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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Stating that pollution caused by fish meals and steel units has threatened environmental integrity and public health, Cuncolim MLA and Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Monday demanded a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) involving reputable experts. Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao on Monday addressed a press conference along with villagers and said that fish processing units have been discharging untreated water into local water bodies, resulting in severe contamination. He also warned the government to approach the court to seek justice. He said that the Groundwater assessments reveal disturbingly high levels of Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, successfully hosted the 9th edition of MediaScope on October 1, 2024, on the college campus. The event brought together 14 Higher Secondary School students from across Goa, offering them a unique platform to explore the dynamic world of media through various competitions. St. Xavier’s HSS was declared the Champions of Mediascope 9.0 edition, whereas Sunshine Worldwide School and Shree Shantadurga HSS, Bicholim bagged 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up title respectively. The official commencement of MediaScope 9.0 was marked by the unveiling of the event’s backdrop—an…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a week that witnessed the arrival of the first international charter flights to the state, signalling the symbolic beginning of Goa’s tourism season, 24 persons were rescued from drowning over the last one week, which included five foreign nationals. Drishti Marine lifesavers conducted 16 single rescues and four double rescues during the period, while also managing to re-unite four missing children and providing medical assistance to persons injured on the beaches, including one person from Madhya Pradesh who was bitten by an eel. At Candolim beach on October 6, a 58-year-old man from China was rescued…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a fiercely contested and visually captivating final of the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Football Men Championship, held at the S.A.G’s Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on October 7, 2024, the D.C.T’s S.S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, Bambolim triumphed over the Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim, clinching the championship trophy with a score of 3-1. The first half featured a well-matched battle between the two teams, with both sides striving to gain an advantage in attack and defence to secure the opening goal. Despite several attempts, the score remained 0-0 as both defences…

— Velingkar’s Counsel tells the Court that DNA test will help SFX followers. — Police also contended that Velingkar’s counsel claimed the arrest was due to public pressure, and said he would appear before cops if not arrested. — Bicholim Police however opposed the bail plea contending that Velingkar’s malicious act caused law and order tension in Goa, plus he ignored two notices. — Additional Sessions Court will pronounce its order on the anticipatory bail petition filed by former RSS Goa chief Subhash Velingkar at 5 pm. Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Stating that democracy allows freedom of expression, absconding former RSS…

Team Goemkarponn CHOPDEM: Pernem police has registered an FIR against five Delhi natives for allegedly fabricating multiple fake sale deeds for Survey No. 31/1, 31/6, 31/7, 31/8 in Village Chopdem, under the jurisdiction of the Agarwada Village Panchayat in North Goa. As per the information, the accused have been identified as Rahul Sharma, Samrity Sharma, Atul Singh Tewatia, Vishal Garg, and Jitender Kumar. They have been booked for multiple forgery offences under IPC Sections 465,467,468,471,420,120B r/w 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The accused individuals allegedly fabricated multiple fake sale deeds for Survey No. 31/1, 31/6, 31/7, and 31/8…

HYDERABAD: In exciting news for travellers, the new Secunderabad-Vasco Da Gama Express train has officially started its service, offering a direct connection between Hyderabad and Goa. The train was launched by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy at Secunderabad railway station. This new twice-weekly service marks a significant improvement in travel options for people wishing to explore the beautiful state of Goa, famous for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture. For a long time, people in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have requested a direct train to Goa. The launch of this express train fulfils that demand, making travel…