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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Tourism Department is making strong efforts to promote responsible tourism in the state so that quality tourists can experience the all-round beauty of Goa, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte informed the Goa Legislative Assembly today. He said that new initiatives are being introduced to promote spiritual, wellness, yoga, eco-tourism and rural tourism. At the same time, he made it clear that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards tourism activities that are illegal, objectionable, immoral, or that disturb public order, social harmony, or Goa’s cultural values. The minister said that when the Tourism Department came to…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: Over one lakh devotees from across Goa and beyond participated in the Novenas and the grand Feast of St. Joseph Vaz, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, which was solemnly celebrated on January 16 at Sancoale. The solemn feast Mass at 10 am was presided over by the Auxiliary Bishop of Goa and Daman, Most Rev. Simiao Fernandes, and concelebrated by Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, Bishop of Agartala Lumen Monteiro, Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Bombay Allwyn D’Silva, Bishop Emeritus of Port Blair Alex Dias, along with several priests. The celebrations were…

Team Goemkarponn Bicholim: A 28-year-old woman from Bicholim has succumbed to head injuries sustained after a fall in her bathroom last month, police said. According to information received at around 5.52 pm from the Casualty Police of GMC Bambolim, 28 girl, expired while undergoing treatment at GMC Bambolim. She was admitted in Ward No. 108 under MLC No. 25/11219 dated November 26, 2025. Police inquiry revealed that on December 26, 2025, at around 9.30 am, the victim had gone to take a bath in the bathroom attached to her house when she accidentally slipped on the smooth tiled surface. She…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: A 57-year-old man who was injured in a motor vehicle accident at Merces earlier this month succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. According to police, information was received on January 15, 2026, at around 11.57 am from the Control Point, GMC Bambolim, stating that the patient, Nitesh Shirodkar (57), son of Padmanab Shirodkar and resident of H. No. 209, behind Hanuman Temple, Verem, Bardez, expired while undergoing treatment in ICU Ward No. 123. The case was registered as MLC No. 26/309. Further inquiry revealed that on January 10, 2026, prior…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: An 84-year-old man was found dead inside the bathroom of a villa at Pilerne in Bardez on Thursday, prompting an investigation by Saligao police. According to police, Saligao Police Station received a call from a person identified as John, informing that one Michael John Burza (84) was found lying inside the bathroom of Villa No. 6 at Urbania, near Gautam Hotel, Pilerne, Bardez, and appeared to be dead. Following the information, PSI Sarvesh Bhandari informed the Police Inspector of Saligao Police Station and proceeded to the spot along with staff and an investigation kit. Upon reaching the…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Ponda police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving following an accident near the Sports Complex underpass that left two persons with fracture injuries. According to police, Ponda Police Station Crime No. 07/2026 has been registered under Sections 281 and 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, on the complaint of HC 5620 Vinod Naik of Ponda Police Station. The complaint states that on January 13, 2026, at around 12.05 pm, the accused, Vishant Naik, a resident of Gauthan, Priol, Ponda, was driving a Maruti Suzuki Swift car in a rash and negligent manner,…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Ponda police have registered a case following a complaint of assault and criminal intimidation over a road rage incident at Bethoda Junction. According to police, the complaint was filed by Pushparaj Navelkar, a resident of Dhabdhaba, Bicholim, stating that on January 14, 2026, at around 2.45 pm, an unknown person riding a motorcycle approached him at high speed from behind while he was riding his scooter at Bethoda Junction, Ponda. The accused allegedly wrongfully restrained the complainant by parking his motorcycle in front of the scooter, abused him using filthy language, and assaulted him with fist blows…