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Team Goemkarponn Margao: The GSB Unity Cup 3.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust at the MCC ground, Margao, got off to a grand start on Wednesday with a floodlit opening match between Priority Titans and Shamrao Tridents. The inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, who expressed that the tournament would play a vital role in strengthening unity, sportsmanship and sporting culture within the community. Speaking on the occasion, Trust president Sidhit Raiturkar said the organisers were delighted to host the event. He added that the Trust plans to establish a sports academy and a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Crimes against women continue to be a major concern in Goa, with the State recording over 3,000 cases of assault, intimidation, and harassment against women and citizens over the last five years. Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant stated that from 2021 to 2025, a total of 3,040 such cases were reported. While hundreds of cases are registered every year, conviction rates remain relatively low, raising questions about deterrence and timely justice for women victims. According to official data, 570 cases were reported in 2021, 642 in 2022, 607 in 2023, 627 in 2024, and…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A day after the High Court of Bombay at Goa rejected his anticipatory bail application, the disqualified Sarpanch of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Roshan Redkar, surrendered before the court in connection with the Birch fire case. Redkar’s surrender comes amid an ongoing investigation into the fire incident, which has attracted considerable legal and public attention. Following the High Court’s refusal to grant him pre-arrest protection, police had intensified efforts to secure his presence before the court. Meanwhile, the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Mapusa, has extended the police custody of terminated Arpora Panchayat Secretary Raghuvir Bagkar by a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today said the Goa government is firmly focused on empowering farmers, fishermen, artisans, entrepreneurs, and rural youth to build vibrant villages and strengthen the rural economy, as the State moves towards the goals of Swayampurna Goa and Viksit Goa 2037. Speaking at a NABARD seminar, the Chief Minister said Goa is gearing up for its next phase of inclusive development with special emphasis on agriculture, rural enterprises, cooperatives, and the empowerment of youth and women. He underlined that strong village-level economies and resilient MSMEs are key to sustainable growth. Dr Sawant highlighted…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at strengthening healthcare services in North Goa, the State government has declared the newly established hospital facility at Tuem as a linked facility to Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. According to a notification issued by the Public Health Department on January 21, 2026, the decision has been taken to enhance medical facilities and improve access to quality healthcare for residents of the northern region of the State. Following the linkage, doctors from Goa Medical College and services of the Directorate of Health Services will be provided at the Tuem hospital for delivering healthcare…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Youth Congress (GPYC) today staged a protest against the rising unemployment among Goans, demanding immediate measures to create job opportunities for local youth. The demonstration, led by GPYC president Archit Naik, was held near Azad Maidan in Panaji. However, the protesters were stopped by police as they attempted to proceed further. Panaji police intervened and detained five protesters, including Archit Naik, to prevent any law-and-order situation. Addressing the media, GPYC leaders said the protest was aimed at highlighting the lack of employment opportunities for Goan youth. They accused the government of failing to safeguard…

“Weddings, by contrast, are easy targets. They are finite events with identifiable organisers, fixed venues, and little political backing. A family celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime occasion is far less likely to challenge a notice or approach the courts than a powerful tourism lobby. Cracking down on weddings while allowing beaches to throb through the night reinforces the belief that the law is strict only where resistance is weakest. There is also a cultural blind spot at play. Goa’s social life is inseparable from music, whether in religious feasts, village festas, or family celebrations. Treating wedding music as a public nuisance while…