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Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held its “AAP MLAs Connect” programme in Ponda on February 12, where residents highlighted a series of pressing civic concerns affecting the constituency. The event, part of a statewide outreach initiative by AAP legislators, followed an earlier programme in Panjim. Citizens from Ponda participated both in person and online, raising complaints ranging from irregular water supply and clogged drains to garbage accumulation, poor road conditions, traffic congestion, unemployment, healthcare gaps, educational challenges, and alleged administrative corruption. Speaking at the event, MLA Capt Venzy Viegas criticised the ruling BJP, stating that despite having…

Team Goemkarponn SADA: Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar on Friday launched a sharp attack on South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes, accusing him of repeatedly spreading misinformation and misleading the public for political mileage. Speaking while laying the foundation stone for retaining wall works at Khapreshwar temple at Sada, Amonkar alleged that Fernandes was “well known for creating fear among people by circulating false information, especially when elections are nearing.” He asserted that attempts were being made to misguide residents over the future of Dabolim airport. Amonkar said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Panchayat Minister and Dabolim MLA Mauvin Godinho, and IT Minister…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: A comprehensive upgrade of facilities at Chicalim Sub-District Hospital is on the cards following an on-site inspection carried out by Panchayat Minister and Dabolim MLA Mauvin Godinho after a recent healthcare review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. During the visit, Godinho reviewed the existing infrastructure and interacted with officials to assess urgent requirements for strengthening services at the hospital. The inspection focused on augmenting manpower and improving medical facilities to cater to the growing needs of patients from Chicalim and nearby areas. Following the Chief Minister’s directions, Pranab Bhat, Joint Secretary (Finance), was deputed along…

Team Goemkarponn AROSSIM: Tension escalated in Arossim after six villagers were booked by Verna Police in connection with the reconstruction of a damaged culvert, drawing sharp criticism from Congress leader Olencio Simoes, who termed the FIR “illegal and false.” Addressing the media, Simoes alleged that law and order in the Cortalim constituency had deteriorated, claiming that “jungle raj now prevails” where mafias involved in illegal gambling, land scams, unauthorised constructions, violent crimes and the drug trade have taken control. He questioned why villagers attempting to protect their homes and fields from flooding were being prosecuted. According to Simoes, the culvert…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A 72-year-old man from Chicalim was allegedly cheated of ₹1,50,299 in an online fraud after being tricked into sharing his credit card details with a person posing as a D’Mart employee. According to Vasco police, the complainant, Joseph Mario Lopes (72), a resident of Chicalim, Mormugao, was contacted by unknown person who impersonated himself as an employee of D’Mart. The accused allegedly persuaded him to click on a link and enter his credit card details, claiming that it would make banking transactions easier. Soon after the details were filled in, a total amount of ₹1,50,299 was fraudulently…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A case of theft has been reported at Shree Bhavani Siddhapurush Prassanna Temple after unknown persons allegedly broke into the temple premises late Tuesday night. According to a complaint lodged by Prasad Satchit Parkar, resident of Dhavali, Ponda, and Treasurer of the temple, the incident occurred between 11/02/2026 at around 23:00 hrs and 12/02/2026 at about 00:41 hrs. The complainant stated that the accused gained entry into the temple by breaking open the metallic grill of a window. The intruders then allegedly forced open the door of the Garbhagriha and decamped with a gold mangalsutra and a…

Team Goemkarponn Curchorem: A scooter rider sustained injuries after a Toyota car allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner collided with his vehicle at Khamamol junction in Curchorem on Tuesday afternoon. According to a complaint filed by ASI Prashant Kalekar of Curchorem Police Station, the incident occurred on 11/02/2026 at around 12:10 hrs. The accused, identified as Eknath Gaude, a resident of Keri, Ponda, was driving his Toyota car from Curchorem towards Sanvordem when he reportedly drove without proper care and caution, endangering human life. Upon reaching Khamamol junction, the car allegedly dashed into an ongoing Pleasure scooter ridden…