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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A unique traditional festival to honour Shree Betal observed every three years is celebrated in Poinguinim on Saturday. Amidst a highly charged ritualistic atmosphere rooted in local customs and beliefs, this utsav is held periodically marking the vibrant rituals, including fire ceremonies, processions, and offerings to deities. As the main festivities unfolded at Shri Betal Temple, Poinguinim, ‘Ghode’ four males dressed in white dhoti and turban sword in right hand and piece of cloth in other hand came dancing on the beats of ancient song with dhol and taso along with other devotees in the temple. The…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A police constable attached to the Mapusa police station has been convicted by a Mapusa court in a case involving the sexual assault of a woman in police custody. The incident dates back to August 13, 2011. According to the prosecution, the woman had been rescued from the Mapusa area and brought to the police station when the constable, while on duty, allegedly verbally abused her using obscene language, made derogatory remarks, physically assaulted her, and inappropriately touched her, thereby outraging her modesty. The constable then forced her to engage in oral sex and threatened her with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an orange alert for Goa from May 20 to 22, warning of very heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and gusty winds that could cause significant disruptions across the coastal state. Following this, a yellow alert has been issued for May 23 and 24, as unsettled weather conditions are expected to persist. The IMD’s forecast highlights the likelihood of hazardous sea conditions along Goa’s coastline during this period. Fishermen and those engaged in maritime activities have been strongly advised against venturing into the sea due to anticipated high wind speeds and…

Team Goemkarponn RIBANDAR: Private bus operators in Goa have rejected the state government’s newly revamped ‘Mhaji Bus Scheme 2025’, citing exclusion from the planning process and pending fuel subsidy payments amounting to ₹18 crore. At a meeting held on Sunday, the All Goa Stage Carriage Bus Owners’ Association unanimously decided not to participate in the scheme unless the government clears the long-pending dues. The scheme offers a fuel subsidy of ₹3 per kilometre for operational buses, but operators argue that previous commitments have not been honoured. Addressing the media, Association President Sudesh Kalangutkar criticised the government for formulating policies without…

Team Goemkarponn NAVELIM: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Sunday stated that the South Goa District Hospital qualifies to host a medical college under a central government initiative and assured that all procedural requirements and stakeholder consultations would be fulfilled before moving ahead with the proposal. Speaking at a mega health camp in Navelim, Rane referred to a Central scheme promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which enables medical colleges to be attached to district hospitals. “I firmly believe that the proper codal formalities must be followed to push the proposal forward,” he said. The minister clarified that the hospital would…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has raised serious concerns over the Mhadei River diversion project, cautioning that it poses a significant threat to Goa’s environment, biodiversity, and long-term water security. Addressing a press conference in the capital, South Goa Member of Parliament Captain Viriato Fernandes strongly criticised a recent report by the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), alleging that it lacked impartiality and was not based on adequate field research. Fernandes cited findings from prestigious institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), IIT Mumbai, the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: A slab span of the under-construction New Porvorim bridge collapsed during the fixing process on Saturday, raising serious concerns about the quality of construction and the accountability of government agencies involved. The incident occurred on one of Goa’s busiest traffic corridors, used daily by thousands of commuters, and has led to widespread outrage among opposition leaders and the public. Reacting sharply to the incident, Amarnath Panjikar, Media Chairman of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC), called it a glaring example of “rotten governance and criminal negligence.” He blamed the contractor, the Public Works Department (PWD), and the…