, beggars and unauthorized vegetable vendors occupying public spaces, being rounded up. The drive was aimed at improving public safety, maintaining law and order, and ensuring smoother movement for pedestrians and commuters. Digambar Kamat stressed the need for sustained action to keep public places safe, clean and free from encroachments and activities…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: The Congress staged a protest over the deteriorating condition of the road near DMart at Sancoale, accusing the BJP-led administration of failing to repair the stretch despite repeated demands over the past five years. Leading the protest, Cortalim Congress leader Mahesh Nadar alleged that the road has remained in a deplorable condition, posing a serious inconvenience and safety risk to commuters, motorists and local residents. Holding placards and raising slogans, Congress workers demanded immediate hotmixing and permanent repairs to the road. Addressing the media, Nadar criticised the BJP, saying the party frequently speaks about “Mann Ki Baat”…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: South Goa Collector and District Magistrate (H/c Kushavati Districts) Egna Cleetus, IAS, chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and the Amendment Rules, 2026, in compliance with directions of the Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174/2023. The meeting was attended by Member Secretary of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) Dr. Geeta S. Nagvenkar, Additional Collector-II Ramesh N. Gaonkar, Assistant Collector Mhd. Shaukath Azeem, IAS, along with SDMs, Mamlatdars, BDOs, representatives of municipal councils, and officials from the Health, Urban Development, Tourism, GWMC, GSPCB and Police departments. The…

Team Goemkarponn CANDOLIM: A 28-year-old man died after allegedly falling from an under-construction building at Candolim. According to Calangute Police, a medical memo was received from the on-duty Medical Officer at PHC Candolim stating that Amit Ramla Kisku, a resident of Veera Eminence, Saipem, Candolim, and a native of Bokaro district in Jharkhand, was brought to the casualty ward at around 8.15 pm on July 13, 2026. He was declared brought dead. During the inquiry, the deceased’s wife, Asha Manji, informed police that her husband was an alcoholic and had accidentally fallen from a height while coming down from the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police have registered a cheating case after a jewellery shop owner was allegedly duped by a man who used a fake NEFT payment confirmation to steal a gold chain worth over ₹3.56 lakh. According to the complaint lodged by Preetam Bandodkar, proprietor of Shree Sai Jewellers at New Market, Margao, the incident occurred on June 30, 2026, at around 11 am. The accused, identified as Aditya Gaikwad, whose address is not known, allegedly posed as a genuine customer and took possession of a gold chain valued at ₹3,56,586. He then showed a fake NEFT payment…

Team Goemkarponn NUVEM: A woman from Nuvem has allegedly been cheated of ₹4.47 lakh after falling victim to a fake part-time job scam that originated through a Facebook advertisement. According to a complaint lodged by Viola Eva Fernandes, a resident of Gorvoti, Nuvem, Salcete, she came across a Facebook advertisement on April 14, 2026, offering a part-time job opportunity. Believing the offer to be genuine, she was assigned various digital tasks, including reviewing and rating items on an online application. To gain her confidence, the unknown accused initially transferred ₹5,000 to her bank account after she completed the assigned tasks.…