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Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: A fresh burglary at a bookshop in Mapusa during the early hours of Friday has raised concerns over a spate of break-ins in the town. According to preliminary information, unidentified persons allegedly broke into the shop and stole around ₹65,000 in cash before fleeing the scene. Mapusa Police rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident and conducted a preliminary investigation. A case is being probed, and efforts are underway to identify and trace those involved. The latest incident comes amid continuing reports of burglaries in Mapusa, prompting concern among local residents and business owners…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As the agitation against the proposed House of Abhinandan Lodha project at Karapur completes 100 days on July 13, villagers have decided to take their protest to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, seeking the Central government’s intervention in the matter. Announcing the move at a press conference on Friday, Enough is Enough Goa spokespersons Swapnesh Sherlekar, Govind Shirodkar and Devidas Amonkar said Karapur residents have given a “Chalo Delhi” call and will stage a one-day demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Simultaneously, the organisation has appealed to Goans to gather at Azad Maidan in Panaji at 5 pm on…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Goa is set to introduce an artificial intelligence-driven traffic surveillance system from July 15, ushering in automated enforcement of key traffic rules across the State. The rollout will begin with monitoring nine major traffic violations, while checks for High Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) will be added in a later phase. Officials from the South Assistant Director of Transport (ADT) office said the AI-enabled cameras will identify offences such as driving while using a mobile phone, riding without a helmet, driving without a seat belt, overspeeding, dangerous overtaking, driving on the wrong side, illegal parking or stopping, failing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Panaji Zonal Office, has filed a prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, against two priests of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, a former Inspector of Survey and Land Records, and a private real estate development firm in connection with an alleged land fraud at Caranzalem in North Goa. The prosecution complaint has been filed before the Special PMLA Court at Merces. Those named in the complaint are Fr. Arlino De Mello, Fr. Victor Conceicao Rodrigues, both former Procurators of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, Prabhakar…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: The Goa Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) carried out a food safety enforcement drive at Verna Industrial Estate, inspecting nine establishments, including restaurants, retailers, hawkers and private company canteens, as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure safe and hygienic food for consumers. During the inspection, five establishments were found operating without valid FSSAI licences. The FDA issued notices to the operators and imposed penalties for violating food safety regulations. The inspection also revealed serious hygiene and food safety deficiencies at four establishments. Officials identified improper food storage, pest infestation, poor sanitation, unsafe food handling practices, use…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Kala Academy Goa commemorated the 50th Konkani Drama Competition with a special programme held at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir in Panaji, celebrating the rich legacy of Konkani theatre. The highlight of the event was the presentation of the Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar to renowned Konkani playwright Pundalik Naik in recognition of his outstanding lifelong contribution to Konkani theatre and literature. Several eminent personalities who have made significant contributions to the growth and promotion of Konkani drama were also felicitated during the programme. The event was attended by Shripad Yesso Naik, Ramesh Tawadkar, Kala Academy Chairman Babu Kavlekar, Goa…

Team Goemkarponn New Delhi: National Fishworkers’ Forum (NFF) General Secretary Olencio Simoes has opposed the Draft National Water Metro Policy, alleging that it could adversely impact river ecosystems and the livelihoods of traditional fishing communities. Speaking at the Just Transition on Urban Waterways consultation organised by Climate Agenda at the Indian Social Institute in New Delhi, Simoes criticised the policy proposed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), which aims to introduce Water Metro services in 18 cities to ease urban traffic congestion. Simoes claimed that the implementation of the Sagarmala Programme and the National Waterways Act, 2016,…