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Team Goemkarponn PISSURLEM: A 70-year-old man lost his life while a 20-year-old rider was injured in a two-wheeler collision that occurred on the road between Waghure and Shingane in Pissurlem-Sattari on Sunday evening. The accident took place around 5 pm when Mahadev Datta Gawade, a resident of Shantinagar-Pissurlem, was returning to his village after dropping off a passenger at Shingane-Sattari. His motorcycle collided with another two-wheeler ridden by Krishna Wayangankar of Advai. Both riders sustained serious injuries and were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Gawade, however, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing medical care. Valpoi police conducted…

Team Goemkarponn BASTORA: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a 21-year-old youth, Sairaj Morajkar, a resident of Karaswada, Mapusa, in the early hours of Monday. The mishap occurred around dawn when Morajkar was reportedly riding his motorcycle alone through the Bastora stretch. According to preliminary investigations, he is believed to have lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid. The impact flung him onto the road, inflicting critical head injuries. Locals and passersby who witnessed the accident promptly rushed Morajkar to Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) in Bambolim. Despite efforts by the medical team, he succumbed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: India’s solar revolution is making significant strides, with Goa at the forefront of the green energy push. Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant addressed the ‘Accelerating Solarization in Goa’ workshop, organized by the Swaniti Initiative, which is aimed at securing a sustainable energy future for both Goa and India. The workshop saw the participation of Union Minister of State for Power Shri Shripad Naik, Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Cabinet colleagues, MLAs, and other distinguished guests. During his speech, Dr. Sawant extended his gratitude to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, highlighting…

Team Goemkarponn RAIA: Deputy Sarpanch of Raia Village Panchayat, Godfray Oswald Souza, was voted out of office following the successful passage of a No Confidence Motion during a specially convened meeting on Monday. The meeting, overseen by an observer appointed by the Block Development Officer (BDO), witnessed a narrow 6-5 vote in favour of the motion. Out of the 11 panchayat members, six voted for Souza’s removal, while five opposed the move. Those backing the motion included Antonio Xavier Fernandes, Judas M. Quadros, Peter Quadros, Manuel Rodrigues, Minguelina P. D’Souza, and Queneey D’cunha e D’costa. Voting against the motion were…

Team Goemkarponn CANSAULIM: A woman lost her life and two of her family members were injured after a scooter, allegedly ridden under the influence of alcohol, rammed into them near Three Kings Hall, Cansaulim on Sunday evening. According to a complaint filed by Head Constable Shiva Naik of Verna Police Station, the incident occurred around 7:45 pm on May 18 when the accused rider, Aryan Gaude, a resident of Shiroda, Ponda, was riding his Honda Activa scooter in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Cansaulim Market towards Verna. Near Three Kings Hall, the scooter allegedly struck three pedestrians…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: A Goa police constable has been convicted by a Mapusa court in connection with a 2011 case involving unnatural sex and outraging the modesty of a woman who was brought to the Mapusa police station after being rescued from the town. According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on August 13, 2011, when the constable, then attached to the Mapusa police station, allegedly abused the woman with vulgar language, made obscene remarks, and assaulted her by touching her inappropriately. He later forcefully engaged in oral sex with the survivor and threatened her with dire consequences. The prosecution…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade has been nominated as the Chairman of the Consultative Committee of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for Goa by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India. In response to his nomination, Tanavade extended heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President J. P. Nadda, and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju for their trust and support. “This is a significant responsibility, and I am humbled by the confidence shown in me. I will work with full dedication to strengthen food distribution…