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Team Goemkarponn Verna: The South Goa District Disaster Management Authority, in association with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Verna Industries Association and various line departments of the Government of Goa, conducted a mock drill on chemical disaster management at Lupin Pharma in Verna on Sunday. The exercise aimed at strengthening preparedness, building response capacity and spreading awareness on handling chemical emergencies. Officials said the drill helped assess coordination among different agencies during disaster situations. The mock exercise received a positive response and highlighted the importance of preparedness and timely action during industrial emergencies.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: ‘Surajya Abhiyan’, supported by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, has demanded a high-level probe into an alleged ₹10,000-crore illegal betting racket reportedly linked to the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. According to a press release issued on Sunday, Raibandar resident Dilip Shetye has filed a written complaint with the Panaji Police Commissioner and the Director General of Police, alleging the operation of a large illegal betting network through high-tech applications and offshore servers. A similar complaint has also reportedly been sent from Nagpur via email. The organisation has urged authorities to constitute…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: Sankalp Amonkar, MLA of Mormugao, on Saturday laid the foundation stone for hotmixing, drainage and road furniture works at Ravindra Bhavan Junction near Baina beach, marking the start of long-pending road development works in the area. The project includes hotmixing of the road stretch, construction of drainage lines and installation of road furniture to improve road safety and convenience for motorists and pedestrians. The works are expected to streamline traffic movement near the busy junction and enhance connectivity in the locality. Speaking on the occasion, Amonkar said improving road and civic infrastructure remains a priority in the…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: International Women’s Day was celebrated at the Salvador do Mundo Panchayat Hall in Porvorim, where women from the local community, social organisations and residents gathered to honour the achievements and contributions of women in different fields. Tourism and IT Minister Rohan Khaunte attended the event as the chief guest. Also present on the dais were Zilla Panchayat members Sandeep Salgaonkar (Penha de França) and Amit Asnodkar (Socorro), Sarpanch of Penha de França Swapnil Rama Chodankar, Socorro Sarpanch Sonia Pednekar, panch members from the village panchayats of Penha de França, Salvador do Mundo and Socorro, and Dr Milind…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Three persons were seriously injured after a car allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner rammed into an Ola electric scooter at Mashem in Canacona. According to a complaint filed by LHC Riya Khandekar of Canacona Police Station, the accident occurred on March 7 at around 5 pm near God’s Gift Hall at Dapot, Mashem on NH-66. Police said the accused driver, identified as Bijo Georg, a resident of Kottayam in Kerala, was driving an Innova car from Canacona towards Pollem when he allegedly dashed against an oncoming Ola electric scooter travelling from Pollem towards Canacona.…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: Vasco Police have registered a case against a woman for allegedly suppressing her Portuguese nationality and fraudulently enrolling her name in the electoral roll of the 25–Vasco Assembly Constituency. According to police, the case was registered following a complaint filed by the Executive Magistrate and Mamlatdar of Mormugao Taluka, who is also the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) for the constituency. The accused, identified as Elizabeth Luis, a resident of Bhute Bhat in Vasco, allegedly concealed the fact that she had acquired Portuguese nationality and was holding a Portuguese passport. Police said she submitted an enumeration form…

Team Goemkarponn Quepem: Cuncolim Police have registered a case against unknown persons for allegedly carrying out illegal extraction of rubber stones at Naquerim village in Quepem without obtaining the required permits. According to the complaint filed by Nathen Afonso, Mamlatdar of Quepem Taluka, the accused persons allegedly conducted illegal extraction operations at four different locations in Naquerim prior to February 11, 2026. Police said the accused illegally extracted rubber stones without securing licences or permission from the competent authority and transported the material to unknown destinations, causing loss to the State Government. A case has been registered and further investigation…