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Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Wednesday launched a pay parking system along all sides of the MMC building in Vasco, marking the first such initiative in the city. The pilot project was inaugurated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in the presence of MMC Chairperson Girish Borker and City ward councillor Shami Salkar. While the initiative aims to regulate parking in one of Vasco’s most congested areas, the need for such a system has become evident due to growing complaints from motorists. On many occasions, car owners are unable to find parking space as two-wheelers are…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: A 19-year-old student from Baina allegedly ended her life on Wednesday evening after she was reportedly denied permission by her college to appear for board examinations. According to her parents, the student was preparing for the exams but was not allowed to sit for them, which came as a severe shock to her. Neighbours and family members claimed the institution was concerned that her low marks could affect its overall performance and exam results. The family further alleged that they were pressured into signing certain documents related to the issue, a development that reportedly left the student…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police arrested a man after he was caught red-handed in possession of suspected ganja during a late-night operation at Comba, Margao. According to police, PSI Sameer Gaonkar lodged a state complaint stating that between 12.10 am and 2.48 am on January 14, 2026, the accused, Mohammed Ashraf Bikkannbai, a resident of Sukhubhat, Seraulim, was found in possession of dry greenish-coloured plant material, including stems with flowering and fruiting parts, suspected to be ganja. The seized contraband is valued at Rs 96,500. The accused was arrested in connection with the case. Further investigation is being carried…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Bicholim Police have booked a 49-year-old man for gambling after he was caught accepting money bets in a public place at Mayem on Wednesday. According to police, Head Constable Umesh S. Naik (HC 4580) lodged a state complaint stating that between 12.15 pm and 1.00 pm on January 14, 2026, the accused, Balu, son of Dattaram Chande, resident of H. No. 139/17, Shardha Colony, Mayem, Bicholim, was caught red-handed at Kelbaiwada, Mayem, while accepting cash bets from members of the public in an open public place. During the raid, police seized cash amounting to Rs. 1,050 along…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Bicholim Police have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run accident that left a scooter rider seriously injured at Mayem in Bicholim. According to police, the incident occurred on January 11, 2025, at around 12.30 pm near Adinath Math close to Fun Club, Mayem. A red WagonR car bearing registration number GA-04-C-1870, travelling from Poira towards Bicholim, was allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner and collided head-on with an Activa scooter bearing registration number GA-04-N-0797 coming from the opposite direction towards Chimulwada, Mayem. The impact caused grievous injuries to the scooter rider, Kishor…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant ruling, the North Goa Principal District and Sessions Court has quashed and set aside the construction licence issued to GTDC for the development of Unity Mall. The court also quashed and set aside the orders of the Deputy Director of Panchayat and the Block Development Officer (BDO) associated with the project. The verdict comes amid ongoing protests and objections from local residents over the construction, who had raised concerns about environmental impact and procedural irregularities. The court’s decision effectively halts the construction of Unity Mall until further orders.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Public Works Department (PWD) is moving to curb repeated instances of newly hot-mixed roads being dug up immediately by other departments, amid growing complaints from legislators and the public. MLA Daji Salkar raised the issue in the Assembly, questioning who is accountable when roads are damaged the day after PWD hot-mixing. In response, PWD Minister Digambar Kamat said a Coordination Committee, led by the Principal Chief Engineer and comprising all utility departments, has been formed to oversee road works and enforce accountability. A pilot Utility Corridor will be implemented along a 1-km stretch of the Dona…