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Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: The elections for the Managing Committee of the Saligao Comunidade were held, at the Comunidade Ghor in Muddawadi, Saligao. A record-breaking 194 Gaunkars attended. The election proceedings were conducted smoothly under the guidance of the, Presiding/Returning Officer, (Mamlatdar of Bicholim ) Shripad Majik, who was ably assisted by three Talathis and two clerks. The Gaunkars have entrusted an experienced panel to lead the Comunidade, electing Glen Dantas as the new President. Dantas, a graduate in Economics and Political Science, has been in the printing industry for over 30 years. Orlando Vaz was elected as the Attorney. A…

Team Goemkarponn TALEIGAO: Addressing the complexities of child protection cases in the Children’s Court, Mrs. Milena Gomes e Pinto, Deputy Director of Prosecution, provided a comprehensive legal perspective on the challenges and responsibilities of prosecutors in securing justice for child victims. Speaking at a guest lecture at Goa University’s D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, she underscored the critical role of the prosecution in upholding child rights, while emphasizing the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration in ensuring justice and support for victims. Highlighting the legal safeguards under the Goa Children’s Act, 2003, and the POCSO Act, 2012, Gomes…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Association of the Deaf (GAD) marked its 15th Anniversary with a remarkable event at the Directorate of Arts and Culture. Supported by the Directorate of Arts and Culture, the event brought together key stakeholders, advocates, and the deaf community for a day-long celebration of empowerment, culture, and inclusion. The program commenced with the GAD Pledge, reaffirming a commitment to the rights and inclusion of persons with hearing impairments. This was followed by a captivating dance performance, ALIBI-Sevdalizea, setting the tone for the event. Gaurish Malgaonkar, President of GAD, delivered the welcome address, expressing gratitude to…

Team Goemkarponn MIRAMAR: The Candolim Legal Aid Cell of the Legal Aid Society, V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, organized an awareness talk on “Exploring Government Schemes for Women Artisans” at the Shri Shantadurga Devasthan Hall, Candolim. The session, held on January 31, aimed to educate women artisans about government schemes and financial assistance programs designed to support their craft and livelihoods. The event witnessed an attendance of over 50 members from the Mahila Mandal of Candolim. The programme had the attendance of Prof. Siddhesh Tari (Professor In-charge, Candolim Legal Aid Cell), Sonali Vernekar (Block Project Manager), and Anita Mahale…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A case of vehicle theft has been registered at Verna Police Station following a complaint by Dadi Lokesh, a resident of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. According to the complaint, on January 3, 2025, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, an unknown person stole a Honda Dio Drum scooter worth approximately ₹83,570 from an open parking space near Gate No. 06 of Cipla Company at IDC Verna. Upon receiving the complaint, Verna Police registered an offence under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case is currently under investigation by Assistant Sub-Inspector Paresh Fal Dessai, under the…

DELHI: Delhiites are voting to elect their government today. The capital is witnessing a tri-cornered contest between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which is eyeing a third straight term, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress which are looking for a comeback. All 70 seats of Delhi are polling in a single phase today (Wednesday, February 5), while the results of the high-stake Assembly polls will be declared on February 8. As many as 1.56 crore voters will decide the fate of 699 candidates contesting across 70 constituencies. Of the voters, 83.76 lakh are men, 72.36 lakh are women, and 1,267…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: In a significant development, MPA Chairman Dr. N. Vinod Kumar has assured that the gates installed near the Up Ramp and Down Ramp at Baina will remain open 24 hours for public access. The decision follows a meeting between a delegation of locals, led by Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar, and the MPA Chairman. Speaking to the media, Amonkar revealed that the delegation had also met Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Tuesday evening, along with Vasco and Mormugao MLAs, to discuss the matter. “We met CM Dr. Pramod Sawant yesterday, and he immediately spoke to the Collector…