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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, highlighting the values symbolised by Lord Shri Ram. In his message, the Governor said the sacred festival marks the birth of Lord Shri Rama, who represents righteousness, virtue, compassion and ideal leadership. He noted that Lord Rama, revered as “Maryada Purushottam,” continues to inspire people to follow truth, justice, humility and devotion in daily life. The Governor further urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to the principles of Dharma and work together to promote peace,…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A two-day seminar on “Spiritual Upliftment through Music” organised by Maharshi Adhyatma University at Ramnathi saw participation from artists across Goa, Mumbai, Pune and Thane, with speakers calling for early establishment of a proposed university dedicated to spiritual practice through music. Senior flautist Pt. Keshav Ginde from Pune said the proposed university in Goa, envisioned to guide spiritual practice through music, should be established at the earliest. He said the direction of “spiritual practice through music” given by Sachchidanand Parabrahma Dr. Jayant Athavale is appropriate and can lead to spiritual bliss. The two-day seminar held on March…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs has urged residents and commercial establishments in Tiswadi and Ponda to shift from LPG to Piped Natural Gas (PNG), citing prevailing geopolitical conditions and restrictions on LPG supply. According to the government, Goa Natural Gas Pvt. Ltd. (GNGPL), a subsidiary of GAIL and BPCL, has continued to maintain normal PNG supply to domestic, commercial and industrial consumers across North Goa and Ponda. Officials stated that PNG offers a safe, reliable, economical and uninterrupted supply of gas. Authorities informed that PNG infrastructure and gas supply have already been made available…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Department has ordered the immediate temporary suspension of Shack No. 16 at the Calangute Umtavaddo beach stretch following a violent assault on tourists from Bengaluru. The action comes after a report submitted by the Tourist Police Unit regarding an incident on March 24, 2026, in which shack employees allegedly attacked visitors. According to officials, the staff used iron rods and sharp objects during the assault, causing grievous injuries and triggering panic in the crowded beach area. Preliminary investigation also revealed that the shack management, including individuals identified as Stanley Coutinho and Rohit, allegedly participated…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: SP Gurudas Kadam on Tuesday evening convened a meeting with rent-a-car operators at the Dabolim Airport police station, issuing a stern warning following multiple complaints from tourists alleging instances of overcharging and extortion. The meeting was attended by several operators functioning in and around the airport area, where police raised concerns over the growing number of grievances reported by visitors. SP Kadam made it clear that any operator found indulging in unfair practices would face strict action under the law, stressing the need to maintain Goa’s image as a tourist-friendly destination. Police officials informed that complaints primarily…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: Cuncolim Police have registered a case against two persons for allegedly illegally extracting laterite stones and rubber stones at Naquerim in Quepem without obtaining permission from the competent authority. According to police, the complaint was filed by Nathen Afonso, Mamlatdar of Quepem taluka, stating that prior to March 17, 2026, the accused Govind Sawant Dessai and Kishna Sawant Dessai, both residents of Naquerim, Quepem, carried out illegal extraction of laterite stones and rubber stones. Police said the accused allegedly transported the extracted material to an unknown destination without any licence or permit, resulting in theft of state…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Fatorda Police have registered a theft case against a house maid for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth ₹2 lakh from her employer’s residence at Gogol, Fatorda. According to police, complainant Priyanka Martins, a resident of Gogol, Fatorda, reported that between October 2024 and February 2025, the accused Mumtaz Shaikh, who was working as a house maid at her house, allegedly committed theft of gold ornaments from a table drawer. The stolen items include one gold chain, two gold chains with ‘S’ pendants and three bracelets, collectively valued at approximately ₹2,00,000. Police have registered a case and launched…