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Team Goemkarponn Calangute: In a bid to address the escalating crime rates in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has emphasized the need for stricter tenant verification processes. This move comes as the state grapples with an influx of outsiders, which has been linked to a surge in violent crimes such as rapes and murders. Sawant highlighted that the influx of workers from other states brings a different behavioral dynamic, often leading to violent confrontations. He noted that Goans, known for their peaceful nature, are increasingly concerned about the impact of these crimes on the state’s reputation as a major tourist…

Team Goemkarponn MULGAO: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday inaugurated Goa’s first STEM lab at Murgao School, Sada, in the presence of Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar. The initiative aims to foster creativity, innovation, and a strong interest in science among students. Speaking to the media, CM Sawant highlighted plans to expand STEM labs across various schools in Goa. “While this lab is set up here, students from other schools can also visit and benefit from it. We have already introduced coding, robotics, and provided free equipment to schools. This interactive panel-based STEM lab will be highly beneficial, and teachers…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Cortalim witnessed a historic moment as thousands of revelers gathered for its first-ever Carnival Parade on Tuesday evening. The vibrant festivities unfolded along the highway stretch from Vailankanni Chapel at Santrant to Bandacho Khuris, transforming the village into a hub of music, dance, and celebration. The grand event was flagged off by Arts and Culture Minister Govind Gaude, alongside Cortalim MLA Anton Vas, Curtorim MLA Alex Reginald, Dr. Rajesh Patil, Cortalim ZP Merciana Vas, Cortalim Sarpanch Ujwala Naik, and other dignitaries. Speaking at the event, Chief Guest Minister Govind Gaude highlighted the essence of Carnival as a…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: In a major win for Chicalim residents and environmental activists, the Captain of Ports Department has begun the restoration of over 4,000 square meters of illegally reclaimed jetty land in Chicalim. The land, which was unlawfully reclaimed by M/s Abhishek Engineers Pvt Ltd, will now be returned to its original state after a 15-year-long battle led by the Chicalim Villagers Action Committee (CVAC). On March 5, 2025, a joint inspection was conducted by officials from the Captain of Ports, Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority, Goa State Biodiversity Board, DRDA South, and local stakeholders, including CVAC President Cyril…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: All students at government, aided, unaided, primary, secondary, higher secondary, and special schools are required to wear canvas shoes as part of their uniforms, according to a directive from the Directorate of Education. Because leather and synthetic shoes are made using dangerous chemicals, the program seeks to lessen their negative effects on the environment. Shailesh Zingde, the director of education, stated in a circular that “environmental protection must be practiced as much as it is preached.” There is no denying that leather has a significant negative impact on the environment. Extremely hazardous chemicals that could damage human…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Shri Mallikarjun Devasthan’s Avatar Purush Devachi Tarange, Bhagat, Gade and the entire Lavajama have returned to their original place after visiting the northern Karnataka region in the month of Magh after giving their blessings and offerings to their clan and other devotees. Beginning today (Wednesday, 5/3/2025) at 8:00 PM, the first of all three fairs of this year in the Cancona area, the incarnation of the Shri Mallikarjun Dev, will be held at the Amolkar family’s house (place of worship) in Khalwade Canacona. On Thursday, 6/03/2025, at exactly 9:00 PM, a fair will be held in the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant step towards understanding and combating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Goa’s Health Minister, Vishwajit Rane, recently participated in a video conference focused on assessing the risk and epidemiology of these diseases. The discussion, which brought together experts from across the globe, highlighted the importance of identifying key risk factors and analyzing genetic and environmental influences on NCDs in both urban and rural Goa. This initiative is part of the Goa Cohort for Assessment of Risk and Epidemiology of NCDs (GOA CARE Study), a comprehensive longitudinal study designed to track the incidence, risk factors, and progression of…