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Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: A Nepal national, who had been undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC) Bambolim since mid-February following a road accident, passed away while still under medical care, police sources said. The deceased has been identified as Naisara Dangi, a native of Dailekh, Nepal, and a resident of Porvorim. According to information received from Agassaim Police Station and subsequent enquiry by Verna Police, the accident occurred on February 15, 2025, at the Cortalim flyover. It was revealed during investigation that Dangi was riding pillion on an Activa scooter, which was being ridden by Ramesh Tomata, a resident of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, expressed profound grief over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing it as a great loss to the global community. In an official statement, the Chief Minister lauded the Pope’s lifelong dedication to peace, compassion, and humanitarian service that transcended religious and national boundaries. “Deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His unwavering commitment to peace, compassion, and the upliftment of humanity transcended all borders and faiths,” the Chief Minister said. On behalf of the Government of Goa, Dr. Sawant extended heartfelt condolences to the Catholic…

Team Goemkarponn ST CRUZ: Inacio Domnic Pereira, Panch member of the St. Cruz Village Panchayat, and John Nazareth, Congress Block President (St. Cruz Block), met with the Executive Engineer and Administrator of the National Highways on Monday to raise concerns over the ongoing confusion regarding the Santa Cruz slope leading towards GMC. The issue stems from the apparent absence of a service road at the location, despite a Notification issued by the Department dated March 24, 2025, which clearly indicates provision for the same. The delegation alleged that the omission may not be accidental and could potentially be aimed at…

DELHI: In a moment of deep sorrow for millions across the globe, His Holiness Pope Francis has passed away, marking the end of a remarkable era of spiritual leadership defined by compassion, humility, and service to humanity. Reacting to the news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community, remembering Pope Francis as a beacon of hope and a tireless advocate for the poor and downtrodden. “Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community,” the PM stated. “Pope Francis…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA – After the Jagruti Nagarik Sanghatana of Khotingao opposed the construction of a checkpost by Forest Department at Piplamall-Khotigao in Canacona taluka, the reported statement of Canacona MLA and Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar that there is no reason to oppose this base (Checkpost) and that some of the people who are opposing it have their eyes on forest wood and if a check post exists, then the wood will not be smuggled, invites strong protests from the villagers. Addressing a news conference at Chaudi on Saturday, Khotigao citizens under the banner of Khotigao Jagruti Nagarik Sanghatana have protested…

Vatican City: Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his death on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, after a period of declining health marked by multiple hospital visits and a recent severe bout of double pneumonia. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in a statement on Vatican TV. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: The Mopa Airport Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against 11 named individuals and 15 unidentified persons for allegedly forming an unlawful assembly and assaulting a 65-year-old man and his brother in a dispute over a road in Mopa. According to the complaint, the group allegedly threatened, abused, and physically assaulted the victims during the altercation. Police said the case is being investigated under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those pertaining to criminal intimidation, unlawful assembly, and assault. Authorities are working to identify the remaining individuals involved. Further details are awaited as…