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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A Honda Activa scooter valued at ₹58,000 was allegedly stolen in broad daylight from the garage of a residence at Kolsar, Galgibaga in Canacona, police said. According to Canacona Police, the theft occurred on June 29 between 10.30 a.m. and 11 a.m., when an unidentified person allegedly stole the scooter parked in the garage of a house belonging to Abel Barreto. The vehicle, a Honda Activa, was reported missing shortly after the incident, prompting the owner to approach the police. Based on the complaint, Canacona Police have registered a case under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Comunidade of Loliem-Polem, in collaboration with various stakeholders, planted more than 500 saplings at Madditolop in Loliem on Friday as part of Van Mahotsav 2026 celebrations. The plantation drive was organised jointly by the Comunidade of Loliem-Polem, the Khotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, APRUP Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd, Loliem, and the students, teachers and parent community of S.S. Angle Higher Secondary School, Maxem. The initiative, centred on biodiversity restoration and community-led conservation, saw volunteers, students, parents and teachers plant around 500 fruit-bearing and flowering saplings at Laatbai, Madditolop, with the aim of enriching the local ecosystem…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) on Mental Health and Prevention of Suicide in Higher Education Institutions reviewed mental health initiatives at BITS Pilani and outlined a series of measures aimed at strengthening student well-being during a meeting chaired by Additional Collector-II of South Goa and Head of Kushavati District, Ramesh Gaonkar. The meeting was attended by Director of Higher Education Bhushan Savaikar, officials from the Departments of Health, Social Welfare, Law, Tribal Welfare and Technical Education, representatives of the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour (IPHB), and the Director and faculty members of BITS Pilani. During…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), North Goa, in coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), conducted a joint field inspection of flood-affected and landslide-prone locations in Sattari taluka as part of monsoon preparedness efforts. The inspection covered vulnerable sites at Ghonteli in Keri, Anjunem Dam, Chorla Ghat and Morlem, where officials assessed ground conditions and reviewed preparedness measures in place to deal with potential monsoon-related emergencies. According to officials, the exercise focused on identifying risks at vulnerable locations, reviewing mitigation measures, and strengthening coordination among various line departments involved in disaster management. The team also…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Goa Centre, has issued a nowcast warning forecasting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds across parts of the state over the next few hours. According to the weather advisory, gusty surface winds with speeds of 30 to 40 kmph are likely at isolated places across Goa during the next three to four hours. The IMD has also warned of short but intense spells of rain at isolated locations, which could affect visibility and lead to temporary disruptions in low-lying areas. Residents have been advised to exercise caution while travelling and…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM, July 4: A series of alleged robbery and attempted break-in incidents reported overnight in Ward No. 15 of Curchorem has triggered concern among residents, who are demanding enhanced security measures and increased police patrolling in the area. According to local residents, CCTV footage from Bhatniwada captured two unidentified individuals wearing raincoats allegedly breaking into a house at around 3.15 a.m. The suspects were seen moving through the locality during the early hours of the morning. Residents claimed that another nearby house and a local shop were also targeted during the same night. In a separate incident, an…

Organisation plans to move Election Commission, alleges attempt to divide secular votes and create voter confusion Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goans for Goa (GFG) has announced its opposition to the registration of a proposed political party under the name “Goa Congress Party”, alleging that the move is aimed at splitting secular votes ahead of future elections. In a statement issued on July 2, GFG said it was “deeply shocked and disturbed” by reports that individuals were attempting to launch a new political party under the proposed name at a time when efforts were being made to unite secular and like-minded…