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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Police has reported a significant improvement in cyber fraud recovery and financial transaction freezing systems during the first four months of 2026, despite an increase in complaints related to online financial crimes. According to data from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and the 1930 cyber fraud helpline, the number of cyber fraud complaints registered in Goa rose from 1,100 between January and April 2025 to 1,354 during the same period this year. Police officials said the rise reflects improved awareness among the public and easier access to reporting mechanisms rather than a spike in cybercrime…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: Dr. Rev. Fr. Bolmax Pereira passed away at around 4:30 am on Tuesday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. According to Dr Rajesh Patil, Fr. Pereira had been admitted to GMC for the last two days and was reportedly stable on Monday evening. He had even spoken around 10:30 pm before his condition suddenly deteriorated later in the night. Doctors said he suffered a massive cardiac arrest and was revived before being placed on ventilator support. Despite continued efforts by the medical team, he passed away early Tuesday…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the Government of India has sanctioned ₹1,880.11 crore for the four-laning of the Cuncolim to Bendordem section of NH-66, including bypasses for Cuncolim and Balli towns. Calling it a landmark moment for Goa’s infrastructure development, Sawant thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for approving the major highway project. According to the Chief Minister, the project is expected to decongest towns, ease daily travel and accelerate economic growth in South Goa. Key features of the project include a 5.78-km six-lane elevated corridor, bypasses for…

Team Goemkarponn MUMBAI: Goa-born writer Dr. Swapnil Salkar added another major achievement to his creative journey after the OTT film “Stolen” won top honours at the prestigious Screenwriters Association Awards 2026 held at Taj Lands End in Mumbai on May 23. The film emerged victorious in two major categories — Best Screenplay (Feature Film) and Best Story (Feature Film) — earning widespread appreciation for its powerful storytelling and original writing. “Stolen” reportedly competed against several high-profile films including Dhurandhar, Haq and Metro… In Dino, but stood out for its emotional depth and compelling narrative. This marks Dr. Salkar’s third major…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Manohar International Airport has strengthened health surveillance and issued precautionary advisories for international passengers in view of rising global concern over Ebola cases reported in some African nations. Airport authorities have begun enhanced monitoring of arriving passengers, especially those with recent travel history to affected regions. Screening procedures, health assessments and observation protocols are being carried out as part of preventive measures aimed at ensuring public safety. Travellers have been advised to immediately inform health officials if they experience symptoms such as fever, weakness, vomiting or unusual bleeding after international travel. Officials stated that the measures are…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies have assured consumers that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG are available across Goa and the rest of the country despite a recent surge in fuel demand. In a statement issued on Sunday, Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies — Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited — said operations and logistics coordination are continuing across the country to ensure uninterrupted supply of petroleum products. According to data shared by the companies, Goa recorded a 7.62 per cent increase in petrol sales and a 10.07 per cent…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: D. Mahesh Babu, INAS, has taken over as the General Manager, Naval Armament Depot, Goa, from Bhupendra Sharma, INAS, who has been transferred to NHQ/DGONA on 22 May 2026, after rendering two years of distinguished service as General Manager, NAD Goa. D. Mahesh Babu belongs to the 2009 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service and joined the Naval Armament Organisation on 28 October 2009. An alumnus of Anna University, Chennai, he has held several key appointments at NAD Visakhapatnam, NAD Karwar, NAD Arakkonam, NAD Trombay, and NAD Goa. He is an OEM-trained officer on the Mk-54…