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Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: A 60-year-old man died after his scooter was hit from behind by a car near the Toyota showroom at Keserval, Cortalim, on Sunday According to Verna police, the accused driver, Neville Joaquim Mascarenhas, 25, a resident of Covatem, Cavorim-Chandor, Goa, and originally from Mumbai, Maharashtra, was proceeding from Panjim towards Margao in a Toyota Innova. Around 9.06 a.m., he allegedly drove the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner and rammed into a Honda Activa scooter from the rear. The scooter rider, Basappa Metri, a resident of Dicarpale, Davorlim-Navelim, South Goa, sustained serious injuries and was rushed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a heartwarming initiative that blended safety with inclusivity, Drishti Marine organised a special beach outing for 16 visually impaired students from the National Association for the Blind (NAB), Goa. The experience took place at Hawaii Beach in Dona Paula, where children enjoyed swimming, boating, and beach play under the vigilant care of trained lifesavers. The event marked a rare and joyous opportunity for the children, many of whom were experiencing the sea for the first time. A secure 30×50 metre swim zone was demarcated for the occasion, allowing students to safely float, swim, and race small…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa witnessed a total of 198 road accidents in March 2025, resulting in 20 fatalities, according to the monthly report released by the Directorate of Transport. Of the total accidents, 20 were classified as fatal — 12 in North Goa and eight in South Goa. The report further noted 18 grievous accidents (North Goa – 8, South Goa – 10), 44 minor accidents (North Goa – 15, South Goa – 29), and 116 non-injury accidents (North Goa – 60, South Goa – 56). The fatalities included 12 riders (North Goa – 5, South Goa – 7), three…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant push towards sustainable urban development, Forest Minister Vishwajit P. Rane chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials from the Forest Department, Urban Development Department, and representatives from renowned urban planning consultancy StudioPOD. The meeting focused on finalizing strategies to implement the “Green Lung” concept across municipalities in the state. Minister Rane emphasized the urgent need for creating thoughtfully designed open spaces within city limits to counter the adverse effects of rapid urbanization. “Our goal is to integrate green lungs into urban planning — spaces that not only enhance ecological balance but also significantly improve…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a powerful show of political resolve, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee today launched the Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan protest at Azad Maidan, Panaji, rallying citizens from across the state to stand against what it described as the BJP government’s “systematic betrayal of Goa and its people.” Led by Goa Congress President Amit Patkar, the protest aimed to spotlight what the party claims are the core failures of the current administration—ranging from a deepening drug crisis and rising unemployment to rampant corruption and erosion of Goan identity. Addressing a gathering of supporters, Patkar said, “This is not just…

In the serene coastal landscape of South Goa, a simple board erected by the Betalbatim Gram Sabha Members has sparked a significant movement—and a serious debate. “Welcome to Village Panchayat of Betalbatim, Beware This Village has Exhausted Its Resources. The Carrying Capacity is Exceeded. BUILDERS, PROMOTERS, DEVELOPERS BUY LAND IN OUR VILLAGE AT YOUR OWN RISK. — from the members of Betalbatim Gram Panchayat” The sign, warning builders, promoters, and developers that Betalbatim has exhausted its resources and exceeded its carrying capacity, reflects the growing tension between rapid urbanization and environmental sustainability. With villages across Goa expressing solidarity and calling…

New Delhi: In a heartfelt speech delivered in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly following the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that the whole of Kashmir stands united against terror. He stated that this tragic incident could mark the “beginning of the end of terror” in the region. The attack, which occurred on April 22, claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local Kashmiri, leaving the entire nation in shock and mourning. Abdullah’s statement resonated beyond his own party, receiving praise even from the Opposition, a rare moment of camaraderie in the Assembly. BJP Leader of…