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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a major breakthrough, the Gujarat Cyber Centre of Excellence has busted a ₹77 crore cyber fraud racket with links to Goa, arresting 16 accused, including nine from the coastal state. Investigations revealed that the accused were operating a vast mule account network, opening bank accounts under multiple identities and routing illicit funds linked to cyber fraud operations across the country. Officials said some members of the syndicate had floated shell firms and managed over 260 bank accounts, which were connected to at least 375 cybercrime cases reported nationwide. According to the police, the Goa-based accused primarily…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa River Navigation Department has announced that two Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry services are expected to become operational by the end of the year, with infrastructure work progressing across key locations. The update was shared during a review meeting on the Mala Lake issue conducted by the Goa State Smart City Development Agency, attended by officials from the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP), the Water Resources Department (WRD), and the Goa State Pollution Control Board. Director of the River Navigation Department, Vikram Rajbhonsale, said ramp construction is currently underway and will be expanded as part…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday responded to allegations raised by Leader of Opposition Vijai Sardesai regarding alleged prostitution and drug activities operating under police protection, asserting that such matters are being treated with seriousness. Sawant said that law enforcement agencies have been directed to take strict and immediate action whenever any such incidents come to light. He emphasised that no complaints or inputs related to illegal activities would be ignored. The Chief Minister added that police authorities are already working to curb unlawful operations across the state and reiterated that repeated violations will not be…

One, from Calangute, appears to show a foreign national pointing to what is allegedly an open drug trade, accompanied by troubling claims of police complicity. The other, from Baga, shows a foreigner openly soliciting on a public street, a video that gained traction after being highlighted by Vijai Sardesai. At the time of writing, neither video has been independently verified. That matters. But what matters just as much is this: neither can be casually dismissed. Because these clips have struck a nerve. Not by revealing something entirely new, but by putting into sharp, visual form what has long existed in…

Panaji: Laxmikant Parsekar on Wednesday said he remains actively engaged in social work and continues to maintain close contact with people across communities, despite not holding active political office. He said individuals still approach him for guidance and assistance on a range of personal and public matters, indicating sustained public trust and engagement. Parsekar noted that he does not favour comparisons between political parties or involvement in rivalry, stressing that his focus is on service-oriented work rather than political competition. He added that public life should be driven by consistency, responsibility and commitment to society, rather than political arguments or…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Minister Babush Monserrate on Tuesday said that authorities are treating the recent incident involving a large number of dead fish with seriousness, with an investigation currently underway. He said the Mayor has convened a meeting with the Water Resources Department (WRD) and other concerned agencies to ascertain the cause of the incident. Monserrate said preliminary observations indicate possible sewage discharge and technical factors related to water flow and tidal patterns, though a detailed assessment is in progress. He added that strict action will be taken against any individual or entity found responsible for releasing waste into the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar on Wednesday said the Goa government is implementing a series of measures to strengthen the fisheries sector, improve supply systems and promote sustainable coastal development. Halarnkar said earlier challenges related to diesel and LPG supply for trawlers and fishing workers have been largely resolved through improved distribution mechanisms, subsidies and coordination with fuel suppliers. He noted that past commercial restrictions and supply bottlenecks had affected operations, but the situation has now stabilised, ensuring smoother functioning for fishing communities. On infrastructure and coastal development, the Minister said beautification and related works carried out in…