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Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: Cortalim Zilla Panchayat (ZP) member Merciana Vas inaugurated the long-awaited asphalting of internal roads at Falvado in Velsao on Saturday, providing much-needed relief to the locals. The project was initiated in the presence of Velsao Sarpanch Diana Gouveia, panchayat members Fransisca Baretto, social worker Roquezinho D’Souza, and other dignitaries. Speaking to the media, ZP Merciana Vas stated that the project was funded under ZP resources at an estimated cost of ₹5.6 lakh. “The roads in this area have been in poor condition for a long time, and the heavy rains in recent months caused further damage, inconveniencing…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya 2 took to the streets on Saturday morning to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS through a rally and impactful street plays. The event, held ahead of World AIDS Day, aimed to educate the public about the disease and emphasize prevention and support. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the students marched through the surrounding areas. They also performed street plays at various locations, drawing attention to the cause and engaging with the public. The rally saw active participation from the school’s principal, teachers, and staff, who marched alongside the students. Speaking to the media, Sheeba…

Team Goemkarponn NEW VADDEM: A shop owned by Sofia Fernandes at the last stop in New Vaddem caught fire, resulting in an estimated loss of ₹1 lakh. The cause of the fire remains unknown. According to Vasco fire officials, they received a call about the incident at around 1:50 PM and immediately rushed to the site. “Reaching the spot was challenging due to narrow roads and parked bikes on either side. However, by the time we arrived, the locals had already managed to douse the flames,” said a fire officer. The shop owner, Sofia Fernandes, stated that she had closed…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Verna police have on arrested a 26 year old Rohan Bind for possession of 4.255 kgs Ganja worth Rs 4.25 lakhs. Acting on reliable and specific information, the Verna Police conducted a narcotics raid on Saturday, between 4:43 PM and 6:45 PM, at an open ground in Old Mardol, Verna. During the operation, they apprehended Rohan Teju Prasad Bind (26), a resident of Old Mardol and native of Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, for possessing 4.255 kilograms of ganja worth ₹4,25,000. The narcotics were seized as per the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A male aged approximately 40-50 years was found lying unresponsive near the old bus stand at the Vasco market. The Vasco Police Control Room (PCR) received a call about the incident, prompting an immediate inquiry. Upon visiting the spot, authorities discovered the individual in a lifeless state. The man, whose identity remains unknown, was shifted to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Chicalim via a 108 ambulance. However, the medical officer at SDH Chicalim declared him dead on arrival. The police conducted an inquest panchanama, and the body was preserved at SGDH Margao for identification and further medico-legal…

Team Goemkarponn GUIRIM: The elections to the Comunidade of Guirim Managing committee were held at Comunidade office premises as notified by the Government through the Collector North. The Presiding officer was Nilesh Korgaokar from the Collector s Office assisted by the Comunidade Clerk Gabriel Fernandes. The following committee was unanimously elected Ar Tulio de Sousa President ,Major Victor Zuzarte Attorney, Redento de Sousa Treasurer, The following were elected unanimously as Substitutes:John Nazareth Substitute President Alan D Cunha Substitute Attorney, Simon Lobo Substitute Treasurer

Team Goemkarponn THIVIM: A rally against the proposed sale of 6.33 lakh sqm of Tivim Comunidade land for a private university was held today near the Tivim Panchayat Building. The protest saw participation from over 100 villagers, led by former MLA Kiran Kandolkar and Tivim Sarpanch Venkatesh Shirodkar, who urged locals to unite to safeguard Goa’s natural heritage and oppose the project. The Colvale police, under PI Vijay Rane, deployed a heavy force at the venue to maintain law and order. PI Rane personally monitored the situation to ensure peaceful proceedings. Speaking at the rally, Kiran Kandolkar warned of intensified…