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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court has directed the state government to implement a robust and coordinated framework to curb illegal sand mining activities across the state. A Division Bench comprising Justices Bharati Dangre and Ashish Chavan disposed of a contempt petition filed by the Goa River Sand Protectors Network, while simultaneously issuing stringent directions to enforce monitoring and preventive measures. The Court ordered the creation of taluka-level flying squads, supervised by Deputy Collectors, tasked with checking violations. These squads are to include officials from Revenue, Police, Captain of Ports, Mines and Geology, Transport,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a shocking incident, Canacona Police have registered two counter FIRs following a mob assault on two senior citizens at Shristhal Panchayat building late Monday evening. The incident, which reportedly stemmed from a long-standing family dispute, has now taken a political turn with the Goa Forward Party (GFP) demanding action against a government officer allegedly involved in the episode. According to sources, a mob of over 40 men and women allegedly stormed two shops operated by the elderly victims at around 6:30 p.m. on Monday over a dispute related to ‘Garwai,’ a family issue…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Durga Seva Trust organized a free Durga Seva Arogya Camp on Tuesday, receiving an enthusiastic response from the local community. Around 150 people benefited from the camp, which offered a range of health services including general physician consultations, dental check-ups, breast screening, and gynecology services for women. The camp was organized under the presidentship of Vaishnav Pednekar, as part of his birthday celebrations, with active support from the Pednekar family and Pritam Pagui, who contributed to the smooth execution of the event. The organizers extended special thanks to Santosh Vernekar for providing the premises for…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Among the many holy festivals celebrated across India, Diwali holds a special place as the Festival of Lights. The five-day celebration, also known as Deepotsav, is observed with great enthusiasm in Goa. To mark the festive occasion, the Shadow Council for Margao (SCM) has announced its 3rd Lord Krishna Attire Competition and ‘Panti’ Decoration Competition, scheduled to be held on October 18, 2025, at Lohia Maidan, Margao, starting from 4 p.m. The Lord Krishna Attire Competition is open to boys and girls aged 4 to 14 years, with a special category for children between 1 and…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A 14-year-old boy from Maddel, Margao, died early Wednesday morning after reportedly suffering from high fever for several days. According to Fatorda Police, a call was received from the casualty department of South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, at around 9:57 a.m. on October 15, 2025, informing that the boy, identified as Arsif Khan, a native of Jharkhand and resident of Maddel, Margao, was brought dead. Police said that during enquiry with the boy’s mother, Rabiya Khatoon, it was revealed that Arsif had been suffering from high fever for the past four days. Around 4:00 a.m.,…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: A 20-year-old woman was found dead by suicide at her residence in Alto Torda, Porvorim, on Wednesday morning. According to Porvorim Police, a call was received from the Panjim Police Control Room at around 9:35 a.m. on October 15, 2025, informing that a woman had hanged herself at her residence near Ramvadeshwar Mandir, Alto Torda. Police team led by PSI Sachin Shirodkar visited the spot and found the woman hanging from a metal rafter. She was identified as Radha BK, 20, a native of Nepal, residing in Porvorim. Preliminary inquiry revealed that the deceased was in…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: The Old Goa Police Station registered an offense on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, against a St. Cruz resident following a complaint of alleged sexual abuse of a minor. The complaint was filed at 02:10 hrs by a woman residing in Tiswadi, who is a native of Kolhapur. The accused has been allegedly identified as Hanif Shah Mujazawar, aged 56, residing at H. No. 744, Tahira Manjil, Saint Augustine Wado, St. Cruz, Tiswadi, Goa. According to the police report, the alleged incidents took place repeatedly between April 1, 2024, and May 2025 at St. Cruz, Tiswadi,…