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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar has alleged that coordinated personal and political attacks launched against him reflect the growing nervousness within the BJP government over the revival of the Congress party in the state. In a press statement issued on 02 June 2026, Chodankar said the “speed, intensity and coordination” of the alleged attacks following his assumption of charge as GPCC President indicate a politically motivated campaign aimed at weakening the opposition. He claimed that the ruling party is attempting to divert attention from key governance issues such as unemployment, infrastructure gaps, power disruptions,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Amid growing resentment within sections of the Goa Congress following the sudden change in the leadership of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC), former Youth Congress Working President Mahesh Nadar on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the removal of Amit Patkar as GPCC president and questioned the manner in which the decision was taken. Addressing reporters in Vasco, Nadar said the development had come as a shock to many Congress workers, particularly those from the youth wing, who had worked closely with Patkar over the past several years. “It is very disheartening for many members of the Congress,…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: In a major relief for more than 350 families residing in Goa Rehabilitation Board (GRB) housing units at Sada, Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar and Goa Rehabilitation Board Chairman Rajesh Faldessai on Tuesday announced that residents will receive ownership rights to their flats within a month, bringing an end to a wait that has stretched for decades. The announcement was made during a public interaction with residents, many of whom have spent years occupying the housing units without legal ownership despite repeatedly raising the issue before successive governments and public representatives. Addressing residents, Rajesh Faldessai said the long-pending…

Team Goemkarponn MORJIM: Nine tourists from Delhi were rescued from drowning on Tuesday evening after being caught in a strong sea current while swimming off Morjim beach. According to officials, the group was part of a larger gathering of around 25 visitors, of whom nearly 15 entered the water despite repeated warnings issued by on-duty lifeguards and police personnel. As the group ventured into deeper waters, six individuals managed to swim back safely to shore, while nine others were swept into stronger currents and required rescue. The rescue operation was carried out by lifeguards from Drishti Marine, who responded immediately…

Team Goemkarponn SATTARI: A man was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting money from members of the public in an open area opposite Bhumika Temple at Paryem, Sattari, during a police action on 02 June 2026. According to a state complaint lodged by HC Shankar Gawas (B.No. 5488), the raid was conducted at around 12:45 hrs, during which the accused Gokuldas Rane, 45, resident of Tamdgi, Paryem, Sattari, was allegedly found accepting money from the public in connection with gambling activity. Police said the accused was apprehended on the spot and cash amounting to ₹2,220 in various denominations was seized along…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: An FIR has been registered in a case involving allegations of sexual exploitation under the pretext of marriage, with police initiating investigation into claims spanning several years and multiple locations. As per the complaint filed by a woman resident of Ponda (name withheld), the accused allegedly developed a relationship with her between June 2020 and March 2026 on the promise of marriage. It is further alleged that during this period, he established physical relations with her on several occasions. The complainant has also alleged that the accused later failed to honour his promise of marriage and subjected…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A fatal workplace accident has been reported from an under-construction Indian Navy project site located behind the Vasco Police Station, where a worker died after suffering electrocution during duty. According to an enquiry conducted into Vasco Police Station UD No. 26/2026 under Section 194 of BNSS, an offence has been registered based on a complaint filed by PSI Akanksh Fadte Dessai of Vasco Police Station. The incident occurred on 26 May 2026 at around 18:15 hrs, when construction work was underway at the site. It is alleged that the contractor Saurav and site supervisor Ranbir Singh, both…