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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Book Sellers Association has petitioned Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to take immediate action against schools allegedly engaging in commercial sales of stationery and notebooks on their campuses. The association has accused several institutions of forcing parents to purchase items from specific vendors tied to the schools, often at prices significantly higher than market rates. In a formal complaint addressed to the Chief Minister’s Office, Association President Chandrakant Pandit stated, “Several schools have resorted to commercial activities within their premises, with some even involving their staff in conducting stationery sales.” He added that these practices are…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carried out surprise inspections on mango wholesalers in North Goa, leading to the seizure of suspicious stock from two units at the Mapusa Sub Yard. The inspection drive was conducted by a team led by Richard Noronha, Designated Officer (North Goa), along with Senior Food Safety Officer Rajaram Patil and Food Safety Officers Lenin De Sa, Amit Mandrekar, and Safia Khan, under the guidance of Director Shweta Desai. A total of 15 units were inspected—7 in Siolim dealing in local mango varieties and 8 at the Mapusa Sub Yard selling produce…

Team Goemkarponn RAIA: In a swift breakthrough, Maina Curtorim Police solved the murder of a 38-year-old Odisha native within 12 hours of the case being reported. Two suspects, both acquaintances of the victim, have been arrested while attempting to flee Goa. The deceased, Khageswar Sabar, originally from Goudachendia, Kalahandi, Odisha was found murdered in a rented room near Luis Garage, Sonarwaddo, Raia, where he had been living. The crime was reported on April 13, 2025, at 1:35 p.m. by Peter Quadros, a local panch member. Upon investigation led by PI Arun Gauns Dessai, it was revealed that Sabar had been…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: The Palm Sunday was observed at Guardian Angel Church, Curchorem-Sanvordem with Eucharistic celebration and prayers marked for the day. In the beginning of the Eucharistic celebration in the morning, the Parish Parish Priest Fr. Jose Caetano D’Costa blessed the palm fronds which were later distributed among the faithful. Later in the evening devotees along with Fr. D’Costa, Assistant PP Fr. Ashlif Correia, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Convent sisters and members of Confraria participated in the procession reciting rosary and Lenten hymns with the images of Jesus Christ and Mother Mary re-enacting the ‘Passion of Christ’ followed…

New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s “drug-free Bharat” vision, a collaborative operation by the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has resulted in the seizure of 300 kg of narcotics worth a staggering Rs 1,800 crore. This monumental haul was recovered near the International Maritime Boundary Line off Gujarat’s coast, marking a crucial victory in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking. The operation, conducted under the cover of darkness on the night of April 12-13, showcased the agility and coordination of Indian law enforcement agencies. As soon as smugglers spotted the Coast Guard ship approaching, they…

Karun Nair’s resurgence in the Indian Premier League couldn’t have been more dramatic. After a two-year hiatus, he burst back onto the scene with a blistering 40-ball 89 for Delhi Capitals. Yet, his heroics were overshadowed by his team’s 12-run defeat to Mumbai Indians. This dichotomy encapsulates Nair’s philosophy: personal accolades mean little without team success. Nair’s remarkable comeback was built on a foundation of preparation and confidence. He dispatched two sixes against the formidable Jasprit Bumrah in an over, a feat few can claim. This confidence stems from his remarkable domestic season, where he amassed 1870 runs for Vidarbha…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Shri Amit Patkar today paid floral tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at Curchorem on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Speaking at the event, Amit Patkar said, “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar gave us the Constitution of India — a sacred document that ensures justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity to every citizen. Today, as we witness systematic attempts by the BJP to undermine and dismantle this very Constitution, it is our bounden duty to rise and defend it.” He further stated that Babasaheb’s mission of social justice and empowerment remains incomplete…