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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Varsha Sharma, IPS visited the South Goa district police headquarters to review pending investigations and discuss measures to speed up case disposal. Speaking to the media after the meeting, DIG Sharma clarified that the visit was a routine exercise aimed at assessing the status of ongoing cases. She praised South Goa Superintendent of Police Tikam Singh Verma for intensifying the crackdown on narcotics and described the action against drugs as a priority for the police. Highlighting the department’s approach to crime prevention, Sharma said the force is focusing on multiple…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a bid to boost development and welfare spending during the upcoming festive season, the Union Government has released an additional tax devolution of ₹1,01,603 crore to States. Goa’s share of this advance instalment amounts to ₹392 crore. This release comes ahead of the regular monthly devolution scheduled for 10th October 2025. The funds are expected to support the state government in accelerating capital projects, infrastructure development, and welfare schemes, ensuring a smooth and prosperous festive period for Goans. Goa, along with other States, is set to benefit from this proactive financial support, which aims to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra (Vijayadashami), Governor P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of Goa. In his message, Governor Raju described Dussehra as “a celebration of the timeless triumph of good over evil, truth over falsehood, and light over darkness.” He said the festival commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura—symbols of the inner and outer battles faced by all. The Governor urged Goans to overcome negativity with courage, righteousness, and unity, emphasizing the importance of dharma,…

Team Goemkarponn COLVA: A 25-year-old man from South Delhi, reported missing after traveling from Delhi, was safely traced by Colva Police on Wednesday. According to police, Sachin Bai, a resident of Harswaroop Colony, Fatehpur Beri, South Delhi, went missing after leaving Delhi via train. His family informed authorities that he had contacted his brother, expressing intentions to commit suicide, with his location showing at Colva. Under the supervision of PI Vikram Naik, a Colva Police team, including LPSI Varshda Naik Dessai, PC Pradip Bhatikar, and PC Deeparaj Naik, located Sachin Bai in Colva and brought him safely to the…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) has invited percentage rate tenders from eligible surveyors and agencies for conducting an aerial survey and volumetric analysis of waste spread over approximately 12,000 sq. m. at the designated dumping site. The work, estimated at ₹1.29 lakh (excluding GST), involves the use of drones to carry out surveys, submit detailed reports and provide supporting imagery before and after remediation of the legacy waste dump. The tentative quantity of waste to be assessed is around 19,200 cubic metres. According to MMC, the tender is open only to agencies or surveyors having valid…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticised the BJP government in Goa for introducing a new electricity tariff structure, alleging it is designed to “loot Goans” rather than serve them. The criticism comes after the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) approved a 4% annual hike in power tariffs for the next five years, effective from October 1. AAP National Spokesperson Valmiki Naik termed the new tariff system as “anti-people, illogical and a cruel joke.” He highlighted that the three-slab system divides electricity consumption into different time slots — 9 am to 5 pm, 5 pm…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Curchorem Police have registered a case against a car driver following a fatal road accident reported shortly after midnight on October 1, 2025. As per a state complaint lodged by HC Paresh Shetkar of Curchorem Police Station, the accused, Jaya Naik of Pontemol, Curchorem, was driving a Hyundai car from Sanguem towards Shivaji Chowk when he allegedly drove in a rash and negligent manner, endangering human life. On reaching near Timblo Garage, Madhegal, Kakoda, the car collided with an oncoming KTM Duke motorcycle and dragged it for some distance. The motorcycle rider, Prassad Naik of Valshem,…