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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In preparation for the annual Ran-Bhaji Festival scheduled for 19th July 2025 in Canacona, pre-preparatory meetings were held with various stakeholders and their representatives. The meetings brought together representatives of local high schools, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Anganwadi workers, Panchayat members, Sarpanchs, Corporators, and social activists to plan the event collaboratively. In the absence of Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar, who is currently in New Delhi, the first meeting with school representatives was conducted at Shristhal Rest House. A second meeting for SHG representatives, Anganwadi workers, Panchs, Sarpanchs, Corporators, and activists was held at the Ravindra…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a spirit of nature-love and care, Shri Mallikarjun Vidyalaya High School celebrated Vanamahotsav 2025 with the theme “Ek Paudha Maa Ke Naam,” showcasing vibrancy, creativity, and purpose. The event featured a poster-making competition for Std V students on the theme of dedicating a plant in honor of one’s mother. The day began with a special assembly led by Class IX students, who delivered speeches, poems, and presentations with clarity and conviction, reminding everyone that every leaf, branch, and tree is a lifeline to be cherished. The school’s corridors came alive with creative posters linking motherhood to…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a moment of immense pride for Goa, and especially for the coastal village of Agonda in Canacona taluka, local son and accomplished scientist Prof. Rodney Fernandes has been promoted to the coveted Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. This prestigious promotion is a significant milestone in Prof. Fernandes’ career, marking him among India’s top academic minds and serving as a source of celebration for the Goan academic and scientific community. Prof. Fernandes’ journey is one of dedication and excellence. He completed his schooling at St. Anne’s Institute in Agonda, his…

By Suraj Nandrekar Cricket, like history, has a way of remembering the men who conquer time and territory. For India, Edgbaston was that unconquered fortress. But no more. In a Test match that will be remembered for rewriting narratives, Shubman Gill didn’t just shine, he roared into history. With twin masterclasses and a tally exceeding 400 runs, Gill not only led India to a first-ever win at Edgbaston but also stepped out from the shadows of giants and staked his own claim to cricketing royalty. The “Prince” tag was often used to describe Gill, mostly in admiration and partly in…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: Velsao witnessed a heartening revival of traditional farming on Monday afternoon as members of the Pale Tole Xetakaranche Association (PTXA) cultivated several long-abandoned ancestral farmlands. In a scene that evoked nostalgia and community spirit, numerous traditional workers dressed in farming attire braved heavy rains and began sowing paddy by hand, deliberately avoiding mechanised equipment. The once barren landscape quickly transformed into a lush green field. PTXA president Roquezinho D’Souza, speaking to reporters, called upon the youth to embrace traditional agriculture and reconnect with their roots. “This is our ancestral farmland belonging to my mother, and I decided…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Loliem-Polem Communidade in Canacona taluka is moving ahead with plans to lease out around 33% of its vast 81 lakh square metres of land for various development projects, despite stiff opposition from villagers and environmentalists who warn of threats to the area’s eco-sensitive character. Communidade president Vishwajit Warik confirmed that about 27.3 lakh sqm—roughly a third of its total land—has already been approved for leasing across seven major projects. These include a 10 lakh sqm lease on the Bhagwati Plateau to the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) for a proposed Film City, a plan local environmentalists…

Team Goemkarponn Goa Velha: A major accident on the highway near Goa Velha on [date] left five people injured after a Mapusa-registered Hyundai Creta lost control and overturned multiple times before crashing into the road divider and uprooting an electricity pole. The impact was so severe that the car’s engine was flung several meters away from the main wreckage. Eyewitnesses said the vehicle had five occupants, all of whom were rushed to Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, for treatment. Their condition was not immediately known. The crash caused traffic disruption and left debris scattered across the highway. Police are investigating…