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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A 20-year-old youth from Rajasthan was found dead by suicide in a hotel room at Miramar on Sunday evening. Police said they received a phone call from the PCR Panaji at around 4.49 pm on August 17, informing that a guest had allegedly ended his life by hanging at Hotel, Miramar. A team from Panaji Police visited Room No. 401, 4th floor, where the deceased was found hanging from the ceiling fan. A panchanama of the scene was conducted. On verifying documents found in his bag, the deceased was identified as Bhanwar Singh Jhala (20), son of…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: A tragic incident was reported at Cordem-Balli, Quepem, where a labourer was found dead in a well near Rohan Bar and Restaurant. According to police, Ramdas Gaonkar, owner of the bar and restaurant, informed that one of his workers, Anil Tharu, had gone missing since August 16. Gaonkar later noticed a pair of slippers floating in a nearby well and alerted authorities. A team from Cuncolim Fire Brigade was called to the spot and, after a search operation, recovered the body of Tharu from the well. Police conducted a scene of unnatural death panchanama and inquest proceedings.…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: Unity High School celebrated the 78th Independence Day of India with great fervour and patriotic spirit. The celebration began with SMC Manager Shabnaz Aga hoisting the national flag and addressing the gathering. In her speech, she highlighted the significance of Independence Day and urged students to take pride in the nation while fulfilling their duties with sincerity. Chairman Altaf Aga motivated students to excel not only in academics but also in sports and extracurricular activities, bringing laurels to the school and the state. Headmaster Vinayak Sacorji called on students to emulate the virtues of national heroes and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Amid growing speculation about a possible cabinet reshuffle, BJP leaders on Monday clarified that their recent meetings with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant were not linked to any such move. BJP MLA Nilesh Cabral, who was seen at the CM’s residence, said his visit was purely to discuss constituency-related work. “It was a coincidence that the BJP state president was also present there. Any decision on cabinet reshuffle lies solely with the Chief Minister,” he clarified. Similarly, senior BJP MLA Digambar Kamat stressed that only the Chief Minister would comment on the matter. “The only person who will…

Team Goemkarponn Pilgaon: Mineral transport trucks were halted by local villagers on the Pilgaon main road, highlighting ongoing concerns over illegal mining activities during the monsoon season. Despite an official ban on mineral transport during this period, large-scale movement of minerals continues, making the roads slippery and hazardous for residents. Locals have repeatedly protested against such transport in the past, but mining companies have largely ignored these concerns. Speaking to the media, local villager and lawyer Ajay Prabhu Gaonkar said, “Such large-scale mineral transport during the monsoon is unprecedented. The mining company has not adhered to legal regulations, and local…

Team Goemkarponn DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu held a special session at Rashtrapati Bhavan with eminent tribal leaders from across India to discuss policies and initiatives aimed at empowering tribal communities. The meeting was organized under the ‘Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan’ of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. From Goa, Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar, MLAs Ganesh Gaonkar, Prabhakar Gaonkar, Mohan Gaonkar, Savita Tawadkar, Ajay Gaude, and Anthony Barbosa attended the session. During the interaction, President Murmu emphasized the importance of preserving the rich cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and lifestyle of tribal communities, which are deeply connected to nature. She stated that tribal communities should…

Team Goemkarponn NEW DELHI: The Goa-London (Gatwick) direct flight, temporarily suspended since June 2025, is scheduled to resume in the Winter Schedule 2025, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, informed the Rajya Sabha today. The update came in response to a question by Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Mhalu Shet Tanavade regarding the resumption of international air connectivity from India’s secondary cities, particularly Goa. Air India had launched 24 international routes since July 2023, but four were temporarily suspended due to commercial reasons, including the Goa-London service. The Ministry clarified that while the Government fosters…