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Supported by Mondelez India on Global Recycling Day Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: In a fitting tribute to Global Recycling Day, a Dry Waste Collection Centre (DWCC) was launched today in Mapusa under the Plastics Lighthouse Project, a CSR initiative of Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. The Plastics Lighthouse Project, implemented by Anubhuti Welfare Foundation, highlights the crucial role of recycling and waste management in achieving sustainability and a circular economy. The inauguration was attended by the Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly of Mapusa Constituency, Shri. Joshua De Souza who also spoke about the significance of proper waste segregation and recycling…

Team Goemkarponn Peddem: Goa’s seasoned badminton stars put up stellar performances on Day 3 of the 47th Indian Masters National Badminton Championship 2025, with former state champions Sandhya Melasheemi, Leena Pednekar alias Dhapre, making their way into the Round of 16 in their respective categories. Sandhya Melasheemi (Goa) [1] displayed dominance in the Women’s Singles 40+, securing a 21-11, 21-9 win over Mansi Kohli (Delhi). Leena Dhapre (Goa) cruised past Saji Nair (Chhattisgarh) 21-4, 21-2, while Betty Dourado (Goa) overcame a stiff challenge from Kavitha M. (Tamil Nadu) 21-13, 21-18 to book her spot in the next round. In a…

Team Goemkarponn Panjim: In a heart-stopping display of skill and determination, Sao Jose de Areal secured a dramatic semifinal spot in the 14th Wilred Leisure Soccer Cup 2025. Their thrilling penalty shootout victory over United Sports Club Seraulim capped off a tense match that ended goalless after full time at the DSYA ground in Curtorim. The heroics of Mohammad Mansoori, who was awarded the Man of the Match, underscored his pivotal role in the team’s success. The match against Seraulim was a nail-biter, with neither team able to break the deadlock during regulation time. However, it was in the penalty…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Following accusations of alleged misbehavior by officers of the Women Police Station (WPS) towards Committee members during the investigation of a sexual assault case, the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has asked for improved cooperation between the police and the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). The order issued by Member Pramod Kamat and Acting Chairperson Desmond D’Costa of the GHRC states, “The Commission expects better cooperation between the complainant (CWC, North Goa) and the respondent (Director General of Police) in the future when dealing with victims of sexual abuse.” The GHRC received a complaint from the CWC Chairperson…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: According to the Union Ministry of electricity, the average hours of electricity supply in Goa are estimated to be 23.9 hours in urban areas and 23.8 hours in rural regions for 2023–2024, which is comparable to advanced states and better than the general situation for all of India. Goa is comparable to Maharashtra in terms of delivering a steady electricity supply to commercial, industrial, and residential customers, the ministry stated on Monday. Additionally, the state’s average power supply hours are longer than the national average, which in 2023–2024 was 21.9 hours in rural regions and 23.4 hours…

Team Goemkarponn MARGA: The Margao Congress Block today launched its door to door Awareness Campaign against the proposed hike of taxes/fee’s by the Margao Municipal Council. Plan to meet Fatorda and Curtorim MLA, hold meetings in all wards, and finally to hold a Protest in front of the Municipal building on 28th March. Holding a banner with a caption “Jab Tak DK hai, Tab Tak Vasooli sirf taxpayers se”, the Congress leader Mr Savio Coutinho along with Adv. Snehal Onskar, Lincoln Gomes, Aziz Shah, Aneil Alvares, Damodar Onskar, Camilo Camara, Sujata Parsekar, Maria do Carmo Pereira and Domnic Coutinho visited…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Three rental automobiles that were running illegally close to a Dhargal gas pump were seized by Pernem Traffic Police. The authorities was reportedly notified by local taxi companies that they were losing revenue as a result of rent-a-cabs operating illegally at Mopa’s international airport. Rent-a-cars were dispersed from Mopa airport in response to these concerns. Local taxi drivers, however, have now asserted that rent-a-cars are being supplied to customers in Dhargal at a station close to a gas pump. The Pernem Police Traffic Cell was then notified of the situation by local taxi drivers. Three rental automobiles…