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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: India’s solar revolution is making significant strides, with Goa at the forefront of the green energy push. Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant addressed the ‘Accelerating Solarization in Goa’ workshop, organized by the Swaniti Initiative, which is aimed at securing a sustainable energy future for both Goa and India. The workshop saw the participation of Union Minister of State for Power Shri Shripad Naik, Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Cabinet colleagues, MLAs, and other distinguished guests. During his speech, Dr. Sawant extended his gratitude to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, highlighting…

Team Goemkarponn RAIA: Deputy Sarpanch of Raia Village Panchayat, Godfray Oswald Souza, was voted out of office following the successful passage of a No Confidence Motion during a specially convened meeting on Monday. The meeting, overseen by an observer appointed by the Block Development Officer (BDO), witnessed a narrow 6-5 vote in favour of the motion. Out of the 11 panchayat members, six voted for Souza’s removal, while five opposed the move. Those backing the motion included Antonio Xavier Fernandes, Judas M. Quadros, Peter Quadros, Manuel Rodrigues, Minguelina P. D’Souza, and Queneey D’cunha e D’costa. Voting against the motion were…

Team Goemkarponn CANSAULIM: A woman lost her life and two of her family members were injured after a scooter, allegedly ridden under the influence of alcohol, rammed into them near Three Kings Hall, Cansaulim on Sunday evening. According to a complaint filed by Head Constable Shiva Naik of Verna Police Station, the incident occurred around 7:45 pm on May 18 when the accused rider, Aryan Gaude, a resident of Shiroda, Ponda, was riding his Honda Activa scooter in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Cansaulim Market towards Verna. Near Three Kings Hall, the scooter allegedly struck three pedestrians…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: A Goa police constable has been convicted by a Mapusa court in connection with a 2011 case involving unnatural sex and outraging the modesty of a woman who was brought to the Mapusa police station after being rescued from the town. According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on August 13, 2011, when the constable, then attached to the Mapusa police station, allegedly abused the woman with vulgar language, made obscene remarks, and assaulted her by touching her inappropriately. He later forcefully engaged in oral sex with the survivor and threatened her with dire consequences. The prosecution…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade has been nominated as the Chairman of the Consultative Committee of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for Goa by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India. In response to his nomination, Tanavade extended heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President J. P. Nadda, and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju for their trust and support. “This is a significant responsibility, and I am humbled by the confidence shown in me. I will work with full dedication to strengthen food distribution…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A potential tragedy was narrowly averted at the scenic Dudhsagar waterfalls over the weekend when a 44-year-old tourist from Gujarat fell into the water while taking photographs. Quick action by Drishti Marine lifesaver Shahnawaj Nadaf saved the man’s life. The tourist reportedly slipped and fell into the pool at the base of the waterfalls, prompting Nadaf to dive in with an inflatable rescue tube. The man was safely pulled to shore, highlighting the vital role played by lifesavers, not only on Goa’s beaches but also at popular inland tourist spots like Dudhsagar. In addition to this dramatic…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: In a major move to clear public roads and ensure pedestrian and vehicular safety, the Public Works Department (PWD), Mapusa Division, has issued a final public notice announcing the removal of all movable and immovable gaddas (carts)/stalls encroaching on the Right of Way (ROW) and road peripheries across several North Goa constituencies. The drive, scheduled to commence on May 21, 2025, will cover the constituencies of Pernem, Mandrem, Tivim, Siolim, Aldona, Saligao, Calangute, Porvorim, and Mapusa. The action is being undertaken in compliance with the High Court of Bombay at Goa’s directives in PIL Suo Moto No.…