Author: Team Admin

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Locals have enthusiastically embraced the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) announcement that it will be restoring the old water tank at Safa Masjid. The tank’s structural stability has been questioned since it has been harmed by crab infestations and vibrations from neighboring highway activity. Safa Masjid was constructed by Ibrahim Ali Adil Shah in 1560 and is protected by the ASI. Over the past two years, crabs have been digging into the nearby water tank, which is known for its exquisite arches, causing cavities to form. The Safa Masjid Committee President, Mulla Murtaza, thanked the ASI for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Gomantak Bhandari Samaj’s central committee was unlawfully holding seats, according to Inspector General of Societies/District Registrar North Panjim, who has suggested to the government that an administrator be appointed until new elections are held. In his ruling, Inspector General of Societies Tushan G. Kunkolikar ruled that the current governing committee (2018–2021), led by Ashok Naik, was unlawfully retaining its post without legal authority and, as a result, was unable to make significant policy choices on the society’s business. The central governing committee will only act as a custodian of the society’s records and business before turning…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: After a fight with his daughter, Calangute police have detained a UP native on suspicion of abusing an 11-year-old girl. The defendant, Gautam Verma, who was born in Uttar Pradesh but now lives in Calangute, is charged with several offenses, including assaulting a youngster and verbally abusing him. According to reports, the victim was riding in a school transport vehicle from Arpora to Mapusa when the tragedy occurred. Verma and his wife allegedly approached and abused the young girl, intensifying an earlier argument between their daughters, according to the complaint the girl’s father made. Following a prompt…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: A resident of Pernem has been charged by the Mandrem Police for trying to enter the Shree Sati Devi Mahalakshmi temple and trying to crack the fund box’s lock. The accused, Deepak Korte, allegedly entered the temple on October 20 and tried to crack the box’s lock, according to the police. Sections 305 and 62 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) 2023 have been violated by the Mandrem Police, and PSI Jaydeep Palyekar is looking into the matter.

Team Goemkarponn LONDON: The Colva Union UK commemorated the 49th annual Infant Jesus Feast at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Heston, on October 19, blending faith, tradition, and festivity. This year’s event was made even more special by the heartfelt address from the Chief Guest, Mr. Clayton Barreto, S. Secretary to the High Commissioner, High Commission of India in the UK, who shared personal memories and deep connections to his Goan roots. Chief Guest’s Emotional Connection to Colva In his speech, Mr. Barreto expressed gratitude to Colva Union UK’s President, Elaine Fernandes, and the committee members for their unwavering…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that government-run nursing institution will be established in the upcoming academic year. “As promised to the people of South Goa during our last assembly session on the floor of the house, a government-run nursing institution will be established in the upcoming academic year,” said Rane In the interim, Health Minister said that he will utilise this time to complete all the necessary formalities. “This nursing institution will greatly benefit the people of South Goa, providing students who aspire to become nurses with opportunities to pursue their careers while strengthening the overall healthcare…

PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has been organizing the annual Deepotsav event at Porvorim, which celebrates the spirit of the festive season and showcases Goa’s vibrant cultural heritage. One of the highlights of this event for some years has been the popular Srikrishna vijayotsav Competition. However, this year, due to ongoing infrastructure projects like Fly over and associated challenges, the Department of Tourism regrets to announce to keep the Srikrishna Vijayotsav Competition on hold for Diwali 2024. The ongoing construction of the flyover in the vicinity, combined with the service road being occupied with heavy traffic, has…