Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has temporarily suspended acceptance of municipal solid waste at the Saligao facility from October 10 for 25 days, citing major maintenance requirements and unforeseen operational issues. Municipal councils have been asked to make alternative waste management arrangements. • The Goa Football Association (GFA) will hold elections to its Executive Committee on October 27, 2026, at 3 PM at Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa; Nominations will be accepted from October 14 to 16, with polling and results scheduled for October 27; Agnelo A. f. Fernandes, Ex - Commissioner, Labour and Employment, has been appointed as the Returning Officer. • Sanjana Meher of Benaulim was allegedly cheated of Rs 1,68,798 by an unknown accused through a WhatsApp-to-Telegram task scam between 31/07/2026 and 22/09/2026. After initially receiving payments for completing tasks, the complainant was allegedly induced to transfer money for further tasks and promised profits. • Agacaim Police register case after a male body was found floating in the Zuari River near Dandi, Agacaim; the deceased was identified by his cousin as Mandar Madkaikar of Neura, Tiswadi, who had reportedly been missing since 08/10/2026. The body was shifted to GMC Morgue, Bambolim, for preservation. Enquiry and post-mortem examination arrangements are underway. • A car allegedly hit two scooters at Oscar Junction and Murda, Nuvem, on 12/10/2026, before fleeing both spots. Three persons were injured, including one grievously. The injured were shifted to SGDH Margao and GMC Bambolim for treatment. • Quepem Police are investigating a kidnapping complaint filed by a father after his minor daughter (name withheld) was allegedly kidnapped by an unknown accused from Sirvoi, Quepem • Old Goa Police register case following a complaint by Joao Francisco De Souza. Two accused, including Gullu Chawan, allegedly broke a house lock at Malar, Corlim, and stole construction materials worth Rs 6,38,900. • Four Ola electric scooters gutted in a fire at the service centre behind the Ola showroom in Vitthalapur, Sankhali; Firefighters from Bicholim rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to other vehicles. A suspected vehicle malfunction is said to have triggered the fire. • Mandrem MLA JIt Arolkar responds to Dayanand Sopte’s remarks, urging senior leaders to speak responsibly and avoid upsetting Mandrem’s youth. He asserts that public support, not backing from political leaders, is key to winning Mandrem, while defending the development works undertaken in the constituency. • Former Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar says he quit the BJP because of Michael Lobo. He challenges Calangute MLA Michael Lobo and MLA Delilah Lobo to a live debate on the Birch by Romeo Lane fire incident before October ends.
Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has temporarily suspended acceptance of municipal solid waste at the Saligao facility from October 10 for 25 days, citing major maintenance requirements and unforeseen operational issues. Municipal councils have been asked to make alternative waste management arrangements. • The Goa Football Association (GFA) will hold elections to its Executive Committee on October 27, 2026, at 3 PM at Don Bosco Provincial House, Odxel, Goa; Nominations will be accepted from October 14 to 16, with polling and results scheduled for October 27; Agnelo A. f. Fernandes, Ex - Commissioner, Labour and Employment, has been appointed as the Returning Officer. • Sanjana Meher of Benaulim was allegedly cheated of Rs 1,68,798 by an unknown accused through a WhatsApp-to-Telegram task scam between 31/07/2026 and 22/09/2026. After initially receiving payments for completing tasks, the complainant was allegedly induced to transfer money for further tasks and promised profits. • Agacaim Police register case after a male body was found floating in the Zuari River near Dandi, Agacaim; the deceased was identified by his cousin as Mandar Madkaikar of Neura, Tiswadi, who had reportedly been missing since 08/10/2026. The body was shifted to GMC Morgue, Bambolim, for preservation. Enquiry and post-mortem examination arrangements are underway. • A car allegedly hit two scooters at Oscar Junction and Murda, Nuvem, on 12/10/2026, before fleeing both spots. Three persons were injured, including one grievously. The injured were shifted to SGDH Margao and GMC Bambolim for treatment. • Quepem Police are investigating a kidnapping complaint filed by a father after his minor daughter (name withheld) was allegedly kidnapped by an unknown accused from Sirvoi, Quepem • Old Goa Police register case following a complaint by Joao Francisco De Souza. Two accused, including Gullu Chawan, allegedly broke a house lock at Malar, Corlim, and stole construction materials worth Rs 6,38,900. • Four Ola electric scooters gutted in a fire at the service centre behind the Ola showroom in Vitthalapur, Sankhali; Firefighters from Bicholim rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to other vehicles. A suspected vehicle malfunction is said to have triggered the fire. • Mandrem MLA JIt Arolkar responds to Dayanand Sopte’s remarks, urging senior leaders to speak responsibly and avoid upsetting Mandrem’s youth. He asserts that public support, not backing from political leaders, is key to winning Mandrem, while defending the development works undertaken in the constituency. • Former Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar says he quit the BJP because of Michael Lobo. He challenges Calangute MLA Michael Lobo and MLA Delilah Lobo to a live debate on the Birch by Romeo Lane fire incident before October ends.
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