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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona Police have registered an Unnatural Death case after a 70-year-old woman from Bhupar, Gaondongrim, died while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, following injuries sustained in a fall at her cashew plantation. According to police, on 31 May 2026 at 09:37 hrs, a wireless message was received from the casualty department of GMC Bambolim informing that Laxmi Gaonkar (70) had expired, with the initial case reported as a self-fall. During enquiry, it was revealed that the deceased had fallen at her cashew plantation approximately 15 days earlier while plucking cashew apples. She subsequently developed…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Saligao Police have registered an Unnatural Death (UD) case after an unidentified male body was found floating in water near Dhadeshwar Temple, Nerul, Bardez. According to police, they received a phone call from Mr. Dasharath Kalangutkar, resident of Nerul, informing about a body floating in the water body behind the temple area. The deceased is estimated to be a male aged between 45 and 50 years. Police and local residents subsequently fished out the body from the water. All necessary legal formalities were carried out at the spot by the responding team. In this connection, Saligao Police…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute Police have registered an Unnatural Death (UD) case following the death of a 54-year-old man who was brought dead to the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Candolim, after an alleged drowning incident at Candolim Beach in Bardez. According to police, on 1 June 2026 at around 12:30 hrs, a medical memo was received from the on-duty medical officer at PHC Candolim informing that Satish Udhav Bhosale (54), resident of Jule Solapur, Maharashtra, had been brought dead to the casualty section after being found in a drowning condition at Candolim Beach. Following the information, police initiated preliminary enquiries.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered a theft case after a scooter was reported stolen from an open parking area near Vainguinim Beach, Dona Paula, in Tiswadi taluka. According to the complaint lodged by Mr. Sahil (22), son of Ismail Murtuja, resident of Posrem Bhat, Taleigao-Caranzalem, the incident occurred on 23 May 2026 between 3:00 pm and 3:15 pm near the Blinkit store parking area at Vainguinim Beach. The complainant stated that unknown persons allegedly stole his metallic grey Honda Activa scooter bearing registration number GA-07-AR-2310, valued at approximately ₹90,000. Based on the complaint received on 1 June 2026…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Crime Branch has successfully busted a significant interstate narcotics supply network, arresting a key supplier from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, following a detailed investigation that began with the arrest of three Nepalese nationals involved in drug trafficking in Goa. On 20 May 2026, acting on specific intelligence, Crime Branch officials raided an area near the Wholesale Fish Market at Betim Jetty under the Mandovi Bridge and apprehended two Nepalese nationals allegedly involved in the supply of narcotic substances. During the operation, 39.88 grams of heroin valued at approximately ₹8.88 lakh were recovered along with a scooter…

Discussions focus on sustainable development and green growth initiatives in Goa Team Goemkarponn DELHI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant met Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi on Monday and discussed various aspects of sustainable development and green growth in Goa. During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on environmental conservation, sustainable development practices and initiatives aimed at promoting eco-friendly growth in the state. Sawant said the discussions focused on balancing development with environmental protection and exploring opportunities to strengthen Goa’s green growth agenda.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Former minister and ex-MLA Francisco Xavier “Micky” Pacheco has launches a scathing attack on the Congress leadership, alleging that party tickets for Assembly elections were distributed on the basis of financial considerations rather than merit and grassroots support. In a statement issued on Monday, Pacheco claimed that the Congress had allowed a “cash-for-tickets” culture to flourish, where prospective candidates were allegedly expected to pay huge sums to secure nominations. He alleged that the practice had weakened the party’s organisational structure and contributed significantly to its electoral decline in Goa. According to Pacheco, those seeking party tickets were…