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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO:;The Goa government has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Chieftains’ Uprising Commemoration Day, with officials finalising arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the state event. A coordination meeting chaired by Additional Collector-II, South Goa and H/C Kushavati Districts, Ramesh Gaonkar, reviewed the responsibilities of various departments involved in organising the programme. The Department of Information and Publicity will oversee invitations, publicity and stage management, while the Police Department has been entrusted with providing the Guard of Honour and Police Band. The Directorate of Education will coordinate the participation of school students. The Public Works Department has…

“The rental vehicle industry is an important part of Goa’s tourism economy and should not be treated as an enemy. Thousands of livelihoods depend on it. However, responsible businesses also suffer when reckless operators are allowed to flourish. A comprehensive audit of operators is therefore overdue. Authorities must verify parking facilities, vehicle fitness, insurance, GPS systems, speed limiting devices and licence conditions. Operators repeatedly violating norms should lose their permits without hesitation. The responsibility also lies with tourists. A holiday is not a licence to ignore traffic laws. Driving under the influence of alcohol, racing through villages or treating public…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A portion of the slab of a dilapidated building in Vasco collapsed on Monday, raising fresh concerns over the safety of ageing structures in the town. No injuries were reported in the incident. Following the collapse, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar visited the site to assess the situation and interacted with the building owners and local residents. During the inspection, the owners informed him that they had already decided to demolish the unsafe structure before the annual Saptah festivities to eliminate any risk to the public. Expressing concern over the growing number of dangerous buildings in Vasco, Salkar…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Women who claim to have been cheated in the alleged gold loan scam opposed the bail application of arrested jeweller Bhimappa Chalwadi before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court at Vasco on Monday. The victims, through their advocate, filed an intervention petition seeking to oppose the grant of bail to Chalwadi, who is facing multiple criminal cases over the alleged misappropriation of gold ornaments entrusted to him under the promise of providing loans at a low interest rate. Addressing reporters outside the Vasco JMFC Court, the advocate representing the victims said the intervention petition was filed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Excise, Government of Goa, seized duplicate liquor worth approximately ₹3.5 lakh during a surprise inspection at a wine store in Arpora as part of its ongoing crackdown on the sale of counterfeit liquor. According to the department, the raid led to the detection and seizure of liquor suspected to have been intended for illegal sale. The operation was carried out to curb the circulation of duplicate liquor and protect public health and consumer interests. The inspection was conducted by Superintendent of Excise Shamba Naik under the supervision of Additional Commissioner of Excise Sohan Uskaikar…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: A driver sustained serious injuries after the Maruti van he was driving crashed into a roadside coconut tree near the Velsao–Pale lake area. The impact of the collision extensively damaged the vehicle, trapping the driver inside the mangled wreckage. The injured driver is suspected to have suffered multiple fractures and head injuries. Personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services, who were nearby attending another emergency call, rushed to the accident site immediately after noticing the crash. Using specialised rescue equipment, they extricated the trapped driver from the vehicle. The driver was given preliminary medical assistance at the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A 56-year-old woman from Galgibag, Canacona, was found dead after her body was discovered floating in the sea at Galgibag Beach on Sunday morning. According to Canacona Police, information was received from the Police Control Room at around 10.29 am about a woman’s body floating in the sea. Police rushed to the spot, where the body was retrieved with the help of local residents and lifeguards. The deceased was identified as Surekha Pagi, 56, a resident of Galgibag, by her son-in-law, Manjit Pagi. During the inquiry, the deceased’s daughter informed police that Surekha had been under depression…