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Team Goemkarponn SIRSAIM: A leisure trip turned tragic after a police constable drowned while swimming in a quarry at Sirsaim. The deceased, identified as 35-year-old Akash Suresh Naik, was attached to the Porvorim Police Station and had recently been posted to Calangute. He had gone to the site with eight friends when the incident occurred around 6 pm. According to reports, Naik was swimming in the rain-filled quarry a spot often frequented by locals despite known dangers when he suddenly disappeared beneath the water. His companions immediately alerted emergency services, following which a team from the Mapusa Fire Station arrived…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: The State government came under sharp criticism at a Marathi language meet in Pernem, with former Goa RSS chief Subhash Velingkar alleging that the ruling BJP is deliberately shutting down Marathi medium schools while extending support to English medium private institutions. Addressing the Marathi Rajya Bhasha Karyakarta Prakhand Melava, Velingkar claimed that the promotion of English education by the Pramod Sawant-led government is a calculated move aimed at weakening Goa’s local culture and linguistic heritage. He said that while Marathi schools are left struggling due to poor funding and policy neglect, English medium institutions are flourishing with…

In recent months, Goa has witnessed a disturbing spate of slab collapses in old buildings, some residential, some government-owned. Thankfully, none of these incidents have yet resulted in casualties. But that is sheer luck, not foresight. Sooner or later, the state may not be so fortunate. The cracks in our infrastructure mirror the cracks in governance, both demand urgent and serious attention. It is no secret that across Goa, numerous old buildings, many constructed decades ago, continue to be occupied despite their visibly deteriorating condition. From rusted reinforcements and weakened columns to sagging slabs and crumbling facades, these buildings pose…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: The troubles surrounding Air India services continued over the weekend as several passengers were left stranded at Goa International Airport in Dabolim after the Air India Express flight to Dubai was cancelled at the last minute early Sunday morning. According to sources, Air India Express flight IX 839, which was scheduled to depart for Dubai at 1:05 am, was first rescheduled to 2:55 am before being cancelled entirely, leading to widespread frustration among travellers. Passengers, many of whom had international connections and commitments, expressed anger over the lack of timely communication and support. The last-minute cancellation caused…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Once appreciated for its reliable road network, Mormugao taluka has now become a symbol of poor planning and development with painful consequences. Roads across the constituencies of Vasco, Dabolim and Cortalim have been severely damaged over time – primarily due to infrastructure projects and constant movement of heavy vehicles. After months of neglect, repeated complaints, and several serious – in some cases fatal – accidents, authorities have finally begun repair works. But for many, the damage has already been done. To the surprise of residents and motorists alike, repair and maintenance works began during monsoon itself –…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao assured residents of Curtorim constituency that their concerns — including damaged roads, pipeline leakages, and illegal parking of fishing vessels — will be addressed. Alemao was speaking at the ‘Samvidhan Bachao Yatra’ held in Curtorim. The event saw the presence of GPCC President Amit Patkar, Congress leader Joseph Vaz, Curtorim Zilla Panchayat member Michelle Rebello, Moreno Rebello, Chirag Naik, Savio D’Silva, and other Congress functionaries. During interactions, locals expressed frustration over what they described as the BJP government’s apathy towards Curtorim’s problems. Issues raised included lack of basic infrastructure, poor road conditions,…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: A case of robbery has been registered at Calangute Police Station after a 26-year-old farmer from Maharashtra was allegedly assaulted and robbed by four men in the early hours of June 14. As per the complaint filed by Mallappa Saibana Athani, a resident of Ubrani, Jath, Sangli (Maharashtra), the incident occurred around 3:00 am near the Bandodkar Statue in Calangute. The accused, identified as Mohammad Salman, Vijay Kumar, Avinash, and Deepak Roul, allegedly confronted him with the intent to commit robbery. The complainant stated that the accused slapped him and forcefully took away his mobile phone, wallet…