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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Goa Police over the weekend arrested three persons, including a suspected supplier, and seized 7.9 grams of cocaine in two separate operations at Panaji and Caranzalem. Police said the first operation was carried out at Campal, Panaji, in the early hours of Saturday, where two residents of St Cruz were caught with 7.9 grams of cocaine. Their interrogation led investigators to the main supplier. Later the same night, ANC personnel intercepted the alleged supplier at Caranzalem while he was travelling in his car. The raids were conducted under the supervision of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has issued an urgent advisory to all hoteliers, guesthouse owners, and accommodation providers, directing them to mandatorily comply with the Tourists Information Management Enterprise (TIME) software for data submission and C-Form filing of foreign tourists. The TIME platform, implemented by the department, is aimed at streamlining the collection of tourist-related statistics. Accommodation units have been asked to treat timely data submission as a priority to ensure a safe and secure tourism ecosystem in the state. According to the advisory, all tourist information must be uploaded to the TIME software…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Panaji Zonal Office, conducted a search operation on September 26, 2025, at the premises of “Loja Shamu” in Mapusa Municipal Market, Mapusa, Goa, under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. The action followed specific inputs from Airport Customs, Goa, regarding the seizure of foreign exchange worth approximately USD 35,000. During the raid, the ED seized foreign currency equivalent to around ₹3 lakh, Indian currency of approximately ₹13 lakh, along with incriminating chits, records of illegal forex transactions, and two mobile phones. Initial examination of digital evidence revealed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Panaji Zonal Office, conducted intensive search operations on September 28 and 29, 2025, at multiple locations linked to M/s Golden Globe Hotels Pvt. Ltd., M/s Worldwide Resorts and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., and Big Daddy Casino, Goa, including premises in Goa, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Rajkot. The move comes amid ongoing investigations into cross-border gambling and money laundering activities facilitated via Goa’s casinos. During the raids in Goa, the ED seized approximately ₹2.25 crore in cash, USD 14,000, and other foreign currencies worth around ₹8.5 lakh. The probe revealed that poker chips were…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State Board for Wildlife (SBWL), Goa, chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, convened a meeting in Panaji with Forest Minister ShLL Visrane, GFDC Chairman and MLA Dr. Ane, Chief Secretary, PCCF (Wildlife & Eco-tourism), senior officials, and other board members. A key decision of the meeting was to enhance compensation for human–wildlife conflict cases, ensuring better support for affected families. Under the revised guidelines, compensation now stands at ₹15 lakh for loss of life, ₹7.5 lakh for permanent disability, ₹2 lakh for grievous injury or partial disability, and ₹50,000 for minor injuries. Chief Minister…

Goa Assembly Speaker Meets Lok Sabha Speaker in Delhi Team Goemkarponn DELHI: The Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi, holding a cordial and fruitful interaction on strengthening legislative processes and exploring avenues of cooperation between the two Houses. The Speaker was accompanied by Dr. Naval Kumar Verma, a noted homeopath and Hon. Adviser (Medical & Wellness Tourism) to the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC). During the meeting, Speaker Om Birla shared valuable insights on enhancing the effectiveness of the Goa Legislative Assembly, while discussions also focused on promoting coordination, knowledge-sharing,…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao on Sunday launched the renovation work of the Agarshala at Shree Ashtvinayak Devasthan, Sanvorcotto. The project includes painting and installation of roofing sheets to enhance the facility for community use. The programme was attended by former CMC chairperson Dr. Laxman Naik, Assiz Noronha, Devasthan president Dipendra Naik, councillor John Dias, along with Santosh Naik, Kisan Naik and other villagers. Speaking on the occasion, Alemao said he is committed to undertaking works that benefit society. “As promised, we have launched the renovation work of the Agarshala. This initiative will enable villagers to host…