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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…

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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

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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…

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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The BJP government in Goa is systematically sidelining Bahujan Samaj students by failing to implement the roster reservation system in PG medical admissions at Goa Medical College (GMC). This failure has created job scarcity for Bahujan youth and worsened the state’s unemployment crisis, said AAP Vice President Prof. Ramrao Wagh during a press conference in Panaji on Saturday. Wagh accused the government of deliberately denying Bahujan students their rightful opportunities. “In 2023, 37 PG medical seats went to General Category students, only 12 went to OBC students instead of the 16 mandated by the reservation policy. No…

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Team Goemkarponn LONDON: On St. Andrew’s Feast Day, the Vasco Goan Association, Ealing, UK, proudly honors Clayton Barreto for his outstanding contributions to the Goan community in the UK. Clayton’s journey from Goa to becoming S.Secretary to the High Commissioner at the High Commission of India is a testament to his resilience, integrity, and dedication. Over 16 years, he has championed Goan culture, promoted Konkani, supported Goan talent, and ensured Goa’s presence in the Indian High Commission and international platforms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Clayton played a crucial role through the High Commission of India and the Vande Bharat Mission,…

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The recent issuance of defamation notices by the Tivim Comunidade Management to approximately 15 individuals, including well-known Gaunkars, has sparked significant concern within the local community. The notices are in response to questions raised regarding a controversial land deal involving a Pune-based university, a move that stands to alienate the very constituents they claim to represent. The community’s reaction to the proposed land deal has been marked by apprehension and scepticism, and rightly so. Land in Goa, especially that associated with communities, carries deep historical and cultural significance. It is often viewed as an inheritance protected by ancestors and should…

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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC), Chairman, Alexio Lourenco Reginaldo today announced that there will be auction of 29 prime plots i.e 20 industrial and 9 commercial plots at Verna Industrial Estate, offering a unique opportunity for enterprises to thrive. “Today we have announces the auction of 29 prime plots: 20 industrial and 9 commercial plots at Verna Industrial Estate are now up for grabs, offering a unique opportunity for enterprises to thrive,” said Reginaldo Reginaldo also launched OPEN (Open Platform for Enterprise Network) – India’s first Digital Public Good for Industry Governance, a cutting-edge open-source software platform…

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