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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: On Saturday, the Goa Animal Liberation Movement organized its annual march in Panaji, highlighting the intrinsic link between animal liberation and human liberation. The event, which started at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Park and concluded at Azad Maidan, drew animal rights activists from across the country who rallied to raise awareness about the plight of animals and the need to eradicate speciesism. Participants in the march included activists who painted their bodies to symbolize animals exploited for human purposes, underscoring the urgent need to stop unnecessary torture and exploitation of sentient beings. Gemini Xettigar, an activist and organizer…

Team Goemkarponn Telaulim: In a thrilling matchup at the Government Primary School Ground in Telaulim, SCC Loutolim secured a spot in the semifinals of the UCT Trophy Inter-Village 9-a-side Football Tournament. The team edged past United Boys of Ambaulim in a nail-biting penalty shootout, winning 7-6 after the game ended in a 2-2 draw at full time. SCC Loutolim dominated the first half, taking a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Flager Moraes in the 12th minute and Semson Mascarenhas in the 26th minute. However, United Boys of Ambaulim staged a strong comeback in the second half. Sowell Fernandes reduced…

Team Goemkarponn Telaulim: In a gripping match that went down to the wire, Parish Youth Nuvem edged out Fr Agnelo YSC Paroda 5-4 in a tiebreaker to advance to the finals of the UCT Trophy 2024. The tournament, organized by the United Club of Telaulim, was held at the Government Primary School ground in Telaulim on Sunday. The game remained deadlocked at 0-0 after full time, setting the stage for a tense tiebreaker. Parish Youth Nuvem’s Niclau Colaco, Inacio Colaco, Joywin Costa, Godfrey Mascarenhas, and Drawin Colaco all found the net, while Fr Agnelo YSC Paroda’s Milton Fernandes, Clifton Fernandes,…

Goa, renowned for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture, is also grappling with a shocking road safety crisis. The state has reported 2,437 road accidents between January and November 2024, resulting in 258 tragic fatalities. While the overall number of accidents saw a decrease from 2,568 incidents in the same period last year, the increase in fatalities is raising alarm bells and prompting urgent discussions about road safety measures. The data highlights key accident-prone zones, with Verna, Porvorim, Panjim, Old Goa, and Maina-Curtorim emerging as the top contenders for road mishaps. Verna holds the unfortunate title of the most dangerous…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Anjuna police have registered a case against a scooter rider and pillion rider for alleg- edly abandoning kittens in the jungle near the garbage dump area at Ganeshpuri, Mapusa. The complaint was lodged by Dexter Braganza, exec- utive secretary of the District Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Animals (North Goa), against the duo. The complainant alleged that the riders committed mischief by chief by abandoning the kittens in the jungle, causing them to suffer and failing to provide necessary care.

Team Goemkarponn PORIEM: The decision made by Sattari Deputy Collector Pallavi Mishra in the dispute that arose over the worship of Sakhaleshwar, the guardian of the Shri Bhumika Devi Temple, has drawn criticism from the Gaonkar community. The injustice done to the Gaonkar community was brought to the attention of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday. According to the community’s residents, the Chief Minister has promised that the Deputy Collector will handle things lawfully. With a significant police presence, the festival was held in a pleasant manner on Saturday. The region surrounding Poriem Devasthan is currently under strict surveillance. There…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: According to Mapusa police, a resident of Morod was arrested for using a knife to attack a 60-year-old man and insulting his daughter’s decency during a fight about the movement of a car close to the Mapusa subyard market. According to the police, Jaffar Garodi was suspected of assaulting Pramod Korgaonkar with a knife and causing physical injuries after Anand Khobrekar, a resident of Cunchelin, filed a complaint against him. Korgaonkar and the accused got into a fight about a car’s movement at around ten in the morning on Sunday. According to the police, Garodi used derogatory…