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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Earth Moving and Construction Equipment Owners Association, Porvorim, has submitted a fresh representation to the Porvorim Police, seeking immediate and stringent action against two persons, Gopal Lamani and Girish Lamani, alleging that they are planning to target members of the association. According to the complaint, the association had earlier lodged a police complaint on June 3, 2026, accusing the two individuals of assault, abuse and other alleged illegal activities. The association now claims that after being released, the accused have continued to issue fresh threats against its members. The complainant has also submitted a video recording…

Team Goemkarponn PIRNA: A 47-year-old labourer who had been reported missing was found dead in the Chapora River at Thorli Chanai, Pirna, on Saturday night. According to Colvale Police, the unidentified death case was registered at 9.26 pm on July 4, 2026, after police received information that a man’s body was floating in the Chapora River at Thorli Chanai, Pirna. Police personnel, along with local residents, recovered the body from the river. The deceased was identified as Tukaram Laxman Gavade (47), originally from Belagavi, Karnataka, who was residing in a rented room at Thorli Chanai, Pirna, where he worked as…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa continued to enjoy largely “Good” and “Satisfactory” air quality during the 2025-26 monitoring year, but elevated levels of PM10 particles at several locations have highlighted persistent concerns over dust pollution, according to the latest findings of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). The Board’s Ambient Air Quality Report for 2025-26, covering the period from April 2025 to March 2026, indicates that although day-to-day air quality generally remained within acceptable limits, the annual average concentration of PM10 crossed the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) of 60 micrograms per cubic metre at a number of monitoring…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: A jeweller has been booked by Mormugao Police for allegedly refusing to return gold ornaments pledged for loans and informing the customer that the jewellery had been melted, resulting in a substantial financial loss. According to police, the case was registered based on a complaint filed by Mohini Palyekar, a resident of Welvaddo, Kesarval, Cortalim. The complainant alleged that on November 4, 2025, and December 10, 2025, she pledged her gold ornaments at a jewellery shop near Siddharuth Math, Headland Sada, Mormugao, and obtained gold loans of ₹40,000 and ₹14.20 lakh, respectively. Police said the complainant subsequently…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Scientists at the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO) in Goa have developed a patented technology that converts jellyfish into high-grade Type-II collagen, a development that could significantly reduce India’s dependence on imported marine collagen while creating fresh economic opportunities from an underutilised marine resource. The institute said the newly developed process produces water-soluble Type-II collagen enriched with cysteine and other beneficial amino acids. Designed for use in sectors such as healthcare, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and biomedical research, the collagen is also free from the strong odour commonly associated with marine-derived products. Researchers believe the innovation could transform jellyfish—often…

Team Goemkarponn CANSAULIM: A family dispute turned violent in Cansaulim after a man allegedly attacked a couple with a knife inside their rented room, leaving both injured before fleeing the scene. According to Verna Police, the incident occurred at around 11 am on July 4, 2026, at Madalem, Cansaulim. The FIR was registered based on a complaint filed by Priyanka Jayswal, a native of Gopinathpur, Bihar, who is currently residing in Cansaulim. Police said the accused, identified as Akash Kumar, also a native of Gopinathpur, Bihar, allegedly arrived at the couple’s rented room carrying a knife and threatened to end…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa continues to experience a sizeable monsoon rainfall deficit even as several parts of the State received moderate to heavy showers over the past 24 hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the State has received 771.8 mm of rainfall since the onset of the southwest monsoon on June 1, compared to the normal seasonal accumulation of 1,063.4 mm. This leaves Goa with an overall rainfall deficit of 27.4 per cent. The weather office said monsoon conditions remained favourable, with most parts of the State witnessing light to moderate rainfall, while isolated areas experienced heavier spells.…