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Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Ponda police have registered a case of kidnapping following a complaint lodged by a resident of Ponda, originally from Maharashtra, whose name has been withheld. As per the complaint, the incident occurred on January 17, 2026, at around 9.30 am, when an unknown accused person/s allegedly kidnapped the minor nephew of the complainant from the lawful guardianship at Ponda. Police have registered an offence under relevant sections of law and have initiated an investigation to trace the minor and identify those involved. Further investigation is being carried out by PSI Sushant Gaonkar of Ponda police station.

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A case of criminal trespass has been registered at Vasco police station following a complaint by Lieutenant Commander P. Nithin, Commanding Officer of INS Hansa, Dabolim. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on January 18, 2026, at around 10.45 am, at the DVOR area of Varunapuri within the INS Hansa premises. The accused, identified as Mohidin Shaikh, a resident of Katem, Baina, Vasco, allegedly trespassed into the defence land, which is a restricted area, with the intention to commit an offence. Police have registered the offence under relevant sections of law. Further investigation in the matter…

“The MPA’s claim rests on a loose and expansive interpretation of port limits, resurrected from older maps and inserted into a contemporary planning exercise without adequate explanation. A port authority exists to manage a port, not to govern villages kilometres away from its operational footprint. There is a qualitative difference between navigational channels and inhabited coastal settlements. Blurring that distinction may serve institutional ambition, but it undermines both planning logic and environmental law. What makes the situation more troubling is the erosion of local self-governance. Panchayats are constitutional bodies, not advisory clubs. When land use decisions are transferred to an…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has informed the State Legislative Assembly that serious violations at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora—where 25 people lost their lives in a fire last month—had already been officially flagged by revenue authorities in 2024. Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserratte placed documents before the House revealing that the establishment was constructed by illegally converting land within a salt pan and demolishing a traditional sluice gate, a critical water-regulating structure. The disclosure came in reply to a question raised by Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai during the recently concluded winter session of the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: State BJP president Damu Naik has urged party workers to intensify preparations for the Assembly elections scheduled in early 2027, while warning that internal discord within the party could undermine its electoral prospects. Addressing party functionaries at the BJP South district office on the occasion of completing one year as State party president, Naik said the Assembly election was “just a year away” and called upon the rank and file to move into election mode without delay. While acknowledging the efforts of party workers in successfully implementing organisational and public outreach programmes over the past year, Naik…

Team Goemkarponn Saligao: A father and his son were allegedly assaulted by a group of men following a heated argument over rent-a-bike business dealings at Saligao on Sunday evening. According to police sources, the incident occurred near the Grand Morod area of Saligao, where a dispute between the parties reportedly escalated into a physical attack. The complainant stated that the accused persons assaulted him and his father with fists and kicks during the altercation and also allegedly issued death threats. CCTV footage of the incident, which has since surfaced, shows multiple individuals attacking the victims and pushing one of them…

Team Goemkarponn Goa: The much-awaited World Legends Pro T20 League is all set to kick off in style. With less than ten days to go, Bollywood favourite Sunidhi Chauhan will grace the grand opening ceremony with her electrifying performance on 25 January 2026 in Goa. Bringing together thrilling cricket and world-class entertainment, the tournament will be held from 26 January to 4 February 2026 at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Verna. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable celebration of sport, music, and energy. Sunidhi Chauhan’s performance is set to add glamour and excitement to the opening night. Renowned…