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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A partially decomposed whale carcass was washed ashore at Talpona beach in South Goa, creating a stir among locals. The incident was first reported around 3:30 pm, when a Drishti Marine lifesaver on duty was alerted about the carcass. As per established protocol for dealing with stranded or deceased marine animals, the Forest Department authorities were immediately informed. Drishti Marine, the state-appointed lifesaving agency, is also the designated first responder for emergencies involving marine life on Goa’s beaches. Once Forest Department officials reached the site and conducted the necessary examination and identification, the carcass was buried following…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: To ensure the safety of devotees during the annual Ganesh visarjan rituals, the state-appointed lifesaving agency Drishti Marine will deploy trained lifesavers at 47 immersion points across Goa. The initiative is aimed at supplementing safety and law-and-order measures undertaken by the state administration and security agencies during the festival. The deployment will cover 35 beaches and 12 inland water bodies on all designated immersion days — August 28, 31 and September 2, 4, 6 and 17, which marks the 21st day visarjan. Teams of lifesavers will remain stationed at these sites until late in the night to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant step towards ensuring dignity, equality and protection for people living with HIV, the Goa State AIDS Control Society (Goa SACS) has organised a training programme for Complaints Officers under the HIV/AIDS (Prevention & Control) Act, 2017. The programme, held at the Secretariat in Porvorim, was inaugurated by Dr. Vandana Dhume, Project Director, Goa SACS. The appointment and training of Complaints Officers is a vital part of the legal framework that addresses stigma, discrimination and violation of rights faced by people living with HIV. The initiative aims to empower officers with the knowledge and capacity…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Amid Ganesh Chaturthi fervour, Goa’s political stage witnessed a reshuffle on Tuesday as the state government announced portfolios for two newly inducted ministers and introduced minor changes for sitting ministers. Former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has been entrusted with the crucial Public Works Department (PWD), besides Captain of Ports and Legal Metrology. Ramesh Tawadkar, who resigned as Speaker to join the cabinet, has been given charge of Art & Culture, Tribal Welfare, and Sports in the Pramod Sawant-led cabinet. Among existing ministers, Subhash Phaldessai has been allotted the additional responsibility of Drinking Water Supply, though he has…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Fatorda Police arrested four youths after a fight broke out near Holy Spirit Church, Borda Road, Margao, on Monday afternoon, allegedly over a dispute involving a one-sided love affair. Police said the incident occurred around 3:30 pm when the accused — Aman Kumar of Colva, Shankar Shillikyatar of Colva (native of Belgaum, Karnataka), Karan Rathod of Peda-Benaulim, and Vinay Arunde of Per-Seraulim, Colva — wrongfully restrained each other and engaged in a violent scuffle. During the fight, threats were allegedly made, including the use of an air gun, as the accused men threatened to cause grievous harm…

Team Goemkarponn CANDOLIM: Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a road accident near St. Theresa Church, Orda-Candolim, after a car collided with a scooter in the early hours of Sunday. Police said the incident occurred around 5:30 am when a Maruti Swift (GA-03-W-5773) driven by Prakash Ramchandani (36), a resident of Ajmer, Rajasthan, was proceeding towards Calangute. The car allegedly hit a Vespa scooter (GA-03-AG-7299) coming from the opposite direction, causing grievous injuries to the rider Monikumari and pillion rider Roselyn Francis, and simple injuries to pedestrian Ashwini Rathod. The accused driver allegedly fled the scene with his…

Team Goemkarponn SIOLIM: Anjuna Police have registered a case against a 42-year-old British national for allegedly overstaying in Goa without valid travel documents. Police said the accused, identified as Niall Julian Rice, a freelancer by profession, was found near St. Anthony Church, Siolim, around 10:30 pm on Sunday. On being checked, he failed to produce a valid passport and visa, thereby violating provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946, and Foreigner Order, 1948. The case was registered based on the state complaint of PSI Saish M. Kinlekar, who is also the investigating officer in the matter. Further probe is underway.