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A 42-year-old man was found dead at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, on Wednesday night, with police suspecting death due to pesticide consumption. Police received a call from the hospital’s Casualty Police around 8:54 pm on December 25, 2025, reporting that a male patient had been brought in deceased after allegedly ingesting pesticide. The deceased has been identified as Shivanand Kanabaregi (42), a resident of San Jose De Areal, Curtorim. Preliminary investigation revealed that Kanabaregi had been battling tuberculosis for over a year. He was admitted to the TB Hospital in Margao on November 28, 2025, and discharged…

Team Goemkarponn BHOMA: Based on a state complaint filed by HC 5566 Santosh Patil of Mardol Police Station, an accident occurred on 24/12/2025 at around 8:00 am at Kalimati, Bhoma, Ponda. The accused, Sairaj Metri, resident near Sugar Factory, Dharbandora, was riding an Activa scooter from Ponda towards Panaji in a rash and negligent manner. Upon reaching Kalimati, Bhoma, he allegedly dashed into a pedestrian woman, Sarita Naik, resident of Madbhatwada, Bhoma, Ponda, while she was crossing the road. Due to the impact, Sarita Naik fell on the road and sustained a fracture injury to her right leg. She has…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A road accident at a three-road junction near Maharaja Hotel, Verna, on December 24 escalated into a violent confrontation after a car driver allegedly assaulted and threatened a scooter rider with a knife before fleeing the scene. According to the complaint, Francis De Mello, a resident of Poriebhatt, Verna, the incident occurred at around 6 pm when a Swift Dzire car, travelling from Titan towards Verna, allegedly dashed into a scooter that was crossing the road. The impact caused the scooter rider and the vehicle to fall onto the tar road, resulting in injuries to the rider.…

— IT Minister Rohan Khaunte-led Roundtable Explores Aligning Norwegian Businesses with Goa’s Industry Needs ~ Engagement facilitated by Goa-based digital transformation firm Kilowott, enabling structured dialogue between Norwegian businesses and Goa’s industry stakeholders Engagement facilitated by Goa-based digital transformation firm Kilowott, enabling structured dialogue between Norwegian businesses and Goa’s industry stakeholders ~ Discussions focused on Goa’s growth potential across tourism, IT and allied sectors, and how Norwegian companies can align with local industry needs Panaji: Goa’s IT and Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte recently conducted a high-level roundtable with the Norway India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) business delegation, focussed…

Panaji: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gomantak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya and Research Centre (GAMRC), Shiroda, to strengthen and promote wellness tourism in the State. The MoU was signed at Paryatan Bhavan, Patto, in the presence of Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte. Also present were Director of Tourism Kedar Ashok Naik, Principal of GAMRC Dr Neelesh Pramod Korde, President of the Goa Council of Ayurvedic and Allied Indian Systems of Medicine Dr Sneha Bhagwat, Deputy Director AYUSH Dr Minal Joshi, Vice President Dr Dharmendra Desai and officiating registrar Dr Joy Periera. Under…

Team Goemakarponn Margao: Daivadnya Samaj Margao, in association with the Akhil Gomantakiya Daivadnya Brahmin Youth Association (AGDBYA), organised its 16th blood donation and free medical check up camp on December 19, 2025. The programme was held in the presence of Daivadnya Samaj Margao president Ramakant Raikar and AGDBYA president Seema Rohit Vernekar, who welcomed the chief guests and attendees. Dr Sudhir Shet, Director of Horizon and IJNHS Sunshine Hospitals, was the chief guest, while Dr Ravin Rego, Head of the Hospicio Blood Bank, attended as the guest of honour. Over 50 donors voluntarily donated blood at the camp, and many…

“A recurring problem in Goa is the casual manner in which permissions are granted. Departments work in silos, inspections are predictable rather than surprise-based, and enforcement often depends on who is running the establishment. This culture of selective enforcement creates a dangerous ecosystem where rules exist only on paper. When tragedy strikes, the same system rushes to appoint inquiry committees, suspend minor officials and promise reforms, while the deeper rot remains untouched. The nightclub fire also raises uncomfortable questions about governance priorities. Tourism and nightlife generate revenue, employment and visibility for the state. But when economic interests overshadow safety, lives…