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Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: More than 250 students at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Goa pledged to stay away from drugs and report narcotics-related activities as a nationwide anti-drug motorcycle rally entered Goa, bringing the fight against substance abuse to campuses and communities. The anti-drug awareness programme was held at the NIT Goa campus in Cuncolim following the rally’s entry into the state through the Pollem Border Check Post. Eleven motorcycle riders from Goa Police joined the convoy, which is travelling towards Gujarat as part of a nationwide campaign promoting national unity and a drug-free India. Addressing students, Inspector General…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: A 30-year-old Tempo Traveller driver from Bengaluru has been booked by Fatorda Police after a passenger died in a collision with a water tanker on the Western Bypass at Mungul overbridge on Monday. The accident occurred around 11.40 am when the Force Tempo Traveller, bearing registration number KA-53-D-9398, was travelling from Nuvem towards Navelim. According to the police complaint, the driver, identified as Guru, allegedly drove rashly and negligently before crashing into the rear left side of a moving water tanker (GA-07-T-0853). A passenger seated beside the right-side window of the Tempo Traveller sustained severe head injuries…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: A pedestrian was injured after an Access scooter allegedly rammed into her near HDFC Bank at Simpalwada, Sancoale, on October 16 at around 6.40 pm. According to Verna Police, the incident occurred when the scooter rider, identified as Umniya Nasir Bade, a resident of Taleigao, was proceeding from Vasco towards Cortalim. On reaching near HDFC Bank at Simpalwada, she allegedly rode the scooter in a rash and negligent manner and knocked down pedestrian Diksheta Amonkar, a resident of Simpalwada, who was crossing the road from the bank’s side towards her residence. Following the impact, Amonkar fell on…

Team Goemkarponn ZUARINAGAR: Verna Police have registered a case against a contractor and a site supervisor following the death of a construction labourer after a wooden plank allegedly fell on his head at an under-construction building near MES College, Zuarinagar, on October 17. The deceased has been identified as Huchhappa Sonakappa, a native of Karnataka residing at Dabolim. According to the police complaint lodged by PSI Aditya Velip of Verna Police Station, the contractor, Santosh Hiremath, a resident near MES College, Zuarinagar, and the supervisor, Ajay Kumar Ray, a resident of Candolim, allegedly acted negligently by failing to provide essential…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his reported remarks describing Goa as a “corruption model”, asserting that the state’s development record speaks for itself and that the Congress leader’s visit would make no difference to Goa. Responding to questions from reporters, Sawant said the focus should be on showcasing Goa’s “development model” rather than engaging in allegations of corruption. He cited the Swayampurna Goem initiative, the state’s two airports and the development of Mormugao Port as examples of Goa’s progress. The Chief Minister said leaders from across the country had visited Goa…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo has expressed confidence in securing the BJP ticket for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections, declaring, “I will get the BJP ticket,” while maintaining a cordial stance towards his political rivals. Reacting to Roshan Redkar’s announcement of his intention to contest from Calangute, Lobo wished all his opponents the best, saying they were his friends and not enemies. He described the upcoming election as a political race rather than a personal battle. Responding to Redkar’s challenge for a one-on-one debate involving him and his wife, Delilah Lobo, the MLA said the discussion should ideally…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa BJP president Damu Naik has questioned Rahul Gandhi’s silence on the Mhadei issue, stating that the Congress leader should have clearly outlined his stand on the matter. Naik also criticised Congress observers and central leaders, including Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, for allegedly remaining silent on an issue of importance to Goa. Accusing Congress leaders of misleading the people, Naik said Goans are well-informed and understand the Mhadei issue, asserting that they cannot be taken for granted by visiting political leaders. In another strong remark, Naik said Rahul Gandhi was not worthy of the valour…