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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Church in Goa has strongly criticised the recent offensive statements directed at St Francis Xavier, terming them hurtful and intended to create division among communities. Reacting to the controversy, the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman said the remarks have deeply wounded the sentiments of people across the state, noting that the revered saint—fondly known as “Goencho Saib”—is respected by people of all faiths. The Church cautioned that such comments could disturb the state’s long-standing communal harmony and foster unnecessary tensions. It described the statements as irresponsible and damaging, stressing that they have caused distress among devotees.…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A targeted two-day drive to address pending land mutation cases has resulted in significant progress across North Goa, with Bardez taluka recording the highest number of disposals. During the initiative, Bardez alone accounted for 166 cases being cleared, topping the list among all talukas. The camps were organised to fast-track long-pending applications and ease delays in updating land records. Other talukas also reported steady outcomes. Pernem processed several applications, clearing a notable portion during the drive, while Sattari too managed to resolve multiple cases through the on-the-spot initiative. The camps witnessed encouraging public participation, as residents turned…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has dismissed criminal proceedings against four individuals in connection with a 2015 spa raid, concluding that the material on record did not justify continuing the case against them. However, the court declined to grant similar relief to a fifth आरोपी, allowing the prosecution against him to proceed. The case arose from a police raid carried out at a spa in Panaji after authorities received inputs about suspected illegal activities. A decoy customer was reportedly sent in before officers entered the premises and conducted the operation. After reviewing the charge sheet and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government on Monday launched ‘Career Jagor’, a statewide initiative aimed at strengthening career guidance for students of Classes 10 and 12, with a focus on helping them make informed choices in a rapidly evolving job landscape. The programme was inaugurated at Kala Academy and is being spearheaded by the Goa State Council of Educational Research and Training (GSCERT) in collaboration with the Directorate of Education, Directorate of Higher Education, Directorate of Technical Education, and the Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. Under the initiative, nearly 600 teachers across Goa will be trained as “Career Ambassadors”…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Lifesavers of Drishti Marine, along with beach marshals, handled 13 incidents across Goa over the weekend, carrying out six rescues, attending to a medical emergency, tracing three missing children, and preventing a theft along the coastline and at Dudhsagar waterfalls. At Ashwem Beach, a 43-year-old tourist from Delhi suffering breathing difficulty was administered oxygen and stabilised on-site by the lifesaving team. In a separate incident, a 37-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh was rescued after drifting into deeper waters while swimming. At Anjuna Beach, a 17-year-old boy from Hyderabad was brought safely ashore after struggling in deep waters.…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: Reinforcing its commitment to food safety, authorities in Goa have taken action against a soda and carbonated beverages manufacturing unit in Quepem for operating without a valid licence and under unhygienic conditions. During a routine inspection, officials found the unit functioning without registration under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), while also using raw materials lacking proper label declarations. A penalty of ₹20,000 was imposed, and the unit was ordered to shut operations until full compliance with food safety norms is achieved. Further investigation into the supply chain led officials to another facility in…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: In a late-night narcotics operation, Calangute Police arrested a 35-year-old man and seized over 2 kg of suspected ganja during a raid conducted on April 20. According to police, the investigation was initiated based on a state complaint filed by PSI Paresh Sinari of Calangute Police Station. The raid was carried out between 8:46 pm and 9:45 pm at Bodkewod ground, Porbawado, Calangute. During the search, the accused, identified as Manjay Sahni, a native of Bihar, was found in illegal possession of 2.049 kg of greenish leafy, flowering and fruiting tops suspected to be ganja, valued at…