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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has taken on record a combined safety and public health report concerning the NH-66 Porvorim-Guirim stretch during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) related to the elevated corridor project. The PIL, filed by advocate Moses Pinto, who appeared in person, alleged that ongoing construction on the corridor has created serious road safety hazards and caused high levels of dust pollution, putting commuters and nearby residents at risk. The court accepted the consolidated report submitted by the petitioner, which incorporated suggestions made in the court’s earlier order dated December 8,…

Team Goemkarponn SURLA: Forest Department officials detained 29 people from Karnataka for attempting to visit the Jalavani waterfall inside the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, despite a ban on entry to the area. The group, which included residents from Belagavi and nearby regions as well as several students, was later released on personal bonds after questioning. Officials warned that strict action will be taken if anyone is found entering restricted waterfall zones in the future. According to Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary range officer Girish Bailudkar, locals reported that people had entered the prohibited Jalavani waterfall area. A forest team immediately reached the site…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A 68-year-old resident of Sadolxem, Basil Coutinho, succumbed to 80% burn injuries after reportedly dousing himself with petrol and setting himself on fire at his home. According to police sources, Basil, an ex-employee of the Electricity Department, had been struggling with health issues and worsening depression in recent days. The incident occurred when no one else was at the house. The fire spread rapidly, causing extensive damage to household items. Authorities confirmed that the body has been preserved and the funeral is scheduled for Monday. Police are investigating the incident.

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: To prevent the situation from escalating into a law and order issue, Canacona Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Prataprao Naik Gaunkar on Friday intervened and restored a traditional access pathway at Rajbagh–Tarir that had been blocked by a starred hotel. The pathway, which locals say has existed for generations, was allegedly obstructed for the past five to six months after The Lalit Golf and Spa Resort, Rajbagh, erected iron-bar fencing and placed a lock on an existing gate. Residents claimed the access is vital not only for daily movement but also for religious rituals, including the…

On Thursday-Friday intervening night, when most of the city had turned in, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chose to do what many leaders hesitate to do during a tense standoff. He went to the protest site, listened, spoke directly to the people, and attempted to cool tempers before the situation spiralled out of control. In doing so, he demonstrated a quality that is increasingly rare in public life. The willingness to engage, not from behind barricades or through statements, but face-to-face. The agitation by villagers of Chimbel against the proposed Unity Mall had already stretched for over 12 hours. Protesters had…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As Goa marked Goa Asmitai Dis, speakers at a state-level programme in Panaji underlined the growing need to safeguard Goa’s cultural markers from dilution amid rapid social and economic change. The programme, held at the Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, commemorated the historic 1967 Opinion Poll, when Goans voted to retain their distinct identity by rejecting the merger with Maharashtra. Speakers noted that while the Opinion Poll protected Goa’s political identity, today’s challenge lies in protecting its cultural markers — language, traditions, livelihoods, and indigenous products. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, addressing the gathering, said that Goa’s identity…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Mala, through its Free Legal Aid Cell, in collaboration with the North Goa District Legal Services Authority, organised a lecture on drug abuse prevention at Don Bosco College, Panaji. The awareness session was led by Mr. Sahil Warang, Police Sub-Inspector of Anjuna Police Station, who addressed students on the serious dangers and long-term consequences of substance abuse. He also highlighted the role of youth in resisting drugs and spreading awareness within society. The programme was graced by Shri Irshad Agha, Principal District and Sessions Judge, and Mr. Narayan Surendra Amonkar, Retired Judge…