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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of marine crab along Goa’s coastline, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the State’s mangrove forests. Named Chhapgarus ngankeeae, the species was discovered by Sameer Kumar Pati from the Zoological Survey of India. The discovery traces back to the muddy backwaters of the Galgibaga River in Goa, where the primary reference specimen, or holotype, was collected. Measuring just 1.6 cm, the small crab inhabits intertidal mangrove habitats, which are commonly found along Goa’s coast. Interestingly, the species was recognized after Pati revisited older crab specimens preserved in collections from Goa,…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Less than a year after the Crime Branch made headlines with a record Rs 43-crore cocaine seizure at Mormugao in April 2025, the case has resurfaced after four of the five accused were discharged by the court before the trial began due to lack of evidence. While the court found prima facie evidence against Accused No. 1 sufficient to frame charges, the discharge of the remaining four raised serious concerns over the quality of the police investigation. South Goa Additional Sessions Judge Ram Prabhudesai noted that the prosecution’s material against Accused Nos. 2 to 5 was…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Residents and truck owners from Kamral in Curchorem and nearby areas have called for the immediate revival of mining operations, stating that the prolonged shutdown has pushed many families into financial distress. They said the halt in activity has left truck operators without steady income, severely affecting livelihoods dependent on the mining sector. Voicing concern over continued uncertainty, the truck owners urged the government to take swift steps to resume mining in South Goa. According to them, the sector once supported thousands of households, and its revival is crucial for restoring employment and economic stability in…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Collector (North Goa) Ankit Yadav on Monday chaired a review meeting with officials and stakeholders to assess infrastructural works and arrangements for the upcoming Shirgao Jatra scheduled on April 21, 2026. The meeting was attended by Mayem MLA Premendra Shet, SP (North Goa) Harishchandra Madkaikar, SP Traffic Prabodh Shirvaikar, Deputy Collector (Bicholim), SDPO (Bicholim), temple committee representatives, and officials from PWD, Electricity Department, panchayat, excise, and fire & emergency services. During the review, officials discussed crowd management strategy, police deployment, setting up of a control room, installation of CCTV cameras and public announcement systems, barricading, traffic…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Reaffirming Goa’s commitment to eliminating tuberculosis, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said the state is strengthening early detection, free treatment, and community outreach under the TB Mukt Bharat mission. He stressed that tuberculosis is fully curable and that timely testing and completion of treatment remain key to saving lives and reducing transmission. “TB is curable. Treatment is free. Early action saves lives. Goa continues to lead from the front with advanced diagnostics, AI-powered screening, and strong last-mile outreach to ensure early detection and timely care. Every patient is supported with free diagnosis, medicines, nutritional assistance, and counseling.…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Soon after being announced as the BJP candidate for the upcoming Ponda by-election, youth leader Ritesh Naik has stepped up his grassroots outreach, meeting residents and stakeholders across the constituency. Over the past few days, Naik has interacted with locals, community leaders and representatives, listening to concerns and assuring attention to key issues. Discussions focused on infrastructure gaps, employment opportunities, youth engagement and implementation of welfare schemes, with Naik stressing practical and people-centric governance. Speaking during the interactions, Naik said his experience of working alongside his father and former chief minister Ravi Naik has given him…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Even as diarrhoea cases at the Prabhu Violetta residential complex in Dabolim rose to 160 with two fresh cases reported on Sunday, the situation on the ground appears to have eased only because several residents have temporarily moved out, citing fear of contamination and unsafe water. Health authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, including the two suspected typhoid cases detected earlier, while medical teams remain engaged in follow-up visits and treatment of affected residents. However, many occupants say the visible dip in distress is largely due to families vacating their flats and shifting to…