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Goemkarponn Desk VALPOI: Minister for Tourism, Rohan A. Khaunte, participated in the thrilling experience of White water rafting at Mhadei River, Valpoi on 14th August 2024, highlighting the government’s commitment to showcasing the diverse and sustainable tourism opportunities within Goa’s hinterlands. The activity effectively spotlighted the state’s hinterlands, demonstrating that Goa offers much more than its famous beaches. Accompanying the Minister were also Deputy Director Tourism, Shri. Kuldeep Arolkar, OSD to Minister (Tourism), Shri. Shawn Mendes, OSD to Minister (IT), Shri. Neville Noronha, Deputy General Manager & PRO, Shri. Deepak Narvekar and other government officials explored nature trails, enjoyed adventure…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: In a move to promote mindfulness, BeyondTheSyllabus (BTS) club at V. M. Salgaocar College of Law (VMSCL) has introduced the Inner Peace Challenge (IPC). The IPC will challenge participants to embrace downtime and mental rest in a world increasingly dominated by constant activity. The concept of the Inner Peace Challenge is simple yet surprisingly difficult – participants are required to sit quietly for 90 minutes without using their phones, speaking, or even moving excessively. The challenge aims to test individuals’ self-control and focus, offering a rare opportunity to experience the power of calm in a busy world.…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: At just 17 years of age, Hausabai Patil crossed over from Maharashtra in 1944 to procure weapons for armed rebellion and to rescue her comrade lodged in a Portuguese prison in Goa. Eminent author-journalist P. Sainath has detailed the contribution of Hausabai to the Indian freedom struggle in the first chapter of his book, ‘The Last Heroes: Foot Soldiers of Indian Freedom’, which he spoke about at the Museum of Goa, Pilerne, on the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day. Hausabai, a resident of Satara in Maharashtra and member of the Toofan Sena (Whirlwind Army), the armed…

The recent tragedy of the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee physician in Kolkata has sent shockwaves across the medical community and the nation as a whole. In response to this heinous crime, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a nationwide protest, including a 24-hour shutdown of outpatient department (OPD) services by more than 1,000 doctors in Goa. The decision to close OPD services in both private and government medical establishments has sparked a debate regarding the justification of such a strike. While some may argue that the disruption of essential medical services could negatively impact patient…

Goemkarponn Desk MAINA-CURTORIM: Maina Curtorim Police today has arrested Curtorim resident for allegedly allegedly stabbing his wife with kitchen wife under the influence of alcohol As per information, the the man has identified as Joaquim Fernandes allegedly stabbed Alcana Fernandes, Comartha Curtorim Salcete Goa with kitchen knife thereby causing grievous injuries on her upper portion of Abdomen. Due to which victim lady is undergoing treatment at GMC Bambolim. During investigation it is revealed that accused person was under the influence of alcohol. Further accused person is arrested in the above crime. Further investigation with PSI Praful Giri of MCPS.

Goemkarponn Desk ANJUNA: Anjuna Police Station today has registered offence under Section 5 of the Noise Pollution Regulation and Control Rules 2000 and Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act 1986 upon the complaint of Saish Kinlekar, PSI, Anjuna P.S., against the accused person namely Sylroy Maskell (27) for playing loud amplified music beyond the permissible time at his restaurant, namely ‘Thalassa by Cliff’ As per information, the restaurent located at Ozrant, Vagator, Bardez, Goa caused noise Pollution in the locality thereby contravening the provision of The Noise Pollution Regulation and Control Rules 2000 and The Environment Protection act 1986.…

Goemkarponn Desk MANDREM: A Marcotic raid was conducted by the staff of Anti-Narcotic Police Station, Panaji, Goa, led by PSI Sunil Falkar, along with two Pancha witnesses, at a location near Sateri Temple, Marathawadda, Mandrem, Pernem, Goa. The raid resulted in the arrest of Konstantin Marzli, a 42-year-old Russian national, presently staying at H. No. 282, Near Sateri Temple, Marathawadda, Mandrem, Pernem, Goa. The accused was found in an illegal possession of 29 grams of suspected hydroponic weed/Ganja, worth Rs. 1,16,000 and 500 grams of suspected Ganja, worth Rs. 50,000 The total value of the suspected drugs seized is Rs.…