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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Despite the lack of adequate facilities and equipment, the Talpona Coastal Police Station has earned special praise from local residents for its courageous handling of the rescue of a fishing boat with four fishermen that had gone missing in the deep Arabian Sea. Locals particularly commended Talpona Coastal Police PI Therron S. D’Costa for his personal involvement in the operation. “We approached PI Therron and informed him about the distressing situation. He helped us wholeheartedly and finally brought all our missing fishermen safely back to the jetty himself,” said Rudresh Namshikar. Namshikar, while expressing gratitude, also voiced…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Tempers flared on Tuesday evening as agitated residents, upset over the alleged delay in tracing a missing fishing boat with four fishermen on board, resorted to a Rasta Roko agitation by blocking the Manohar Parrikar Canacona Bypass Road (MPCBR) on NH-66 at Talpona, bringing highway traffic to a complete standstill for nearly an hour. Angry protesters, claiming authorities failed to adequately respond to their concerns and cries for help, suddenly blocked the four-lane highway, causing hundreds of vehicles heading in both directions to come to a halt. Men, women, youngsters and elderly persons participated in the agitation,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: An advocate has approached the Bombay High Court at Goa, contesting the manner in which the Goa Medical Council (GMC) dealt with a complaint involving allegations of unregistered medical practice, including a surgical procedure carried out in 2023. Advocate Moses Pinto has filed a writ petition questioning an order issued by the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee (EDC) of the GMC on July 19, 2024, along with the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) decision to reject his appeal against that order. According to the petition, Pinto underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy at a private hospital in Margao on August 1,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Centre is pressing ahead with a wide-ranging programme to upgrade India’s power sector, combining policy changes, international collaboration, technological modernisation and a push for green and digital energy solutions, Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. In a written reply to an unstarred question, Naik said the government’s efforts are focused on delivering dependable, affordable and environmentally sustainable electricity, while reinforcing the country’s long-term energy security and advancing its clean energy goals. According to the minister, the Ministry of Power is working closely with foreign governments, multilateral agencies and…

Team Gomkarponn PANAJI: Purvi Ritesh Naik won the gold medal in the 100 metres freestyle at the SGFI School National Games held in New Delhi. She delivered an impressive performance to finish first with her best recorded time of 1 minute and 03 seconds. Her victory came against strong competition, highlighting her speed, technique, and determination in the pool. Achieving a personal best at a national-level event marks an important milestone in her swimming journey. The gold medal adds to her growing list of achievements and reflects her consistent training and competitive spirit.

Team Gomkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Goa, has announced the conduct of selection trials to identify Goa State teams for the 69th National School Games Championship 2025. The trials will cover Cycling and Shooting disciplines across Under 14, Under 17, and Under 19 categories for both boys and girls. Selected cyclists will represent Goa at the National School Games Cycling Championship, which is scheduled to be held in Jharkhand from January 13 to January 17, 2026. Meanwhile, the Shooting events for Under 14 and Under 19 boys and girls will take place in Madhya…

Team Gomkarponn PANAJI: Calling the forthcoming Zilla Panchayat elections a decisive moment for Goa’s future, members of the civil society on Tuesday appealed to voters to view the December 20 polls as a “semi-final” ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, and to vote responsibly to protect the state from further decline. The activists clarified that they were not endorsing or opposing any specific candidates. Instead, they urged voters to exercise discretion and support individuals committed to safeguarding Goa’s land, environment and social fabric. Addressing the media, Fr Eremito Rebello expressed anguish over Goa’s image being projected nationally as a corruption-ridden…