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Team Goemkarponn DHARBANDORA: A 56-year-old man was found unconscious near an electricity substation at Petkem in Dharbandora on Tuesday, prompting a police inquiry into the cause of his death. According to police, at around 12:55 p.m. on June 30, the Police Control Room (PCR) in Panaji alerted Ponda Police that a man was lying near a water pond close to the electricity substation at Dharbandora. A police team rushed to the spot near the hot mix plant at Petkem and found the man lying near the substation. During inquiries with local residents, he was identified as Chunna Khalik (56), a…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Verna Police have registered a kidnapping case after a minor boy was allegedly abducted from Zuarinagar in Sancoale on June 29. According to the complaint lodged by the child’s father, whose identity has been withheld, the incident occurred at around 2 p.m. when an unknown person allegedly kidnapped his minor son from his lawful guardianship. Based on the complaint, Verna Police registered Crime No. 71/2026 under Section 137 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 8 of the Goa Children’s Act. Further investigation is being carried out by PSI Carey Fernandes of Verna Police Station to…

Team Goemkarponn THIVIM: Colvale Police have solved a theft case involving concealed electric wires worth ₹1.6 lakh from an under-construction house in Thivim, arresting two accused from West Bengal and recovering the stolen property. The case was registered following a complaint filed by Rauji Salgaonkar, a resident of Madel, Thivim, who reported that unknown persons had stolen concealed electric wires from his under-construction house during the intervening night of June 25 and 26. The value of the stolen property was estimated at ₹1.6 lakh. Under the supervision of Superintendent of Police (North) Harish Madkaikar, a police team led by Colvale…

Team Goemkarponn The Goa Government has notified the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM Goa Scheme 2026), providing eligible rural households with a guarantee of up to 125 days of wage employment in a financial year. The scheme came into effect on July 1, 2026. The programme will be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with expenditure shared between the Centre and the State in a 60:40 ratio. It is aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods while creating durable community assets through employment-oriented works. Under the scheme, priority will be given to projects related to water conservation and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Cabinet on Wednesday approved a slew of development and welfare initiatives, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for infrastructure projects, the launch of a new scheme offering free ITI education to girls, and the implementation of a rural employment mission aimed at generating jobs in villages. Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said the government has approved an MoU with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) to undertake key infrastructure projects across the state. He said the partnership is expected to accelerate infrastructure…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Water Resources Department (WRD) Minister Subhash Shirodkar has announced that the government will begin action against illegal borewells from August, reiterating his strong opposition to the unchecked drilling of borewells across the state. Speaking to reporters, Shirodkar said the department is committed to protecting groundwater resources and will take strict action against unauthorized borewells to ensure sustainable water management. The minister also revealed that the WRD is preparing a new scheme aimed at storing adequate water in dams during the month of May. The initiative is intended to improve water conservation and maintain sufficient reserves to…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Anant (Babu) Narcinva Naik Centenary Celebrations Committee on Wednesday unveiled an extensive year-long programme to commemorate the birth centenary of former MLA, former Leader of Opposition and former Industries Minister Anant (Babu) Narcinva Naik, with celebrations scheduled from August 19, 2026, to August 19, 2027. Addressing a press conference after the committee’s first meeting in Margao, Chairman Shrinivas Dempo said the centenary was not just an occasion to remember a distinguished leader but an opportunity to inspire future generations through Naik’s vision, integrity and unwavering commitment to public service. “The Committee is committed to organising meaningful…