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Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: The Calangute Police arrested a 36-year-old man and seized methamphetamine worth approximately ₹4.5 lakh during a raid conducted near Little Goa Restaurant at Porbovaddo, Calangute, on Monday. Acting on credible information that a person would be arriving at the spot to deliver narcotic drugs to prospective customers, a police team from Calangute Police Station laid a trap and conducted the raid in the presence of panch witnesses. During the operation, the accused, Vishnu Harmalkar, son of Sham Harmalkar, a resident of Satarshet, Aldona, Bardez, was found in illegal possession of a brownish crystal powder-like substance suspected to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa is steadily carving a new path in digital inclusion, with women across the state emerging as entrepreneurs, innovators and skilled contributors to the technology-driven economy. From village-level digital literacy programmes to advanced training in emerging technologies and targeted startup support, a range of initiatives is expanding economic opportunities for women across urban and rural Goa. Under the leadership of the Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Rohan A. Khaunte, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications is rolling out programmes that blend digital skills, advanced technology exposure and startup enablement. The objective is clear.…

MAHIMA SHETKAR As Christmas lights shimmer across the streets and homes in Goa, kitchens too come alive with a different kind of magic—the aroma of festive treats that have been an integral part of Goan celebrations for generations. Beyond the glittering decorations and carols, it is these sweet delicacies that truly capture the warmth of Christmas in the region. Bebinca: The Layered Legacy No Goan Christmas is complete without bebinca, the multi-layered pudding made with coconut milk, sugar, and eggs. Each layer is carefully baked, symbolising patience, love, and family togetherness. Passed down through generations, many families in Goa have…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the true spirit of Christmas, Don Bosco College (DBC), Panjim, through its Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) Cell in collaboration with the Campus Ministry Cell, organised a Christmas Outreach and Donation Drive on 15 December 2025, reaching out to children, senior citizens, and animal welfare groups across Goa. The initiative aimed to spread joy, compassion, and the message of sharing during the festive season, while sensitising students to the importance of social responsibility and community service. As part of the outreach programme, students and faculty visited St. Anthony’s Home, Seraulim (Verna), where essential food items were donated…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Amit Patkar has strongly criticised the BJP government in Goa, alleging that senior BJP leaders and legislators have opposed recruitment through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to safeguard a “cash-for-jobs” ecosystem. In a press note, Patkar said media reports have revealed a “shocking and deeply disturbing reality”, claiming that BJP ministers and MLAs openly opposed SSC-based recruitment in the presence of BJP National General Secretary B. L. Santosh. According to Patkar, the BJP leaders allegedly argued that merit-based recruitment would upset their own party karyakartas. He said this opposition exposes the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao has extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to the Catholic community and all people of goodwill, conveying a message of peace, justice, humility and love. In his Christmas message, the Archbishop said Christmas is a celebration of God’s love for humanity, noting that the all-powerful God humbled Himself by becoming part of His own Creation in order to uplift it and reunite it with Himself. Reflecting on the present global situation, where power and strength are often glorified, Archbishop Ferrao observed that peace and justice seem like distant dreams. He said the Child born…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday extended warm Christmas greetings to the people of Goa, especially the Christian community, on the joyous occasion of Christmas. In his message, the Chief Minister said Christmas is a celebration of peace, goodwill, compassion and hope—values that strengthen Goa’s social fabric. He said the teachings of Lord Jesus Christ continue to inspire humanity to follow the path of kindness, humility and service to others. He urged citizens to imbibe these values not only during the festive season but throughout the year to foster unity and mutual respect among…