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Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: In a major step towards inclusive transportation, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Monday launched Buddy Mobility Care, an initiative led by entrepreneur Sartaj Lamba aimed at providing specialized mobility solutions for wheelchair users. Speaking at the launch, Godinho lauded Lamba for her pioneering effort in a male-dominated industry, describing the initiative as a breakthrough in Goa’s journey towards accessibility and medical tourism. “Now, a person arriving in a wheelchair at Dabolim Airport can be seamlessly transported to Goa’s leading hospitals and clinics with the help of Buddy Mobility systems,” he said, adding that the project would…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Councillors of the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Monday demanded immediate restoration of the Sada area, citing extensive damage to roads, water pipelines and gutters following preparatory work for the now-shifted Formula 4 race. The demand was raised during a special council meeting convened to discuss the issue along with other civic matters, including the proposed Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) bus stand project. Councillor Damodar Naik said several civic utilities were damaged when work began for the race without prior permission or intimation to the MMC. “There has been massive destruction of roads, water pipelines, gutters…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Ponda Police have arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on multiple occasions after blackmailing her with private photographs. According to police, the accused, identified as Sumit Kumar, resident of Usgao, Ponda and native of Bihar, had allegedly threatened the victim by stating that he would circulate her intimate photographs, which were reportedly taken without her consent. Under duress, the accused is alleged to have forcefully established physical relations with the complainant on several occasions at TNK, Usgao, prior to October 9, 2025. The accused has since been arrested, and further investigation is being…

Team Goemkarponn MOLLEM: Collem Police have launched an investigation after around 4,000 kilograms of beef transported from Karnataka was found abandoned in a private property at Mollem, Dharbandora. According to a complaint lodged by Dr. Vrishabha Naik, Veterinary Officer at the Veterinary Dispensary, Mollem, the consignment was discovered on October 12, 2025, in an unrefrigerated and unhygienic condition, rendering the meat unfit for human consumption. The unidentified accused reportedly transported the beef illegally across the border and abandoned the vehicle after entering Goa. Collem Police have registered a case and further investigation is being carried out by PSI Sandeep…

Team Goemkarponn NUVEM: Maina-Curtorim Police have booked a motorcyclist for rash and negligent driving after he allegedly knocked down two pedestrians and fled the scene without offering help. According to a complaint lodged by ASI Suresh Velip of Maina-Curtorim Police Station, the incident occurred on October 12, 2025, around 5:15 p.m. near the Nuvem bypass service road. The accused, identified as Lakshman Kumar Singh, resident of Consua, Verna, and native of Ramgarh, Jharkhand, was reportedly riding a Hero Splendor motorcycle towards Margao when he rammed into two pedestrians—Francisco Fernandes of Nuvem and Remetin Fernandes of Consua, Verna—who were drying…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered a case against a former barber attached to the Goa Police Department for allegedly producing a fake educational certificate during his recruitment process. According to the complaint lodged by Superintendent of Police (HQ) Dharmesh G. P. Angle, the accused Premanand Gurudas Majgaonkar, a former barber, allegedly prepared a forged Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) marksheet purportedly issued by the Chhattisgarh Madrasa Board. The accused is alleged to have presented the fabricated marksheet as a genuine document before the Director General of Police, Police Headquarters, Panaji, to secure employment as a barber. Based on…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Two tourists from Rajasthan were booked by Calangute Police for allegedly assaulting and obstructing police personnel on duty near Union Bank, on the road leading to Baga Circle, on Monday night. According to the complaint filed by Police Constable Sindesh Sawant, who is presently attached to the PCR vehicle of Calangute Police Station, the incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. on October 13, 2025. The accused, identified as Baksa Ram (25) and Gautam Ram (22), both staying at Miia Bella Cottage Resort, Baga, allegedly abused and threatened Constable Sawant and PCR driver PC Sameer Mandrekar, who were…