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SURAJ NANDREKAR MIRABAG: Mirabag villagers have warned of intensifying their agitation against the proposed bandharo project after the Water Resources Department failed to honour its assurance to fill dangerous pits in the area by Monday. Residents say the continued inaction has deepened anger in the village, with locals now threatening to escalate protests if their demands are not met immediately. The villagers had earlier staged a protest and later marched to the WRD office at Pajimol, where officials assured them in writing that work to fill the pits would begin from Monday. However, several days after the deadline, residents claim…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Bharatiya Janata Party Goa Pradesh has announced the constitution of its Mahila Morcha South Goa District Committee, with the appointments approved by State President Damu Naik. According to a press note issued on March 2, 2026, Anita Kavlekar has been appointed as President of the South Goa District Mahila Morcha. The committee includes Mrs. Savita Tawadkar, Mrs. Leena D’Costa and Mrs. Monika Salgaonkar as Vice-Presidents, while Mrs. Savita Talekar and Mrs. Anita Raikar have been named General Secretaries. Mrs. Bobita Borkar, Mrs. Preeti P. Naik and Mrs. Navita Fal Desai have been appointed as Secretaries, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant push to prevent cervical cancer, the Goa health department has begun administering the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine free of charge to around 13,000 girls aged 14 across the State. The initiative forms part of a larger immunisation programme led by the Union government, with the goal of reducing the incidence of cervical cancer. Health officials described the single-dose vaccine as a vital preventive measure that can dramatically lower future cancer risk. Dr Utkarsh Betodkar, Chief Medical Officer at the State Family Welfare Centre, said the vaccine is given before the onset of sexual activity,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Goa government and multiple planning authorities in connection with a contentious property matter in Vasco, directing all parties to maintain status quo on possession and any ongoing construction for the next four weeks. The directive comes in response to a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by social activist Swapnesh Sherlekar. He has challenged a recent judgment of the Bombay High Court at Goa, which had dismissed his petition questioning the alleged unlawful conversion of a residential property for commercial purposes. A Bench of the apex court has sought…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has appealed to the faithful across the country to unite in prayer for peace amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a circular issued on March 3 from New Delhi, CCBI President Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão called upon Archbishops, Bishops, priests, religious and lay faithful of the Latin Catholic Church in India to observe Sunday, March 8, 2026, as a Day of Prayer for Peace. Highlighting the suffering caused by war and instability, particularly in the context of hostilities involving Iran and neighbouring nations, the statement expressed concern…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has approached the Bombay High Court challenging an order directing it to register an FIR in connection with alleged corruption charges. The case stems from allegations made by former minister Pandurang Madkaikar. Acting on the complaint, the Principal Sessions Court had instructed the ACB to file a First Information Report and initiate proceedings. However, instead of registering the FIR, the Bureau has contested the Sessions Court’s directive before the High Court. Kashinath Shetye informed that the matter has been listed for final hearing on March 23, 2026. Further developments are awaited following the…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Two cottages at Tivai Vaddo in Calangute were completely destroyed after a fire broke out in the area, triggering alarm among residents and tourists. Fire personnel from Pilerne Fire Station rushed to the spot and swiftly brought the flames under control. Their prompt action prevented the blaze from spreading to adjacent structures, successfully saving six neighbouring cottages. Two guests from Mysore who were staying in the affected cottages managed to come out safely after being alerted about the fire. Officials confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire is…