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Team Goemkarponn Canacona Police arrested a Nigerian national in connection with a major narcotics seizure registered under Crime No. 11/2026 under Section 22(C) of the NDPS Act. The accused has been identified as Onyeacholem Friday (47). Police said the arrest followed specific and reliable information, based on which a narcotics raid was conducted at Molyma Hotel, Kindlebago, Tarir, Canacona, on February 4, 2026, between 12.13 pm and 2.36 pm. During the raid, the accused was allegedly caught red-handed in possession of 219.9 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately ₹1,09,95,000. Police also seized a scooter bearing registration number GA 03 AS…

Team Goemkarponn Calangute: Calangute Police arrested a notorious fraudster for allegedly impersonating an official of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) and cheating business owners operating restaurants and cafés in the Calangute area. The accused has been identified as Suraj Pendse. According to police, Pendse approached the complainant by posing as a GSPCB official and claimed to have detailed information about existing pollution control licences, including their capacity and expiry dates. He further falsely represented that the Collector’s office had directed him to conduct checks on the complainant’s licences. By misrepresentation and false assurances, the accused allegedly induced the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panic and uncertainty prevailed among customers of Tirumalla Tirupati Multistate Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. across Goa on Wednesday after the State Government abruptly withdrew the society’s No Objection Certificate with immediate effect. News of the cancellation triggered anxiety among depositors, many of whom rushed to branches seeking clarity on the safety of their savings. Customers were seen making repeated inquiries, expressing fear over possible disruption of services, withdrawals, and ongoing financial commitments. The sudden regulatory action has led to confusion and concern, particularly among small depositors who rely on the cooperative for day-to-day banking needs. Several customers…

Suraj Nandrekar When a matter as serious as wildlife conservation reaches India’s highest court, the natural expectation is that all stakeholders will engage in good faith with the scientific evidence and legal frameworks on offer. Instead, the Goa government’s blunt dismissal of the Central Empowered Committee’s recommendation to notify a tiger reserve in the state has exposed deeper problems in how environmental priorities are negotiated and interpreted. The government’s response, calling the report “vague” and lacking scientific rigour, raises legitimate questions — but it also reveals a worrying tendency to prioritise political positioning over ecological stewardship. At the heart of…

“Noise regulations exist for a reason. They are designed to balance individual freedom with collective well-being. But laws lose moral authority when they are applied selectively. When enforcement seems guided less by principle and more by convenience, influence or optics, it sends a dangerous message. That compliance is expected only from those without power. The northern coastal stretch offers a glaring example. During peak tourist season, music routinely spills from beach venues late into the night. Complaints from residents are frequent, but action is inconsistent. Inspections are often predictable. Volumes dip temporarily, only to rise once officials leave.” Goa’s long-running…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, in collaboration with the Rural Development Agency (RDA), Government of Goa, has launched the Deendayal Gramin Kaushalya Yojana (DDGKY) in the state, aimed at providing job-oriented skill training to unemployed rural youth. The scheme is targeted at students who have passed Class 8 to Class 10 and are currently unemployed. Under the programme, selected youth will undergo six months of skill-based training designed to enhance employability and link trainees directly with job opportunities. Training under the DDGKY will be completely free of cost, including learning materials and uniforms. Both…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today chaired a review meeting of the Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services and assessed the department’s operational preparedness, management and overall functioning. “We reviewed the report on operations, preparedness and overall management of the Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services. A comprehensive review of departmental functioning was held, with a specific focus on streamlining the issuance of Fire Safety NOCs while ensuring strict adherence to safety norms,” the Chief Minister said. Sawant said a general assessment of resources, response mechanisms and operational readiness was also carried out during the meeting. He directed…