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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Organisers of the Parshuram Jayanti celebration at Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Sunday night addressed a press conference, distancing themselves from the controversy surrounding derogatory remarks made against St Francis Xavier during the programme and issuing a public apology over the incident. Clarifying their stand, organiser Parshuram Shetye stated that the comments made by speaker Gautam Khattar were “unfortunate” and unacceptable, and said the organisers do not endorse or agree with the statements in any manner. He added that the organisers immediately intervened and stopped the speaker as soon as the objectionable remarks were made on stage.…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Tensions around Goa’s language issue have intensified, with Konkani advocacy groups firmly opposing any proposal to accord Marathi the status of an official language in the state. At a gathering held in Margao, activists and representatives of several Konkani organisations made it clear that Konkani alone holds official language status under the state’s existing law and should not be altered. They emphasised that the language is a key pillar of Goa’s cultural identity and heritage. During the meeting, speakers cautioned political parties against supporting demands for Marathi’s inclusion as an official language, warning that such a stance…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Valmiki Naik, president of the Aam Aadmi Party in Goa, has written to Director General of Police Alok Kumar seeking immediate suo motu action against Gautam Khattar over alleged derogatory remarks concerning St. Francis Xavier. In his communication, Naik stated that the remarks, reportedly made in the presence of BJP Minister Mauvin Godinho and MLA Krishna Salkar, have caused deep hurt to the sentiments of Goa’s Christian community. He termed the comments as irresponsible and warned that such statements could potentially disturb communal harmony in the state. Naik further alleged that the remarks appeared to be a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is witnessing a worrying rise in cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), with health professionals cautioning that the condition is quietly becoming a significant public health concern across the state. Medical practitioners note that NAFLD, which is caused by fat buildup in the liver unrelated to alcohol consumption, is now being detected more frequently than before. Many cases come to light during routine medical examinations, as the disease often develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. According to experts, lifestyle changes are largely to blame for the growing numbers. Reduced physical activity, increased intake…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Crime Branch of Goa Police has arrested two persons from Gujarat in connection with a narcotics raid conducted in Candolim, recovering charas worth ₹2 lakh. Acting on reliable inputs, a Crime Branch team carried out a raid on April 18 near Bosio Hospital at Pinto Wado, Candolim, Bardez. During the operation, the accused were caught red-handed in possession of 630 grams of charas along with two mobile phones. The arrested accused have been identified as Hiren Ramoliya (32), a resident of Navagam in Surat district, and Shabbirbhai Saiyad (40), a resident of Sihor in Bhavnagar district,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco Police have registered a kidnapping case after a minor girl was allegedly abducted from Mangoor Hill on Sunday afternoon. According to police, the complaint was filed by a Vasco resident, stating that the incident occurred around 2:00 pm on April 19. An unknown accused allegedly kidnapped the complainant’s minor niece from lawful guardianship at Mangoor Hill. Police have launched a search operation to trace the missing girl and identify the आरोपी. Further investigation is being carried out by PSI Plato Carvalho of Vasco Police Station.

COLVA: Colva Police have booked a man for allegedly possessing and selling banned e-cigarettes during a raid conducted in Seraulim. According to police, the offence was registered based on a state complaint filed by PSI Anil Krishna of Colva Police Station. The raid was carried out between 1:28 pm and 2:50 pm at a scrap yard located in Soccubhat, Seraulim. During the operation, the accused, identified as Ajam Khan, a resident of Tolloi, Colva, was found in illegal possession and sale of e-cigarettes of the brand “Yuoto.” The contraband was seized, and the accused has been booked under relevant provisions…