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Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Canacona police have booked a car driver from Kerala after his vehicle allegedly rammed into an electric scooter carrying three persons at Maxem (Loliem) in Canacona, leaving all three riders seriously injured. According to police, the accident occurred near God’s Gift Hall at Maxem on NH-66 when an Innova car driven by Bijo Georg, a resident of Kottayam, Kerala, was proceeding from Canacona towards Karwar. Police said the driver was allegedly driving in a rash and negligent manner and attempted to overtake a vehicle ahead, moving onto the wrong side of the road. During the manoeuvre, the…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Shree Balram Higher Secondary School at Ardhafond, Poinguinim in Canacona has received a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Laboratory set up under the MPLAD funds of South Goa Member of Parliament Capt. Viriato Fernandes. The ICT lab was inaugurated by MP Fernandes in the presence of Minister for Sports, Tribal Welfare, and Art & Culture and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar at the school on Saturday. The facility has been established with the support of the Government of India’s MPLAD funds with the aim of strengthening digital learning and providing students access to modern technology. Speaking on…

Team Goemkarponn ST JACINTO: Residents of St Jacinto Island on Sunday observed the traditional Santos Passos ritual with devotion and reverence, as the sacred cross was ceremoniously carried from the village church to the hilltop as part of the annual religious observance. The procession witnessed participation from several villagers who gathered early in the day to take part in the solemn ritual. Dressed in traditional attire, volunteers carried the decorated cross through the narrow village roads while prayers and hymns were recited along the route. The procession moved slowly towards the hilltop, symbolising the suffering and sacrifice associated with the…

Team Goemkarponn SADA: Thousands of women from the Mormugao constituency gathered at Sada on Sunday evening for a grand celebration of International Women’s Day organised by Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar in association with Murgao Mahila Morcha. The event witnessed an overwhelming turnout, with women from different parts of the constituency participating enthusiastically in the programme. Damodar Naik, BJP Goa State President, attended the function as chief guest, while Minister Ramesh Tawadkar was present as the guest of honour. The dignitaries felicitated several women achievers from various fields in recognition of their contribution to society and their inspiring work in their…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Cortalim witnessed a colourful celebration of Goa’s traditional Shigmo festival on March 8 as the constituency hosted its first-ever Shigmotsav parade, drawing enthusiastic participation from cultural groups and large crowds of residents who lined the streets to witness the festive spectacle. The grand parade, held at Bandantulo Khuris along NH-66 in Cortalim from 3.30 pm onwards, featured vibrant chitrarath tableaux, energetic romtamel performances and creative fancy dress presentations, showcasing the rich cultural traditions associated with the Shigmo festival. The procession was flagged off by Cortalim MLA Anton Vas in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, ZP…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Former Congress leader Mamata Maben on Monday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of AAP Goa President Valmiki Naik and Senior Vice President Sandesh Teleikar-Dessai. Welcoming her into the party, Naik said the entry of leaders like Maben reflects the growing support for AAP in Goa and shows that the party is emerging as a strong and credible alternative to the BJP. Naik said Maben has been actively involved in grassroots work, particularly in the Ponda region, and her experience in engaging with people at the local level will strengthen the party’s efforts in…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Superintendent of Police (North) Harish Madkaikar has assured the South Goa Advocates Association that the police will conduct a proper investigation into the alleged attack on Advocate Sadanand Vaigankar. The assurance was given after a delegation of the association, led by its President Adv Prasad Naik along with Adv Prasad Shahpurkar, met the SP North and discussed the matter. During the meeting, Madkaikar informed the advocates that he has already directed the concerned Police Inspector and the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) to take necessary action against the accused persons in the case. He further stated that the…