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Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: A 57-year-old man, Diogo Fernandes from Fatorpa, tragically died on Thursday following an accidental fall while working at a temple in Fatorpa. Fernandes was reportedly working at the temple when he fell from a height, sustaining severe injuries. He was initially rushed to South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) in Margao for medical attention. However, due to the severity of his injuries, he was later referred to Goa Medical College (GMC) in Bambolim, where he was declared dead on arrival at the casualty ward. The incident is being investigated by local authorities to determine the exact cause of…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The Goan Earthmoving and Construction Equipment Owners Association ( GECEOA) on Thursday welcomed the Goa Industrial Development Corporation’s (GIDC) decision to retain excavated mud for internal use within industrial estates, calling it a major step towards curbing illegal activities and protecting government revenue. Speaking to the media, association representative Avinash Bhobe said the order must be properly implemented and not remain a mere formality. “We had raised concerns over contractors illegally excavating and transporting mud for sale without paying royalties. This deprived the department of revenue. The new SOP by GIDC, mandating that mud be retained by…

Team Goemkarponn CANCA: A kidnapping attempt involving a 6-year-old girl was successfully thwarted on Thursday night in Khalap-vaddo, Canca, thanks to the quick action of nearby residents. The incident unfolded around 9:45 PM along the busy Mapusa-Calangute road. Eyewitnesses reported that an unidentified man snatched the child from outside her third-floor apartment and was seen carrying her down, holding her on his shoulder. The girl’s cries for help caught the attention of locals, who immediately raised the alarm. Startled by the commotion, the suspect dropped the girl and fled the scene on foot. The building, equipped with CCTV cameras, captured…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A 26-year-old man tragically lost his life on Thursday afternoon after drowning in the Tillari canal near the water treatment plant at Cunchelim. The deceased has been identified as Omkar Prabhudesai, a resident of Altinho, Mapusa. According to sources, Omkar had gone for a swim in the canal along with a friend. He reportedly jumped into the water but did not come back to the surface. His friend immediately alerted nearby residents and informed the police and fire department. A rescue operation was launched by the Mapusa fire services team, with support from locals, and Omkar’s body…

By Aires Rodrigues In the death of Pope Francis, the world has lost a genuine and humble human, who dedicated and reached out to all in particular to the poorest and most marginalised. Leading by example, he will always be remembered as a beacon of hope for the downtrodden and underprivileged and for his compassion by a tireless commitment for the common causes and benefits of ordinary people. Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope was very inspiring and had an extraordinary human memory. Ever so, candid and upright, always walking the talk and speaking his mind. He was passionate about…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has expanded its investigation into the bribery scandal involving suspended Police Inspector Sunil Gudlar and Hawaldar Hussain, carrying out extensive searches at their residences and those of others believed to be linked to the case. The searches, which began on Wednesday, continued through Thursday and are expected to proceed in the coming days. Sources close to the investigation said the ACB seized crucial documents including bank passbooks and papers related to both movable and immovable assets. “These searches are being conducted at the residences of the suspended officers as well as other individuals…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Mapusa Police have arrested two individuals, Arjun and Teju, both hailing from Jharkhand, following a complaint from the administration of St Xavier’s College, Mapusa. The duo was accused of organizing and participating in an unauthorized cultural event on the college grounds that resulted in public disorder. According to the college administrator, the accused and several others gathered on the premises to celebrate a Nagpuri Cultural Programme without prior permission. During the event, they allegedly consumed and distributed alcoholic beverages in an open area, engaged in fights among themselves, and littered the premises with waste. The complaint further…