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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Global Konknni Forum (GKF) met with Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral in his office as part of its “Amdharak bhett–Kodel zaivo Romi lipi zai” program to ask for his support for the Roman Script cause. GKF members urged fellow lawmakers to support the Roman Script Konkani by presenting two bills that would be tabled in the Legislative Assembly. GKF President Kennedy Afonso clarified that the first bill amends the Official Language Act (OLA) of 1987 in an effort to grant Roman Script Konkani the same status as Devanagari. With this change, the definition of Konkani will now…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI:17 people from 2 groups booked for alleged unauthorised entry at Jalvani waterfall under Mhadai wildlife sanctuary. As per information, two cases registered against visitors who visited Jalvani Waterfall without any authorisation which comes under the category of High risk waterfall of Madei Wildlife Sanctuary and the same is presently banned for the general public considering risk. Total 17 individuals from two groups are booked under section 27 of wildlife protection act 1972 at Madei wildlife sanctuary for unauthorised entry into a high risk waterfall. The one group is led by Pratik S. Bandwadikar & Amit M. Lohar…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Six people were taken into custody by the Panaji Police on suspicion of killing a buffalo inside a pump house in a field next to the Taleigao Community Hall. Nathan D’Souza (20), Bablu Sonar (25), Sudarshan Shah (18), Deepak Vishwakarma (52), Bhupesh Karala (42) and Kamal Singh are the names of the accused. Police sources claim that at around three in the morning, the Panjim Police Station received a call reporting that someone was unlawfully killing an animal. When the police arrived on the scene, they apprehended the individuals who were killing the animal. In the pump…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Goa is tapping into the power of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to introduce innovative technologies, including AI-powered X-ray screening and Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT), to accelerate the early detection and elimination of Tuberculosis (TB). The state’s active involvement in the nationwide “100 Days for TB Elimination” campaign, which is being spearheaded by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, was emphasized by Rane. Rane stated, “Naddaji stressed the significance of multi-level engagement—from state legislatures to Panchayati Raj Institutions—to maximize the campaign’s reach and impact in a crucial virtual meeting with Chief Ministers, MLAs,…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Shadow Council for Margao, called upon the Margao Municipal Council to ensure proper supervision of Municipal Building painting work. A whopping 13 lakhs is being spent on this job. The Council has undertaken the work of painting of the Margao Municipal Council building after a gap of over 10 years, and this indeed is surely appreciated, SCM Convener Savio Coutinho said. Now since this work is undertaken after such a long period, due to lots of criticism from all quarters, we expect the Council to ensure that quality work is executed, he added. “We feel sad as…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Court today has granted conditional bail to accused Amit Naik in the Suleiman Siddique escape case. The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court Panaji on Friday adjourned the hearing on the bail plea of suspended Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn) constable Amit Naik to Saturday. Naik has been referred by Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) to IPHB for mental health assessment and treatment. Naik had attempted to kill himself by eating floor cleaner while confined. He was taken into custody on suspicion of helping infamous land scammer Suleiman, also known as Siddique Khan, get out of…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a scuffle between beef vendors and Margao youths, two youths were injured. The Incident happened at SGPDA market in Margao. According to sources, the youths had allegedly gone to check illegal beef transportation and were allegedly attacked. A Complaint has also been filed at Fatorda Police station. “Trouble broke out between two groups near the Fish Market, Fatorda, after one group stopped a vehicle allegedly carrying beef. Two youths were seriously injured in the scuffle when they were attacked with sharp weapons,” said a source On the other hand, the group supporting the vehicle carrying the…