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Team Goemkarponn Ponda: The Public Works Department (PWD) has ordered a complete closure of the Borim Bridge on National Highway-566 for vehicular traffic to facilitate remaining repair and rehabilitation works. According to a notification issued by the Office of the Executive Engineer, Works Division XV (NH), Ponda, the bridge will remain closed from 8 pm on Sunday, February 8, 2026, to 8 am on Monday, February 9, 2026. The closure is part of ongoing repair works on the Old Borim Bridge. While replacement of bearings has already been completed earlier with full closure and heavy vehicle restrictions, the riding surface…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Freedom Fighters Welfare Committee at Mantralaya, Porvorim, and held detailed deliberations on issues concerning the welfare, dignity and rightful entitlements of freedom fighters and their families. In a significant decision aimed at strengthening support for freedom fighters, the state government enhanced the monthly Freedom Fighters’ Pension from ₹9,000 to ₹12,000. The monthly allowance has also been increased from ₹3,000 to ₹5,000. “The sacrifices made by our freedom fighters can never be repaid. It is our moral duty to ensure their dignity, welfare and rightful entitlements are…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A delegation of the Goa Pradesh Youth Congress on Tuesday met the Director General of Police (DGP), Goa, to raise serious concerns over the growing drug menace in the state, particularly in the hinterland areas. The delegation was led by Archit Naik, President of the Goa Pradesh Youth Congress, and included Swapnil Patil, IYC Goa In-charge, Janardhan Bhandari, former General Secretary of the GPCC, Pralay Bhagat, District Youth Congress President, Vaishnav Pednekar, Youth Congress Vice President, and Navdeep. During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting the alarming proliferation of drugs across Goa and urged the…

Team Goemkarponn Sanguem: Sanguem Police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving following a road accident involving a car and a motorcycle at Varcotto, Sanguem. According to the state complaint filed by HC-7210 Anand Gaonkar of Sanguem Police Station, the incident occurred on January 26, 2026. The accused, identified as Rossarrio Rodrigues, a resident of Varcotto, Sanguem, was driving a Ford Fiesta car from Dando towards Cortalim. Police stated that the accused allegedly drove the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner, endangering human life, and without possessing a valid driving licence, insurance, or pollution certificate. Upon reaching…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Margao Town Police have registered a case of theft following a break-in at a fashion shop located at Pajifond, Margao. According to the complaint lodged by Rainer Dias, a resident of Aldona, the incident occurred between 10.00 pm on February 2 and 9.00 am on February 3, 2026, at Cove Fashion Shop No. 05, Bemivinda Apartment, Pajifond Margao. Police said that an unknown person gained entry into the shop by bending the shutter and allegedly stole cash amounting to ₹40,161 from the shop’s cash counter. Further investigation in the case is being carried out by ASI Umesh…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: The Verna Police have arrested a resident of Colva in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl in Cortalim. According to police reports, the complaint was lodged by the mother of the survivor. The complaint states that the alleged incident occurred between December 25, 2025, and December 28, 2025. The complainant has alleged that the accused engaged in forceful sexual intercourse with her minor daughter without her consent at midnight during the mentioned period in Cortalim. Acting on the complaint, the police apprehended the accused. The investigation is currently in progress and is being…

Team Goemkarponn Quepem: Cuncolim Police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving following a road accident reported on National Highway 66 at Karmalghat, Barcem, Quepem. According to the state complaint lodged by HC-6922 Tukaram Velip of Cuncolim Police Station, the incident occurred on January 20, 2026, at around 10.10 am. The accused, identified as Laxman Chalwadi, a resident of Zari, Zuarinagar, Sancoale, was driving a Maruti Suzuki WagonR car from Cuncolim towards Canacona. Police stated that the accused allegedly drove the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner, endangering human life, and upon reaching Karmalghat at Barcem, collided…