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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move to curb dowry-related harassment and strengthen enforcement of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, the Directorate of Women & Child Development (WCD), Goa, has appointed Dowry Prohibition Officers across all districts in the state. The appointed officers include Collectors, Additional Collectors, and Deputy Collectors across North Goa, South Goa, and Kushavati districts. They will exercise powers under the Act to prevent dowry practices and take action against violations. According to the WCD Department, these officers will serve as key points of contact for victims and the public, ensuring timely intervention in cases of dowry harassment.…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: With the bye-election to the 21 Ponda Assembly Constituency approaching, election authorities have stepped up preparations, reviewing readiness across departments at a high-level joint meeting chaired by Egna Cleetus, Collector and District Election Officer, South Goa. The meeting was attended by General Observer Pooja Parth and Expenditure Observer Sharayu H. Aadhe, along with senior officials including the ADM (Law & Order), SP South, SP (Election), DYSP, and representatives from key departments such as DRDA, Social Welfare, IT, and NIC. A comprehensive review of election preparedness was undertaken, covering logistical arrangements, law and order, expenditure monitoring, and coordination…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: A mysterious fire in the early hours of Friday gutted one motorcycle and partially damaged another at Bellem in Velsao, triggering suspicion of deliberate arson among local residents. The incident is believed to have occurred sometime after 2.00 am, at a time when the area had largely fallen silent following a late-night religious function at the Krishna temple nearby. According to residents, people were present in the vicinity till around 1.00 am, and everything appeared normal before the fire broke out later in the night. One of the motorcycles was completely reduced to a charred shell, while…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: An Iftaar gathering held in Vasco on Thursday evening witnessed the presence of Goa Haj Committee Chairman Urfan Mulla along with Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, Mormugao Municipal Council Chairperson Girish Borker and other dignitaries, with the event highlighting communal harmony and unity. Addressing those present, Mulla said the programme stood as a strong example of social cohesion, pointing out that members of the Hindu community attended the Iftaar despite it coinciding with the festival of Gudi Padwa. He noted that such participation sends a positive message of mutual respect and togetherness among communities in Goa. Speaking on…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: Amid 149 reported cases of diarrhoea at Prabhu Violetta Phase-I in Chicalim, detailed directions issued by the Goa State Pollution Control Board have revealed that the establishment had been earlier directed to halt sewage violations even before laboratory findings confirmed excess pollution levels in its treatment systems. According to official directions dated 20/03/2026, based on an inspection conducted on 16/03/2026, the Board had observed that untreated sewage was being discharged into the open from the premises of M/s Prabhu Violetta Phase-I at Alto-Dabolim, causing environmental pollution in the surrounding area. In response, the establishment was directed to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has raised serious concerns over environmental and public health risks in the state, citing recent findings by the National Institute of Oceanography that place Goa’s beaches among the most contaminated along India’s western coastline. GPCC President Amit Patkar, in a press statement, said alarming levels of toxic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) detected on microplastics pose a grave threat not only to marine biodiversity but also to public health and Goa’s tourism-driven economy. He further pointed out that the Indian Space Research Organisation had earlier warned about increasing coastal erosion along Goa’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With 100% tap water connectivity already achieved in rural households, Goa has now entered the next phase of water management with a strong focus on sustainability and technology-driven governance under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant virtually participated in the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, and the Government of Goa. The event was held in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil, Goa Minister for Drinking Water and Social Welfare Subhash Phal Dessai, and senior…