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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Karnataka Agriculture Minister N Chaluvaraya Swamy has called for a negotiated approach to the decades-old Mhadei water dispute, saying Goa and Karnataka should explore an amicable settlement instead of allowing the issue to remain confined to prolonged legal battles. Speaking in Goa, Swamy said Karnataka’s immediate requirement was for water meant for drinking and replenishing tanks. He appealed to Goa to consider Karnataka’s needs while emphasising the close links between people living on either side of the state border. Swamy pointed out that a sizeable number of Karnataka residents live in Goa, while people from Goa have…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has asked those opposing the proposed NH 748 alignment through Bhoma to hold discussions with National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials, representatives of the local temple committee and technical experts before the next hearing. The direction was issued by a Division Bench comprising Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit Jamsandekar while hearing the challenge to the proposed highway alignment and elevated corridor. During the proceedings, Advocate General Devidas Pangam told the court that the NHAI’s proposed alignment and construction methodology had been planned in a manner that would keep…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane inaugurated the Advanced Medical Simulation Centre at Goa Medical College (GMC), a facility aimed at strengthening skill-based medical education, clinical preparedness and patient safety in Goa. The centre is equipped with high-fidelity patient simulators, full-body clinical mannequins, virtual reality-based simulation systems, ultrasound and diagnostic simulators, along with dedicated facilities for surgical, procedural and critical-care training. The advanced simulation systems can reproduce clinical signs such as breathing, pulse and blood pressure, enabling doctors, nurses, students and other healthcare workers to practise clinical assessment and emergency response in a controlled environment before treating real patients.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserrate on Monday flagged off 11 newly purchased vehicles for the Office of the Collector, North Goa, aimed at strengthening mobility and improving the smooth functioning of the department. Speaking on the occasion, Monserrate said the effective functioning of the Revenue Department was important for the delivery of government services. He said the newly procured vehicles would be utilised for day-to-day operations and field activities of the Collectorate. The Minister congratulated the North Goa Collectorate and its staff on the addition of the vehicles and expressed confidence that the new fleet would enhance operational…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A meeting with representatives of recognised political parties was held at the Collectorate, North Goa, Panaji, on Monday in connection with the forthcoming First Level Checking (FLC) of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPATs ahead of the Assembly elections. The meeting was chaired by North Goa Collector and District Election Officer Ankit Yadav, IAS, who briefed the representatives on the FLC process, prescribed procedures, rules and safeguards laid down by the Election Commission of India. Deputy Collector (Elections), North Goa, Safal Shetye, made a presentation explaining the FLC process and the related guidelines. The meeting stressed the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: An unknown man, aged around 30 to 35 years, was found lying near Arsekar Shop opposite Joseph Bar at Old Market, Fatorda, on August 17. According to police, information regarding the incident was received at around 2.30 pm from Robot staff. Police subsequently visited the spot and, with the assistance of 108 Emergency Services, shifted the man to South Goa District Hospital, Margao. However, the doctor on duty declared him brought dead. The deceased’s body has been preserved at South Goa District Hospital for further medico-legal formalities. Fatorda Police have registered an Unnatural Death case, U.D. No.…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Mopa Airport Police registered an offence on August 17 against a 46-year-old man for allegedly conducting gambling activities at Warkhand in Pernem. According to the police complaint, ASI Shamba Rawool stated that at around 1.05 pm, accused Ulhas S/o Vasant Pawar, 46, a resident of Harijanwada, Warkhand, was allegedly caught red-handed near the Pernem Taluka Society branch while conducting a game of chance by accepting money from members of the public and issuing paper slips. Police seized ₹450 in different denominations along with other gambling-related articles from his possession. The accused was arrested at around 2.20 pm…