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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Following the exit of former Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude from the position of Chairman of the Kala Academy, the Kala Rakhonn Mand has called for the appointment of a non-political individual with both artistic merit and administrative expertise to head the cultural institution. Speaking at a press conference held at the Kala Academy, Sandesh Prabhudesai of the Kala Rakhonn Mand noted that Gaude’s tenure had officially ended in April 2025. “After April, he was no longer the Chairman. The institution faced several setbacks during his term, and we now hope for a fresh and constructive…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has raised concerns over the effectiveness of CCTV surveillance in detecting noise pollution, after being informed that operations at Anjuna-based nightclub ‘Diaz’ had been halted. During the hearing of a contempt petition on noise violations, Justice Bharati Dangre questioned how CCTV cameras could be used to measure sound levels. “How can CCTVs capture decibel readings?” she asked, responding to submissions by Amicus Curiae Nigel Costa Frias, who said that establishments with consent from the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) are required to install both CCTV and noise monitoring systems. Costa…

Team Goemkarponn    PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Saturday called upon school teachers to conduct daily yoga sessions with students, emphasising that a 15-minute routine can greatly enhance students’ physical and mental fitness.   Speaking at the International Yoga Day event held at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Bambolim, Sawant said that yoga is an essential part of the Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He pointed out that many teachers have already received yoga training through various institutions and urged them to incorporate it into their daily school schedule.   “Practicing yoga…

Team Goemkarponn The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting poor infrastructure at the Dabolim airport police station, which has reportedly been operating from a temporary tin shed for nearly eight years. In response, the Commission on Friday issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP), Alok Kumar, directing him to submit a detailed reply by July 15. The DGP has also been asked to appear before the Commission on the same day, either personally or through a representative. The report pointed out that despite several assurances about constructing a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Crime Branch has arrested 48-year-old Mohammad Suhail, a notorious accused in multiple land grabbing cases, after tracing him to Quepem following months of evasion. Suhail had reportedly been frequently changing his locations to avoid arrest. Originally from Davangiri, Karnataka, and currently residing in Pillar, Suhail is a habitual offender wanted in numerous cases involving land fraud, forgery, cheating, criminal breach of trust, and conspiracy. According to officials, Suhail has been named in at least a dozen cases filed between 2012 and 2023. These cases are under investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), Economic Offences Cell…

 Every year on June 21st, the world comes together to celebrate International Yoga Day. From sun salutations at sunrise to mass Yoga sessions in city parks, this global observance has grown into a grand spectacle of wellness. But the true power of Yoga lies not in a single day of celebration — it lies in embracing Yoga as a daily discipline. Yoga’s Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living Yoga is far more than a fitness trend. Its roots stretch back thousands of years to Lord Adi Yogi, considered the first Yoga master, who shared his profound knowledge with his disciples on…

Team Goemkarponn MORJIM: Mandrem Police have registered a case against two employees of Zostel Morjim for allegedly misappropriating a guest’s car entrusted to them for valet parking service. One of the accused has been arrested, while further investigation is underway. The FIR was registered on June 19 at 4:30 PM based on a complaint filed by Siddharth Jain (36), a resident of Kailash Colony, New Delhi, who was staying as a guest at Zostel Morjim. According to the complaint, on June 17 at around 6:40 AM, Jain handed over the keys of his Hyundai i20 (KA-04-MK-1295, matte dark grey) to…