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Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Saligao Police have registered a cheating case against a Ponda-based couple for allegedly duping a Sangolda resident of ₹30 lakh by misrepresenting the status of a property in Pilgao, Bicholim. According to police, the complaint was lodged by Nitin Lila, a resident of Villa No. 3, Adhiraj Tuscany Villas, Sangolda. He alleged that between February 26 and March 2, 2026, the accused, Geetesh G. Naik and Roma Geetesh Naik, both residents of Khadpaband, Ponda, represented that the landed property bearing Survey Nos. 38/4, 38/8 and 38/10 at Pilgao, Bicholim, was free from all encumbrances. Believing the representations,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Agacaim Police have registered a cheating case against a Mandur resident for allegedly duping a woman of ₹7 lakh by falsely claiming ownership of a property and failing to complete the sale. According to police, the complaint was filed by Vinanti Shirodkar (48), a resident of Palem, Siridao, who alleged that Sudesh Dhaku Madkaikar, a resident of Dhaktem Bhat, Dongrim, Mandur, induced her to purchase a property bearing Survey Nos. 60/0 and 61/1 at Gancim, Mandur, Tiswadi. Police said the accused allegedly represented himself as the lawful owner of the property and accepted an advance payment of…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: A 60-year-old resident of Parcem, Pernem, was allegedly cheated of ₹2.08 lakh by cyber fraudsters who impersonated SBI Pension Seva/YONO officials through a WhatsApp message and video call. According to police, the offence was registered at Mandrem Police Station on July 1, 2026, following a complaint by Mohan Gangaram Kalanagutkar, a resident of Chonsai, Parcem. The complainant stated that on June 15, 2026, at around 6.45 am, he received a WhatsApp message followed by a video call from an unknown person displaying the SBI logo and claiming to be an official of SBI Pension Seva/YONO. Believing the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Thursday said politicians must continuously upgrade themselves and adapt to changing times, asserting that politics is no longer the way it used to be and that votes can no longer be taken for granted. Addressing a gathering, Dr. Sawant said leaders today are judged by their performance and face an “exam” every five years during elections. “Adopting new technology is essential, and we must continuously upgrade ourselves every day. Without this, survival is not possible—even in politics. This is not old-style politics anymore. Elections are like an exam held every five…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has migrated all birth and death registration activities to the Central Civil Registration System (CRS) Portal with effect from July 1, 2026, in line with the directions of the Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs. According to an official communication, the State has transitioned from the existing State Portal to the Central CRS Portal for all birth and death registration-related services. As part of the migration, birth and death records maintained on the State Portal from 1971 to June 30, 2026 will be integrated into the Central…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Crime Branch of Goa Police conducted a successful anti-human trafficking raid in the early hours of Wednesday near Palmirna Resort in Calangute, rescuing a woman allegedly being exploited for prostitution and arresting one accused. The operation, carried out between 2.06 am and 4 am, was conducted under the direct supervision of Superintendent of Police, Crime Branch, Jivba Dalvi, as part of the department’s continued crackdown on human trafficking and prostitution rackets. Acting on specific intelligence, the Crime Branch team raided the area and rescued a woman who was allegedly being forced into prostitution. The accused, Punna…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A political controversy has emerged after the Goa government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for infrastructure development, drawing strong criticism from South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes. Reacting to the agreement, Fernandes expressed shock and alleged that the MoU would facilitate the controversial railway double-tracking project. He said the decision comes at a time when people across Goa are protesting against coal transportation and railway double-tracking. Accusing the government of ignoring public sentiment, Fernandes said the state was “adding salt to the wounds of Goans” by supporting projects that, according…