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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday raised alarm over the surge in road accidents caused by traffic violations, particularly by tourists using rented vehicles. He said that such violations account for nearly 70% of road mishaps in the state. Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister emphasized the urgent need for stricter regulation and enforcement of traffic laws to curb the growing number of accidents. “The traffic department is actively working to cancel registrations of rented vehicles found violating traffic rules,” Sawant said. The Chief Minister called on the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, underlining…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A 25 year old Jharkhand native, grievously injured in a 2-wheeler self-accident a month ago at Agonda succumbed at GMC Bambolim on Thursday. According to Canacona police, GMC Bambolim patient Sandip Roy, 25 resident of Agonda and native of Jharkhand who was undergoing treatment at GMC, Bambolim after he had met with a self-accident on 09th May 2025) at Agonda has expired during treatment. Roy had sustained injuries in the self-accident that took place on 09/05/2025 at Agonda and later on he was admitted in GMC Bambolim for medical treatment and while undergoing treatment at GMC Bambolim…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State government has informed the High Court of Bombay at Goa that all roads taken up under the Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) initiative are complete and accessible to the public, with only beautification works currently in progress. During a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), Advocate General Devidas Pangam told the Division Bench that landscaping and other aesthetic enhancements are ongoing and expected to be finished by the revised deadline of June 30. “All roads are now open to the public. Only beautification works remain and will be completed within the given…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A 19-year-old from Querim in Ponda ended his life on Wednesday night after reportedly incurring heavy losses in online gambling. Police said the deceased, identified as Rohit Gaude, was found hanging at his residence. The matter came to light after 108 ambulance staff alerted the Mardol Police. Initial inquiries with the family revealed that Gaude had been addicted to online gaming and gambling, and had borrowed money from relatives and friends to fund his addiction. Mounting financial losses are believed to have caused severe distress, ultimately leading to the tragic incident. Police conducted an Unnatural Death (UD)…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: V. M. Salgaocar College of Law (VMSCL), Panaji, Goa, has been awarded an ‘A’ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a CGPA of 3.2 on a seven point scale. The accreditation is valid for five years, from 29th May 2025. “We are pleased to receive this recognition from NAAC. It reflects the sustained efforts of our management, IQAC, faculty, staff, and students in pursuing academic excellence and maintaining the highest quality of legal education. This milestone strengthens our resolve to continue improving and serving the nation effectively.” Dr. Shaber Ali G. Principal, V.…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: A 30-year-old man from Assam, identified as Anup Saha, lost his life in a self-accident while riding his two-wheeler near Bandaivoilo Khuris, Cortalim, on his way towards Verna. The incident came to light after Casualty staff at GMC Bambolim informed the police that the victim had been brought in dead following the accident. Police investigations revealed that Saha lost control of his bike and met with a fatal accident. The exact cause is yet to be ascertained. Verna police have registered a case of unnatural death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The body…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: With the onset of the monsoon season in Goa, Drishti Marine, the state-appointed lifesaving agency, has issued a public safety advisory urging tourists and locals to stay away from the sea and refrain from entering the water due to hazardous conditions. The advisory comes amid rising concerns over rough seas, strong currents, and slippery coastal terrain. The agency has placed red flags across all major beaches in Goa, indicating that swimming is strictly prohibited. “Even shallow waters are unsafe due to powerful undercurrents and unpredictable wave patterns,” said Navin Awasthi, CEO of Drishti Marine. Drishti Marine has…