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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa recorded 19,368 dog bite cases in 2025, including bites by stray and pet dogs, according to data shared by the Health Intelligence Bureau (HIB) on the Integrated Health Information Portal. The information was tabled in response to an unstarred Legislative Assembly Question (LAQ No. 097) on “Stray Dogs Population”, detailing sterilisation drives, funding, NGO involvement and helpline numbers across urban local bodies in the State. The government stated that it has enabled continuous implementation of stray dog sterilisation programmes by providing grant-in-aid to local bodies under the Goa Small Animal Rescue Management Scheme, 2014 (Amended). However,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has confirmed that an International Cricket Stadium will be constructed at Dhargal in Pernem taluka, and not at Ona Maulinguem, as clarified by Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Dr Ramesh Tawadkar in the Legislative Assembly. Replying to a question, the Minister said the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs has received a proposal for the construction of an International Cricket Stadium through the Goa Cricket Association (GCA), aimed at providing exposure to Goan cricketers, youth and the public. He informed the House that the government has already acquired land admeasuring 9,19,789 square metres at…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A human skull with the jaw was found lying in an open field at Tonttem in Cansaulim late Friday night, triggering an investigation by Verna police. The skeletal remains were noticed during routine beat patrolling after a police constable received specific information about a skull lying in the field. Acting on the input, police rushed to the spot and confirmed that a human skull with the jaw of an unknown person was lying exposed in the open area. The surrounding area was inspected, and preliminary enquiries were conducted to ascertain any immediate clues about the identity of…

Team Goemkarponn BENAULIM: The shores of Benaulim came alive with tradition, learning and gratitude on January 17, 2025, as noted fisherman leader Pele invited 80 students from Loyola High School, Margao, to experience the age-old practice of pulling a traditional rampon fishing net. For Pele, the initiative was more than a fishing activity. Sharing his emotions with the students, he described the programme as a gift to the next generation, aimed at preserving Goa’s traditional way of life, instilling respect for the sea and reinforcing the values of community bonding and solidarity. Fr. Anand D’Souza, Headmaster of Loyola High School,…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: As part of the 30-day awareness campaign on drug abuse titled “Drug Menace to Society”, initiated by the Goa State Legal Services Authority, the District Legal Services Authority conducted an awareness session at the BITS Pilani Goa campus to address the rising drug menace in society, particularly among the youth. The programme was organised with the objective of educating students on the legal, health and social consequences of drug abuse and the importance of prevention and early intervention. Judge Nilima Shrikant Kankonkar, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, South Goa, Margao, addressed the gathering and emphasised the role…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As many as 701 malnourished children across Goa have been identified and provided targeted nutritional support through the Poshan Tracker under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said, highlighting the State’s data-driven approach to child nutrition. Quoting the Health Minister, officials said the Poshan Tracker enabled real-time identification of severely acute malnourished (SAM) and moderately acute malnourished (MAM) children, followed by structured and closely monitored interventions. Children in the age group of 6 months to 3 years were given energy-dense, micronutrient-fortified premixes and fortified rice, along with cooking demonstrations for parents tailored to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Forest Diversity Festival unfolded as a vibrant celebration of nature, culture and community, bringing the State’s rich forest heritage closer to the people, Poriem MLA Dr Deviya Rane said while sharing glimpses from Day 1 of the festival. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rane highlighted that the festival offered immersive, forest-inspired experiences that reflected the deep connection between forests and local communities. “From the traditional Angon space to thoughtfully curated stalls showcasing eco-friendly products, forest-based produce, local crafts and sustainable livelihoods, the festival truly brought Goa’s forests to the heart of the people,” she said.…