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Goemkarponn Desk VASCO: In a tragic incident, a woman identified as Saraswati Koliati (also known as Saraswati Talawar) passed away while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC) in Bambolim after reportedly consuming poison. The Vasco Police Station registered an Unnatural Death case on Thursday under Section 194 of the BNS Act, following the receipt of information from the Casualty Department of GMC. The deceased, who had been on vacation in Goa, arrived in the state on 23rd August 2024, accompanied by a man named Iragonda Mahadev Avati. The pair had been staying in a rented room near St. Andrew’s…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: A senior clerk at the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour (IPHB) has been suspended for allegedly embezzling ₹24 lakh from staff salaries over a period of five years. According to sources, an internal inquiry was initiated after a staff member raised concerns about discrepancies in loan and insurance premium deductions from their salary. The investigation revealed that the accused had been diverting the deducted funds to their personal account. The suspension was handed down two days ago, pending further action. The incident has raised concerns about financial oversight and accountability within the institution.

Goemkarponn Desk MAPUSA: A Karnataka native was arrested by Goa police under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act after tying a dog to his motorcycle and dragging it down the road for several kilometers until the dog passed away. A senior police officer stated that Ashok Panhalkar, who was born in Belgaum (Karnataka) and is currently residing in Khorlim, Mapusa, has been charged with an offense under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Following the accused’s video going popular on social media on Thursday, police had filed a complaint against him. The accused allegedly tied the dog to…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In the talukas of Bardez and Pernem, the minimum price of land has been raised to Rs 8,000 from Rs 3,000 by the state cabinet’s permission. Following a cabinet meeting at Mantralaya, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant briefed the media, stating that the land price increase was solely motivated by commercial gain. “We haven’t burdened the average person because the 500 sq m plot that was bought to build houses will still be available at the previous rate of Rs 3,000 per square metre,” he continued. The government wants to develop the entire state and not a few…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs recently released a circular outlining how some government agencies are mistakenly requesting ration cards as identification or evidence of residency in order to grant access to different public services and benefits. Due to this trend, more people are asking for ration cards just to fulfill these requirements, even when they have no intention of using the Fair Price Shops’ (FPS) Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) commodities. “A document issued under an order or authority of the state government for the purchase of essential commodities from the Fair Price Shops…

Goemkarponn Desk PILERNE: Porvorim Police today have arrested a Madhya Pradesh native for allegedly molesting and harrassing a 10 year old minor girl at Pilerne. As per information, the accused has been identified as Jalam Mahor, age 52 years, r/o Lakkadkhana, Pan Patte ki Goth, Lashkar, Gird, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Police said that accused molested and sexually harassed the minor daughter of the complainant (aged 10 years) by touching her inappropriately and groping her breasts. A case has been registered under CR No 90/2024 U/s 74, 75 of BNS, Sec 8 & 12 of POCSO Act & Section 8 of…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: During the Ganesh Chaturthi festival period, police patrols will be increased at night to prevent theft and maintain law and order. Superintendent of Police Akshat Kaushal informed that orders have been given to Inspector of Police and Deputy Superintendent of Police to increase patrolling. Director General of Police Alok Kumar, Superintendent of Police Akshat Kaushal, Chief Minister Met CM Pramod Sawant. Information was received from the sources that security and law and order in Chaturthi were discussed. “Crowds increase during Chaturthi in the state. Many attend public Ganeshotsav cultural events in the evening. This may lead to…