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Team Goemkarponn USGAO: Two persons sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred on June 21, 2025, near the MRF factory at Usgao. As per police inquiry, the incident took place when the driver of a 407 LPT goods vehicle, identified as Imamhusen K. Jindhekhan, 22, a native of Belgaum, drove the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner, thereby endangering human life. While approaching the MRF factory area, the vehicle reportedly rammed into a Honda Activa scooter from behind. As a result of the impact, the pillion rider, Mohamand Khawaja, 46, a resident of Anjuna and native of Karnataka,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco police have registered a case against a Curchorem resident for allegedly raping and assaulting a woman at a resort in Bogmalo. According to sources, a Zero FIR was received from Curchorem police based on a complaint stating that the incident took place on June 9, 2025, at Mariaariose Melody of the Sea Resort, Bogmalo. The complainant alleged that the accused, identified as Sarvar Khan, a resident of Curchorem, raped her and later physically assaulted her by hitting her on the face. Following the transfer of the case, Vasco police registered an FIR under Sections 64 and…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Ponda Police have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly raping a woman multiple times over the past two years under the false promise of marriage. The arrest followed a written complaint lodged by the 21-year-old victim, a resident of Topcola, Borim. In her complaint, the woman alleged that the accused, Rameshwar Tambde, a resident of Talaulim, Ponda, established physical relations with her on several occasions between 2023 and May 2025 by assuring her that he would marry her. Based on the contents of the complaint and after consultations with the Ponda Police Inspector and senior officers, an…

Team Goemkarponn ST CRUZ: On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, the Urban Health and Training Centre (UHTC), St. Cruz, actively participated in the nationwide Yoga Sangam initiative, reinforcing the importance of yoga in preventive health and holistic well-being. The event began with an address by Dr. Amit Dias, Assistant Professor and In-Charge of the Centre, who emphasized that “the true benefits of yoga can only be achieved through regular daily practice.” He highlighted this year’s theme, Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” which reflects the role of yoga in fostering harmony between humans and the environment. As…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a focused move to prevent cervical cancer and bridge health equity gaps, 14 adolescent girls living with HIV in Goa were administered the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during a special awareness and screening drive. The initiative was jointly organized by the Human Touch Foundation and the National Coalition of People Living with HIV (NCPI+), with support from the Rotary Club of Dona Paula and the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bicholim Branch. The event began with an interactive session aimed at educating adolescents and caregivers on how HPV is transmitted, the heightened cancer risk for people living…

As the political landscape of Goa evolves rapidly in anticipation of the 2027 Assembly elections, one thing has become disturbingly clear, while the ruling BJP is already in campaign mode, the Congress party appears to be in a deep political slumber. Barring the occasional tweet and half-hearted press note, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) and its leadership seem content operating in a vacuum, far removed from the realities on the ground. One cannot help but ask: can tweets and press releases alone win elections in Goa? The short and honest answer is Big No. In a state known for…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The entrance road to the Mapusa District Hospital continues to pose a serious risk to patients, particularly those in critical condition, due to large potholes and an uneven surface. Local resident Sitesh More, who has been consistently raising the issue, pointed out the dangerous state of the hospital entry road. Following his complaints, a private contractor working under the Goa government took the initiative to fill the potholes with concrete cement earlier today. However, soon after the repair work began, rain showers washed away the freshly laid concrete, rendering the effort futile. This incident once again raises…