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Team Goemkarponn Margao: Colva Police have launched an investigation into alleged illegal sale of e-cigarettes in the Seraulim–Colva area following a complaint by local residents. Police said that residents approached the Colva Police Station on Tuesday evening, prompting authorities to dispatch a team to verify the claims. During the inquiry, officials identified a scrap yard in the locality where 13 suspicious individuals were found. All were brought to the police station for further questioning and verification, police said. Officials also noted that a similar case had been reported a few months ago, during which e-cigarettes worth ₹70,000 were seized and…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: A Nari Shakti Padyatra held in Mapusa witnessed strong support for the proposed Women’s Reservation Bill, with leaders reaffirming their commitment to women’s empowerment and inclusive governance. Mapusa MLA Joshua DeSouza participated in the padyatra and expressed firm backing for the legislation, which seeks to reserve 33 per cent of seats for women in legislative bodies. He termed the move a significant step towards enhancing women’s participation in decision-making processes. The rally saw active participation from women across Bardez, reflecting growing awareness and grassroots support for the initiative. Among those present were Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo, Mapusa…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A meeting convened by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant with representatives from industries in the Verna Industrial Estate focused on strengthening local employment through enhanced collaboration with the Goa Human Resource Development Corporation. During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasised the potential of GHRDC to act as a staffing partner for industries by providing skilled local talent, thereby promoting employment generation within the state. The proposal was discussed in detail with industry leaders and HR representatives from several companies operating in Verna. Key industry representatives present included Kalpak Arware, President of the Verna Industries Association; Pramod Sulakhe;…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Goa is emerging as a global hub for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence, with the state’s education initiatives now gaining international recognition. The state government’s focus on future-ready education and technology-driven learning has begun yielding global outcomes, positioning Goa as a model for innovation-led education systems. A major milestone in this journey is the international recognition earned by Qurious Mind Infotainment Pvt. Ltd., a Goa-based startup actively involved in advancing robotics and AI education across the state. The organisation has been instrumental in nurturing…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Amid escalating tensions over the proposed removal of the Shivaji statue at Headland Sada, authorities have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, enforcing strict restrictions to maintain law and order. The order, issued by Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Mormugao, Prataprao P. Gaunkar, follows directions from the Bombay High Court dated April 7, 2026, in connection with a writ petition related to the site. Police reports and deliberations during a law and order meeting held on April 13 indicated the likelihood of large-scale mobilisation. The Sub-Divisional Police Officer,…

The arrest of six accused in the Mapusa and Dona Paula dacoity cases is not just a breakthrough in two high-profile crimes. It reflects the changing nature of criminal networks and the urgent need for policing to evolve in step. These incidents had shaken public confidence in Goa’s image as a relatively safe state. Organised robberies of this nature are not just about loss of property. They signal planning, coordination and, often, the involvement of networks that operate beyond local boundaries. That the accused were eventually tracked and arrested in coordination with the Delhi Police underlines a key reality. Crime…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Regional Empowered Committee (REC) has rejected the Goa government’s latest request to revoke the suspension of forest clearances for the controversial railway doubling project passing through the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park. The decision, taken at the REC meeting on March 26, 2026, marks the third time the panel has turned down attempts by the state government, acting on behalf of the South Western Railway and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), to revive clearances for the project. The railway doubling proposal, covering the Castle Rock–Kulem stretch, had earlier received wildlife clearance from the…