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Team Goemkarponn SHIRGAO: The five-day annual Shirgao Jatra concluded on a subdued note this year, with rituals carried out under tight security and a heavy police presence, following the tragic stampede that claimed six lives last week. In a stark departure from the usual festive atmosphere, the final day saw scaled-down rituals limited to temple mahajans and a few selected devotees. District administration officials and police personnel closely monitored the proceedings to prevent overcrowding and ensure public safety. The once-bustling Shirgao village, known for its vibrant celebrations of Goddess Lairai, witnessed a muted culmination of festivities. The stampede, which occurred…

MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) convened a special meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on a range of civic concerns, including the delayed inauguration of the new fish market, the condition of Hindu crematoriums, unauthorized structures, and the controversial gates installed by the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) at Baina. Addressing the media after the meeting, MMC Chairperson Girish Borker stated that the council had taken up several critical matters for discussion and decision-making. Borker informed us that the new fish market in Mormugao has been completed, with only minor changes pending. However, its official inauguration has been delayed due to…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Two persons were injured in a head-on collision between an ambulance and a private car near St Jacinto Island along the national highway in Dabolim on Tuesday afternoon. According to sources, the ambulance (GA06 T 9053) was en route to Panjim, while the Maruti Baleno (GA08 AA 9739) was heading towards Vasco when the accident occurred. The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in the deployment of airbags in the Baleno. Despite this, the car’s driver sustained grievous injuries and was immediately shifted to Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) in Bambolim for treatment. The front…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: In a bid to tackle long-standing drainage and traffic issues, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Tuesday morning launched the construction of four new culverts and road widening works near Tanya Hotel. The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borker, municipal councillors, and local residents. Speaking to the media, Salkar said the Rs 1.27 crore project aims to resolve critical waterlogging concerns during the monsoon and accommodate the growing traffic volume anticipated from the upcoming railway underpass. “We currently have four Portuguese-era pipelines functioning as culverts in this stretch. These outdated…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: The Government of Goa, in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), convened the first State Level Committee on Standardization (SLCS) meeting at Porvorim, aimed at strengthening the quality and standards framework in the state. The meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS, and focused on the integration of standards into state-level policies, promoting the use of ISI-marked products, and enhancing Goa’s quality ecosystem. Key officials present included Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, Secretary, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Government of Goa; Shri Praveen Khanna, Deputy Director General, BIS Southern Regional Office; Shri G.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant push towards strengthening Goa’s environmental and wildlife conservation efforts, Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane chaired a high-level meeting today with key department officials to outline a comprehensive series of initiatives. The meeting was attended by Navin Kumar, CF Wildlife; Pravin Kumar Raghav, CCF; PCCF Kamal Datta; Jiss Verky, DCF North; Santosh Reddy, DCF South; and other forest officers. The discussions focused on coordinated strategies to enhance biodiversity protection and public awareness. Among the key initiatives is the launch of the ‘Save the Frog’ campaign aimed at raising awareness and protecting frog habitats during the upcoming…

In the quiet, sleepy hours before dawn broke on Wednesday, a storm unlike any before descended on the terror infrastructure across the border. It wasn’t a declaration of war—but it was a statement. A loud, unflinching, and precise assertion of Bharat’s intent: that blood spilt in Pahalgam would not be forgotten, and that the nation would not remain a passive spectator while its citizens were slaughtered. Operation Sindoor, carried out with seamless coordination between the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, is a watershed moment in Bharat’s modern military doctrine and counterterrorism resolve. Just days ago, the nation watched in…