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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) announced the Class X (SSC) results for 2026 on Sunday, with the state recording an overall pass percentage of 94.51 per cent. Out of 20,618 candidates who appeared for the examinations conducted between March 13 and April 9 at 32 centres, 19,486 students successfully passed. Continuing the trend of recent years, girls performed better than boys. A total of 9,414 girls cleared the exams, achieving a pass percentage of 96.51 per cent, while 10,072 boys passed with a pass rate of 94.37 per cent. GBSHSE…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Acting on inputs from local fishing communities, coastal police launched a late-night crackdown on illegal fishing activities in the Mandovi river, seizing six traditional coracle boats. The operation was carried out at approximately 2:30 AM, during which authorities also recovered fishing nets, LED torches, and the fish caught by those involved. According to police, the individuals operating the boats are believed to be from Karnataka and were found fishing during prohibited hours. Officials confirmed that further legal proceedings and investigation are currently underway.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Congress leader Sunil Kawthankar has raised concerns over what he described as a delay in police action against individuals accused of posting derogatory content on social media targeting Hindu deities. Referring to multiple complaints reportedly filed at various police stations, Kawthankar questioned why no arrests have been made so far. He said the lack of immediate action could undermine public confidence and potentially embolden those attempting to disrupt communal harmony. In his statement, Kawthankar urged Goa Police to take suo motu cognisance of the matter, act promptly against the accused, and seize electronic devices involved…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A Vasco court on granted six days of police custody to YouTuber Gautam Khattar, who is facing charges over alleged derogatory remarks about St Francis Xavier. Khattar was apprehended in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district after Goa Crime Branch officials traced his location during their investigation. Following his detention on April 24, Goa Police obtained a transit remand a day later and brought him to the state on Sunday via Manohar International Airport. Security was heightened around the Crime Branch office amid fears of public unrest, with several locals gathering to demand strict action. After landing…

Team Goemkarponn SALVADOR DO MUNDO: A large group of residents, environmentalists, and villagers assembled at Salvador do Mundo hill to protest against what they claim is the destruction of forest land for a proposed construction project. The demonstration was organised under the banner “Our Forest, Our Future – Save It Before It’s Gone,” drawing participation from members of the Save Goa Environment group and locals from nearby areas. Protesters alleged that nearly 35,000 square metres of privately classified forest land is being cleared, raising serious concerns about ecological damage. Many locals expressed distress over the potential loss of…

Team Goemkarpomm PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said the Goa government will complete a detailed factual report on private forest areas by May 30, following which it will be placed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Speaking to reporters, Rane stated that the exercise is intended to ensure an accurate and fair evaluation of private lands. He acknowledged that several landowners were affected due to discrepancies in earlier demarcation exercises and stressed that the current process is being carried out with full transparency to rule out any manipulation. As per the State’s guidelines, land can be classified as…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The two-day Mormugao Summer Fest concluded on Sunday on a vibrant note, drawing an overwhelming response from people across the taluka, with crowds far exceeding expectations and the venue packed to capacity. Organised under the leadership of MLA Sankalp Amonkar, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from locals and visitors alike, turning the festival grounds into a lively hub of music, culture and entertainment. The closing day saw the presence of Minister Subhash Faldessai, Minister Subhash Shirodkar and BJP State President Damu Naik, adding prominence to the occasion. One of the key highlights of the evening was…