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Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee’s Goy Rakhonn Yatra received a strong response in Calangute on Sunday, with party leaders reiterating that Congress would not readmit leaders who had left the party after being elected on its ticket. Addressing the gathering, AICC Goa Desk In-charge Manikrao Thakare said Congress would remain committed to its secular and inclusive ideology and would not compromise on its core principles. On the issue of defections, Thakare said voters have the democratic right to question elected representatives who seek their mandate on one party’s ticket and subsequently change political allegiance. He also expressed…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Bailancho Ekvott convenor Auda Viegas has raised concern over what she described as a rise in organised begging in Margao and other parts of Goa, urging authorities to take immediate and effective action. Viegas said Margao, being Goa’s commercial capital, has a large number of traders and businesses, many of whom are reportedly affected by begging activities in commercial areas. She also alleged that tourists are being harassed by beggars, which, she said, could create an uncomfortable experience for visitors to the state. Viegas pointed out that although restrictions are in place against begging, effective enforcement has…

Team Goemkarponn PORIEM: Poriem MLA Dr. Deviya Rane has directed the Valpoi Police to take swift action following reports of suspected hazardous waste being illegally dumped near the crematorium at Narayan Nagar, Honda. Taking serious cognizance of the incident, Dr. Rane instructed the police to conduct an immediate investigation, ascertain the source and nature of the waste, identify the vehicle involved and trace those responsible for the dumping. According to the information provided, the Valpoi Police have taken the truck allegedly involved in the incident to the police station, while the driver and owner have been called for enquiry. Further…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa will observe World Rabies Day 2026 with a five-day statewide awareness campaign from September 28 to October 3, focusing on rabies prevention through vaccination, dog sterilisation and a coordinated One Health approach. The campaign is being organised by Mission Rabies–Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) Goa Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Department of Health, Goa Animal Federation, Rotary Club of Miramar and Rotary Club of Panaji Riviera. The campaign will be inaugurated on September 28 at 9 am at the Goa Science Centre, Miramar. As part of the initiative, a free…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: An unidentified man, believed to be around 35 years old, was found dead near the railway track at Sancoale on September 27. Police received information from SDH Chicalim at around 6.40 am that an unknown male had been brought dead from the Sancoale railway track by a 108 ambulance. During the preliminary inquiry, police found that the deceased appeared to be a labourer. He is suspected to have died after being hit by a moving train while walking or attempting to cross the railway track. An inquest panchanama was conducted over the body, which has been preserved…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: A 42-year-old man from Cansaulim died while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Bambolim, on September 27. According to police, a wireless message was received from GMC Bambolim at around 12.31 pm informing that Krishanappa Gawda, 42, had expired while receiving treatment for septic shock. During the inquiry, police learnt that Gawda was residing alone in a rented room at Cansaulim. On September 26, he reportedly fell unwell and was taken to PHC Cansaulim by a friend. He was subsequently referred to South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, and later shifted to GMC Bambolim…

Team Goemkarponn MORJIM: A 68-year-old man died after reportedly experiencing uneasiness, suffocation and difficulty in breathing while having dinner with his family at a restaurant in Temwado, Morjim, on September 27. According to Mandrem Police, a phone call was received from PHC Siolim at around 6.26 am informing them that Sadiq Mohammed, 68, was brought dead to the casualty. Police said Mohammed was celebrating his birthday with family members at Jadin Dulyesse Restaurant in Temwado, Morjim, when he suddenly complained of uneasiness and difficulty in breathing. His friend Nitin Donde and others reportedly attempted CPR, but Mohammed did not respond.…