Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State Election Commission (SEC) has opened the draft delimitation of Zilla Panchayat (ZP) constituencies for public suggestions. Citizens can submit their feedback between September 16 and 26, 2025, during office hours. Suggestions can be lodged at the office of the District Collector as well as at the offices of the respective Mamlatdars or AEROs, the SEC said, encouraging public participation in the process to ensure fair and transparent constituency demarcation.
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s Director General of Police, Alok Kumar, has dismissed claims that organised crime syndicates are operating in the state, describing recent incidents as isolated and localized. Speaking on local channel programme, Kumar clarified that events such as the recent Mungul-Margao clash involved local groups only, and do not signify the presence of gang wars in Goa. He added that over 20 people have been arrested in connection with the incident, with further arrests expected. Kumar acknowledged attempts by outsiders to establish criminal networks in the state but assured that intelligence-led policing is keeping such threats under…
Team Goemkarponn MUMBAI/GOA: A director of a Goa-based shipping company was arrested at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport while attempting to fly to Bangkok, in connection with an alleged international human trafficking network. The arrest followed a lookout notice issued by the FRRO Chennai. Authorities recovered forged ship-joining letters, multiple mobile phones and SIM cards, and fraudulent e-migration documents during the search. Investigators claim the accused lured migrants with promises of overseas maritime jobs, charging between ₹1 lakh and ₹5 lakh per person, but instead facilitated their illegal travel to countries including the UK and the US. At…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The North Goa Collectorate has set up taluka-level flying squads to monitor and prevent illegal sand mining in the district. Each squad, comprising Deputy Collectors, Mamlatdars, and Talathis, has been tasked with taking immediate action against unlawful sand extraction. District Collector Ankit Yadav urged citizens to report any instances of illegal sand mining directly to the officers via phone or WhatsApp, preferably with photographic evidence. The move comes in response to directives from the Bombay High Court at Goa, which instructed authorities to actively protect the state’s resources rather than merely complying with court orders. The…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The newly-appointed Executive Director of the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG), Ajay Gaude, has landed in controversy on the very day he assumed office after the State government served him a show-cause notice over an extravagant welcome arranged at the SAG headquarters. Gaude, a senior officer of the Goa Civil Service, formally took charge on Monday. His entry, however, was marked by a grand reception featuring floral decorations and a drum procession, images of which quickly made rounds on social media. The Chief Secretary, taking note of the incident, described the celebration as conduct unbecoming of…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju praised the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), describing it as a beacon of humanitarian service rooted in neutrality, voluntary action, and compassion that brings hope and healing to people in times of crisis. He was speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the IRCS Goa State Branch, held at Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula. As President of the Goa State Branch, the Governor commended the organisation for its initiatives in disaster preparedness and relief, healthcare services, and youth engagement. “Your work has strengthened bonds of solidarity within society and is a testimony…
Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The South Goa District Magistrate has partially lifted restrictions on the movement of vehicles along the Anmod Ghat stretch of the national highway, which had been closed to heavy commercial traffic due to landslides. An initial notification issued on July 5, 2025, and extended on September 2, 2025, had banned all heavy commercial vehicles on the route citing safety concerns. To ease the difficulties faced by commuters and goods transporters, the District Magistrate directed the National Highway executing department to carry out restoration work. Following the completion of essential repairs, a corrigendum issued on September 12,…
