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Team Goemkarponn Velsao: Verna Police have registered a case following a complaint filed by the father of a minor girl, a resident of Velsao, Mormugao, originally hailing from Bihar. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on 01 January 2026. The complainant stated that his minor daughter left their residence at around 3.00 pm on the said day and did not return home. After making efforts to trace her, the father expressed strong suspicion that some unknown person may have kidnapped the minor girl from his lawful guardianship. Based on the complaint, Verna Police have taken cognisance of the matter…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Police have launched an active search for former Arpora Sarpanch Roshan Redkar and ex-panchayat secretary Raghunath Bagkar after a court rejected their anticipatory bail pleas in connection with the deadly Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire that killed 25 people on December 6, 2025. The two officials, both implicated in alleged lapses that allowed the nightclub to operate illegally, are currently absconding. Officers have reportedly visited Redkar’s residence but he was not at home. The magisterial probe into the tragedy found serious irregularities, including unauthorised construction in an ecologically sensitive salt pan, allocation of house numbers without…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that the state has made significant progress on both the mining and fiscal fronts, with iron ore block auctions moving steadily and budget utilisation expected to touch 95 per cent by the end of the financial year. Speaking to reporters after reviewing budget utilisation with senior officers, the Chief Minister informed that a total of 12 iron ore mineral blocks have been auctioned so far. Of these, five blocks have already commenced operations, while four more are in the process of starting. He added that the government plans to auction six…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The North Goa Principal District Court has ordered a halt to the ongoing construction of the Unity Mall at Chimbel, directing the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) to maintain the status quo until January 8, 2026. Villagers in Chimbel had resorted to a hunger strike to protest the proposed Unity Mall project, alleging that authorities ignored a Panaji Sessions Court order halting construction. The demonstration gained momentum after locals claimed that the Panchayat issued a construction licence despite the court stay being in effect until January 8, 2026. The Unity Mall, proposed by the Goa Tourism Development…

“This recognition is also a boost for farmers and rural communities. It provides legal assurance that their hard work will not be undermined by imitation products and that they can benefit economically from the uniqueness of their crops. The GI tag transforms these products from local staples into identifiable brands, creating opportunities for higher income, better market access, and stronger bargaining power. In a world where small farmers often struggle against commoditization, this is a tangible victory. Beyond economics, the GI recognition strengthens Goa’s identity as a state with deep agricultural roots. For years, the narrative around Goa has been…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of key infrastructure projects being implemented by the Government of Goa, with a total outlay of ₹512.91 crore. These projects are being funded under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme of the Government of India. During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the overall implementation status of the works, including utilisation of funds and adherence to stipulated timelines. He directed all executing departments to expedite the pace of work, strengthen inter-departmental coordination and ensure that projects are completed on schedule so…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Additional Sessions Court of North Goa on Tuesday took up a regular bail application filed by Rajib Kumar Modak, also known as Rajiv Nimai Chandra Modak, a Corporate/Chief General Manager linked to the Romeo Lane brand, who is currently facing prosecution in Crime No. 154/2025 registered by the Anjuna Police. Modak, who is lodged at the Modern Central Jail in Colvale, has approached the court under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, seeking release in a case invoking serious provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The charges include culpable homicide…