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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have reported a sharp rise in fuel sales across Goa while assuring uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel and LPG throughout the state. According to PSU OMCs, petrol (MS) retail sales in Goa recorded a 7 per cent increase during May 2026 compared to the same period last year, while diesel (HSD) sales witnessed a significant 10 per cent growth. Officials attributed the surge in demand to migration of institutional and commercial consumers towards public sector fuel outlets due to price differences with private suppliers, along with increased seasonal farming activities. The…

Team Goemkarponn LOUTOLIM: The annual Trezen, comprising thirteen days of prayer in honour of St. Anthony of Padua, will be solemnly observed at Tolleaband, Loutulim, from May 31 to June 12, 2026. According to organisers, the daily prayer service will begin at 6:15 pm, bringing together devotees and families in an atmosphere of faith, devotion and spiritual preparation ahead of the feast of the beloved saint. The celebrations will culminate on the Feast of St. Anthony on June 13, 2026, with the programme scheduled to commence at 6:15 pm. The feast celebrations will begin with the traditional procession to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Governor P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant have extended greetings to the people of Goa, especially the Muslim community, on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha (Id-Ul-Zuha). In his message, Governor P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju said that Id-Ul-Zuha, celebrated in the spirit of sacrifice, compassion and benevolence, is observed with deep devotion and enthusiasm across India and the world. Describing the festival as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” the Governor said the occasion inspires people to uphold values of faith, charity, selflessness and humanity. He added that all religions advocate universal ideals such as love, peace, compassion,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A special raid under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) was conducted near the Bogmalo beach stretch by Pravinjay Pandit, Mamlatdar and Executive Magistrate of Mormugao Taluka, against business establishments violating anti-smoking regulations. During the drive, fines were imposed on establishments that had failed to display mandatory “No Smoking” boards on their premises. Circle Inspector D.D. Korgaokar along with police personnel assisted the Mamlatdar during the enforcement drive. Officials stated that a total fine amounting to Rs 1,000 was collected from the violators during the operation.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The “Enough is Enough” movement has announced that its proposed Goa Statehood Day public meeting on May 30, 2026, will now be held virtually after the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) withdrew permission for the physical event at Azad Maidan. According to a press note issued by the movement, the virtual meeting will feature prominent speakers, including former Justice Ferdino Rebello, who will address issues related to Goa’s governance, environment, public policy and matters of public interest. The movement stated that the CCP, through a communication dated May 25, cancelled the permission that had earlier…

Team Goemkarponn AGACAIM: Agacaim Police have registered an offence against a 27-year-old resident of Neura O Grande for allegedly carrying out illegal land filling and unauthorized construction without obtaining permission from the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department. The case was registered on May 26 at 5:31 pm following a written complaint lodged by Dattaprasad S. Toraskar, Mamlatdar of Tiswadi Taluka. According to police, the accused, identified as Anthony Gonsalves, resident of Xencre Bhat, Neura O Grande, allegedly carried out illegal land filling over an area of approximately 2,000 square metres in survey number 96/6 of Village Neura O Grande,…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: Old Goa Police have registered a case against three persons for allegedly transporting around 30 pigs in cruel and inhuman conditions near the Panjim-Bambolim stretch early Tuesday morning. The case was registered on May 27 at 11:49 am under Sections 281, 125, 325 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 11(1)(d) and 11(1)(e) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. According to the complaint filed by Manoj B. Meghwal, 25, resident of Calapura, St Cruz, the accused identified as Shivekumar T.B. Patil, Sudeep Bhistappa Dodamani and Anand were found transporting…