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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) has floated an e-tender worth ₹22.92 crore for the construction of a sports complex at Shree Balram Residential High School in Amone, Canacona, a school founded by Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar. According to the tender notice issued by the Executive Director of SAG on behalf of the Governor of Goa, online bids have been invited in a two-bid system (e-tendering mode) for the construction of the sports complex at Shree Balram Residential School, Amone. The estimated cost of the project is ₹22,92,86,432.70 (₹22.92 crore). The last date for online submission of bids…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Congress leaders led by former Canacona Congress candidate Janardhan S. Bhandari gheraoed the Assistant Engineer of the Electricity Department in Canacona, raising strong objections over what they termed as faulty and excessive electricity bills issued to consumers. Bhandari, along with JanaSena Warriors and Citizens of Canacona, met the Electricity Department officials and demanded immediate corrective measures to address the issue, stating that residents are facing severe hardship due to inflated bills. “People across Goa are witnessing an unexpected surge in electricity bills, placing heavy financial pressure on common families,” Bhandari said, urging the department to resolve the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA – Sanction orders granting Rs 2 lakh each to 85 traditional Shigmostav mell/troupes from Sanguem, Quepem and Canacona were distributed on Tuesday under the Department of Art & Culture’s ambitious ‘Mand Sanskriti Yojana’. Distributing the sanction letters, Minister for Art & Culture Ramesh Tawadkar said that the government will introduce various schemes to preserve traditional festivals, rituals and fairs across the State. He informed that a dedicated scheme has also been prepared to support the Dhillo festival and announced three prizes for the best reels made on traditional Shigmo troupes. The awards will be presented during this…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: The Leela Club, a five-storey building situated close to Ozrant Beach in Anjuna, is facing scrutiny after reports surfaced that it may be operating without the necessary permissions from the local village panchayat. Details accessed through the Right to Information (RTI) Act indicate that the Anjuna Village Panchayat has not granted either a trade licence or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the establishment located under Survey No. 213/6. In an official response, Panchayat Secretary Rui Cardozo confirmed that the panchayat has not issued any authorisation for the club to operate. Anjuna Sarpanch Surendra Govekar also stated…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Consumer Action Network (GOACAN) has strongly criticised the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), claiming it unfairly places the burden on consumers while failing to tackle major environmental problems. GOACAN convenor Roland Martins argued that the scheme’s environmental justification is questionable, stating that the initiative does not address more serious contributors to pollution such as thin plastic carry bags and other single-use plastic items. Instead, he said, the focus appears to be on selected types of packaging materials. Martins also maintained that consumers would be inconvenienced under the system, as they would have to spend time…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Amid mounting public anger over Section 39 A of the TCP Act, Former Minister and NCP State President Jose Philip D’Souza on Tuesday afternoon said the wave of protests erupting simultaneously across Goa indicates that the government is “moving in the wrong direction.” He was reacting to the massive demonstration staged outside the residence of TCP Minister Vishwajeet Rane. Addressing reporters, D’Souza said elected representatives and local bodies must be taken into confidence before major decisions are made. “When protests break out in different parts of Goa at the same time, it sends a clear message that…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: An 80-year-old woman from Telaulim, Navelim, succumbed to burn injuries while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) Bambolim. According to police information received from the Casualty Police of GMC at around 3:50 am on 24/02/2026, the deceased was identified as Saudina Terezinha Cruzinha Fernandes (80), a resident of Telaulim, Navelim. She had been admitted to the hospital following burn injuries sustained at her residence. During enquiry with family members, it was revealed that on 16/02/2026, while she was in the kitchen, hot water accidentally fell on her legs. Initially, she was treated at home…