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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Paragliding equipment that was being used illegally at Keri-Pernem was confiscated by the Tourist Police. Around 5:00 p.m., the tourist police conducted an operation at Keri Plateau and discovered Raju Gawandi of Talewada-Pernem paragliding there without authorization. Along with a thorough report, the paragliding equipment was seized and will be forwarded to the tourism agency for any additional necessary action. Following the tragic death of a 26-year-old Pune visitor and the paraglider pilot at Keri-Pernem on January 18, authorities have taken strong action to crack down on unlawful paragliding activity.

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Crime Branch has arrested gym instructor Gaus Khatal Shaikh in connection with the Anjuna forced eviction case. As part of the ongoing investigations, the accused person namely Mr. Gaus Khatal Shaikh r/o Sanquelim Bicholim Goa, was apprehended and brought at Crime Branch Ribandar and was placed under arrest in Anjuna Police station. The Crime Branch had earlier arrested 05 accused persons namely Rakesh Raha, Parshuram Gawas, Vickey Naik, Janardhan Khorate and Nikhil Shirodkar. During the course of the investigation following vehicles which were used by by the accused persons in the commission of crime have been attached…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Workshop for District level officials on COTPA implementation at SIHFW, Mapusa held recently. DR. Swapnil Areskar MD Physician and others lighted the traditional lamp. Dr. Chaitali Manekar welcomed the dignitaries. Dr. Puneet Chahar spoke on Global practices for Tobacco Control, COTPA sections and the role of enforcement officials. He also spoke on prohibition of E cigarettes ACT (PECA), tobacco free village: a local approach and a role of panchyat. Roland Martins from GOACAN spoke on emerging challenges while implementing COTPA in Goa. Dr Fhelan Da Costa from Goa Dental College spoke on epidemiology of Tobacco & its…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The spirit behind moot court is very much important as it provides the opportunity to the participants to develop skill of advocacy, research, judgment writing or policy formulation assisting to address the evolving challenges of our democracy in the days to come stated Minister for Law & Judiciary Aleixo Sequeira. Sequeira was addressing as chief guest after inaugurating the Second Edition of Parrikar National Moot Court & Policy Hackathon on Celebration of 75 years of Adoption of the Indian Constitution at Dona Paula. Goa University, Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance and Public Policy in association with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Under the banner of Cyber Surakshit Goem, Goa Cyber cell led by PI Deepak Pednekar, successfully conducted a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Campaign for Parish Priests across Goa, covering all churches and religious institutions in the state. The campaign was conducted in three phases to ensure maximum outreach and participation. The first session was held on 13th February 2025 at Milagris Church Hall, Mapusa, where 50 Parish Priests from North Goa participated. The second session took place on 20th February 2025 at Old Goa Church Hall, exclusively for Parish Priests of Tiswadi Taluka, with 56 priests in attendance.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Four Russians, including three women, were dramatically rescued from drowning off Mandrem beach by Drishti Marine lifesavers on Thursday afternoon. The three women, aged 27, 20 and 40 years, along with one man, aged 46 years, found themselves in distress, after sudden and unexpected, high waves surged in the area. The group had ventured into the water, just as the conditions quickly became unsafe for swimming. All four foreigners panicked in the water and signalled for help. Recognising the distress signals, Drishti Marine lifesaver Jatin Girap, rushed into the water with a rescue board. Another lifesaver, Sudhir…

“The image of Goa as a serene holiday destination is increasingly being overshadowed by incidents linked to irresponsible behaviours of those renting vehicles without proper oversight. Moreover, the unregulated nature of these rentals has created an uneven playing field for taxi operators who also serve the transportation needs of tourists and locals alike. Rent-a-bike and rent-a-car services have seen a boom in popularity, siphoning off customers from traditional taxi services. With each operator typically possessing 5 to 10 rental vehicles, the cumulative impact on the local taxi industry is substantial.” The recent move by the Goa government to regulate…