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Team Goemkarponn ARPORA: In a move to promote eco-friendly festivities and safeguard the environment, the Village Panchayat of Arpora-Nagoa has issued a public notice banning the use of Plaster of Paris (POP) idols for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. A meeting was recently held with temple committee members from the Arpora-Nagoa jurisdiction, where the Panchayat emphasised the environmental hazards posed by POP idols. The meeting highlighted the need to preserve Goa’s natural water bodies and promote traditional practices. The Panchayat stated that POP idols are non-biodegradable and release toxic substances into water, causing long-term pollution. Citizens have been urged to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s professional boxing star Pralhad Panda made the state proud once again by successfully defending his Indian Boxing Council (IBC) West Zone featherweight title at the third edition of Susegado Strike Fight Night, held at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar. The 29-year-old from Bastora defeated Pune’s Amit Kumar in a gruelling eight-round contest via unanimous decision, cementing his place as Goa’s most successful professional boxer to date. The night also saw another Goan triumph as Kailas Gauns of Chimbel edged out Mumbai’s Prasad Katnoor in the super flyweight category, bringing home the second win of the…

The DHARGAL HORROR…. — 17-year-old student Rishab Shetye suffered serious burn injuries in an acid attack at Dhargalim bus stand, Pernem. — The attacker, on a two-wheeler, threw acid from a bucket and fled before anyone could react. — Victim suffered 30% burns and is currently stable at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. — Family claims no known enmity and remains unaware of the motive behind the assault. — Police suspect a possible love affair or personal dispute, and multiple teams are investigating. — Political leaders condemned the incident, with demands for swift justice and criticism of the state’s law…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The ongoing efforts under the National Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program are gaining significant momentum in Goa, as the state government intensifies its actions to eliminate TB. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane highlighted the importance of these coordinated efforts and expressed optimism about the state’s progress in the battle against TB. “Our goal is to make Goa the first TB-free state in India. With the implementation of these comprehensive directives, we are on track to eliminate tuberculosis in the state. Every patient’s care and treatment are being prioritized, and we are committed to ensuring that no one is left…

Kolkata: The investigation into the gang-rape of a 24-year-old law student inside South Calcutta Law College has gained momentum, with technical evidence strongly backing the survivor’s statement. CCTV footage and call data records have aligned with the victim’s timeline, lending critical support to her account of the incident. In a key development, the college’s vice principal confirmed that the accused had no access to the CCTV surveillance system, eliminating concerns of footage tampering. Based on this, investigators are now planning to recreate the crime scene to further verify the sequence of events from the night of June 25. As the…

Telangana: A devastating explosion rocked a chemical factory in the industrial hub of Pashamailaram in Telangana’s Sangareddy district on Monday morning, leaving six workers feared dead and at least 20 others injured. The blast occurred around 9 a.m. at the premises of Sigachi Industries, triggering a massive fire that engulfed large sections of the facility. According to initial reports, the explosion originated from a reactor unit inside the factory, where several workers were stationed at the time. Eyewitnesses described the sheer impact of the blast as catastrophic, with some workers reportedly hurled several meters into the air. The explosion caused…

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs has officially rolled out the e-passport initiative across India under the upgraded Passport Seva Programme (PSP) 2.0. Initially introduced as a pilot project in select cities, the nationwide launch marks a significant step in building a digitally integrated travel ecosystem aligned with the Government of India’s Digital India vision. Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, announcing the rollout, said the new initiative will harness cutting-edge technologies to provide more citizen-centric services. An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with an embedded electronic chip that stores the passport holder’s…