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Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: The long-awaited elections to fill the vacant posts of sarpanch and deputy sarpanch in the Sancoale Village Panchayat will be held on May 12, 2026, following an official notification issued by the Directorate of Panchayats. As per the order dated May 4, the election process will be conducted under the supervision of presiding officer Nicolas Quadros, with contingency arrangements in place if required. The panchayat falls under Mormugao taluka. The announcement comes just a day before a petition related to the delay in holding these elections is scheduled to be heard by the High Court. The plea,…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a major achievement for Goa’s medical community, Dr. Milind Gudyekar, a resident of Guirim in Mapusa, has made history by becoming the State’s first post-MD forensic specialist to clear the prestigious Diplomate of National Board (DNB) examination in Forensic Medicine. The examination, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi, during the December 2025 session, is considered one of the toughest in the field, with a notably low pass rate. Dr. Gudyekar is the only candidate from Goa to have appeared for this challenging exam in forensic medicine and has successfully…

Team Goemkarponn ALTHINO: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics And Communications (DITE&C), Government Of Goa, has released the Draft Goa Ai Policy 2026 for public consultation, opening a 15-day window for citizens, industry stakeholders, academia and civil society to submit feedback and suggestions. The draft policy outlines Goa’s vision and strategic roadmap for the development, adoption and governance of artificial intelligence across sectors. Formulated after consultations with industry experts and academic institutions, the policy seeks to establish a forward-looking and inclusive framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, positioning Goa as a creative and technology-driven state. The…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha along with Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa and other leaders on Tuesday met South Goa Collector Egna Cleetus, urging authorities to halt land acquisition by the railways at Velaso, citing that the matter remains sub judice. Addressing the media after the meeting, the leaders expressed concern that despite the issue pending for the past four years, no hearings have taken place. They alleged that repeated adjournments have delayed justice for local residents. The delegation further claimed that the railways have failed to produce adequate documentation to substantiate their claim over the land where…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A meeting was convened under the chairmanship of North Goa Collector Ankit Yadav to deliberate on land procurement for the proposed approach road to the Electronic City project at Tuem in Pernem. The meeting was attended by Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director (Information Technology), Shivprasad Naik, Deputy Collector Pernem and Land Acquisition Officer, along with officials from the Public Works Department and the IT Department. Discussions centred on ensuring coordinated action among all stakeholders to expedite the planning process and facilitate timely execution of the key infrastructure project.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Prompt and coordinated efforts by Drishti Marine lifesavers helped avert multiple incidents along Goa’s coastline over the long holiday weekend, with five persons rescued from drowning, two missing children traced and reunited with their families, and a lost mobile phone returned to its owner. At Baga beach, three tourists from Pune — including a 44-year-old woman and two teenagers — found themselves struggling to return to shore after strong waves hit the river adjoining the beach. Lifesavers Siddesh Bhosle and Achchini Pamegam carried out a swift rescue using boards, safely bringing all three back. In a separate…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A 45-year-old man was brought dead to the Primary Health Centre at Pilliem in Dharbandora on Sunday afternoon after being found unconscious at Tisk-Usgao. According to police, the deceased has been identified as Santosh Madar, originally from Vijayapura, Karnataka, who was residing near the Nestle factory at Tisk-Usgao, Ponda. Information regarding the case was received from PHC Pilliem at around 2:10 pm on May 3. Police visited the health centre and conducted an inquiry with the deceased’s sister, Somuva Mulimani, with whom he was staying. She stated that the deceased had a history of chronic alcohol consumption…