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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In a heart-wrenching incident, a two-year-ten-month-old girl, Afiya Khan, tragically lost her life at a petrol pump in Vasco. The mishap occurred when her father, Kalilulla Khan, a tourist from Tamil Nadu, accidentally lost balance while refueling a rented bike, leading to the fatal accident. According to sources at the Vasco police station, the family had rented a bike at the airport upon arriving in Goa for a holiday. While refueling at the petrol pump, the father reportedly failed to deploy the bike’s stand, causing him to lose balance. The bike, along with the father and mother,…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: The Calangute Panchayat, in collaboration with Goa state bio diversity board and agriculture department organized a successful seeds distribution and awareness programme at the panchayat hall. The event, which was attended by a number of local farmers and residents, aimed to promote the use of variety agriculture and kitchen garden seeds in the region. During the programme, participants were educated on the benefits of using high-quality seeds, which can lead to improved crop yields, increased resistance to diseases, and enhanced nutritional value. The programme also highlighted the importance of adopting sustainable agricultural practices and promoting kitchen gardening…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Asserting that all polluting units should be permanently shut down in the interest of public of Cuncolim, the Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao wrote to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant demanding several measures including to conduct survey of groundwater and surface water monitoring to give better environment to people. In his letter, the Congress leader demanded measures to manage Hazardous Waste, Air Pollution, and Water Pollution in Cuncolim Industrial Estate. “I would like to draw your attention to health issues faced by People of Cuncolim staying in the vicinity of Industrial Estate due to pollution emanating from steel…

Team Goemkarponn ALTHINO: BJP Goa President Sadanand Shet Tanavade today has hinted at cabinet reshuffle soon. He was speaking to reporters after meeting CM Pramod Sawant at his official residence. “CM Pramod Sawant chaired crucial BJP State unit meeting ahead of organizational elections; the election to elect new Mandal & also district committees will be completed before Jan 10,” said Tanavade He further said that focus this year is to strengthen party organization. “You might see cabinet reshuffle this year,” he added Tanawade claimed that the reshuffle problem has been simmering with the central BJP leadership for a while and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Student influencer Mario Pimenta (@Mario_sarkaar on Instagram) has kicked off the Kindness Chain Challenge to mark the New Year, aiming to foster stronger community connections in Goa. Participants are encouraged to help someone in need and ask that person to “pay it forward” by helping three others, encouraging them to do the same, and creating a chain of kindness. The initiative encourages individuals to adopt kindness as a New Year’s resolution, promoting unity, compassion, and support for others. Mario emphasized the importance of helping those in need and speaking up for the voiceless, urging everyone to pay…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Congress Leader Girish Chodankar today said that as we welcome the New Year 2025, let us all commit to revitalizing Goa’s cherished values and traditions. “This year, we must advocate for a pro-Goa and pro-Goan government, united in our mission to replace the corrupt administration that jeopardizes our unique identity and harmony, prioritizing short-term gains by selling our land instead of focusing on the well-being of our beloved state,” said Chodankar “Let’s strengthen our efforts in every corner of Goa, ensuring that every voice is heard and every community is engaged in protecting what makes Goa truly…

Team Goemkarponn BETHORA: A fire near Dattgad-Bethora destroyed a Thar SUV. Reports state that at approximately 9.30 p.m. on Monday, Imran Salim Jalekar’s jeep was parked in front of the residence. The sound of a tyre bursting woke up the locals at around two in the morning. The family attempted, but was unable, to use water to extinguish the fire. A adjacent electrical pole’s cables were also harmed by the fire. The SUV had already been completely destroyed by the fire when a firefighter from the Ponda fire station was called in. It is believed that a short circuit in…