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Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: The Black and Yellow United Taxi Association of Dabolim Airport met Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho at his office on Thursday to thank him for his continued support towards the functioning of Dabolim Airport, even as fresh political claims over its future triggered a strong rebuttal from the minister. Responding to recent remarks by MLA Vijai Sardesai, Godinho dismissed rumours that the airport would be shut down and handed over entirely to the defence forces. “Everyone is aware of the rumours that Dabolim Airport will be shut and taken over by the defence. I personally travelled to Delhi…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Panaji Zonal Office, has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets valued at approximately Rs 1.17 crore in connection with a bank fraud case against UCO Bank under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The investigation stems from FIR No. 09/2022, registered on 7 October 2022 by the Economic Offences Cell, Goa Police, against Hemant Raikar and Gundu Kelvekar. The accused are alleged to have conspired to defraud UCO Bank by fraudulently securing gold loans from the Verna, Fatorda, and Margao branches. During searches conducted on 5 September 2025 at the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a Prosecution Complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 against Mohammed Suhail and his wife, Anjum Shaikh, in connection with alleged fraudulent land transactions in Anjuna, Bardez, Goa. The North Goa Principal District and Sessions Court took cognizance of the case on 2 January 2026. ED’s investigation, triggered by a Goa Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) charge sheet, revealed that Suhail, a known offender in land-grabbing cases, allegedly forged documents to create a fictitious person named “Malwin G. Lobo.” Using fake birth and death certificates, a fraudulent…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated ‘Samaakalan 2.0’ – National Conference on Integrative Oncology, held in the presence of leading experts from Tata Memorial Centre (ACTREC) and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) in Mumbai. Addressing the gathering, Sawant said the conference highlights the importance of combining evidence-based AYUSH systems with modern oncology to ensure more holistic and patient-centric cancer care. He stressed that integrative oncology should not only focus on treatment but also on improving quality of life, mental well-being, rehabilitation and supportive care for patients. The Chief Minister stated that Goa remains committed…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A long-pending demand of residents of the Goa Housing Board (GHB) complex at New Vaddem in Vasco may finally see resolution, with the issue expected to be placed before the State Cabinet shortly for approval. A meeting was held at the office of Minister Mauvin Godinho on Thursday in the presence of Goa Housing Board Chairman and Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar, Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borker and other officials to discuss granting ownership status to residents of the Housing Board plots at New Vaddem. Addressing reporters after the meeting, GHB Chairman Jit Arolkar said the…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Advocating a dual airport model for Goa’s sustained growth, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho and MLA Jit Arolkar on Thursday stressed that both Dabolim and Manohar International Airport, Mopa, must function in coordination to strengthen connectivity, tourism and the State’s economy. Addressing the media, the leaders maintained that the two airports serve distinct tourism segments and should complement each other rather than compete. “Both the airports are extremely important for the State. If I speak as a common Goan and not merely as an MLA, South Goa and North Goa cater to very different kinds of tourists,” said…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has submitted memorandums to administrative officials and educational institutions in South Goa, seeking preventive measures to curb alleged misconduct on Valentine’s Day. According to a press note issued by Dr Manoj Solanki, State Coordinator of HJS, a memorandum was submitted to the South Goa District Collector in Margao, as well as to the Deputy Collector, local police station and school authorities in Vasco. The organisation has urged school and college managements to celebrate ‘Matru-Pitru Pujan Din’ (Parents’ Worship Day) on February 14 instead of Valentine’s Day, stating that the move would help…