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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Crime Branch, Goa, has registered a case vide Crime No. 01/2026 at the Crime Branch Police Station against Federico Pinapin Moreno (41), a Philippines national, for allegedly obtaining an Indian passport in a false name by furnishing forged documents and suppressing material facts. The case was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by the Regional Passport Officer (RPO), Panaji. The accused was arrested on January 7, 2026. Investigations revealed that the accused had fraudulently obtained an Indian passport from the Passport Office, Goa, in the name of Ms. Erica Achumi using forged documents. At…

Team Goemkarponn Arambol: Mandrem Police registered a case under Sections 22(c) and 21(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after seizing narcotic substances worth ₹20.80 lakh near Arambol parking. The complaint was lodged by PSI Jaydeep Palyekar of Mandrem Police Station. Acting on information, police conducted an operation on January 8 at the Arambol parking area and apprehended the accused identified as Emmanuel, son of Blessed, son of Timothy Okeke, a foreign national from Conakry City, Guinea. During the search, police seized 242 grams of purple powder suspected to be Ecstasy (MDMA) valued at ₹12.10 lakh, 55…

Suraj Nandrekar A quiet anxiety is spreading along Goa’s coastline, and this time it is not driven by storms or dwindling catch. Fishermen from Caranzalem have raised serious concerns about the safety of fish caught off local waters, following reports claiming the presence of heavy metals. What has unsettled the community most is not just the allegation itself, but the silence and ambiguity surrounding it. On Tuesday, traditional fishermen met the Deputy Director of Fisheries seeking answers. Their demand was straightforward. They want Goa University and the National Institute of Oceanography to state clearly, within the next three days, whether…

“Mopa airport caters to elderly travellers, families with children, first-time visitors and passengers carrying heavy and multiple pieces of luggage. Many passengers take time to locate their driver, load bags and settle in. International arrivals take even longer due to immigration and baggage delays. These are routine realities, not exceptional circumstances. What makes the policy even harder to defend is the airport’s own infrastructure. GMR has installed several speed breakers across internal roads to ensure safety. Speed breakers are designed to slow vehicles down. When movement is deliberately restricted for safety reasons, penalising drivers for not clearing checkpoints fast enough…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The magisterial inquiry into the deadly fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub has uncovered serious and long-standing violations of fire safety norms, widening the scope of accountability and placing Goa’s regulatory and enforcement machinery under intense scrutiny. The tragedy, which claimed 25 lives in North Goa, is now being linked to years of systemic lapses rather than isolated failures. The inquiry has revealed that none of the clubs operating at Birch by Romeo Lane, nor the restaurants that functioned at the premises earlier, had ever obtained the mandatory Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC). Instead, the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Retired Justice Sandeep Shinde has been selected for appointment as the Goa Lokayukta, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant announced on Tuesday. The Chief Minister said the government has initiated the formal process and will forward the recommendation to the High Court for its opinion. “Retired Justice Sandeep Shinde has been selected for the post of Lokayukta. We are now sending the recommendation to the High Court. Once it comes back from the High Court, he will be appointed,” Dr Sawant said. He added that after the completion of all statutory and administrative formalities, Justice Shinde will officially…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant issued a stern warning to government servants, cautioning them against falling prey to external benefits, inducements or influence while discharging their duties. Emphasising accountability in public service, the Chief Minister revealed that around 20 government officers have already been suspended for misconduct. Addressing officials and youth, Dr Sawant said government employees are not merely servants of the government but public servants answerable to the people. “Those in service must remember that they are accountable to society. Any deviation from duty or ethics will invite strict action,” he said. Reiterating the government’s commitment…