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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Marking Goa Revolution Day, Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant extended their greetings to the people, paying homage to the heroes of the liberation movement and calling for collective efforts toward a developed and self-reliant Goa. Governor Pillai reflected on the events of June 18, 1946, describing it as a landmark in Goa’s freedom struggle. He highlighted the pivotal role played by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia and Dr. Julião Menezes, whose protest in Margao sparked a civil disobedience campaign against Portuguese colonial rule. The Governor urged Goans to honour the legacy of the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: An 80-year-old man, Shrikishan Luhera, a resident of Davorlim, Navelim, was declared brought dead at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, on June 16, 2025. As per police sources, the deceased had a history of multiple health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure, tuberculosis, and a heart condition, and was undergoing medical treatment. He reportedly experienced uneasiness at home on the morning of June 16 and was rushed to SGDH in a 108 ambulance, where the attending medical officer declared him brought dead. Following an inquest and post-mortem examination, the Police Surgeon certified the cause of…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A 57-year-old woman, Neelima Bhat, a resident of Gogol, Margao and native of Shiroda, Ponda, was declared brought dead at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, on June 15, 2025. As per police sources, the deceased had been unwell for the past 5–6 days. On the morning of June 15, her family took her to Trimurti Hospital for treatment, but she reportedly declined to be admitted. She had a known history of diabetes and thyroid-related issues and was under regular medication. Following an inquest and post-mortem examination conducted by the Police Surgeon, the cause of death…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: The Directorate of Mines and Geology has filed a complaint over illegal extraction and transportation of laterite stones from government land in Quepem, resulting in an estimated loss of ₹1 crore to the State exchequer. As per the complaint lodged by Geologist Jeetendra Veluskar, the incident occurred prior to March 27, 2025, at Paryemol, Khaddem in Quepem. Unknown accused persons allegedly extracted laterite stones without obtaining the required permit or license from the competent authority and transported the material to an unknown destination. The unauthorised activity is being treated as theft of government resources for personal gain.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Governor of Goa, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai, has extended financial assistance from his Discretionary Funds to promote legal education and commemorate the legacy of late Justice H.R. Khanna. An amount of ₹5 lakh each has been sanctioned to Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law, Margao, and V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Panaji, for the upgradation of their libraries, specifically to establish a dedicated chair, section, or reading corner in the name of Justice Khanna. Additionally, a financial grant of ₹5 lakh has been provided to the Goa High Court Bar Association, Porvorim, also in his honour.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa will organize a series of camps under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) to address critical development gaps in tribal villages. The camps will be held at Bironda Panchayat in Sattari on July 1, at Honda Panchayat in Sattari on July 2, and at Batim Panchayat in Siridao, Tiswadi on July 4, 2025. These camps aim to improve living conditions in tribal areas by focusing on key areas such as safe housing, access to clean drinking water, improved sanitation, better healthcare, quality education, nutrition, reliable electricity including promotion of renewable energy,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Reaffirming its commitment to a balanced approach to mining, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said the Goa government intends to revive mining operations in a sustainable manner, ensuring protection of the environment and the interests of local communities. Speaking at the inauguration of a one-day workshop on “Mineral Exploration in Goa: Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward” at Porvorim, the Chief Minister stressed that all stakeholders — including farmers, locals, and environmentalists — must be taken into confidence before restarting mining activities in the state. The workshop was organised by the Department of Mines to…