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Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Police have registered a case against the manager and staff of Romeo Lane Restaurant in Vagator after a woman from Uttar Pradesh alleged that she and her family were abused and assaulted by the establishment’s staff in the early hours of Sunday. According to the complaint lodged by Vaibhavi Chandel, 24, a resident of Varanasi, the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on November 2, 2025, when Ajay Kavtikar, the restaurant’s manager, allegedly abused her and her family members in filthy language. The complainant stated that Kavtikar, along with Junaid Ali and the restaurant’s security staff, physically…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Pernem Police have cracked an attempted murder case reported earlier this week, arresting five accused — including two personnel of the India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) — for allegedly opening fire at two labourers engaged in sand extraction along the Terekhol River. According to police, the incident occurred in the early hours of October 28, 2025, when complainant Ramrishi Pasawan, 54, and his colleague Lalbabu God, 37, both working at the Terekhol River near Uguvem, Pernem, were fired upon by an unidentified assailant while extracting sand. Pasawan sustained injuries to his neck, while God suffered wounds…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Margao Town Police have registered a case after a woman was allegedly robbed of her gold chain by two unidentified motorcycle-borne snatchers near the Rosary Church, Navelim, early on Sunday morning. According to the complaint lodged by Francisca Victoria Gonsalves, a resident of Navelim, the incident occurred on November 2, 2025, at around 6:15 a.m. while she was attending Sunday Mass and walking near the Rosary College construction site. Two unknown persons reportedly approached her from behind on a motorcycle and snatched her gold chain worth approximately ₹1.8 lakh, before speeding away from the scene.…

Team Goemkarponn CURTORIM: A case of motorcycle theft has been registered at the Maina-Curtorim Police Station following a complaint lodged by Rito William Sequeira, a resident of Maina-Curtorim. According to the complaint, on October 1, 2025, at around 5:30 a.m., an unknown person allegedly stole Sequeira’s Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle, valued at ₹1 lakh, from an open parking area near Tambetim, Maina-Curtorim. Police said the theft appears to have been committed for personal and fraudulent gain. ASI Anant Gaonkar of the Maina-Curtorim Police Station is investigating the case.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Panaji Police have registered a case following a complaint filed by Deputy Commissioner of the Tax Department, Manthan Manish Naik, 27, alleging obstruction of duty, abuse, and assault. According to the complaint lodged on November 2, Naik stated that on October 27, while he was on duty at the Rajya Kar Bhavan, Commercial Tax Department office at Althino, Panaji, one of the accused, identified as Yogita Khandeparkar, along with Vaishnavi Khandeparkar and other unidentified persons, allegedly entered his workplace, obstructed him from performing his official duties, and verbally abused and defamed him in front of…

“Goa’s nightlife, once its biggest draw, has increasingly become synonymous with aggression, extortion, and unchecked power. The rise of private bouncers—often untrained, unlicensed, and unsupervised—reflects a broader failure of regulation. Under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 and the Goa Rules of 2008, their role is confined to maintaining order and protecting property. They have no authority to assault or intimidate anyone. Yet, time and again, tourists have complained of harassment, excessive force, and intimidation by nightclub staff and security personnel. These are not isolated cases. Over the past few years, Goa has witnessed a steady increase in reports…

Team Goemkarponn CHINCHINIM: The Chinchinim Mando Committee has announced the 41st edition of the Chinchinim Mando Festival, scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Our Lady of Hope Church Square, Chinchinim, Salcete. A much-awaited annual celebration of Goa’s musical and cultural traditions, the festival will feature spirited performances by mando groups from across the State. In line with tradition, trophies and cash prizes will be presented to the winning groups, while all participants will receive transport allowances, mementos, and certificates in appreciation of their role in preserving the State’s rich heritage. The organisers…