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Team Goemkarponn BAINA: The Ravindra Bhavan Baina committee has renewed its demand for the immediate shifting of the Collector and Mamlatdar offices operating from its premises, stating that their continued occupation is hampering cultural activities at the institution. The committee has raised particular concern over the use of the canteen and art gallery spaces by government offices, saying these facilities were originally intended to support cultural, artistic and community activities. The occupation of the art gallery has emerged as a key issue, with the committee stating that it has become difficult to organise art exhibitions and other programmes requiring dedicated…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho on Tuesday evening laid the foundation stone for Phase III of the Joggers Park at Chicalim, marking another step towards transforming the popular public space into a modern, inclusive and vibrant recreational destination for residents of Dabolim and surrounding areas. The latest phase has been designed with a focus on health, accessibility, recreation, technology and environmental sustainability, with facilities planned to cater to people across different age groups and abilities. A key feature will be wheelchair-accessible and sensory-friendly spaces, making the park more welcoming to persons with disabilities. The project will also include…

Team Goemkarponn ZUARINAGAR: A gold ornament worth approximately ₹4 lakh was allegedly stolen from a locked hotel room in Zuarinagar while a family from Kerala was away, prompting Verna Police to register an offence. According to the complaint filed by Fathima Shah, a resident of Kollam, Kerala, she and her family had booked the hotel room during their holiday. On April 16, between 7.15 pm and 11.30 pm, the family members were away from the room. Taking advantage of their absence, unknown persons allegedly entered the locked room and stole a gold ornament valued at around ₹4 lakh. The ornament…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: Old Goa Police have registered a cheating case after a 65-year-old retired woman allegedly lost ₹3.60 lakh in a solar panel installation deal. According to the complaint filed by Amalina Vaz of Mollar, Old Goa, the alleged transaction took place between March 23 and April 8, 2026. Police said the accused, Prashant Naik of Pernem, proprietor of Sai Sun Solar System, allegedly induced the complainant to pay ₹3,60,000 on the assurance of installing a solar panel system at her residence. However, the solar panel was allegedly not installed and the amount was also not refunded, resulting…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A burglary was reported at a flat in St Inez, Panaji, after a 62-year-old woman discovered that her residence had been broken into during her absence. According to the complaint filed by Dr. Sabina Martins, she had travelled to Coorg, Karnataka, with her husband Subhas Naik Jorge on May 28, 2026, and returned to their residence on May 31 at around 11 pm. On reaching home, she found the back door of the flat broken open. Upon checking the premises, she noticed several articles missing, including copper and brass vessels and lamps. A drawer of a bedroom…

Team Goemkarponn SIOLIM: Anjuna Police arrested a 58-year-old United Kingdom national after allegedly finding him in illegal possession of suspected psychotropic drug Ecstasy near the football ground at Marna Wado, Siolim, Bardez-Goa. According to police, the action was carried out on August 25, 2026, between 9.30 pm and 11.30 pm following specific and reliable information. The accused, identified as John Hepworth, presently residing in Arambol, Pernem, was allegedly found carrying four blue-coloured tablets weighing 1.85 grams and suspected to be Ecstasy, with an approximate value of ₹40,000. Police said the suspected drug was concealed inside a pink-coloured pouch. The tablets…

Team Goemkarponn ASSAGAO: Anjuna Police have registered an offence following a complaint by 41-year-old businessman Mahesh Dhargalkar of Munang Waddo, Assagao, alleging that he was abused and assaulted during a dispute linked to rent-a-bike business rivalry. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on August 21, 2026, at around 8.30 pm near Ulhas General Store at Munang Waddo, Assagao. The accused, identified as Honaji Sawant, allegedly abused Dhargalkar in filthy and abusive language before assaulting him with a hard object believed to be an iron rod. Police said Dhargalkar sustained cut injuries to his left ear and injuries to his…