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Team Goemkarponn Bicholim: A 33-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in a road accident at Lakherem, Bicholim, after a car allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner collided with his two-wheeler on Saturday morning. According to Bicholim Police, the incident occurred on January 25 at around 10.50 am when a Suzuki Ignis car bearing registration number GA-09-D-5497, driven by Satish Lotlikar (71), a resident of Pongirwal, Curchorem, was proceeding from Bicholim towards Lakherem. On reaching the slope at Lakherem, the car reportedly dashed into an oncoming Hero Xpulse motorcycle bearing registration number GA-04-P-7721, which was travelling from Lakherem towards Bicholim.…

Team Goemkarponn Colva: Colva Police arrested two persons and seized narcotic substances worth over ₹2 lakh during a targeted raid conducted at Varca in the early hours of Monday. As per police records, Police Sub-Inspector Nikhil Khajenekar (28), attached to Colva Police Station, lodged a written complaint following a narcotic and psychotropic substances raid carried out between 5.50 am and 9.30 am on January 26 at flat No. N1/8, second floor, Aansav Verde, Varca, Salcete, Goa. Acting on reliable and specific information, the police conducted the raid and apprehended Akash Sajith (36), a resident of Ansarvarde, Varca, and Pratik Barman…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: An incident of chain snatching was reported at Patnem in Canacona following a complaint lodged by Noa Svotisky, an Israeli national residing at Patnem, Canacona. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on January 22, 2026, at around 4.45 pm near Tubki Resort, Patnem. The complainant stated that while she was walking from Tubki Resort towards her rented room at Casa Beach Hut Resort, an unknown two-wheeler rider approached her from behind. The accused, described as wearing a yellow-coloured T-shirt, allegedly snatched two gold chains weighing approximately 10 grams and valued at around ₹1.35 lakh from her…

Team Goemkarponn BENAULIM: A case of rash and negligent driving has been registered at Colva Police Station following a late-night road accident near Benaulim. As per the state complaint filed by HC-4768 Sameer Shet Marathe, the incident occurred on January 21, 2026, at around 11.10 pm. The accused driver, identified as Valanco Alston Barbosa, a resident of Dagwal, Raia, was driving a Skoda car from Varca towards Benaulim in a rash and negligent manner, allegedly without taking due care and caution. On reaching near the “Shop N Save” supermarket at Benaulim, the accused reportedly drove onto the wrong side of…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: A case of theft and criminal intimidation has been registered at Fatorda Police Station following a complaint filed by Deepa Gaonkar, a resident of Vasco. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on January 24, 2026, at around 6.30 pm at Golden Vista, located behind Max Mall in Margao. The accused, identified as Jaykumar Rajeshbhai Rana, a resident of Bharuch, Gujarat, allegedly took away an HP laptop belonging to OYO Company/Hospitality from the reception counter. The theft reportedly followed a dispute over an unsatisfactory refund payment. During the altercation, the accused is also alleged to have criminally…

“This is not a hypothetical concern. Goa has seen this pattern before. District hospitals in both North and South Goa were meant to decentralise healthcare and reduce pressure on GMC. Instead, due to shortages of specialists, diagnostic equipment and operation theatre facilities, they often end up referring patients back to Bambolim. For patients, this means lost time, added travel, and sometimes, lost lives. Tuem Hospital risks walking the same path. A building alone does not make a hospital functional. What matters is whether it can handle emergencies, conduct surgeries, provide diagnostics and offer specialist consultations under one roof. “ After…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Mapusa police have apprehended a 68-year-old man and his 39-year-old son following allegations of sexual assault against two minor sisters, aged 8 and 10, in Bardez taluka. The victims, who are neighbors of the accused, were reportedly subjected to the abuse last week. The incident came to light on Wednesday, January 21, after the young girls broke their silence and informed their family about the ordeal. Following their disclosure, the victims’ mother filed a formal complaint, leading to the immediate registration of a First Information Report (FIR) and the recording of the girls’ statements. According to…