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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Traditional Goan furniture stall owners participating in the Vasco Damodar Saptah Fair have urged Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and the authorities to provide rebates and subsidies to traditional carpenters and reduce sopo and stall charges at fairs and feasts across Goa. Members of the All Goa Carpenters Association said traditional carpenters continue to make handmade furniture and household articles, unlike mechanised furniture manufacturers. They said only a small number of traditional Goan carpenters are still pursuing the occupation and require government support to preserve the craft. A carpenter at the fair said members of the association…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: The Saligao Village Panchayat Gram Sabha unanimously passed a resolution opposing Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, calling for stronger protection of agricultural land, paddy fields, water bodies and eco-sensitive areas in the village. The Gram Sabha was presided over by Sarpanch Lucas Remedios. Deputy Sarpanch Utkarsha Kudnekar, Panchayat Secretary Dharmendra Govekar and Panchayat members were also present. The resolution was moved by Pradeep Padgaonkar, who highlighted that farmers in Saligao have traditionally cultivated their lands and grown different crops across seasons. He said it was the responsibility of the village community to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Cybercrime Cell of Goa Police has arrested 20-year-old Tejas Narahare, a resident of Nanded, Maharashtra, in connection with an alleged ‘digital arrest’ scam in which a 62-year-old resident of Canacona was duped of ₹42.60 lakh. According to police, the accused allegedly posed as officers from the Delhi and Mumbai Crime Branches and told the victim that he was involved in a money-laundering case. The fraudsters allegedly kept the victim under the pretext of a ‘digital arrest’ and forced him to transfer money into different bank accounts as part of the purported investigation. Following the investigation, the…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Porvorim Police have arrested a 25-year-old woman in connection with an alleged property fraud case involving ₹47 lakh. According to the complaint filed by Santosh Valvoikar, a resident of Kaskarwaddo, Porvorim, the accused, identified as Kajal d/o Prakash Nanoskar, allegedly induced the complainant and other people by promising to provide plots and flats in Goa. Police said the accused allegedly collected and siphoned off the hard-earned money of the complainant and others, with the total amount involved reported to be ₹47,00,000. A case has been registered at Porvorim Police Station as Crime No. 65/2026 under Section 318(3)…

Team Goemkarponn Morning: Two Senegalese nationals have been arrested after police allegedly recovered 222.92 grams of suspected cocaine from their premises at Bandekarwada, Morjim. The accused have been identified as Bouba Samba, 31, and Aliou Moustapha, 31. Both were reportedly residing at Greenview Guest House, Bandekarwada, Morjim, Pernem. According to police, a whitish powder-like substance suspected to be cocaine was found in their possession. The seized substance weighed 222.92 grams and was valued at approximately ₹22,29,200. During the operation, police also seized ₹10,85,300 in cash and other articles. The total value of the seized items was estimated at ₹33,14,500. Both…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Crime Branch has arrested two Russian nationals for allegedly staying in India without valid visas in violation of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. The accused have been identified as Boris Gudkov, 47, and Sergey Silvanskiy, 44. Both were found at a residence in Wadi Karem, Siolim, on August 22, 2026, at around 3 pm, according to the Crime Branch. Police said Gudkov’s visa had expired on April 2, 2026, while Silvanskiy was allegedly found staying in India without a valid visa. Their passports were reportedly valid, but they did not possess valid visas permitting…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered an FIR and arrested eight persons in connection with an alleged affray near SOHO Club, Panaji, in the early hours of August 23, 2026. According to Goa Police, the complaint was lodged by PSI Manjunath Naik of Panaji Police Station. The incident reportedly took place between 4 am and 4.45 am, when the accused allegedly formed a group and started abusing and assaulting each other with fist blows and kicks at a public place, disturbing peace and tranquillity in the area. The arrested persons have been identified as Prachay Prakash Kolapte (21), Jaydon…