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Team Goemkarponn Pernem: Mandrem Police have registered two cross complaints following a violent altercation arising out of a prolonged property dispute at Palniwada, Chonsai, Parcem in Pernem taluka. According to police sources, Mandrem Police Station registered Crime No. 01/2026 on January 6, 2026 at 11.27 pm under Sections 374(2), 352, 118(1) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The complaint was filed by Mrs. Supriya Budhaji, wife of Sonu Budhaji, aged 55 years, a businesswoman and resident of House No. 545, Palniwada, Chonsai, Parcem, Pernem. The complainant alleged that on January 6, 2025 at around 3.15 pm,…

Team Goemkarponn Pernem: Pernem Police have registered a case of housebreaking and theft following a complaint filed by a 56-year-old woman from Tuem village in Pernem taluka. According to police sources, Pernem Police Station registered Crime No. 02/2026 on January 6 at around 5.25 pm under Sections 331(3) and 305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The complaint was lodged by Mrs. Nilima, wife of Gopal Gawde, a resident of House No. 182, Gaonkarwada, Tuem, Pernem. The complainant stated that on February 5, 2025, between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm, unknown accused person(s) forcibly entered her house by breaking the…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Pernem MLA Jit Arolkar has raised alarm over the large-scale conversion of nearly 60 lakh square metres of land in Pernem taluka under Sections 17(2) and 39A. In a formal representation, he has urged the government to reverse the zoning changes, warning that such actions could adversely impact local communities and the region’s traditional character. Arolkar claimed that zoning alterations have been carried out on approximately 238 properties, many of which were reportedly purchased by non-Goans. He has urged authorities to carefully review the approvals and ensure that the interests of the local population are safeguarded. Taking…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Cabinet today approved several key decisions aimed at financial relief, educational development, and cultural commemoration, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced. Under the loan relief measure, around 500 beneficiaries from the SC and OBC communities who had availed loans through the SC & OBC Corporation will now repay only the principal amount, ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000, with the interest burden of ₹3.2 crore waived. Many beneficiaries were facing court cases due to loan defaults. In education, the Cabinet approved the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) Private University Bill 2026, allowing the institute—previously operating as a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Town & Country Planning (TCP) Department has strongly refuted statements made by MLA Jit Arolkar regarding large-scale land conversion in Pernem Taluka, calling the claims “shocking and factually incorrect.” In a clarification issued by the department, officials stated that contrary to Arolkar’s claim of 60 lakh sq. metres of land being converted, official records show only 21 cases have been finally notified under Section 39A, covering a total area of 2,36,366 sq. metres. The department emphasized that provisional proposals do not amount to land conversion, which follows a strict legal process including scrutiny, objections, and final…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The controversy over alleged heavy metal contamination in fish off Caranzalem has escalated, with fishermen raising concerns over their livelihoods and government ministers urging a scientific approach. Fisheries Minister Nilkant Halarnkar stated that the report on the Caranzalem fish pollution issue, including the alleged presence of metals, has not yet been received. “After receiving the report, I will respond. The Caranzalem fishermen have not approached me,” he said. Speaking on the matter, Minister Babush Monserrate emphasized the need for careful scientific examination. “The Caranzalem fish pollution issue should be studied properly, and people’s fears should not be…

Team Goemkarponn Colvale: Taxi drivers from across Goa on Tuesday expressed strong resentment against new regulations introduced by GMR at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, which impose a ₹210 fee on vehicles waiting beyond 2–5 minutes in the pickup zone. The drivers argued that the stipulated time limit is unrealistic, citing practical difficulties in coordinating with arriving passengers, handling luggage, and navigating airport procedures. They said the rule is unfairly penalising taxi operators and affecting their livelihoods. As part of the protest, a large number of taxi drivers gathered at Colvale, demanding an immediate rollback or relaxation of the waiting-time restriction.…