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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Despite the onset of chilly December evenings, Zilla Panchayat candidates in Canacona remain undeterred, intensifying their campaigns across the remote and forested villages of the taluka. With limited days left before the elections, candidates are braving cold nights to reach voters through door-to-door visits and corner meetings. In Poinguinim, BJP candidate Ajay Lolienkar has been actively campaigning with the support of Minister and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar, holding corner meetings and door-to-door visits in villages like Khotigao, Gaondongrim, and Poinguinim. The campaign is backed by local BJP leaders and panchayat representatives, with the exception of a few…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The investigation into the deadly Birch by Romeo Lane fire incident has entered a crucial phase, with Goa Police expanding the scope of the probe to examine administrative lapses, financial trails and the role of local authorities, even as efforts continue to bring key accused to India. Police sources said the deportation process of the Luthra brothers is actively underway, with Goa Police working closely with central agencies to expedite their return. Investigators believe their questioning is vital to establish the sequence of decisions taken before the fire and to identify possible violations of safety norms. In…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Cyber Crime Police Station, Goa, has detected two major cyber fraud cases, leading to multiple arrests in connection with a fake investment scam involving ₹69.75 lakh and the operation of an illegal international call centre in Old Goa. In the first case, registered as Crime No. 24/2025 on August 13, 2025, the Cyber Crime Police arrested a 62-year-old man from Kerala for his involvement in a fake investment scam that duped a resident of Porvorim of ₹69.75 lakh. The accused allegedly impersonated a reputed investment firm using a WhatsApp number and a fake trading application named…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A huge fire at a scrapyard in Verna on Friday afternoon prompted Cortalim MLA Anton Vas to demand an immediate, state-wide crackdown on illegal scrapyards, warning that such unauthorised units pose “grave risks” to surrounding institutions and nearby residents. Vas, who rushed to the site at Quelossim after receiving a phone call, said he found no clarity on how the scrapyard was functioning or how the fire started. “I reached here from Vasco the moment I got the call. I tried to understand how the scrapyard caught fire, but there’s no clarity on the existence of this…

Team Goemkarponn Xeldem: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched a sharp attack on the Pramod Sawant-led BJP government while addressing a large public meeting in Xeldem in support of AAP’s Zilla Panchayat candidate James Fernandes. The meeting witnessed a massive turnout, reflecting strong public support for AAP and its candidate in the constituency. Kejriwal alleged that the BJP government in Goa was functioning as a “hafta vasoli sarkar,” claiming that no work was carried out without bribes or extortion. Referring to the Arpora nightclub incident, he said establishments lacking permissions were allowed to operate due to alleged…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: After touring various parts of Succor and interacting with voters through a series of corner meetings, BJP Zilla Panchayat candidate Amit Asnodkar has expressed confidence of victory in the forthcoming Zilla Panchayat elections. Asnodkar said he personally met voters in Aradi, Kharre, 20-Point Colony, and in areas of the Saligao and Calangute constituencies that fall under the Succor Zilla Panchayat jurisdiction. He added that his campaign is focused on ensuring the overall development of Succor. Tourism Minister and local MLA Rohan Khaunte has also actively joined Asnodkar’s campaign, meeting voters and participating in several corner meetings held…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: With just eight days remaining for the District Panchayat elections, BJP candidate Sandeep Salgaonkar has emerged as a strong frontrunner in the Penha de França Zilla Panchayat constituency of Porvorim. Salgaonkar has undertaken extensive door-to-door campaigning across key areas including Alto Torda, the Housing Colony, Kawlekar Supermarket area, Journalist Colony, Vijaynagar, among others. As part of his outreach, he has also conducted nearly 20 corner meetings so far. The impressive turnout at these meetings reflects an enthusiastic response from voters. Addressing supporters, Salgaonkar said he has successfully completed the first round of campaigning and noted that a…