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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: To enhance beach safety, Drishti Marine, the state government-appointed lifesaving agency, is in the process of demarcating 65 swim zones (SZs) along Goa’s popular beaches, with 40 already in place across 10 beaches, including the Calangute, Baga, Arambol and Colva stretches. The state to feature 100+ swim zones during peak season. The initiative aims to create clearly designated swimming areas, reducing risks posed by strong currents, streamline movement of water sports vehicles and for better vigilance and monitoring of swimmers. Swim zones have been set up at ten beaches: Arambol, Morjim, Baga, Calangute, Miramar, Baina, Bogmalo, Colva,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chanting slogans of ‘Justice for women’, members of Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress on Thursday held ‘Naari Nyay Andolan’, a women’s justice march aimed at raising awareness about women’s rights, gender justice, and the urgent need for effective implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act. The march, that was held in Panaji from Congress House to Azad Maidan, witnessed the participation of Mahila Congress leaders, activists, and supporters, all dressed in red to symbolize strength and determination. As part of the movement, Congress Mahila leaders demanded immediate action on the Women’s Reservation Bill to ensure greater political representation and…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: South Goa Member of Parliament (MP) Captain Viriato Fernandes has raised a compelling demand in Parliament for the inclusion of Tiatr, the traditional Goan theater form, on the UNESCO list of cultural and heritage sites. Speaking during the zero hour in Parliament, Fernandes urged the Ministry of Culture to establish a task force in collaboration with the Government of Goa and the Tiatr community to facilitate the UNESCO inscription process. Tiatr, a centuries-old art form that combines drama, music, and dance, is deeply ingrained in Goan culture and has been a medium of expression for Goans for…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: A tragic road accident at Birla Cross Junction, Cortalim, claimed the life of a motorcyclist while leaving another seriously injured. The Verna Police have registered a case following the incident, which occurred at approximately 9:35 PM. According to the police complaint filed by Head Constable Sudeshkumar Desai of Verna Police Station, the accident took place when Simon Leema, a resident of Honnavar, Uttar Kannada, was riding his Bullet motorcycle from Upasnagar, Sancoale, towards Birla Cross Junction, Cortalim. It is alleged that he was riding in a rash and negligent manner and, upon reaching the traffic signal point,…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Police have registered an offence against multiple individuals for allegedly trespassing into government property and obstructing officials from carrying out their lawful duties at Electricity Quarters, Bogda. The complaint was lodged by Kashinath Jairam Shetye, Executive Engineer-XV, Civil Nodal Officer, Land Acquisition Cell, Patto, Panaji. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on February 28, 2025, at 8:30 AM, when accused individuals—Omkar Durbhatkar, Yash Phadte, Sudhir Tari, Yogesh Patil, and others—allegedly criminally trespassed into the property under the possession of the Electricity Department at the Electricity Quarters at Bogda . The complainant and his team…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Office of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Mormugao Taluka, Vasco, is organizing a “Consumer Rights Awareness Fortnight” from April 1 to April 17, 2025, to educate citizens on their consumer rights and promote fair trade practices. The inaugural function was held on April 1, 2025, at the Mormugao Civil Supplies Office in the presence of Chief Guest Amey Chopdekar, Councillor of Mormugao Municipal Council, Vasco Ward No. 18. The event was also attended by Tulshidas V. Dabholkar, Assistant Director, Civil Supplies, Mormugao Taluka, Ketan Faldesai, Assistant Director (HQ), and Sarita Morajkar, Inspector, Civil Supplies, Mormugao Taluka,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A heartfelt letter of gratitude has surfaced, praising Goa Police for their crucial assistance during a tragic medical emergency at a hotel in Calangute last year. The letter, addressed to the Director General of Police (DGP) Goa, details how Inspector Paresh Naik and ambulance personnel Hemant Malik stepped in to help an elderly couple after the hotel allegedly refused assistance. The incident occurred in February 2024, when a senior citizen suffered a stroke at Neelam The Grand in Goa. The victim’s wife reportedly pleaded for help, but the hotel staff allegedly ignored her requests. With no support,…