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Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: A 22-year-old West Bengali youth was taken into custody by the Calangute Police after he allegedly stole a gold chain valued at Rs 1.5 lakh from someone in Calangute four days prior. On October 23, next to the parking lot and the public restroom outside the Bandodkar Statue, a man named Santosh Akki reported to the police station that his gold necklace, valued at Rs 1.5 lakh, had been stolen. Rasib Mulla, a native of Sungarpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, and a resident of Parra, Canca, was arrested by police during the course of the investigation. Rasib…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Two people have been taken into custody by Ponda Police in relation to different cases of cheating involving the fraudulent offer of government jobs. Prakash Mukund Rane was arrested in the first case at Sindhunagar Colony, Curti. Together with three other people, Santosh Surya Govenkar, Pooja Sitaram Khorjuvekar, and Sushma Gawas, he is charged with defrauding Usha, also known as Shital Shridhar Ashwekar, of Rs 40 lakh from Ashwem-Mandrem. Rane allegedly used the prospect of government positions to entice the complainants to TNK in Patto, Panjim, between 2021 and 2022, according to the complaint lodged at Ponda…

Team Goemkarponn Fatorda: A Health Camp, organized by the “We For Fatorda” initiative, was successfully held at Goemkar Ghor, benefiting hundreds of residents. The camp, which offered essential health services and specialist consultations, was well-received by the local community, who appreciated the opportunity for quality healthcare. While addressing the gathering, Usha Sardesai, wife of MLA Vijai Sardesai, expressed her gratitude to the doctors and healthcare professionals who volunteered for the event. “We always give health the last importance, but I believe that if health is good, everything else follows,” she remarked. “We should give priority to health because, with good…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs will be organising the State Youth Festival on November 13 and 14, 2024, at Kala Academy, Panaji to provide a platform to the youth to showcase their cultural talent. The 1st place winners at the State level will be deputed for the national youth festival 2025. Various State level activities will be conducted in the following components. In Culture component Group Folk Dance (Competitive, Number of Participants 13), Group Folk Song (Competitive, Participants 13), Solo Folk Dance (Competitive Participant 01), Solo Folk Song will be (Competitive, Participants 01). In Life…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Two years ago CCP had purchased a “Bandicoot” machine for mechanical sewage cleaning at a cost of 40+ lakhs, but it looks like some political bandicoots have run off with it, as no one has seen it in action. In the recent parliament session, the Modi Govt shamelessly gave a reply stating that ZERO manual scavenging incidents have been recorded in the past five years. Perfect case of “ostrich governance”. While the AAP has completely banned manual scavenging in Delhi and deployed more than 200 machines, Goa is still not able to enter the 21st century thanks…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: A silent protest was organized outside St. Michael’s Church, Anjuna where the Comunidade’s Extraordinary General Body Meeting was taking place. The protest, led by Dr. Inacio Fernandes, was conducted peacefully, with no shouting or sloganeering. Dr. Fernandes emphasized that the demonstration was a peaceful exercise of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, underscoring the village’s democratic rights. Anjuna police were present on-site with additional police force to ensure the protest remained orderly. Dr. Fernandes invited any interested individuals to join, reaffirming the community’s right to protest within a free and democratic…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In today’s world, sustainability has become a core principle that drives global efforts to preserve natural resources, with both governments and startups playing pivotal roles in advancing sustainable innovation. While startups bring creativity and agility to take risks making them essential players in the sustainability space, governments are essential in setting policies and frameworks that enable sustainable practices to thrive, ensuring a collective push toward a greener future. Goa, a state known for its beautiful beaches and rich biodiversity, is becoming a hub for sustainable innovation. With support from the Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communication…