Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a major breakthrough, Mapusa Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals allegedly linked to the gang involved in a recent dacoity case. During the investigation of Mapusa Police Station Crime No. 133/2025, registered under Sections 331(3), 115(2), 351(3), 126(2), 310(2), 61(2), and 111 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, police developed credible leads through human and technical intelligence. It was revealed that Raju B (27), resident of Bellandur, Ibbaluru, Bengaluru, and Safikul (37), resident of Sarjapur Road, Ibbalur, Bengaluru South, both natives of Bangladesh, were in contact with the six main accused who…
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Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: Police at Saligao have registered an offence against a woman for allegedly assaulting her sister-in-law and causing her injuries during a family dispute at Pilerne. According to the complaint lodged by Mrs. Bela Francisca Noronha (41), resident of Volvovaddo, Pilerne, the incident occurred on October 3, 2025, around 10:15 p.m. when the accused Helen Fernandes (35) of Umtawado, Calangute, allegedly abused her in filthy language and assaulted her with fist blows, resulting in a fracture to her nasal bone. The case has been registered under Sections 352 and 117(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police registered two separate cases under Section 11(2)(a) of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976, after two persons were caught red-handed accepting money bets from the public in open areas on Monday evening. In the first case, registered at 18:52 hours on October 13, police apprehended Satish Gawas (40), a resident of Talewadi Mangeli, Dodamarg, Sindhudurg, near Madkakar Building, Bhatlem, Panaji. He was allegedly found accepting money bets as a game of chance. Police seized ₹1,250 in cash along with other gambling materials. Gawas was arrested and later released the same evening.…
Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, along with Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar and Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, distributed ‘Mhaje Ghar Yojana’ application forms to residents of Mormugao as a Diwali gift, while cautioning people to stay vigilant against fake agents and unscrupulous individuals claiming to fast-track approvals. He urged citizens not to fall prey to political mischief or misleading tactics and assured that all legitimate applications would be processed within fixed timelines to ensure swift relief and legal recognition. Speaking during the first round of form distribution under the scheme, Dr. Sawant said beneficiaries in Maem and…
Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Hundreds of faithful from Agonda parish came together to commemorate the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima with a solemn and vibrant village-wide procession on Sunday. The beautifully decorated statue of Our Lady of Fatima was placed on a motorcade and taken through the village streets, as devotees walked over 10 kilometres reciting the Rosary and singing hymns with deep devotion. The entire procession route was adorned with festive decorations, with each of the ten Somudais (Small Christian Community Groups) setting up creatively themed arches to welcome Mother Mary. Special prayer halts were…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has announced the grant of a Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to eligible State Government employees for the year 2024–25, in line with the Central Government’s latest Office Memorandum dated September 29, 2025. As per the circular issued by the Finance (Expenditure) Department, Secretariat, Porvorim, all Group ‘C’ employees and non-gazetted Group ‘B’ employees of the State Government, who are not covered under any Productivity Linked Bonus scheme, will be entitled to the Diwali bonus. However, employees in Group ‘A’ and those in Group ‘B’ drawing a Grade Pay of ₹4,600 and…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched a sharp attack on the Congress and other opposition parties for allegedly misleading citizens about the Mhaje Ghar Yojana. Addressing residents, Sawant said that when the housing bill was passed in the Assembly, Congress members had walked out and later criticized him outside, claiming the legislation would “finish Goa.” Taking a dig at his opponents, the CM remarked, “Now all these parties—RG, AAP, Congress—will come to your doorsteps to help fill forms. You should tell them there’s no need. Our Chief Minister, MP, and MLAs are here to fill our…