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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa took suo motu cognisance of the alleged assault on a High Court advocate and his elderly client in Morjim, directing the Superintendent of Police (North) to personally supervise the investigation and ensure a comprehensive inquiry. A Division Bench comprising Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Hiten Venegavkar instructed the SP (North) to guide the Investigating Officer, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), and the investigation team throughout the probe. During the proceedings, the Bench noted that the FIR registered so far does not include a charge of attempt to murder. The Court…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Preparations for the annual Shri Damodar Bhajani Saptah (Bazarkar) officially commenced on Monday with traditional prayers at the Shri Damodar Temple in Vasco. As part of the customary ritual, Festival Committee President Bharat Kolgaonkar, accompanied by Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar, placed the festival receipt book at the holy feet of Lord Shri Damodar, seeking blessings for the smooth and successful conduct of this year’s Bhajani Saptah. Members of the festival committee also participated in the prayers, marking the formal beginning of preparations. The Shri Damodar Bhajani Saptah is one of Vasco’s most revered religious traditions, attracting large…

Team Goemkarponn VELIM: Velim MLA Cruz Silva on Monday began a series of consultations with elected village panchayat members and residents across the constituency to discuss the government’s notification on Non-Developable Areas (NDA) and gather public feedback. The first round of meetings was held with the Village Panchayats of Velim and Chinchinim, where panchayat members and affected residents raised concerns and sought clarification on various aspects of the notification. Silva said the consultations are aimed at understanding the concerns of landowners, assessing the likely impact of the notification on villages and individual properties, and preparing a collective response based on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The North Goa District Mineral Foundation Trust (NGDMFT), in collaboration with the Directorate of Education, organised a one-day training programme at Government Higher Secondary School, Sankhali, to equip teachers from aided schools with the skills to effectively use STEM Lab equipment, Smart Boards and ICT facilities. The initiative is aimed at maximising the use of STEM Labs and Smart Classrooms established by NGDMFT in 10 government schools across the mining-affected regions of North Goa. The project, implemented at a cost of ₹2.35 crore, seeks to promote experiential and technology-enabled learning among students. As part of the initiative,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Food safety authorities have intensified inspections across Zuarinagar, IDC Sancoale and Cortalim as part of an ongoing surveillance drive to ensure compliance with food safety standards and safeguard public health. During the inspection, officials visited 10 establishments, including caterers, food manufacturers and distributors, to assess hygiene, sanitation and regulatory compliance. A catering unit supplying food to industries in the Verna Industrial Estate was directed to stop operations after inspectors detected serious hygiene and sanitation deficiencies. The violations included improper food storage, absence of sanitary cards for food handlers, unsuitable attire worn by staff and inadequate waste management…

Team Goemkarponn COLVA: Drishti Marine lifesavers came to the aid of an injured beachgoer and returned a lost iPhone to its owner during separate incidents at Colva Beach over the weekend. A 28-year-old resident of Margao sustained an arm injury after a strong wave knocked him off balance while standing near the waterline at Colva Beach. Drishti Marine lifesavers rushed to the spot, administered first aid and later handed him over to the 108 ambulance service for further medical treatment. He was reported to be in stable condition. In another incident at the same beach, Drishti Marine lifesaver Daudsab found…

Team Goemkarponn CURTORIM: Maina Curtorim Police have registered a case against a WagonR driver following a road accident near Ruchi Gold Godown at Gandhi Road, Sonsodo, in which a motorcyclist sustained injuries. According to a complaint filed by ASI Anant Gaonkar of Maina Curtorim Police Station, the accident occurred at around 1.30 pm on July 19, 2026. Police alleged that the accused driver, identified as Marlindo Rebelo, a resident of Gina, Maina, was driving his WagonR car in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Sonsodo towards Maina. During the journey, the driver allegedly attempted to overtake another vehicle…