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Team Goemkarponn COLLEM: Collem Police have registered a case in connection with a hit-and-run accident reported at Anmod Ghat. As per Collem PS Crime No. 04/2026, an offence has been registered under Sections 281 and 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and Sections 134(a) and (b) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, based on a state complaint filed by HC 4732 Dasharath Gawas of Collem Police Station. Police stated that the incident occurred on 14/02/2026 at around 14:40 hrs. An unknown driver of an Indica car was allegedly driving in a rash and negligent manner, endangering human life,…

Team Goemkarponn MORJIM: An offence has been registered in Pernem against a 28-year-old man for allegedly wrongfully restraining, threatening, and stealing a dash camera from a taxi driver near Morjim. As per police information, the complaint was lodged by Mr. Sakharam Morajkar (45), a resident of Amaiwada, Virnoda, Pernem. The offence was registered on 16.02.2026 at 23:19 hrs. The complainant stated that on 16.02.2026 at around 17:30 hrs, near Zostel Resort at Morjim, the accused Joy Desouza (28), a resident of Morjim, along with others sharing common intention, allegedly confronted him over the issue of picking up customers for Goa…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Mandrem Police have registered an offence against a 40-year-old Ugandan national for allegedly staying in Goa without valid travel documents. According to police, the offence was registered on 16.02.2026 at 18:12 hrs based on the state complaint filed by PSI Paresh Kale of Mandrem Police Station. The accused, identified as Bangi Agines Nambalirwa, a resident of Khalchawada, Arambol, was found at Arambol beach, Pernem, on 16.02.2026 at around 16:55 hrs. Police said she was allegedly staying in India without possessing valid passport, visa, or other travel documents, thereby contravening provisions under Section 23(a) of the Immigration and…

“If talks were at an early stage, why allow public perception to run ahead of reality? If discussions had matured, what prompted this sudden recalibration? Either way, the episode reveals a lack of coordination in how Congress communicates its strategy in Goa. The party is still recovering from years of instability marked by defections and electoral setbacks. Its credibility has suffered, and rebuilding it requires discipline and clarity. A possible alliance with Goa Forward could be read as a pragmatic move to consolidate opposition votes. In a fragmented political landscape, cooperation among like-minded parties is often the only viable path…

Team Goemkarponn Cuncolim: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the BJP-led Goa government to withdraw the ‘Consent to Operate’ granted to a new fish meal unit at the Cuncolim Industrial Estate, warning of a massive agitation if the order is not revoked. Addressing the media, Alemao alleged that the government’s decision has put the health and well-being of residents of Cuncolim at risk and accused it of favouring vested interests. “We have given an ultimatum to the BJP Government to withdraw the ‘Consent to Operate’ within the next 10 days. If the Government fails to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-backed candidates for the upcoming Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) elections will file their nominations on Friday, party leaders said, adding that the final list will be confirmed only after the withdrawal date. Senior BJP leader Atanasio Monserrate said that while nominations are scheduled to be submitted on Friday, the party will take a final decision on its officially backed candidates only after the withdrawal deadline. “Nominations will be filed on Friday, but the final list of BJP-backed candidates will be clear only after the withdrawal date. There is still scope…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: Sankalp Amonkar, MLA of Mormugao, on Tuesday led a delegation to meet officials of Adani Group over complaints of foul smell during coal handling operations at the port. Amonkar sought an explanation from the company regarding the recurring odour issues and demanded a written assurance outlining corrective measures along with a clear timeline to resolve the problem. Addressing reporters after the meeting, the MLA said that residents have repeatedly raised concerns about pollution and foul smell allegedly emanating during coal handling activities. He stressed that public health and environmental safety cannot be compromised. “The fight against the…