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Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Anjuna police have filed a case against Police Constable Saish Parsekar, who was driving a police jeep, following allegations of stealing gold ornaments worth ₹7–8 lakh from a man who died in a road accident in Anjuna. The complaint was filed by Jovi Rodriguez, brother of the deceased, 27-year-old Juster Rodriguez. According to the family, the accused allegedly took a gold bracelet, earrings, and a ring that belonged to the deceased. The accident occurred on January 25 at around 3:15 am near Rocky Garage in Anjuna. Juster Rodriguez was traveling from Arpora to Anjuna when he reportedly…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa may officially be considered a “safe” State in terms of groundwater use, but the Central government has warned that underlying geological and structural challenges could threaten the State’s long-term water security if not addressed. The Central Ground Water Board’s (CGWB) 2025 report, National Compilation of Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, estimates Goa’s total annual groundwater recharge at 0.38 billion cubic metres (bcm), with extractable resources of 0.31 bcm. Annual groundwater extraction is currently around 0.07 bcm, putting the Stage of Ground Water Extraction at 23.3 per cent, well within sustainable limits. Compared to 2024, the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: At least 30 Goans have been deported from the United States since January 2025 for reasons including illegal entry, overstaying visas, and lack of valid documentation, according to data released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Officials note that the actual number could be higher, as many individuals choose “self-deportation,” which often goes unrecorded. MEA statistics show that a total of 3,258 Indian nationals were deported from the US between January and December 2025, with the highest numbers from Punjab and Haryana, followed by Goa and Uttar Pradesh. Data from the Goa State NRI Commission indicates…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Citizens from various parts of Goa actively participated in the “AAP MLAs Connect” public interaction programme organised by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa, engaging directly with party legislators to voice their local issues and concerns. Residents from St. Cruz, Panjim, Dona Paula and several other constituencies attended the programme at the AAP office in Panjim, where they met MLAs in person. In addition, many others joined the interaction through a live stream and submitted their questions and grievances online. During the session, citizens raised issues related to basic infrastructure, healthcare facilities, road conditions, water supply and matters…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The long-awaited dismantling and removal of the controversial and defunct waste molasses tank at Shristhal Industrial Estate finally commenced on Tuesday, bringing relief to anxious residents who have long feared an environmental disaster. Technicians, assisted by a specialised crane and industrial cutters, began the systematic cutting and removal of the massive, corroded tank that had been lying unused for years. The structure, which once stored lakhs of litres of molasses belonging to a now-defunct liquor factory, had reportedly developed dangerous cracks and was at risk of collapsing. The dismantling work gathered urgency after Canacona Fire Services were…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The first batch of Olive Ridley hatchlings of the season in South Goa was released into the Arabian Sea at Agonda beach, with 72 baby turtles making their way to the waters from the Agonda Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (TRC). The hatchlings emerged from the first nest secured this season under the South Goa Marine Range (SGMR). However, of the 145 eggs relocated and protected in Pit No. 1 at Agonda TRC, only 72 successfully hatched, while 73 eggs were found rotten or failed to hatch — reflecting a mortality rate of nearly 50 per cent and raising…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting self-employment, entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance among women, a short-term training programme on marine fish processing was conducted at Agonda in Canacona taluka. The programme was jointly organised by the Directorate of Fisheries, the Rural Development Agency (RDA), and the Jivika M.C.L.F. Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited. A total of 25 women participated in the training held at the Sports Complex Hall in Desaiwada, Agonda. As part of the initiative, participants received hands-on training in the preparation of value-added marine products including prawn pickle, prawn balchao, mackerel cutlets, and dry prawn pakoras.…