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Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: A horrific road accident at Shindolim in Sancoale on Friday afternoon claimed the life of a 37-year-old motorcyclist after a Mercedes allegedly rammed his motorcycle and dragged it for nearly two kilometres before both vehicles caught fire. The accident occurred at around 2 pm and resulted in the death of Ashok Chavan, 37, a resident of Shindolim, Sancoale, and a native of Jharkhand. Chavan was riding motorcycle bearing registration number GA06 Q 7275 when it was allegedly hit by a Mercedes bearing registration number GA07 L 9095. According to preliminary information, the impact was severe, with the…

Team Goemkarponn HARVALEM: Two two-wheelers were involved in a head-on collision at Harvalem in Sanquelim this evening, leaving both riders seriously injured. Following the accident, both riders were initially taken to the Sanquelim Primary Health Centre for medical attention. After examination, they were referred to Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim, for further treatment. A site inspection following the accident also raised concerns over the ongoing roadwork in the area. Open sections, rods and potholes were reportedly found along the roadside, raising questions over the safety measures being maintained at the work site. The condition of the road and the…

Team Goemkarponn NARVEM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Friday said Goa could have had temples similar to those seen in South India if the Portuguese had not arrived in the state. Speaking at the Udak Shanti and Ganga Pujan ceremony at the Koti Tirth Corridor project at Divar, Sawant said Goa had been ruled by around 8–10 kingdoms and described the Kadamba period as a “golden era” in the state’s history. He said the Kadamba rulers, along with Goans, built several temples across Goa. However, many temples were later destroyed during Portuguese rule. “If Portuguese would have not come…

“If the restaurant owner genuinely decided that he no longer wanted to pursue the complaint, that decision should be respected. But if he withdrew it because of pressure, influence, fear or persuasion, then that becomes a separate and serious issue that deserves investigation. The police should therefore answer some basic questions. What exactly did the restaurant owner state when the complaint was initially made? What changed later? Who contacted him between the complaint and its withdrawal? Were there any discussions with the accused or people connected to them? Did the complainant face any pressure? Were restaurant employees also approached or…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Anjuna Police have registered a case against a 43-year-old French national for allegedly staying in Goa/India without possessing a valid visa. The case, Anjuna P.S. Cr. No. 92/2026, was registered on September 2, 2026, at 7.49 pm under Section 23(a) of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. According to the police complaint filed by PSI Navneet Goltekar, attached to Anjuna Police Station, the accused, Gaelle Louise Daniele Pavillon, was allegedly found staying without a valid visa. The alleged violation came to light on March 26, 2026, at around 8.35 pm near the crematorium at Aradi, Oxel, Siolim,…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Anjuna Police have registered a case against a 25-year-old car driver following a road accident near the Government Primary School in Anjuna, in which a pillion rider allegedly sustained a grievous fracture injury. The case, Anjuna P.S. Cr. No. 93/2026, was registered on September 2, 2026, at around 9.40 pm under Sections 281 and 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. According to the complaint filed by 25-year-old Chythra Sunil of Kollam, Kerala, the accident occurred on July 13, 2026, at around 3 pm near the Government Primary School, Anjuna. Police said the accused, Priya Gulati, was…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police are investigating a chain-snatching case after an unidentified scooter rider allegedly snatched a gold chain from a woman near Costa Factory, Aquem, Margao. According to the complaint filed by Sharon Fernandes E Menezes, a resident of Aquem Alto, the incident occurred on September 2, 2026, at around 8.30 am. Police said an unknown accused, riding a scooter and wearing a helmet with his face covered, approached the woman near Costa Factory. The rider allegedly snatched her gold chain weighing approximately 10 grams, along with a cross and medal, from her neck before fleeing from…