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Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A heart-wrenching tragedy occurred earlier today when a 1.5-year-old child was attacked and killed by a pack of stray dogs in a residential area in Durgabhat Ponda. The incident unfolded in the morning when the child was playing outside and briefly left unattended. The stray dogs, which have been an increasing concern in the locality, surrounded the child and launched a brutal attack, leaving the child with fatal injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the child succumbed to the injuries sustained during the attack. The CCTV footage from a nearby camera, which has now been shared…

The recent announcement by the Goa government to ban Housie has ignited a heated debate across the state. The government argues that this popular game, often played during football matches and entertainment events, constitutes a form of gambling. However, many residents, including members of the local football community, are questioning the rationale behind the ban, suggesting that it could have unjust consequences for entertainment and community engagement. For those unfamiliar with House, it is a game where participants purchase number slips and await the announcement of numbers from a host. The excitement builds as players mark off their numbers, hoping…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Office of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Mormugao Taluka, successfully concluded its Consumer Rights Awareness Fortnight Programme with a grand function held on Thursday, 17th April 2025 at Ravindra Bhavan Hall, Baina, Vasco, Goa. The programme was aimed at spreading awareness about consumer rights across Mormugao Taluka. The culmination ceremony was held on the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day, with the theme “A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles.” The event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Shri Krishna Salkar, Hon’ble MLA of Vasco Constituency. The function also had…

Team Goemkarponn SANGOLDA: A fresh wave of opposition has erupted in Sangolda village, Bardez, as local residents have strongly objected to the issuance of an Occupancy Certificate (OC) to a housing project by Deshmukh Construction/Gama Builders in Survey No. 95/22. The villagers have submitted a detailed representation to the authorities, accusing the builder of manipulating documents, blocking traditional access routes, and committing alleged acts of land grabbing. The representation, signed by five villagers including Ramakant Gawas and Chandrakant Kerkar, alleges that the builder obtained permissions from authorities on the basis of false undertakings and affidavits. Kerkar, one of the signatories,…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) councillors have raised serious concerns over alleged illegal activities at the Hindu crematorium in Sada, managed by the MMC. The issue surfaced after a massive drug bust worth ₹43 crore , where the accused were reportedly residing at the crematorium along with the caretaker. Councillors claim the premises were being misused, enabling criminal activities. They have demanded an urgent inquiry by MMC, stressing that the property belongs to the council. They also called for strict police action without any political interference, asserting that the case must reach a logical conclusion and the culprits…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced plans to launch a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at freeing Hindu temples from government control and promoting greater autonomy for Hindu religious institutions. The decision was made during a recent meeting at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The campaign seeks to empower Hindu religious bodies by advocating for their independence in managing affairs without government interference. In addition to this, VHP also revealed plans for the Hitachintak Abhiyan in November 2025, with the goal of enrolling over 1 crore Hindus into the organization. The VHP aims to expand its reach…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha, Mahesh Nadar, Working President of the Goa Pradesh Youth Congress, has accused the BJP youth wing of acting as “puppets of fraudsters” and shielding rampant corruption under the BJP-led government in Goa. Nadar’s strongly worded statement comes in response to recent protests by the BJP Yuva Morcha against the Congress party. “It is appalling that instead of raising their voice against the scams and frauds that have plagued Goa under BJP rule, the BJP youth are busy staging futile protests against us for exposing their…