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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated the next phase of the municipal election process by publishing the draft delimitation of wards for 11 municipal councils across the State. The Commission has invited residents to review the proposed ward boundaries and submit objections or suggestions within 30 days. The draft covers the municipal councils of Mormugao and Margao, each comprising 27 wards, along with Mapusa, Curchorem-Cacora, Bicholim, Cuncolim, Quepem, Canacona, Valpoi, Pernem and Sanguem. In a notification issued by State Election Commissioner Menino D’Souza, the SEC has asked citizens to send their representations in writing to…

Team Goemkarponn SANGUEM: Members of the Dhangar community have intensified their demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation, warning of a mass agitation if the government fails to take concrete steps on the long-pending issue. A meeting on the ST reservation demand was held on July 26 at Devre Netravali and Dhangarwada in Sanguem taluka, where a large number of community members participated. The gathering witnessed significant attendance by women and senior citizens, reflecting widespread support for the demand. Speakers at the meeting said the community has become increasingly vocal over the delay in granting ST reservation and asserted that the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Eleven fishermen were rescued after their fishing canoe capsized in rough seas off Majorda beach on Sunday morning, following a swift and coordinated operation by Drishti Marine lifesavers. According to Drishti Marine, the canoe had departed from Velsao earlier in the day and was returning to shore with its catch when its engine failed amid rough sea conditions. A large wave overturned the vessel, throwing all 11 fishermen into the water. Drishti Marine lifesavers immediately launched a rescue operation, deploying jet skis from neighbouring beaches, including Colva, Betalbatim and Arossim. All 11 fishermen, who were wearing life…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Madganvcho Awaaz & Youth Leader Prabhav Naik has written to Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant urging the Government to expedite the Mathgram Vidya Sankul project at Davorlim, describing it as a transformative initiative for Margao and South Goa. Naik recalled that Madganvcho Awaaz first submitted a memorandum to the South Goa District Collector on 12 August 2024, seeking the gradual shifting of major educational institutions from the heart of Margao to the proposed educational hub at Davorlim. The matter was subsequently followed up with the Government on 3 February 2025. He further pointed out that the issue…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Ashadhi Ekadashi was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm at Shri Hari Mandir, Margao, with hundreds of devotees taking part in a day-long programme of religious and cultural events. The celebrations were organised by Shri Hari Mandir Devasthan with the support of the Department of Information & Publicity, Government of Goa, the Department of Tourism, Lokmanya Cooperative Multipurpose Society, and Goa BJP State President Damodar Naik. The festivities commenced early in the morning with a traditional Dindi procession led by school students. The temple premises resonated with devotional chants of Lord Vitthal as devotees enthusiastically joined the…

Team Goemkarponn SANGUEM: Around 30 daily wage workers, also known as Temporary Status Labourers (TSL), employed at the Botanical Garden at Salulim Dam in Sanguem, have demanded permanent employment, regular monthly salaries, and government employee benefits, claiming that many of them have been working on a daily wage basis for 15 to 25 years without their services being regularised. The workers alleged that they have approached Sanguem MLA Subash Phal Desai on 17 occasions regarding their long-pending demands. According to them, the MLA assured them that he has been pursuing the matter with the concerned authorities. They also met Chief…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The foundation stone for a new 20-bedded Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Mormugao was laid on Sunday, marking a major step towards strengthening accessible, affordable and quality healthcare in Goa. The modern healthcare facility, to be developed at a cost of over ₹26 crore, will provide a wide range of medical services, including multi-speciality outpatient departments (OPDs), emergency casualty care, a 10-bed dialysis unit, maternity and paediatric care, diagnostic facilities, physiotherapy, AYUSH services, a wellness centre and a total capacity of 41 beds. Speaking on the occasion, the dignitaries said the new Primary Health Centre reflects the…