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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) Chairperson Laxuman ‘Bakal’ Dharmu Pagui passed away late Sunday night after briefly falling unconscious at his residence in Palolem. According to sources, Pagui suddenly collapsed at his home and had froth coming out of his mouth. Family members immediately rushed him to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Canacona, where the doctor on duty declared him brought dead. News of his sudden demise spread quickly across the taluka, sending shockwaves among residents and political circles. A large number of people gathered outside the CHC late Sunday night after hearing about the incident. Pagui,…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: A free dog sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccination drive has begun in Curchorem as part of an initiative to promote humane and sustainable control of the street dog population. The programme is being implemented by Worldwide Veterinary Service Goa and Mission Rabies in partnership with the Curchorem-Cacora Municipal Council and the Village Panchayats of Assolda and Xeldem. The drive will run from March 9 to April 4, 2026. The initiative has been supported by Nilesh Cabral, who has been advocating for humane and long-term solutions to address the increasing street dog population in the Curchorem constituency. A team…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The vibrant spirit of Shigmotsav 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Porvorim on March 15, bringing together locals, visitors and cultural groups in a colourful display of Goa’s traditions, music and community participation. The celebrations showcased Goa’s rich cultural heritage through lively Romtamel performances and cultural presentations reflecting the pride and identity of the region. The event was attended by several dignitaries including Rohan A. Khaunte, Kedar J. Naik, and Kedar Naik along with Kuldeep Arolkar. Local representatives and community leaders present included Swapnil Chodankar, Sonia Pednekar, Reshma Bandodkar, Sandeep Salgaonkar and Amit Asnodkar, among others.…

Team Goemkarponn BARDEZ: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) carried out a surveillance drive in Mapusa and the coastal belt to ensure the safety and quality of food products being sold to consumers and tourists. During the inspection at Mapusa Yard, the FDA team verified banana ripening practices and collected surveillance samples. The checks were conducted following earlier coordination with market officials and fruit vendors. Officials reported that no suspicious ripening methods were detected during the inspection. Vendors operating outside St. Xavier’s College in Mapusa were also penalised for failing to comply with earlier directives issued by the authorities. Further…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Goa, has appealed to citizens to report incidents of black marketing, hoarding, and unfair trade practices related to LPG cylinders. In a press release, the department urged consumers to lodge complaints with the respective taluka offices so that prompt action can be taken against violators. Officials said such practices affect the availability of LPG cylinders for genuine consumers and strict enforcement measures are being undertaken to curb irregularities. The department has provided contact details of taluka-level officers across the state to facilitate complaints from the public. Citizens can reach…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Sunday said that the ongoing water supply issues in Vasco are expected to ease by the end of April, with several short-term and long-term measures being undertaken to improve the situation across the city and surrounding areas. Addressing the media, Salkar said the issue was taken up on the first day of the Assembly session, following which Water Resources Minister Subhash Faldessai convened a meeting with senior department officials to review the situation and chalk out a plan to address the shortages. Salkar said that the department has already initiated several corrective…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: An awareness session on “Social Media Impact and Cyber Crime” was organised on March 15, 2026 at St. Mary’s Syro Malabar Catholic Church in South Goa. The initiative was organised by Rev. Fr. Mathew Moothaseryil for the well-being of students and the local community. The session was conducted by Allen Pauly Payappilly, Cyber Yoddha of Goa Police and ISEA representative. During the programme, participants were encouraged to reflect on the growing influence of social media and the rising challenges related to cybercrime. Through interactive discussions and real-life examples, the session highlighted the importance of responsible digital behaviour…