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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has directed the State government to promptly issue a formal notification constituting a State Monitoring Committee, highlighting delays in implementing the Supreme Court’s mandate on Open Correctional Institutions (OCI). A Division Bench of Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit Jamsandekar issued the directive after the State informed the court that a proposal was already in motion to appoint a senior prisons official to the panel. The committee, expected to be in place by May 12, will be led by the Home Department—either by the Secretary (Home) or an अधिकारी not below…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Fast Track Special POCSO Court in Panaji has refused to grant bail to a 34-year-old man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor girl, observing that the defence claim of a consensual relationship holds no legal ground as the victim was underage. The आरोपी, identified as Basavaraj Harijan, is facing serious charges of rape and molestation under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. According to the prosecution, the alleged offences took place over several months, from July 2025 to early February 2026, at his residence in Porvorim as well as at other locations…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: ManoShobha Kalaghar in Loliem will host a four-day ‘Prashanti Film Festival’ from May 14 to 17, 2026, celebrating noted Goan artist Prashanti Talpankar, the first from the state to receive an international honour at the International Film Festival of South Asia in Toronto for her performance in the short film ‘Ancessao’. The festival will be inaugurated by ZP member Ajay Lolayekar and will feature daily screenings of three award-winning Konkani feature films at 6:30 pm. The line-up includes ‘Amori’ by Dinesh Bhonsle, ‘Baga Beach’ by Laxmikant Shetgaonkar, and ‘Juze’ by Miransha Naik, which has received international recognition…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Ramesh Tawadkar, Canacona MLA and Goa Minister, led a BJP victory rally in the town to celebrate the party’s electoral victories in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry. Addressing party workers outside Ravindra Bhavan, Tawadkar termed the West Bengal result as “astonishing,” saying it reflected the people’s mandate against what he described as years of “gunda raj.” He said the “Didi Hatao” campaign had been achieved and credited the BJP’s national leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for their role in the campaign. He further expressed confidence that the BJP would continue to expand its footprint across the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: With the onset of the monsoon, authorities across parts of South Goa have stepped up safety measures to prevent drowning incidents and ensure public safety. As per directions of the Deputy Collector, Canacona, “Danger: Deep Water” warning boards have been installed at vulnerable locations to alert residents and visitors. Similarly, in Ponda, safety banners highlighting “Risk of Drowning” have been put up on the instructions of the Deputy Collector to caution the public and tourists. In Dharbandora taluka, entry into rivers, lakes and other waterbodies has been restricted as a precautionary measure amid rising water levels and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A two-day regional workshop on DDU-GKY 2.0 and RSETI 2.0 concluded in Panjim, bringing together key stakeholders from multiple states to strengthen skill development, employment generation and entrepreneurship opportunities for rural youth. The workshop focused on improving programme implementation, enhancing inter-state coordination, and aligning state-level action plans with national priorities. Discussions also emphasised scaling up impact through better convergence between institutions and schemes. Participants included representatives from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, along with senior officials from State Rural Livelihood Missions, State Skill Development Missions and other key…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: In a significant step towards comprehensive cancer care, the “After Completion of Treatment (ACT) Clinic” was inaugurated at Goa Medical College and Hospital to support patients beyond active treatment and help them transition to long-term health and well-being. The initiative was formalised through a memorandum of understanding signed between Dr J P Tiwari, Dean of Goa Medical College, and Dr Anupama Borker, Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, along with Dr Vandana Dhamankar, Director of Survivorship and Rehabilitation at the Indian Cancer Society. The ACT Clinic aims to offer structured survivorship care plans, regular…