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Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A major illegal call centre involved in cheating United States citizens was busted by the Verna Police during an early morning raid at Verna Industrial Estate, leading to the arrest of 26 persons from various states across India. According to police, the raid was conducted on May 28 between 3 am and 6:15 am at Plot No. 98, Milagros Aqua Pvt. Ltd., Verna Industrial Estate. The operation was led by Police Inspector Anand L. Shirodkar along with a team of officers from Verna Police Station acting on credible information. During the raid, police discovered that the accused…

“Authorities move swiftly to suspend officials, seal properties, freeze bank accounts and announce compensation. Headlines follow. Public outrage rises briefly. Then, over time, the criminal cases weaken, witnesses lose faith, legal proceedings drag on for years and the accused eventually secure bail or reduced punishment. The system begins to treat deaths caused by negligence as unfortunate incidents instead of crimes with human consequences. This cannot happen in the Goa case. The nightclub owners allegedly fled to Thailand within hours of the fire. They were later deported and arrested. That action showed consciousness of guilt in the eyes of many citizens.…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM/QUEPEM: Goa joined together in grief and remembrance as Fr. Bolmax Pereira, a well-known Catholic priest and social advocate, was laid to rest, marking the end of a life widely regarded as devoted to faith, service, and community welfare. Fr. Pereira is being remembered as a compassionate and approachable spiritual leader who remained deeply connected to the people he served throughout his ministry. Parishioners and members of the clergy recalled his pastoral care, humility, and consistent efforts to address the concerns of the faithful, particularly at the grassroots level. Beyond his ecclesiastical duties, Fr. Pereira was also known…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Water storage in Goa’s key dams is currently at moderate levels, with authorities maintaining close watch on reservoir conditions as the state moves closer to the monsoon season. The Selaulim Dam, the largest drinking water source in Goa, is presently holding roughly one-third of its total capacity. Officials said the reservoir is at about 31 per cent storage, with the water level standing below its full capacity mark, though controlled outflow is being maintained as part of routine management. Other major reservoirs in the state are showing differing levels of storage. Tillari Dam has comparatively higher reserves…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A major road accident on the Belagavi–Goa National Highway near Gavegali Cross on the Ramnagar–Anmod stretch claimed two lives and left three persons seriously injured in the early hours of the night, police said. According to officials, a car bearing Andhra Pradesh registration number was travelling from Goa towards Karnataka when it attempted to overtake a poultry-laden tempo coming from the opposite direction. During the manoeuvre, the car reportedly collided head-on with the vehicle, leading to a severe impact. The tempo, registered in Goa and reportedly based in the Canacona (Quepem) route, was transporting broiler chickens from…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Former Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President and Congress Working Committee Member Shri Girish Chodankar, MLA Altone D’Costa, Goa Youth Congress President Archit Naik, District Presidents Rajesh Verekar and Assiz Noronha, along with leaders Glenn Cabral, Samil Volvoikar and others, paid a condolence visit following the demise of Fr. Bolmax Pereira. The Congress delegation expressed deep sorrow over his passing and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, relatives, friends, and members of the community. Leaders recalled Fr. Bolmax Pereira’s service to society, describing him as a compassionate personality who worked towards promoting social harmony and human values.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meteorological Centre Goa, has forecast light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers across North and South Goa from May 28 to June 3, 2026, while confirming that no weather warnings have been issued for the state during this period. According to the seven-day outlook issued on Thursday at 1300 hrs IST, scattered rainfall activity is expected to continue across the state. IMD stated that overall atmospheric conditions remain stable and within normal limits, with no adverse weather alerts currently in force for Goa. While no warnings have been issued for coastal waters near…