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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Maina Curtorim Police have registered an offence against a man for allegedly assaulting an elderly person and damaging property in Loutolim. According to a complaint filed by Sebastian Gomes, a resident of Vanxem, Loutolim, the incident occurred on April 21, 2025, at around 11:39 AM at Angdi, Loutolim. The accused, identified as Sebastiao Agnel Gomes alias Babush, a resident of Sonarbhat, Loutolim, allegedly assaulted the complainant’s father, Caetano Philip Gomes, using a wooden danda, causing injuries to his head and hand. The accused is also alleged to have assaulted the complainant’s aunt, Lourenca Nora Gomes, during the…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: Cuncolim Police have registered a case of illegal mining against unknown persons for allegedly extracting and transporting minerals without permission, causing significant loss to the State exchequer. According to a complaint filed by PSI Sudan Bhosale of Cuncolim Police Station, the illegal activity took place prior to July 3, 2024, at various survey numbers in Naquerim village, Quepem. The accused, who are yet to be identified, allegedly excavated minerals without obtaining the required licence or permit from the competent authority. Police said the illegally extracted minerals were subsequently transported to unknown locations for personal gain. The unauthorised…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Mapusa Police have registered an offence against a man for allegedly posting and circulating vulgar and derogatory content on social media targeting Hindu deities, with intent to outrage religious sentiments. According to a complaint filed by Ms. Nisha Vernekar of Goenchi Nari Shakti, Mapusa, the incident occurred on April 22, 2026, in Mapusa, Bardez. The accused, identified as Babit Fernandes, allegedly shared objectionable content on social media platforms aimed at hurting the religious feelings of the complainant and members of the Hindu community. Police said the content was also intended to promote enmity and hatred between different…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Saligao Police have busted a fake call centre operating from Verem in Bardez and arrested nine accused for allegedly cheating citizens of the United States through online fraud. According to a complaint filed by PI Dinesh D. Gadekar of Saligao Police Station, the raid was conducted at Joeys Palace, Verem, between 10:30 PM on April 23 and 1:00 AM on April 24, 2026. The accused had allegedly set up a bogus call centre and were running an organised cyber fraud operation. Police identified the accused as Sandipkumar Priyadarshi (Ahmedabad, Gujarat), Akash Kale (Mumbai, Maharashtra), Kavish Tharivala (Ahmedabad,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered an offence against a café manager for allegedly stealing cash and misusing an ATM card belonging to his employer, resulting in a total loss of ₹7.7 lakh. According to a complaint filed by Mrs. Bijal Shah, a resident of Milroc Society, Kadamba, Old Goa, the accused, Tamshuk Saha, was working as a manager at her café “House by B” in Panaji. The complaint states that between October 29, 2025, and April 17, 2026, the accused allegedly stole the complainant’s ATM debit card and withdrew ₹6,00,000 from her account. He is also accused of…

“At the same time, the irony cannot be ignored. Government recruitment processes are now increasingly demanding experience, often pushing youth toward the very private sector they hesitate to join. In effect, private jobs are becoming stepping stones to government employment, not destinations in themselves. This further reinforces the idea that private sector work is something to pass through, not settle into. There is also a cultural dimension that cannot be overlooked. Goa’s economy has long depended on tourism, remittances, and public sector employment. “ The announcement that around 1,300 candidates are set to receive job offers through the Goa Human…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant move aimed at environmental protection, the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Board, led by Minister Vishwajit Rane, has approved the reversion of nearly 10 lakh square metres of land in Pernem taluka to No-Development Zone (NDZ), marking a major correction to the Regional Plan 2021. The decision impacts key areas across Chopdem, Mandrem, and Arambol, where large land parcels previously classified under mixed-use categories such as settlement, orchard, and natural cover have now been restored to non-developable status. The move was formalised through a notification published in the Official Gazette on April 23, following…