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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the wake of a tragic stampede at the Lairai Zatra, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane confirmed that 30 casualties have been reported, prompting a swift and coordinated emergency response from state health services. Of the 30 affected individuals, 8 are in critical condition — including two who are intubated — and have been shifted to Goa Medical College (GMC) for advanced care. Four individuals (two male, two female) were declared brought in dead. Eight patients have been admitted to Asilo Hospital, while 10 are being treated for minor injuries. Two patients have already been discharged, while…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has announced comprehensive guidelines for the appointment and functioning of support persons to aid child victims of sexual offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The directive, issued by the Directorate of Women & Child Development and notified on Thursday, is aimed at ensuring emotional and psychological support for children under the age of 18 who have experienced sexual abuse. It aligns with Section 39 of the POCSO Act, which requires State governments to frame such guidelines to facilitate expert support during legal proceedings. According to the notification, trained…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will embark on a two-day visit to Goa on May 9 and 10, marking his first appearance in the State since the party’s recent electoral defeat in Delhi. AAP Goa president Amit Palekar confirmed that during his visit, Kejriwal will inaugurate the party’s office in the Santa Cruz Assembly constituency on May 10. He will also launch “Amche Arogya Polyclinic,” a free medical facility aimed at benefiting residents of the Santa Cruz area. In addition to these events, Kejriwal is expected to hold meetings…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Catholic Association of Goa (CAG) organised a brain storming session for its Executive members on 1st May. The Brain Storming was organised at Pallotti Home, Chicalim , Mormugao and it began with the welcome address by CAG President Adv. Nick Collaco. A status of the present condition of the Christian community in India was discussed and deliberated upon by the members present. Session was held under the presidentship of Adv. Nick Collaco. A road map for the CAG was discussed and identified and the same will be put up to the next executive committee meeting for…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The Goa Barge Owners’ Association (GBOA) has constituted a new managing committee for the 2025–26 term during its Extraordinary General Body Meeting held on April 26. The newly elected committee officially took charge on May 2. The new office bearers include Chandrakant Gawas as President, Derrick Vales as Vice President, Alex Coutinho as General Secretary, and Mahendra (Mayur) Parsekar as Treasurer. Rahul Naik, Priyesh Kamat, and Rohit Parab have been inducted as committee members. The association expressed optimism about the revival of mining activities in the state, which has historically served as the backbone of the Goan…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: A day after the tragic death of 20-year-old Krishna Kasera, a second-year student at the BITS Pilani Goa campus, the family has alleged foul play and claimed the incident was not a suicide but a murder. The student, a native of Lucknow, was found hanging in his hostel room on Thursday morning. Krishna’s mother, Manisha Kasera, expressed deep anguish and blamed the institution for negligence. “He messaged me a day before saying he was unwell. I asked him to take medicine but got no further response. We assumed he might be studying late in the library because…

Team Goemkarponn XELDEM: Tensions flared in the early hours of Saturday when a group of 6–7 individuals reportedly assaulted civilians and police personnel near Shivnagar Tanki in Xeldem. The Quepem Police have filed two separate cases in connection with the incident and launched a search operation to trace those involved. The Quepem Police Control Room received a call around 2:00 AM reporting a brawl in the area. A police team was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival around 2:30 AM, the situation escalated when one of the accused, identified as Joyson Fernandes, allegedly slapped a police driver. Other members…