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Team Goemkarponn KHAREBAND: A woman riding a scooter sustained injuries following a road accident at the Three Road Junction in Khareband on June 11, 2025. According to a complaint filed by ASI Santosh Gaonkar of Margao Town Police Station, the mishap occurred when the driver of a Maruti Swift car, identified as Merlyn Fernandes, 39, a resident of Benaulim, allegedly drove her vehicle in a rash and negligent manner, endangering human life. While approaching the junction, the car reportedly collided head-on with an oncoming Honda Activa scooter, causing the rider, Minguelinha Oliveira, a resident of Sernabhati, Colva, to fall on…

Team Goemkarponn COLVA: A 67-year-old woman from Bihar, identified as Maya Devi, passed away while on vacation with her family in Colva, South Goa. According to police, the incident came to light after Valenkanni Cottages in Colva informed authorities that the woman was found lying unconscious in her room and was rushed to the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) in Margao. During the inquiry, it was revealed by family members present at the hospital that the deceased had a history of medical illness and suffered from epilepsy. The family had reportedly arrived in Colva from Bihar for a holiday. On…

Team Goemkarponn USGAO: Two persons sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred on June 21, 2025, near the MRF factory at Usgao. As per police inquiry, the incident took place when the driver of a 407 LPT goods vehicle, identified as Imamhusen K. Jindhekhan, 22, a native of Belgaum, drove the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner, thereby endangering human life. While approaching the MRF factory area, the vehicle reportedly rammed into a Honda Activa scooter from behind. As a result of the impact, the pillion rider, Mohamand Khawaja, 46, a resident of Anjuna and native of Karnataka,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco police have registered a case against a Curchorem resident for allegedly raping and assaulting a woman at a resort in Bogmalo. According to sources, a Zero FIR was received from Curchorem police based on a complaint stating that the incident took place on June 9, 2025, at Mariaariose Melody of the Sea Resort, Bogmalo. The complainant alleged that the accused, identified as Sarvar Khan, a resident of Curchorem, raped her and later physically assaulted her by hitting her on the face. Following the transfer of the case, Vasco police registered an FIR under Sections 64 and…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Ponda Police have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly raping a woman multiple times over the past two years under the false promise of marriage. The arrest followed a written complaint lodged by the 21-year-old victim, a resident of Topcola, Borim. In her complaint, the woman alleged that the accused, Rameshwar Tambde, a resident of Talaulim, Ponda, established physical relations with her on several occasions between 2023 and May 2025 by assuring her that he would marry her. Based on the contents of the complaint and after consultations with the Ponda Police Inspector and senior officers, an…

Team Goemkarponn ST CRUZ: On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, the Urban Health and Training Centre (UHTC), St. Cruz, actively participated in the nationwide Yoga Sangam initiative, reinforcing the importance of yoga in preventive health and holistic well-being. The event began with an address by Dr. Amit Dias, Assistant Professor and In-Charge of the Centre, who emphasized that “the true benefits of yoga can only be achieved through regular daily practice.” He highlighted this year’s theme, Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” which reflects the role of yoga in fostering harmony between humans and the environment. As…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a focused move to prevent cervical cancer and bridge health equity gaps, 14 adolescent girls living with HIV in Goa were administered the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during a special awareness and screening drive. The initiative was jointly organized by the Human Touch Foundation and the National Coalition of People Living with HIV (NCPI+), with support from the Rotary Club of Dona Paula and the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bicholim Branch. The event began with an interactive session aimed at educating adolescents and caregivers on how HPV is transmitted, the heightened cancer risk for people living…