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Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: A Valpoi-based goushala has lodged a complaint with the Valpoi Police alleging that a rescued cow was forcibly taken away from its premises by a local resident without following the prescribed legal procedure under the Goa Stray Cattle Management Scheme. According to the complaint filed by Hanumant C. Parab, President of A.V. Jai Shriram Gosavardhan Kendra, Valpoi, the organisation had rescued an injured cow near the PTS area at Valpoi on July 14 after receiving a rescue call. The cow was treated at the goushala and had reportedly recovered from its injuries. The complaint states that on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant felicitated accomplished Vedic scholars of Shree Kshetra Tapobhoomi Gurupeeth for their academic achievements and contribution towards preserving and promoting India’s ancient knowledge traditions. Congratulating the scholars, the Chief Minister said that under the guidance of Padma Shri Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swamiji, they have excelled in Vedic studies, Sanskrit, Darshan Shastra and Yogashastra, bringing pride to Goa through their achievements. Dr Sawant felicitated Dr Dnyaneshwar Patil for earning a Ph.D. in Sanskrit, Vedamurti Dattaraj Mandrekar for completing a Master’s degree in Darshan Shastra, and Vedamurti Vrajesh Gurav for obtaining a Master’s degree in…

Team Goemkarponn QUELEOSSIM: The Quelossim Panchayat has secured a stay from the Deputy Director of Panchayats on the provisional No Objection Certificate (NOC) earlier granted by the Block Development Officer (BDO) for a proposed floating resort project in the village. The stay order has provided temporary relief to the Panchayat and local residents, who have been opposing the project over concerns that it could adversely affect the environment, fishing activities and the traditional character of Quelossim. Panchayat members and villagers welcomed the Deputy Director’s decision but described it as only an interim relief, stating that they would continue their efforts…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Cortalim MLA Anton Vas, along with local villagers, alleged that he caught a sewage tanker dumping waste on an open plot opposite Blueberry Hall at Cortalim, triggering outrage among residents and prompting demands for strict action against those responsible. According to Vas, alert villagers intercepted the tanker while it was allegedly discharging sewage and informed him. He rushed to the spot and alerted Verna Police, besides contacting officials from the Health Department and other concerned agencies, seeking immediate legal action. The MLA claimed he had long suspected untreated sewage was being dumped in the area, alleging that…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: The Chicalim Panchayat organised a Mhaje Ghar awareness camp to educate residents about the State government’s flagship housing scheme and assist applicants with documentation and legalisation procedures. The programme was attended by Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho, Chicalim Sarpanch Kamla Prasad Yadav, Deputy Collector Pratap Rao Gaonkar, representatives of the Communidade and other government officials. During the camp, several applicants were issued Communidade consent letters, while others received legalisation-related documents, marking progress in the implementation of the Mhaje Ghar scheme. Dedicated counters were also set up to accept fresh applications and scrutinise pending cases. Addressing the gathering, Godinho…

Team Goemkarponn CANDOLIM: A 38-year-old tourist from Bengaluru died while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, after allegedly falling from the second-floor balcony of a hotel in Candolim. According to police, the deceased has been identified as Naveen S, a resident of Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Police said the incident occurred at a resort in Candolim, where the victim allegedly fell from the second-floor balcony. Preliminary information suggests that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at GMC, Bambolim, where he later succumbed to…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Maina Curtorim Police have arrested the accused in connection with the alleged sexual assault of an 85-year-old woman from Nuvem, nearly ten days after the incident was reported. The accused, identified as Stanley Coutinho, had been booked under Sections 332(b), 64(1), 74 and 76 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following the alleged offence reported on July 8, 2026. Police said the accused was apprehended after sustained efforts by the investigating team and has been taken into police custody for further investigation. The investigation into the case is ongoing, and police are continuing to probe the circumstances…