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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Governor P.S.Sreedharan Pillai released a Konkani compilation of poetry collection ‘Oh Mizoram’ originally written in English and authored by the Governor himself. The Konkani version translated by veteran Konkani writer R.S. Bhaskar from Kochi Kerala. Other present were the presence of senior journalist, Pachu Menon, writer and publisher, Dinesh Manerkar, translator, R.S. Bhaskar, Secretary to Governor M.R.M. Rao, IAS, and others. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said, “translations make literature reach to the different people as it helps cross the barriers”. The Governor further informed that Raj Bhavan through its scheme ‘Nayee Pahel’ encourages budding writers…

Tam Goemkarponn CANACONA : A team of 5 members of Balram Charitable Trust will reach Wayanad in preparation for the construction of two houses under the ambitious ‘Shram-Dham’ initiative of Goa’s Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar to the two affected families of the Wayanad landslide disaster. The team in coordination with the volunteers of Seva Bharati and RSS will carry out the identification of two houses to be built and carry out line-measurements to ready the same for foundation laying ceremony By second week or mid-April Tawadkar alongwith 50 of his dedicated Shram-Dham warriors will join the local outfits Seva Bharati and…

Team Goemkarponn SADA: A shocking murder was reported at GRB Colony in Sada on the eve of Holi, where a dispute over a bike led to a fatal attack. Mallikarjun Ghivari (45) allegedly stabbed and killed his elder brother Shrikant Ghivari (50) late at night around 10:30 PM on Thursday Argument Over Bike Turns Deadly According to sources, the incident occurred after Mallikarjun, who works as a security guard, took his elder brother Shrikant’s bike without permission. Shrikant, who was employed as a lifeguard, confronted his younger brother upon his return, leading to a heated argument. Confirming the details, Mormugao…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The Director of Fisheries, Yashaswini B., visited the Vasco fishing jetty at Khariawada on Thursday following persistent demands from the Goa Fishing Boat Owners’ Association for its repair and expansion. Speaking during the inspection, Yashaswini B. stated, “Since I have taken over charge, boat owners here have been requesting an inspection. I have come to see firsthand the struggles faced by the fishermen. For any development, a proposal needs to be submitted and forwarded to the Union ministry. We will assess what can be done from our side.” Boat owner and politician Jose Philip D’Souza expressed his…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) has unanimously decided to demolish the wall and gates built by the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) that obstructs public access to the Baina flyover. All 25 ward councillors supported the resolution during a council meeting on Thursday. Chairperson Girish Borkar strongly condemned MPA’s actions, stating, “Soon after the inauguration of Loop 2 of the Baina flyover, MPA audaciously constructed a wall to block public access. Their officials misbehaved with us and refused to apologize when asked. The council has thus decided to assert its power to protect public interest.” Borkar clarified that…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: A 20-year-old youth, Ankit Verma, a resident of Patna, passed away while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC) Bambolim after allegedly consuming an unknown substance at Baina Beach. According to police sources, Verma was admitted to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Chicalim on March 13, 2025, after he complained of uneasiness due to alcohol consumption. He was later shifted to GMC Bambolim for advanced medical treatment, where he succumbed in the casualty ward. The Mormugao police have registered a case of unnatural death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). PSI Stanley Gomes,is leading the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s contentious land conversion practices have suffered a major legal setback, with both the Supreme Court and the High Court delivering rulings against alleged corrupt land dealings. Congress leader Girish Chodankar has accused a senior minister of orchestrating a massive scam, alleging that crores in bribes were collected to manipulate land classification. In a strongly worded tweet, Chodankar claimed that landowners paid over ₹1,000 per square meter to have their properties removed from private forest classifications and converted into zones open for development. However, with the Supreme Court halting the sale of private forests and the High…