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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: A 40-year-old man was arrested by Porvorim Police after he was allegedly found in possession of 159 grams of suspected ganja during a narcotics raid conducted near Nana Nani Park in Porvorim on July 8. The accused has been identified as Mithlesh Bhagat, a native of Muzaffarpur, Bihar, presently residing near Art Park, Porvorim. Police said the raid was carried out between 5.20 pm and 8 pm by a team led by PSI Sachin Shirodkar. During the operation, officers allegedly recovered a dried greenish leafy substance with flowering and fruiting tops suspected to be ganja, weighing 159…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: A 26-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh was arrested by Calangute Police after he was allegedly found in possession of an illegal country-made pistol and two live rounds of ammunition during a raid near the helipad at Sinquerim, Candolim, in the early hours of July 9. The accused has been identified as Ajit Kumar Rai, son of Maneesh Rai, a resident of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. According to police, the raid was conducted between 2.01 am and 3.07 am, during which officers recovered a locally made pistol, commonly known as a katta, along with two unfired rounds of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Two separate road accidents on routes connecting Goa and Karnataka were reported on Thursday, including a collision involving a Goa-bound tourist bus and a fatal crash in the Arabail Ghat section that left six people dead. In the first incident, two buses collided at Harli Cross on the Belagavi–Goa National Highway along the Ramnagar–Anmod stretch. The accident involved a private mini bus carrying around 20 tourists from Bengaluru to Goa and a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KRTC) bus travelling from Vasco, Goa, to Talikoti, Karnataka. Police said two passengers in the private mini bus—a man and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The government has issued transfer orders for several IAS and IPS officers, resulting in key changes to Goa’s administrative and police leadership. IAS officer Sanjay Goyal has been transferred out of Goa. The transfer orders also include IPS officers Ajay Sharma, Varsha Sharma, Tikam Singh Verma, and Arshi Adil, all of whom have been moved out of the state. Meanwhile, IPS officers Gaurav Sikarwar and Shweta Singh Chauhan have been appointed to Goa as part of the latest reshuffle.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Renovation of the main auditorium at Kala Academy Goa will commence from August 1 after an expert committee submits its final report, Chairman Chandrakant Kavlekar announced on Wednesday. Kavlekar said around ₹10 crore has been kept on hold until the expert panel submits its findings, while the remaining funds required for the project have already been released. The report will determine the scope of repair and restoration work to be undertaken at the auditorium. He clarified that only the main auditorium will remain closed during the renovation period. Regular activities, including classes, administrative offices, the Black Box…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Fisheries celebrated National Fish Farmers Day 2026 with the launch of two new financial assistance schemes and a series of announcements aimed at strengthening Goa’s traditional fishing sector. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Fisheries Minister Nilkant Halarnkar launched the Financial Assistance Scheme for the Setting Up of Crab Culture in Goa and the Financial Assistance Scheme for Fish Vendors, aimed at promoting fisheries and improving the livelihoods of those engaged in the sector. Addressing the gathering, Sawant announced that the State Government will introduce mandatory Fishermen Cards for traditional Goan fishermen. He said only…

GOA: DeVANS Modern Breweries, one of India’s leading alco-bev companies and the makers of the award-winning GianChand Single Malt Whisky, has announced its entry into the premium gin segment with the launch of Gingalalahu, an internationally acclaimed Indian Craft Dry Gin that combines nine exotic botanicals and artisanal craftsmanship to produce a gin with a vibrant and balanced flavor. Commenting on the launch, Prem Dewan, Chairman & Managing Director, DeVANS Modern Breweries Ltd., said: “The launch of Gingalalahu marks an exciting milestone for DeVANS as we enter the premium craft gin category. The modern consumer is increasingly seeking authentic…