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Team Goemkarponn Pernem: Mandrem Police Station has registered an offence against a villa owner in Arambol for allegedly failing to submit mandatory ‘C’ Forms of foreign nationals staying at his property. The offence was registered on 20/02/2026 at 11:00 hrs on a complaint filed on behalf of the State by PSI Paresh S/o Santosh Kale of Mandrem Police Station. As per police sources, the written complaint was discussed with the Police Inspector of Mandrem Police Station, and on his instructions, PSI Sunil Patil registered the FIR. According to the complaint, prior to 19/02/2026 at H. No. 151, Girkarwada, Arambol, Pernem-Goa,…

Team Goemkarponn Pernem: Mandrem Police Station has registered an offence against a YouTuber for allegedly harassing and filming tourists at Morjim beach in North Goa. According to police, the offence was registered on 19/02/2026 at 11:46 p.m. based on a complaint filed by PSI Sunil K. Patil of Mandrem Police Station. The incident reportedly occurred prior to 17/02/2026 at Morjim Beach in Pernem taluka. The accused has been identified as the user of the YouTube ID @GudduVlogs7, who allegedly uploaded a video on social media in which he is seen wrongfully restraining foreign and Indian tourists and disturbing their privacy.…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The Ponda Block Congress Committee has strongly objected to the proposed induction of Dr. Ketan Bhatikar into the Congress party, expressing “deep concern and discontent” over reports that he may be considered for the party ticket in the upcoming Ponda Assembly by-election. In a letter dated February 19, 2026, addressed to AICC Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakare and routed through GPCC President Amit Patkar, block office-bearers and grassroots workers alleged that the move bypasses the democratic process and disregards the sentiments of local party workers. The committee also questioned the consultation process, stating that Dr. Bhatikar had publicly…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Villagers from Palem-Siridao, along with Viresh Borkar, met Chief Town Planner Ms. Vertika Dagur at the Town and Country Planning (TCP) office in Panaji, demanding that all survey numbers included under Section 39A of the TCP Act be rolled back immediately. The delegation strongly opposed the proposed land use changes under Section 39A, stating that the move would adversely impact the village and its residents. They called for the rollback of the proposed zone conversions in Palem-Siridao and urged the TCP department to respect the sentiments of the local community. Speaking to the media, MLA Viresh Borkar…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The stage is set for a high-voltage contest in the upcoming City Corporation of Panaji (CCP) Elections 2026, with the BJP-backed panel led by Babush Monserrate filing nominations for all 30 wards on Friday and expressing confidence of a decisive victory. Former Mayor Rohit Monserrate filed his nomination from Ward No. 4 for the next five-year term, while Kareena Shirodkar submitted her papers from Ward No. 8. The Babush-backed candidates also offered prayers at the Shri Mahalaxmi Temple before filing their nominations. Meanwhile, Surendra Furtado of the Ami Panjekar panel backed by Utpal Parrikar has filed his…

“The immediate victims of such misconduct are honest students. Thousands of students spend months preparing for board examinations, often under intense pressure. For many, these exams determine college admissions and future opportunities. When some students are given unfair assistance, it devalues the efforts of those who rely solely on hard work. It sends a dangerous message that rules can be bent and that integrity is optional. The Board deserves credit for acting quickly by removing the officials from duty and initiating an inquiry. Swift action is necessary in such cases to maintain public confidence.” The decision by the Goa Board…

New Delhi: Manu Gandas surged into joint lead with a brilliant six under 64 in the third round of the INR 1.5 crore Professional Golf Tour of India Players Championship 2026 at the Tollygunge Club in Kolkata. His impressive round lifted him to a total of 11 under 199, where he is tied with Shaurya Bhattacharya heading into the final day. Gandas, a former PGTI Order of Merit champion, began the day nine shots off the lead but produced a flawless display marked by an eagle, five birdies and just one bogey. After a steady start, he ignited his charge…