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Team Goemkarponn Pilar: The Fourth Edition of the Sadbhav Sammelan concluded on Friday on a note of hope and collective resolve, reaffirming the belief that sustained dialogue and meaningful action are essential to building peaceful and inclusive communities. Guided by Ahana Rao, participants were encouraged to reflect deeply on their roles within their respective communities and to pledge themselves as catalysts for positive change. The sessions emphasised introspection, empathy and the responsibility of translating faith and values into everyday action. Jisha Poonachan, who anchored the event, said the Sammelan stood apart for the authenticity and depth of its conversations.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Directorate of Transport has issued an office order directing all Assistant Directors of Transport and Registering Authorities across the State not to accept Aadhaar cards and Leave & Licence agreements as proof of address for the purpose of registration of transport vehicles. The order, issued by the Director of Transport, states that the directive will be applicable with immediate effect and must be strictly followed by all registering authorities in North and South Goa, including Panaji, Mapusa, Bicholim, Pernem, Margao, Ponda, Vasco, Quepem, Canacona and Dharbandora. As per the order, Assistant Directors of Transport…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Government of Goa has prohibited strikes in any form in all transport services involved in the carriage of passengers or goods by land or water across the State, with immediate effect. The order has been issued by the Department of Home (General) in exercise of powers conferred under Section 3(1) of the Goa Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1988 (Goa Act No. 20 of 1989), after the government was satisfied that such action is necessary in the interest of public safety and essential services. As per the order, any strike action affecting transport services operating within…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: In the interest of public safety, the District Magistrates of South Goa and Kushavati have issued orders prohibiting the use, bursting, ignition or operation of fireworks, sparklers, pyrotechnic devices, flame effects, smoke generators and similar fire or smoke-producing equipment inside tourist establishments and enclosed premises across the two districts. The prohibition applies to nightclubs, bars and restaurants, hotels, guesthouses and resorts, beach shacks, temporary structures, event venues and entertainment establishments, and is binding on all organisers, event managers, individuals and institutions operating within these premises. The orders clarify that the ban will not apply to religious…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: As part of preparations for the upcoming Ponda Bye-Election, a crucial organisational meeting was held in Ponda, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from party leaders and workers. The meeting was attended by PCC General Secretaries Rajesh Verenkar and Manisha Usgaonkar, GPCC President Savio D’Silva, senior Congress leader John Pereira, Ponda Block President William Aguiar, South Goa Mahila District President Mamta Maben, GPCC Minority Chairman Wasim Khan, along with block-level office bearers and party functionaries. Congress karyakartas, block members, Mahila Congress, Youth Congress, Booth Level Agents (BLAs) and representatives of various frontal organisations participated in large numbers, reflecting…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Drishti Marine Beach Marshals and lifesavers responded promptly to multiple incidents across Goa’s coastline over the past week and weekend, including four cases of harassment involving women tourists, three medical emergencies, and one lost-and-found case, ensuring safety and timely police intervention wherever required. Notably, follow-up procedures in two harassment incidents at Baga beach were captured on the body camera of a Drishti Marine Beach Marshal, marking one of the early instances where both the incident scene and the victim’s account were recorded live on video. At present, nearly 70 Beach Marshals are deployed across Baga, Calangute,…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Police have initiated an enquiry after a 32-year-old man was brought dead to the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Siolim, in the early hours of February 9, 2026. According to police, a medical memo was received at around 2.56 hrs from the Medical Officer of PHC Siolim informing that Vikram Barkade (32), resident of Audumber Colony, Malkapur, Satara district, Maharashtra, was brought dead. Preliminary enquiry revealed that the deceased, along with his friends, had gone to Anjuna for a party. After the party, he reportedly complained of breathlessness and chest pain. His friends then took him to…