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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A potential tragedy was narrowly averted at the scenic Dudhsagar waterfalls over the weekend when a 44-year-old tourist from Gujarat fell into the water while taking photographs. Quick action by Drishti Marine lifesaver Shahnawaj Nadaf saved the man’s life. The tourist reportedly slipped and fell into the pool at the base of the waterfalls, prompting Nadaf to dive in with an inflatable rescue tube. The man was safely pulled to shore, highlighting the vital role played by lifesavers, not only on Goa’s beaches but also at popular inland tourist spots like Dudhsagar. In addition to this dramatic…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: In a major move to clear public roads and ensure pedestrian and vehicular safety, the Public Works Department (PWD), Mapusa Division, has issued a final public notice announcing the removal of all movable and immovable gaddas (carts)/stalls encroaching on the Right of Way (ROW) and road peripheries across several North Goa constituencies. The drive, scheduled to commence on May 21, 2025, will cover the constituencies of Pernem, Mandrem, Tivim, Siolim, Aldona, Saligao, Calangute, Porvorim, and Mapusa. The action is being undertaken in compliance with the High Court of Bombay at Goa’s directives in PIL Suo Moto No.…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: The Sanatan Sanstha conferred the ‘Hindu Rashtra Ratna’ and ‘Sanatan Dharma Shree’ awards on 24 distinguished individuals during the ‘Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnaad Mahotsav’ held on May 18, marking the 83rd birth anniversary of its founder, Sachchidananda Parabrahman Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavale. The awards were presented in recognition of significant contributions to the promotion and preservation of Hindu Dharma and national values. The three-day event, held at Sachchidananda Parabrahman Dr. Athavale Nagari in Ponda, saw the participation of over 20,000 devotees and seekers from 23 countries. Four individuals received the prestigious ‘Hindu Rashtra Ratna’ award: Acharya Ganeshwar Shastri…

Team Goemkarponn Calangute: The Village Panchayat of Calangute on Monday carried out the demolition of three illegal structures in Sy. No. 242/1, following a court-directed order dating back to December 22, 2011. The action, conducted under Section 66 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, involved the removal of wells, a kitchen, and solar water tanks. The structures were demolished after the petitioner failed to produce mandatory documents, including approved building plans, construction licenses, or occupancy certificates. Panchayat records indicate that a show cause notice was initially served in August 2011. After reviewing the response, the Panchayat deemed it unsatisfactory and…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a significant development, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Land Grabbing under Goa Police has arrested one of the primary accused in a high-profile land grabbing case registered at Mapusa Police Station. According to officials, the case (Crime No. 148/2020) involves fraudulent mutation and illegal possession of Communidade land in Succorro village. The complaint, originally filed by Mr. Eurico Mascarenhas, alleges that several individuals conspired to impersonate a deceased man and forge documents to unlawfully claim ownership of valuable land. The accused have been identified as Mr. Vithu Nagvekar, Mrs. Alisha Nagvekar, Mr. Ranjeet Salgaonkar (then…

As the clouds gather and the skies turn grey, one thing becomes painfully predictable in Goa: the frantic scramble to complete pre-monsoon preparedness work. From the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) to the 12 municipal councils and the 180-odd panchayats, every year witnesses a repetition of the same story—delayed drain cleaning, unpruned trees, roads left dug up, and power lines vulnerable to wind and rain. The question that must be asked – loudly and repeatedly- is: why? Is this failure the result of a shortage of funds? Unlikely. Every year, budgets are allocated for pre-monsoon work, and every…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Chief Minister of Goa chaired a high-level meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority at Mantralaya to review monsoon preparedness across the state. The meeting was attended by Revenue Minister Shri Atanasio Monserrate, Chief Secretary, and senior officials from key departments including Public Works (PWD), Electricity, Water Resources Department (WRD), Fire and Emergency Services, Health, and representatives of the Indian Navy. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed all departments to appoint dedicated Nodal Officers to address any queries or issues that may arise during the monsoon period. To support pre-monsoon work, the government approved financial…