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Team Goemkarponn Bicholim: Shock and grief spread in Bicholim after a well-known social worker and his son were discovered dead inside their residence at Naiknagar-Borde on Monday evening. The deceased have been identified as social activist Sanjay Mhapsekar and his son Sanchit Mhapsekar. Their bodies were found inside the same room of the house, prompting police to launch an investigation that continued late into the night. According to initial information, Sanjay Mhapsekar was found lying on the floor, while his son Sanchit was discovered motionless on a cot in the room. The incident came to light when Sanjay’s daughter returned…

Team Goemkarponn Sangolda: Officials from the Civil Supplies Department in Bardez seized 38 commercial LPG cylinders that were allegedly being stored illegally at a secluded location in Sangolda on Monday evening. The action was part of a statewide drive launched by the department to curb black marketing of LPG cylinders. Authorities had directed taluka-level officers across Goa to remain alert and closely monitor stocks held by LPG distributors, with inspections being carried out regularly. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Director of the Civil Supplies Department, Deepa Fulari. The team included Bardez Division Inspector Rajiv Sawant, Sub-Inspector…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The counsel representing property owner Surinder Kumar Khosla on Monday filed an application before the Mapusa court requesting that the proclamation proceedings against his client be linked with the Birch by Romeo Lane fire case. Police from Anjuna have already submitted a chargesheet in the fire incident, naming 13 accused, including Khosla, who owns the property where the Birch by Romeo Lane club operated. During the hearing, Khosla’s lawyer, Sebastian Vales, urged the court to club the proclamation matter with the chargesheet case, arguing that both issues are closely connected and are being handled by the same…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Former judge Ferdin Rebello said that forests, hills and rivers belong to the people and the government only acts as a trustee, not an owner of natural resources. Speaking at the ‘Enough is Enough’ meet in Canacona, Rebello criticised the government for overstepping its authority and said that under the public trust doctrine, natural resources such as forests, hills and rivers are the people’s rights. “The government is not the private owner but only a trustee on behalf of the people. It cannot take away the rights of the people under the doctrine of trust,” he said,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Education has informed that the Supreme Court of India has issued directions to all educational institutions regarding menstrual hygiene facilities in schools. According to the directive, every school must provide functional, gender-segregated toilets with proper water connectivity. Toilets must also have handwashing facilities with soap and water available at all times. Schools have also been directed to provide oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins manufactured in compliance with ASTM D-6954 standards free of cost to girl students. These napkins should be easily accessible, preferably through sanitary napkin vending machines installed within toilet premises. Where installation is not…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Just as the people of South India promote their regional languages, there is a need to support and promote Konkani films and music, said dignitaries at the unveiling of the poster, music, and teaser of the upcoming Konkani feature film ‘Umesh’, held at the Maquinez Palace, Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) on Sunday. Former India A and IPL cricketer Swapnil Asnodkar attended the function as the special guest, while international singer and fadista Sonia Shirsat was the guest of honour. The film is produced by Gurunath Atmaram Patade and directed by Vardhan Vijaykumar Kamat under the banner…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Monday said that the decision to pass the budget without a ‘Vote on Account’ is a glaring example of the Dadagiri the BJP has imbibed through sheer arrogance of power. “This act is not only an insult to the people of Goa but also a blatant assault on democracy,” he said. “Since coming to power, the BJP has consistently curtailed the Opposition’s role by reducing the number of Assembly sittings. This session, originally scheduled for 14 days, was abruptly cut short to just seven sittings under the pretext of the Code…