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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Art and Culture has started the registration process for Warkari groups (Dindis) from Goa under the Scheme for Assistance to Warkaris from Goa, aimed at supporting and formally recognising their participation in the annual Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage. The scheme is intended to ensure organised participation of Warkaris through a transparent framework while safeguarding and promoting the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Warkari Sampradaya. Dindi group leaders have been asked to submit duly filled registration forms along with necessary documents within the prescribed deadline. They have also been directed to carefully verify participant details…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Health Services (DHS) has issued a health advisory on heat stroke, warning that rising temperatures across several states in recent years have led to cases of heat-related illnesses and fatalities. While the general population remains at risk, the elderly and children are particularly vulnerable. Heat stroke, a severe form of hyperthermia, occurs due to prolonged exposure to high environmental temperatures or intense physical activity in hot weather. It is most common during the summer months from April to July. A key warning sign is a body temperature exceeding 104°F (40°C), often accompanied by confusion…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: The Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (DSDE) will organise the Prime Minister National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) cum Placement Fair on April 24, 2026, at Government ITI, Valshi Bicholim, from 10.00 am onwards. A number of public and private establishments are expected to participate in the mela, offering apprenticeship and employment opportunities across sectors. ITI pass-outs and other local youth are encouraged to attend the event and register on-site to explore career prospects and interact directly with recruiters. For further details, candidates may contact Government ITI, Bicholim on 0832-2362315 or 8669144969.

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Police have registered a kidnapping case after a minor girl was allegedly taken away from her lawful guardianship in Dharmapur. According to police, the complaint was lodged by the girl’s father, whose identity has been withheld to protect the minor. The incident reportedly occurred on April 19 at around 10:00 am, when an unknown accused person allegedly kidnapped the minor daughter from Dharmapur. Following the complaint, a case has been registered at Margao Town Police Station, and efforts are underway to trace the missing girl and identify the accused involved. Police sources said search operations have been…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: An unidentified male body was recovered from a creek near the sluice gate at Patto in Panaji on Tuesday, prompting police to register a case of unnatural death. According to police, PSI Mahadev Pednekar visited the spot at around 12:04 pm after receiving information about a body floating in the Panaji Patto creek. Upon arrival, the police found the body of an unknown man, estimated to be between 40 and 50 years of age, floating in a prone position. The officer, with assistance, retrieved the body from the creek, which falls under the jurisdiction of Panaji Police…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: A woman from Quepem has fallen victim to an online job scam after being allegedly cheated of ₹1.12 lakh by a fraudster posing as an airline employee. According to police, the complaint was filed by Penifa Fernandes, a resident of Poilemoll, Quepem. She reported that in the early hours of April 2, at around 2:54 am, she received a call on her mobile phone from an unknown person who identified herself as “Anamika,” claiming to be an employee of Air India Base Airline. The caller allegedly offered to secure a job for the complainant and, under this…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: In a crackdown on narcotics, Calangute Police arrested a 35-year-old man after allegedly seizing over 2 kg of suspected ganja during a raid conducted at Porbawado on Monday night. According to police, the offence was registered at 10:43 pm on April 20 based on a complaint filed on behalf of the State by PSI Paresh Sinari of Calangute Police Station. Acting on specific inputs, a narcotic raid was carried out at around 8:46 pm at Bodkewod ground, Porbawado, Calangute in Bardez. During the operation, the accused, identified as Manjay Sahni (35), a native of Bihar, was found…