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Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Cortalim Congress leader Olencio Simoes on Thursday expressed grave concern over the recent spate of student deaths at BITS Pilani, Goa, claiming that the tragedy has now been linked to drug abuse following the medical examination of one of the deceased students. Speaking to reporters, Simoes said that the medical examination of student Rishi Nair had revealed the presence of three potent narcotic substances — Zolpidem (ZOLP), Methamphetamine (MAMP), and MDMA. “This is not just a personal tragedy but a damning indictment of the growing drug culture in Cortalim, which has now become a hub for…

Team Goemkarponn SADA: The port town of Sada witnessed one of its most unique and rare traditions this Ganesh Chaturthi — a 15-day long celebration at the historic Laxmi Narayan Temple, where a photo of Lord Ganesh, instead of an idol, is worshipped by devotees. The custom, believed to be over a century old, has been faithfully preserved by generations of devotees and continues to draw attention for its distinct character. Unlike most households and temples where idols of Ganesh are installed and worshipped for varying durations before visarjan, the Laxmi Narayan Temple at Sada observes the festival by…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The Goa Barge Owners’ Association has welcomed the landmark announcement of GST 2.0 reforms made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 3, 2025, terming it a progressive step that will benefit the maritime and transport sectors. In a press note issued on Wednesday, Association President Chandrakant K. Gawas extended heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for what he described as a “commendable and industry-friendly reform.” “The introduction of a simplified two-rate GST structure of 5% and 18% is a commendable step towards ensuring…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Thursday carried out a joint site inspection of Swatantra Path along with officials of the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) and the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) as part of the long-awaited Swatantra Path beautification project. Speaking during the inspection, Salkar said the initiative would be launched immediately after the monsoon, with the involvement of all stakeholders. “I had assured the people that we will launch various development works after the monsoons and we are now inspecting the footpaths of Swatantra Path to launch the beautification project. We are trying to…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Police have registered a case against a caretaker for allegedly killing two pet dogs by poisoning them at a residence in Porvorim. The case was registered on the basis of a written complaint by Harshan Nitin Pradhan, a resident of Porvorim and originally from Mumbai, who alleged that between 6:40 pm and 9:30 pm on June 25, 2025, his caretaker, Khim Bahadur Pun, a native of Nepal and resident of Porvorim, poisoned and killed his two pet dogs at his residence in Supra Valley, Halliwada, Porvorim. An FIR has been registered at Porvorim Police Station (Cr…

Team Goemkarponn RAIA: A gold chain worth around ₹1 lakh was snatched from a woman at Raia, Salcete, on September 8. According to police, complainant Maria Crasto, a resident of Raia, reported that at around 10:15 am, an unidentified male accused trespassed into her property and snatched her 20-gram gold chain before fleeing from the spot. Police said that a case has been registered, and PSI Gaurav Naik of Maina Curtorim Police Station is conducting further investigation.

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Police arrested a youth for possessing suspected narcotics at Xelvona, Curchorem, on Wednesday night. According to police, Sarthak Naik, a resident of Assolda, Quepem, was caught red-handed at around 9 pm on September 10, 2025, with 83 grams of greenish leafy substance with flowering and fruiting tops, suspected to be ganja, worth approximately ₹8,300. The case was registered on the complaint of PSI Mayur Panshikar of Curchorem Police Station, and further investigation has been handed over to PSI Dinesh Gaonkar.