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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Monday held a strategic meeting to discuss programmes and initiatives aimed at strengthening the party organisation and expanding its outreach among the people of Goa. The meeting was chaired by GPCC President Girish Chodankar and attended by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Working Presidents Altone D’Costa and Carlos Alvares Ferreira, along with M.K. Shaikh, district presidents Assiz Noronha, Rajesh Verekar, Mangaldas Naik and Shashank Narvekar. During the meeting, party leaders reviewed the prevailing political situation in the state and exchanged views on strengthening the Congress organisation at the grassroots level.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major boost to public health research, the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Goa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Cancer Epidemiology (CCE), Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, for the implementation of the Goa CARES: Longitudinal Cohort Study 2025 in collaboration with the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. The MoU was signed by Dr. Rupa Naik, Director of Health Services, Goa, and Dr. Rajesh Dikshit, Director of the Centre for Cancer Epidemiology, Tata Memorial Centre, marking the commencement of one of the largest public health research projects ever undertaken in the state.…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Growing concerns over the increasing presence of beggars in Vasco have prompted residents, traders and visitors to call for immediate intervention by authorities to reclaim public spaces and improve the town’s overall environment. Residents claim that several key locations across Vasco, including market areas, bus stops, footpaths and public seating zones, have witnessed a noticeable rise in the number of beggars in recent months. According to locals, many regularly approach pedestrians and shoppers for money, creating inconvenience in busy public areas. Particular concern has been expressed over the alleged misuse of facilities developed under the Vasco beautification…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has cautioned businesses across the country about a growing cyber fraud scheme in which scammers impersonate company leaders to trick employees into making unauthorized financial transactions. The fraud, commonly referred to as the “Boss Scam,” involves criminals posing as CEOs, directors, senior managers or other high-ranking officials through messaging apps, emails or phone calls. Employees are then pressured to urgently transfer funds, purchase gift cards, or disclose confidential business information. Officials said the scam relies heavily on creating a sense of urgency and exploiting workplace hierarchies, making employees less likely…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Porvorim Police have arrested four persons in connection with an alleged assault on a Socorro resident, with the accused booked under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for attempted murder and criminal intimidation. According to police, the case was registered following a complaint lodged by Ankush Sharma (24), a resident of Socorro, Porvorim, on June 21. The complaint states that on June 18 at around 5 pm, accused Sourabh Narulkar, along with three others, allegedly assaulted Anand Patil (37), a resident of Socorro, at a garden near the Socorro Panchayat office. The accused allegedly abused, threatened…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Drishti Marine lifesavers rescued a tourist from Karnataka from drowning off Calangute beach and provided first aid to a woman from Pune who injured her leg while walking along Sernabatim beach over the weekend. At Calangute beach, a 21-year-old tourist from Karnataka narrowly escaped drowning after venturing into deeper waters while searching for a jewellery ring he had accidentally dropped into the sea. According to Drishti Marine, the tourist was initially standing in knee-deep water when the ring slipped from his hand and fell to the seabed. As he continued searching for it, he gradually moved into…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A 55-year-old man from Bicholim died while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, a day after sustaining serious injuries in a self-accident near St. Joseph Church at Tankwada, Usgao. According to police, a wireless message was received from GMC at 7.45 am on June 22 informing that Vijay Gurav (55), a resident of Bamai Pale, Bicholim, had succumbed to his injuries. Enquiries revealed that the accident had occurred on June 21 and was registered as M.V. Accident No. 103/2026 at Ponda Police Station. Gurav was travelling on an Activa scooter along with his friend and…