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Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: A dispute among a group of tourists turned fatal in Calangute after one of them was allegedly stabbed to death following an argument over money late on Friday. Police said the group had travelled to Goa to visit a casino and were staying at a guest house in the Calangute area. According to preliminary information, a heated argument broke out among the tourists over financial matters. As the quarrel escalated, the victim reportedly fled from the scene and ran towards a nearby hotel in an attempt to seek safety. However, the accused allegedly chased him…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: More than 40,000 women across Goa have undergone health check-ups under the “Checked by Doctor” campaign, with nearly 2 percent of those screened diagnosed with health concerns and placed under treatment. The initiative, aimed at addressing women’s health issues, is being carried out through government hospitals along with select private medical facilities that are offering screenings at affordable rates. The program includes routine examinations such as blood parameter tests, diabetes screening, tuberculosis detection, and cervical cancer checks, followed by necessary treatment for those found with medical conditions. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, speaking at a function…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The re-scheduled demolition of remaining illegal structures, part of 33 tourism-related constructions found in violation of CRZ regulations at Agonda shore, was called off on Friday after the police squad failed to arrive at the site. GCZMA representative Rounak Desai arrived to identify the alleged illegal structures, followed by the demolition team comprising PWD workers, a JCB, gas cutter with operator, and other necessary equipment. To maintain law and order, Canacona Mamlatdar Gajesh Shirodkar and Joint Mamlatdar Gayatri Desai, along with their staff, also reached the site and awaited the arrival of the police force to…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Shree Ram Navami was observed with great devotion at Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, Partagali, on Friday. The rituals began as early as 1:00 am with the conduct of Shree Maharasthotsav and Agniholla Samarpan to Narayan Bhoot. The day’s celebrations commenced in the afternoon at around 1:40 pm, when HH Shrimad Vidhyadheesh Teerth Swami, also referred to as Shri Vidhyadhish Teerth Swamiji, ceremonially broke a coconut at the wheel of the Rath to mark the beginning of the Ram Janmahotsav celebrations. Later in the evening, Shree Maharatharohan was held in the Mutt premises, with devotees…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Manipal Hospital Goa on March 28 launched the region’s first Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT), a multidisciplinary initiative aimed at enabling rapid diagnosis and immediate treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE), a leading cause of sudden and preventable deaths. The programme was formally inaugurated by distinguished medical experts including Dr. Charudutt Jayant Sambhaji, Consultant Endovascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology; Dr. Rakesh Deshmane, Consultant CTVS; Dr. Elaine Rodrigues, Consultant Critical Care & Anaesthesiology; Dr. John Muchahary, Consultant Interventional Pulmonology; Dr. Dalia Dipchand Bhandare, Consultant Anaesthesiology; Dr. Mahadeva Swamy B C, Consultant Hemato-Oncology and BMT; and Dr. Shekhar…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Congress leader Chirag Naik has decided to extend his ongoing hunger strike opposing the proposed project at the Margao Municipal Garden, alleging that authorities are attempting to push it forward through different means while misleading the public about its nature. Speaking to the media, Naik strongly condemned statements made by the chairperson during a recent press conference, accusing him of misleading the public. He claimed that while the project was described as a “renovation,” official documents clearly mention demolition of the existing structure and construction of a two-storey building under GSIDC at an estimated cost…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress on Saturday organized a Justice March from Congress House in Panaji to protest the increasing crimes against women and minors in the state. The march saw participation from party leaders and workers, who raised slogans demanding strict action and accountability in recent cases. Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress President Pratiksha Narulkar Khalap expressed serious concern over the recent Curchorem sex scandal allegedly involving the son of a BJP councillor. She said such incidents highlight the need for stronger measures to ensure safety of women and children. GPCC President Amit Patkar also…