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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a firm action to curb repeated incidents of unauthorised Alarm Chain Pulling (ACP), the Konkan Railway Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended 31 passengers, including the group leader, on Train No. 12742 Patna–Vasco Express on 1 December 2025. The Konkan Railway has been monitoring multiple ACP cases on this route, which often result in delays and create safety risks. To address the issue, the RPF conducted an ambush check between Madgaon and Thivim. During the operation, an ACP was triggered at the outer signal of Karmali station, following which a large number of passengers unlawfully deboarded the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Cyber Crime Police Station, Goa, has arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly sexually harassing, blackmailing, and extorting his former girlfriend by misusing her private photos and videos. The case was registered on 28 November 2025 under Crime No. 43/2025, invoking Sections 75, 77, 79, 308 & 356 of the BNS, along with Sections 66-C, 66-E, 67 & 67-A of the IT Act. The complaint was filed by a woman from Caranzalem, originally from Nepal. According to police, the accused — identified as Kuber Sunar, a waiter residing at Grant Palace Hotel, Dharwad, Karnataka — allegedly used…

“More complex is the question surrounding the two point two lakh voters whose names or family lineage cannot be traced back to the 2002 rolls. They will appear provisionally in the draft but will need to submit proof of citizenship. Goa’s history of migration, layered identities and cross border ties makes this a sensitive exercise. Many families, especially in rural or coastal areas, may not have complete documentation. The intention to verify citizenship is valid, but officials must ensure that the process does not become arbitrary or burdensome. The strength of the Election Commission’s credibility depends on measured handling of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:The Congress today finalised its first set of 11 candidates for the December 20 Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections, even as its efforts to form a pre-poll alliance faced internal disagreements, leaving talks with the Goa Forward Party (GFP) and Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) inconclusive. The Pradesh Election Committee (PEC), which met in Panaji late Monday evening, could not reach a consensus on whether the party should formally join hands with the two regional outfits. A senior PEC member confirmed the split in opinion, noting there was “no unanimity” on forming an alliance ahead of the polls. GPCC president…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) president Manoj Parab on Tuesday accused the Congress of “cheating” the party after alliance discussions between the two sides reportedly collapsed. Speaking to the media, Parab said the RGP had been waiting for the Congress to finalise the alliance framework, but the process was dragged on without clarity. “The Congress has cheated us. We were waiting for the alliance to happen, but they kept delaying and misleading us,” Parab alleged. He said the RGP Central Election Committee will meet later today to discuss the developments and decide the party’s next course of action…

Team Goemkarponn PALE: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched the BJP’s campaign for the upcoming Zilla Panchayat elections in Pale by offering prayers at Shri Laxminarayan Devasthan, Naveli–Sakhali, on Tuesday. The CM was joined by party karyakartas as the BJP formally rallied behind its ZP candidate, Shri Sundar Naik. Sawant said the campaign beginning with divine blessings symbolised the party’s commitment to development-driven governance. “I am confident that the people of Pale and North Goa will once again bless the BJP with a decisive mandate in the Zilla Panchayat elections, strengthening our Triple Engine Sarkar and accelerating all-round development for…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: The Sancoale Panchayat has tightened its stance on scrapyards operating within its jurisdiction following two major fire incidents reported in recent months. Sarpanch Anusha Yadav confirmed that showcause notices have been issued to all scrapyards in the area, along with on-site inspections to assess compliance. Yadav said the Panchayat will not permit any illegal scrapyard activity, emphasizing that the recent fires highlight the risks posed by unregulated operations. “We have issued showcause notices and conducted a site inspection. We will not allow illegal scrapyards to operate in our jurisdiction,” she stated. Panch member Santosh Desai added that…