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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: India marked World Fragile X Awareness Day with a nationwide campaign that saw several iconic landmarks and institutions illuminated in teal green to raise awareness about Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), the world’s most common inherited single-gene cause of autism and intellectual disability. Led by the Fragile X Society India, the initiative brought together hotels, hospitals, educational institutions and corporate partners across the country to highlight the importance of early diagnosis, genetic testing and public awareness. While Goa did not feature among the illuminated locations, residents, healthcare professionals and educational institutions have been encouraged to join the national…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has presented a dividend of ₹45.29 lakh to the Goa Government, with the cheque being handed over to Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Friday. The dividend was presented by GTDC Chairman Kedar Naik in the presence of Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte and GTDC Managing Director Kuldeep Arolkar. Speaking on the occasion, Naik said the dividend reflects GTDC’s commitment to sound financial management, transparency and its continued efforts to strengthen Goa’s tourism sector. He also expressed gratitude to GTDC Managing Director Kuldeep Arolkar and the entire GTDC team for their…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: In an initiative promoting environmental conservation and public health, social worker Tulsidas Fal Dessai on Thursday distributed fruit-bearing saplings to doctors, nurses and staff at Chicalim District Hospital, encouraging the creation of greener and healthier public spaces. The programme, attended by Chicalim Panchayat members and local residents, focused on promoting tree plantation while highlighting the role healthcare institutions can play in environmental sustainability. Unlike conventional plantation drives, the initiative featured fruit-bearing saplings to emphasise their long-term benefits, including enhancing green cover, supporting biodiversity and providing nutritious fruits in the future. Speaking on the occasion, Dessai said environmental…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar on Thursday announced that the Congress will intensify its statewide agitation over the alleged examination scam, with protests planned across districts and blocks, asserting that the party will continue its movement until justice is delivered to students. Addressing the media, Chodankar accused the BJP government of attempting to silence students and youth activists through intimidation, detentions and the alleged misuse of the police machinery. He said such actions had only strengthened the Congress’ resolve to fight for transparency and accountability in the examination system. “Every attempt by the BJP…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: A Hero Splendor motorcycle worth approximately ₹40,000 was allegedly stolen from an open shed near a field at Misculem, Balli, Quepem. According to Cuncolim Police, complainant Vishnu Velip, a resident of Velipwada, Balli, reported that unknown person(s) committed the theft sometime between August 3, 2024 and July 22, 2026. The motorcycle had been parked in the open shed near the field. Police have registered a theft case against unknown accused, and further investigation is being carried out by HC Vinod Kankonkar of Cuncolim Police Station.

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: An unidentified man, believed to be around 45 years old, was found dead on a footpath near the Fire Station opposite the taxi stand at Margao Railway Station in the early hours of July 22. According to Margao Town Police, information was received from the South Goa District Hospital, Margao, at around 12.15 am that an unknown man had been brought dead to the casualty department after being found lying on the footpath near the railway station. Police visited the hospital, where the body was preserved for medico-legal formalities, and later inspected the spot. During the inquiry,…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: A woman riding an Ather electric scooter sustained injuries after it was allegedly hit by a WagonR car on the Fatropa-Balli road in Quepem. According to Cuncolim Police, the accident occurred at around 8.58 am on June 19 when the accused driver, Ashendra Naik, a resident of Balli Math, Quepem, was allegedly driving his WagonR in a rash and negligent manner while entering the Fatropa-Balli road from an internal road. Police said the car allegedly collided with an Ather electric scooter that was proceeding from Fatorpa towards Balli. Due to the impact, the scooter rider, Shital Gurou…