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Team Goemkarponn Margao: A village panchayat secretary arrested earlier this week in a sexual assault case allegedly manipulated and exploited the survivor by offering support, financial help and promises of marriage, according to a detailed complaint filed at the women police station. The woman has alleged that the accused abused his official position and financial clout to control and threaten her, and later attempted to shield himself from legal action by filing what she described as a fabricated cheating case against her. In her statement, the survivor said the accused frequently visited a wellness spa in Margao where she worked…

Team Goemkarponn Chimbel: Residents of Chimbel have stepped up their agitation against the proposed Unity Mall and Prashasan Stambh projects, citing serious concerns over environmental harm and the threat to local biodiversity. Protesters warn that the projects could lead to the destruction of Toyaar Lake and irreversibly disturb the area’s fragile ecological system. Villagers gathered near the proposed project site, holding placards and staging demonstrations to reiterate their demand that both projects be scrapped. Outlining the next phase of the agitation, residents announced a gherao of the Chimbel Panchayat on December 26. The protest will intensify further with a hunger…

Team Goemkarponn Siolim: A man sustained injuries after being attacked by a bull tied near a riverbank in Siolim in the early hours of Thursday. The incident occurred around 3.15 am when the victim, reportedly unaware of the animal’s presence in the area, was suddenly attacked. During the incident, two other persons were also affected while trying to escape the situation. Locals who noticed the commotion rushed to the spot and provided immediate assistance to the injured man before shifting him to Goa Medical College (GMC) for treatment. Police have been informed and are examining the circumstances under which the…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Margao Congress Block Convener Savio Coutinho has slammed the Margao Municipal Council (MMC), alleging that it was caught dumping mixed waste and covering it with mud at the Sonsodo garbage site, close to Manovikas High School. Coutinho alleged that the dumping of mixed and sanitary waste was being carried out despite the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) having served a notice on the council for such violations. He claimed that the practice has continued unabated, reflecting what he described as the council’s disregard for pollution control norms, Pollution Control Board notices and even directions of the…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: Gomantak Mazdoor Sangh organised an awareness programme on Labour Codes and Provident Fund (PF) benefits with the aim of educating workers about their legal rights and social security entitlements. During the session, speakers explained key provisions of the newly introduced labour codes, including wage protection, industrial relations mechanisms and measures aimed at improving working conditions. Participants were informed about how the labour reforms seek to strengthen workers’ rights while ensuring compliance and transparency. Special focus was placed on the Employees’ Provident Fund, highlighting its importance in providing financial stability, retirement security and support during emergencies. Experts also…

Team Goemkarponn Pissurle: In a shocking case highlighting the dangers of plastic waste, veterinarians rescued a 12-year-old cow suffering from severe complications caused by plastic ingestion at Pissurle on December 22, 2025. The cow was rescued following a case of premature birth and was found to be recumbent, continuously straining and unable to pass normal urine. Suspecting plastic impaction, the veterinary team immediately conducted an emergency ruminotomy. During the surgical procedure, a massive 48.3 kilograms of plastic waste was removed from the cow’s stomach. The recovered material included plastic carry bags, PVC pipe pieces, a leather belt, rainwear, cloth fragments,…

Team Goemkarponn Verna: A 40-year-old man who was injured in a scooter accident at Verna earlier this week succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. Verna police received a wireless message from the Casualty Police at GMC Bambolim at around 9.54 am on December 25, 2025, informing that the patient, identified as Vishwanath Pednekar, a native of Maharashtra and presently residing behind the Collector’s Office in Margao, had expired. Police enquiries revealed that the accident occurred on December 23, 2025, at around 9.35 pm, when the deceased was riding his Pleasure scooter from…