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Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA:An international conference on “The Pan Asian Heritage of St. Francis Xavier: Between Memories and Contemporary Appropriations” was inaugurated on December 12, 2024 at St Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre in Old Goa. The event began with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries. The Auxiliary Bishop His Excellency Rev. Fr. Simião Purificação Fernandes led the people gathered for the conference for a short meaningful prayer. Principal of St. Xavier’s College, Ursula Barreto, welcomed the gathering on behalf of the organizing committee. Chief Guest, Fr. Paulin Baitarwa Kubuya, Under Secretary, Dicastery for Inter Religious Dialogue,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A devastating fire broke out at Devendra Chari’s residence in Cansa Bhat, Thivim, near Zambleshwar Temple, in the afternoon, completely reducing the house to ashes. The fire, which erupted around 2:00 pm, caused losses estimated at over ₹20 lakh, including gold ornaments worth ₹15 lakh, furniture, legal documents, and electronic appliances. The Mapusa fire brigade, with the help of neighbors, controlled the blaze. Former MLA Kiran Kandolkar, Panch member Michele Fernandez, and ex-Sarpanch Kambli visited the family in the evening, appealing to the CM and panchayat for financial assistance. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders welcomed Chief Minister Pramod Sawant threat to file a defamation suit against the party leaders, labeling it as yet another a desperate attempt to silence the opposition. Addressing a press conference at the AAP office in Panaji, AAP Working President Valmiki Naik, along with General Secretary (Campaign and Communication) Francis Coelho, and Youth Wing leaders Rohan Naik and Salman Khan, highlighted CM Sawant’s fear of being exposed and his continuous attempts to deflect attention from the job scam deeply rooted in the BJP. AAP Working President Valmiki Naik stated, “The Chief Minister…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Acting on complaints from the Shree Shantadurga Temple Committee and concerned locals, the Calangute Panchayat, along with members of the Temple Committee, conducted an inspection of a hookah shop operating opposite the Shree Shantadurga Temple at Naika Vaddo. The shop, operating under the name “Vape Store,” was accused of hurting the sanctity of the temple and the sentiments of devotees. Concerns were also raised about the shop’s late-night operations and suspicious activities. The establishment prominently displayed signboards, allegedly encouraging the sale of hookah accessories in close proximity to the revered temple. During the inspection, Calangute BJP President…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually on 12th December. This year’s theme announced by World Health Organisation(WHO) is “Heath: It’s on the Government”. On this day, Madganvcho Awaaz appeals to Health Minister Vishwajit Rane to fulfil his own promise of giving Tertiary Hospital status to South Goa District Hospital & make it fully functional, stated Youth Leader Prabhav Naik. Reminding Health Minister Vishwajit Rane of the Memorandum submitted by Citizens of Margao on 27th August 2024 and subsequent visit of Health Minister to Hospicio Hospital on 27th September 2024, Prabhav Naik urged HM Vishwajit Rane…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The High Court of Bombay at Goa today directed the state to have further safeguards in place for the remaining trees following the partial cutting of a Banyan that was meant for translocation as part of the Porvorim elevated corridor project. The petitioner will implead the transplantation agency, Doctor Trees, as a respondent to the petition for the sake of having more clarity on the transplantation process of the six trees including three Banyans and a Peepal tree. The petition was filed to place accountability on the replantation of over 1800 trees in view of the 612…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Five Russian women were rescued from drowning late on Tuesday in two separate incidents in both the districts of the state. Drishti Marine lifesavers conducted one triple rescue operation and a double rescue on the beaches of Candolim and Benaulim respectively, saving the lives of the foreign tourists visiting the coastal state, where foreign tourist footfalls peak around December. Candolim: Three Russian females between the ages of 30 and 40 years, found themselves stuck in a rip current, while they were swimming together. Lifesaver Kartik Naik noticed them in distress and rushed to their aid. The three…