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Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: The second edition of the Cortalim Carnival turned the village into a sea of colour and celebration on Tuesday evening, as thousands lined the highway from Vailankanni Chapel at Santrant to Bandacho Khuris to witness a grand parade of floats, music and dance. The 1.5-km stretch came alive with live bands, traditional Kunbi dancers and creatively designed floats carrying cultural and social themes. King Momo and the Carnival Queen led the procession, greeting cheering spectators as the parade moved through the heart of the village. The event was flagged off by Arts and Culture Minister Ramesh Tavadkar…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: The vibrant beats of ghumots and the lively performances of artistes brought Velsao alive as the traditional folk theatre form Khell Tiatr was staged as part of the Carnival celebrations in Cortalim, drawing a strong turnout of villagers and visitors alike. Organised by Velsao panch member Jim D’Souza, the three-day presentation of Khells and tiatrs witnessed enthusiastic participation, with senior citizens and youth gathering in large numbers to relive the charm of Goa’s age-old theatrical tradition. Extending festive greetings, Jim D’Souza said the initiative was rooted in a family legacy. “Viva Carnival to everyone. Bringing Khell to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered a case of unnatural death after a 39-year-old man was found hanging inside a lodge room in Panaji. According to police, the incident was reported on 16/02/2026 at around 20:11 hrs after information was received from Michel Demello stating that a male person was found hanging from a ceiling fan at Hotel Elite Lodge, located at Cortin near Joseph Bar, Panaji. Police immediately rushed to the spot. The informant led the police to Room No. 110, which was found locked from inside. The door was forcibly opened, and upon entering the room, a…

Team Goemkarponn SATTARI: A 59-year-old man from Sattari, who was injured in a motor vehicle accident, has succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College, Bambolim. As per police information, a wireless message (No. 1084/26 dated 16/02/2026) was received from CP GMC Bambolim informing that Yeshwant Gopal Gawas (59), a resident of Charavne, Thane, Sattari, expired in Ward No. 123 (ICU). He had been admitted following a motor vehicle accident registered as MV Accident No. 08/2026. The accident had occurred on 13/02/2026 at around 19:30 hrs near the Babalapadar signboard at Charavne, Thane, Sattari, and was being…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Verna Police have registered a case of illegal land filling in Arossim village of Mormugao Taluka following a complaint from the Town and Country Planning Department. The complaint was filed by Yatish Kothambikar, Draftsman Grade II, Office of the Deputy Town Planner, Mormugao Taluka, Town and Country Planning Department, Vasco. According to the complaint, on 14th January 2026 at TNK in village Arossim, the accused, identified as Ravi Kholi, a resident of Arossim, Falvaddo, Mormugao, allegedly carried out land filling activities on the property without obtaining the necessary approvals and permissions from the Chief Town and Country…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police have registered a theft case following the reported stealing of a scooter from the parking lot behind the Margao Municipal Council in Margao. As per police information, the complaint was filed by Priya Antao, a resident of Pontemol, Cacora. The incident occurred on 16th February 2026 at around 4:30 pm. Unknown accused person(s) allegedly committed theft of her Jupiter scooter, valued at approximately ₹45,000, which had been parked in the open parking area behind the council building. Margao Town Police have registered the offence, and further investigation is being carried out by PSI Shubham…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona Police have registered a case of cheating after a woman from Canacona was allegedly duped of ₹1.74 lakh in a fake investment scheme. According to police, the complainant reported that prior to 13/02/2026 at around 10:40 hrs, she was induced by an unknown person to invest in a scheme purportedly linked to Tata Consultancy Services, with the promise that her investment would be doubled. Believing the offer to be genuine, the complainant transferred a total amount of ₹1,74,000 on different occasions through her Google Pay account to the fraudster. Police said that after receiving the money,…