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Team Goemkarponn DAVORLIM: Maina Curtorim Police are investigating a theft case reported at Davorlim, Salcete, after a rented room was allegedly broken into and several valuables, along with a scooter, were stolen. According to the complaint filed by Irshad Mangalwad, a resident of Davorlim and originally from Haliyal, Karnataka, the incident took place between 12.10 am and 10 am on September 2, 2026. Police said an unknown accused allegedly gained entry into the complainant’s rented room by breaking open the door lock and stole one gold necklace, elevator lift material, a Wi-Fi router and a laptop. The exact value of…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A 65-year-old woman from Mardol, Ponda, died at the casualty department of Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, following injuries sustained in a fall at her residence. According to Mardol Police, a wireless message was received from GMC Bambolim casualty police on September 2, 2026, at around 10.27 am, informing them that Durga Naik, a resident of Mardol, had expired. During the enquiry, police found that Naik had been admitted to Ward No. 108 after reportedly suffering a fall at her residence. Police said she was suffering from diabetes and hypertension and was under regular medication. She was…

Team Goemkarponn COLVALE: Colvale Police have registered a hit-and-run case after an unidentified four-wheeler allegedly knocked down a 78-year-old scooter rider near Amyani Madel, Thivim. The case, Crime No. 70/2026, was registered on September 3, 2026, at around 3.18 pm under Sections 281 and 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with Sections 134(a) and 134(b) of the Motor Vehicles Act. According to the complaint filed by HC Mahadev Parab (B. No. 4685) of Colvale Police Station on behalf of the State, the accident occurred on September 1 at around 11.20 am near Amyani Madel, Thivim. Police said the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Acting on concerns raised by students of Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao MLA and PWD Minister Digambar Kamat directed the concerned departments to take immediate necessary action. Following the Minister’s directions, officials from the Roads and Sewerage Department visited the college premises and conducted an on-site inspection in the presence of students. The officials assessed the issues raised by the students and assured them that the required works would be undertaken at the earliest. The student representatives expressed their gratitude to Kamat for his prompt intervention and immediate response to their concerns. The students…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Haj Committee has sought government intervention to facilitate direct or convenient connecting flights from Goa to Saudi Arabia for pilgrims travelling for Haj 2027. In a representation dated September 3, Committee Chairman Urfan Mulla urged BJP Goa President Damu Naik to take up the issue with the state government, highlighting the difficulties faced by Goan pilgrims due to the absence of direct air connectivity to Saudi Arabia. According to the committee, 219 pilgrims from Goa have applied for Haj 2027. Under the existing arrangements, pilgrims are required to travel to Mumbai to board onward…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Important archaeological discoveries have emerged during restoration work at the historic Shree Saptakoteshwar Temple at Diwar, with relics and remains dating between the 14th and 16th centuries unearthed along the old pathway between Koti Tirth and Madhavachi Talli. According to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the discoveries indicate the possible existence of an ancient temple complex and a sacred corridor at the site. Among the significant finds are a Kirtimukh motif, traditionally carved above temple doorways, a carved capital of a temple pillar and portions of Dev Khostam, used for placing idols. The variety of stone typologies and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Supreme Court has taken up a plea filed by Goa Bachao Abhiyan against the Bombay High Court’s decisions relating to the Parmesh Construction Private Limited project, issuing notice to the respondents in the matter. The Supreme Court has not ordered a stay, status quo or any other restriction on the Parmesh project. The September 2 proceedings were limited to allowing the Special Leave Petition (SLP), condoning the delay in filing it and issuing notice to the respondents. A bench comprising the Chief Justice of India, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana heard the matter on…