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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:In a poignant turn of events at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, a 60-year-old senior citizen from Goa, Rama Pednekar, lost his life due to a heart attack. Pednekar, a resident of Curchorem in South Goa, had traveled to the holy site as part of a special initiative by the Goa government to facilitate free travel for devotees. The incident occurred while Pednekar was being rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead by medical personnel. Family members have since arrived in Prayagraj to handle the necessary formalities. Pednekar was among the thousands of devotees who…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant development, the Bombay High Court at Goa has overturned a stay order that had halted the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected managing committee of the Bodgeshwar Temple. This decision, made on February 18, 2025, paves the way for the new committee to take office, marking a crucial milestone in the temple’s administrative transition. The stay had been imposed following a petition filed by former committee members, including ex-president Anand Bhaidkar, who challenged the election process and the inclusion of new names in the list of mahajans (temple members). The petition said that the…

— RGP Members Warned Against Engaging with Opposition Content on Social Media Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a stern move to maintain party discipline and unity, the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) has issued a directive to all its official members and office bearers, warning them against engaging with or promoting content that is detrimental to the party’s interests on social media. The letter, signed by RGP President Manoj Parab, addresses a growing concern within the party regarding members’ social media activities. It specifically highlights instances where some members have been sharing, liking, or engaging with Facebook posts from opposition parties, individuals,…

Team Goemkarponn SALIGAO: In the early hours of Friday, February 21, a significant spiritual event will unfold in the region of Saligao, as devotees prepare for the 9th Annual Sai Mandir Padyatra. This 78km pilgrimage, organized by Shree Sharvani Vetal Sai Bhakt Aradi-Salmona, Saligao, will see Sai-Bhakts from Saligao and neighboring villages embark on a journey to the revered Sai Mandir in Kovilgao, Kudal, which is believed to be the oldest Sai Mandir in India. The pilgrimage will commence at 5:45 am from Shri Sharvani Mandir in Saligao and is scheduled to reach the Sai Mandir in Kovilgao on Sunday,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant move to bolster cyber security, leverage artificial intelligence, and enhance traffic compliance, the Goa Police launched several innovative programs on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The event, held in the presence of Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, and top police officials, marked a pivotal moment in the state’s efforts to integrate technology and community engagement into law enforcement. The initiatives include the establishment of a Dedicated Cyber Helpline Center (1930), the Cyber-Yoddha Programme, an AI-ML Lab, and the Quick Pass Mobile Application. The Cyber-Yoddha Programme, a cornerstone of the Cyber Surakshit Goem campaign,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Contemporary India experienced the Golden Age of journalism after the Emergency ended in the late 1970s, said veteran journalist and president of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) Seema Mustafa at the recent MOG Sundays talk at the Museum of Goa, Pilerne. The first woman president of EGI, Mustafa’s career in journalism spans over four decades, and she is renowned for her reportage out of conflict zones like Beirut and for working with leading Indian publications like The Indian Express and The Telegraph. She also served as National Affairs Editor at News X. During the talk, titled ‘Seema Mustafa…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji/Margao: Women from various self-help groups (SHGs) engaged in the Mid-Day Meal Scheme met Goa Forward Party President and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai to express their grievances over the non-payment of dues for the last six months and the government’s decision to replace them with Akshay Patra. GFP Chief Vijai Sardesai strongly condemned the government’s move, stating that the original intent of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme was to empower Goan women by allowing them to provide quality food to Goan students. However, instead of supporting these women, the government has failed to clear their pending payments and is…