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Team Goemkarponn AGACAIM: The body of a man reported missing since October 8, 2026, was found floating in the Zuari River near Dandi, Agacaim, on November 8, 2026. According to police, Agacaim Police Station registered an Unnatural Death (UD) case bearing No. 27/2026 under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) at 10.34 am after receiving a phone call from an unidentified person informing them about a male body floating in the river. Police personnel, along with the Police Inspector of Agacaim Police Station, rushed to the spot. With the assistance of police staff and local fishermen, the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Police and the National Cadet Corps (NCC) have joined hands to strengthen the fight against drug abuse through a series of awareness initiatives, including a mega motorcycle rally on October 19 and a youth outreach programme at Calangute beach. The initiative aims to promote the national Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (Drug-Free India Campaign) and commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. As part of the preparations, Goa Director General of Police Alok Kumar held a high-level coordination meeting with Capt Sumeet Sinha, Commanding Officer of the 1 Goa Naval…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: Old Goa Police have registered a case of house trespass and theft after construction materials worth ₹6,38,900 were allegedly stolen from a house at Malar, Corlim, Tiswadi, Goa. The case, bearing Old Goa Police Station Crime No. 125/2026 under Section 454 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), was registered on December 10, 2026, at 12.50 pm, based on a complaint filed by Joao Francisco De Souza, a resident of House No. 773/16, Chogm M Road, opposite the Wireless Department, Porvorim, Bardez, Goa. According to the complaint, the incident occurred before 11.30 am…

“Reddy’s allegations deserve scrutiny, but so does his own government’s record. Telangana, particularly Hyderabad, has faced concerns over drug trafficking and substance abuse. Drug-related cases and enforcement operations have repeatedly highlighted the challenge of preventing narcotics from reaching consumers. Concerns about drug use among young people, including students, make it clear that this is not a problem confined to Goa’s beaches, nightlife or party destinations. The question, therefore, is unavoidable. Why are some young people from Telangana travelling to Goa to consume drugs? What attracts them to these activities? Are they coming because of Goa’s nightlife, the perception of easy…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has expressed his willingness to take up a national-level assignment if the BJP leadership asks him to move to Delhi, saying he is prepared to serve wherever the party considers him necessary. Sawant said he would accept the party’s decision without reluctance and was ready to take on any responsibility entrusted to him by the BJP leadership. However, the Chief Minister made it clear that his immediate focus remains the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. He said the party would decide who would lead it into the polls, while his own responsibility was to…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The hall on the top floor of the Mapusa Fish Market is being considered for housing administrative offices, following an inspection by Mapusa MLA Joshua D’Souza, GSIDC Chairman and Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, and GSIDC officials. The inspection was conducted to assess the suitability of the existing premises for shifting administrative offices. The proposal follows the recent visit of Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant to Mapusa, during which the possibility of utilising the available space for administrative purposes was put forward and received a positive response. D’Souza said the focus was now on taking the proposal forward…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A fire broke out at the warehouse of Dulex Paint Company at Parmal Logistics in the Verna Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) area on Monday at around 11.43 am, prompting a major firefighting response. According to preliminary information, the fire reportedly started after sparks from welding work ignited wooden and plastic materials at the under-construction facility. Suspected safety lapses are also being raised in connection with the incident. The Verna Fire Station was the first to respond to the emergency, while reinforcements were called from Vasco, Ponda and Margao to assist in controlling the blaze. Station Fire Officer…