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Team Goemkarponn Ponda: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday flagged off vehicles operated by women entrepreneurs and Self-Help Group (SHG) members under the Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) in Ponda, while also inaugurating an awareness campaign for the PM Surya Ghar – Har Ghar Bijli Yojana. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the initiative reflects the vision of “Har Ghar Udyam, Har Gaon Samriddh | Har Ghar Urja, Har Ghar Samriddhi,” aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and promoting clean energy adoption. Under AGEY, 48 vehicles across eight blocks have been made operational to improve last-mile connectivity and provide assured…

Team Goemkarponn Bambolim: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Sainik Aramgarh (Rest House) at Bambolim, a dedicated facility for serving defence personnel and ex-servicemen visiting the State. Built at a total cost of ₹10 crore with joint support from the Government of India and the Government of Goa, the rest house is aimed at providing dignified and comfortable accommodation to members of the Armed Forces. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sawant said, “The Sainik Aramgarh stands as a symbol of our deep gratitude to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. This facility will…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The streets of Swatantra Path in Vasco came alive on Monday evening as thousands of revellers from across Mormugao taluka thronged the city to witness the grand Vasco Carnival parade, turning the 1.5-km stretch into a sea of colour, music and celebration. The parade was flagged off by Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho, in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, Vasco Carnival Committee Chairman Agnelo Nunes, and other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Godinho described Carnival as a celebration rooted in Goa’s tradition of joy and unity. “Goans have always celebrated in a clean and positive manner. Carnival…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The District and Sessions Court confirmed the interim bail granted to Amrit Govind Shankalkar, suspended secretary of the Raia Village Panchayat, in connection with a rape and sexual assault case registered against him. Shankalkar was arrested on December 23, 2025, following a complaint lodged by a woman alleging rape and sexual assault. He was granted interim bail on December 27, 2025. With the latest order, the court has converted the interim relief into regular bail, subject to conditions. According to sources, the case is linked to an earlier financial dispute between the two parties. It is claimed…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: A travel agent based in Malbhat has lodged a formal complaint with the Station House Officer of Margao Police Station alleging abuse and threats by a police constable over a Tatkal railway ticket booking. Ranjit Nishad, proprietor of S M Tours & Travels located at Apollo Victor Hospital Complex, Malbhat, stated in his written complaint that on February 16, 2026, Constable Arbaz Khan allegedly contacted him seeking assistance in booking a Tatkal train ticket from Margao to Jhansi for travel on February 17. According to Nishad, the constable called after 11:20 am requesting a Tatkal ticket on…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: The Porvorim Police Station have filed a detailed chargesheet in the much-talked-about sexual assault case involving a school van driver. The case was registered in December 2025, following a complaint of sexual assault. The accused driver was arrested soon after the offence was reported and has remained in judicial custody since then. Police have filed the chargesheet under Sections 64, 65, 74, 351 and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 8(1) and 8(2) of the Goa Children’s Act, and Sections 4, 6, 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Lifesavers of Drishti Marine carried out several rescue and assistance operations across Goa’s beaches over the weekend, ensuring the safety of tourists and locals. At Colva, a distressed tourist was assisted and handed over to police for further support. In another incident, a beach marshal sustained a dog bite while on patrol and was shifted for medical treatment. A lost mobile phone was also recovered and returned to its owner after verification. At Morjim Beach, a tourist from Bengaluru was rescued after getting stuck in deep waters. At Baga, beach marshals intervened in a case of inappropriate…