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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State-level function to observe World Malaria Day was held today at the Institute Menezes Braganza in Panaji. Organized by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme and Directorate of Health Services (DHS), the event brought together health workers, doctors, and grassroots staff. Dr. Dattaram B. Dessai, President of the Indian Medical Association’s Ponda Branch, was the Chief Guest and praised the efforts of health workers in combating malaria in Goa. He expressed optimism about Goa’s potential to eliminate malaria, citing the state’s small size and educated population. Dr. Kalpana Mahatme, State Programme Officer of the National…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Goa State Election Commission has announced the cancellation of the upcoming bye-election for Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Chicalim, located in the Mormugao Taluka. The election, which was initially scheduled for May 11, 2025, has been called off following a judgment from the District Court of South Goa in Margao. In a statement issued today, the Election Commission referenced the court’s decision and the subsequent order from the Department of Panchayati Raj and Community Development. The Commission also cited the powers vested in it under Article 243K of the Constitution of India and Section 237…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:In response to a spate of recent human-leopard encounters reported across Goa, Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday expressed serious concern and called for urgent, science-based conservation measures to tackle the growing conflict between humans and wildlife. Describing the incidents as “deeply concerning and unfortunate,” Rane stressed the need for enhanced wildlife rescue and rehabilitation systems backed by scientific expertise and greater community involvement. “Such occurrences highlight the urgent need for science-based interventions and a participatory approach involving local communities,” he said. While acknowledging the capabilities of the Goa Forest Department in terms of trained personnel and technology,…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Verna Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly running an illegal online roulette gambling operation in Nagoa, Pirni. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the area behind Aley Chicken Centre, where the suspects were caught red-handed using tablets to facilitate the gambling activity. During the raid, officers seized three tabs and Rs 6,500 in cash from the accused. The total value of the seized items is estimated at Rs 66,500. A case has been registered under Sections 3 and 4 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act (GDDPG Act). Police have not yet released the…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Mapusa Police arrested one person for allegedly carrying out illegal gambling activities near Hotel Satyaheera in Mapusa on Sunday evening. According to police, based on a complaint filed by ASI Mahesh Shetgaonkar of Mapusa Police Station, a raid was conducted between 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm on April 28. During the operation, the accused — Narendra Pandurang Naik, 40, residing at Ansabhat, Mapusa — was caught red-handed while conducting a game of chance in contravention of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act. Police seized Rs 2,050 in cash along with other gambling accessories from Naik’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review key renewable energy initiatives in Goa, underlining the government’s commitment to make the state a national model for sustainability. Senior officials from departments including Finance, Home, GPCB, and GAD were present at the meeting. A key decision taken was the transformation of the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) from a society into a company. The move is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and allowing GEDA to better implement clean energy programs. The government also approved a recruitment drive to appoint a Managing Director and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the ‘Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan’ rally held at Azad Maidan in Panaji, accusing the ruling party of dividing the people along religious lines and failing on multiple governance fronts. Addressing the gathering, Alemao emphasized the need to protect the Constitution and uphold the unity envisioned by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. “The vigilant people of Goa must unite to defeat the BJP’s conspiracy to divide us by religion. The Constitution has given us rights, and it’s our duty to defend them,” he said. Alemao…