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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: South Goa Collector and District Election Officer Egna Cleetus convened a meeting of the Election Expenditure Monitoring Team along with representatives of key enforcement agencies to ensure strict vigilance ahead of the upcoming by-election. Officials from the Income Tax Department, police, Customs, Excise, Lead Bank, and Fire Services attended the meeting, where detailed instructions were issued to monitor financial activities closely. The Collector directed all agencies to keep a strict watch on suspicious or illegal transactions and ensure timely reporting, with the aim of maintaining transparency and smooth conduct of the bye-election to the 21 Ponda Assembly…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: Valpoi Police seized approximately 300 kg of illegal meat worth ₹1.10 lakh during a checkpost operation at Keri in Sattari on March 18, 2026. According to police, the कार्रवाई was carried out at around 4:30 pm, during which a vehicle transporting the meat was intercepted. The accused, identified as Ahamed Jamalsab Pathan (47), a resident of Ramapur in Khanapur taluka of Belagavi, Karnataka, was detained in connection with the case. Police have also taken the vehicle into custody as part of the operation. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source and intended destination of the seized…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant development ahead of the State Bar Council elections scheduled for March 24, 2026, Advocate Sanjit Dessai, President of the Quepem and Sanguem Advocates Association, has successfully challenged the appointment of the Returning Officer. Dessai raised objections to the appointment of the Secretary of the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa as the Returning Officer (RO), contending that it violated the rules framed by the Bar Council of India. As per the BCI Rules, 2023, the RO must be either a former High Court judge or a senior advocate, with additional safeguards to ensure fairness…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant have extended warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa. In his message, the Governor said that Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the traditional New Year and symbolises new beginnings, hope and prosperity. He highlighted that the festival reflects India’s rich cultural heritage and reinforces the values of harmony, unity and collective progress. The Governor also noted that the festival is celebrated under different names across the country, such as Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Thursday inaugurated the ‘Campus to Career’ initiative, aimed at strengthening the link between academia and industry and creating meaningful employment and apprenticeship opportunities for the youth of Goa. Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between education and employment by equipping students with practical skills and industry exposure. He highlighted that the programme is being organised in collaboration with the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa, Goa State Higher Education Council (GSHEC), Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), and the Directorate of Industries,…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: The Valpoi Shigmotsav Committee has taken strict action following a recent incident during the Shigmotsav celebrations, announcing key decisions to maintain discipline and ensure smooth conduct of future events. Addressing a press conference, the committee stated that both groups involved in the incident will be denied entry for the upcoming Sattari Shigmotsav. In a move to enhance safety and accountability, the committee also announced that it will submit a formal representation to the concerned authorities, seeking mandatory alcohol testing of participants before the traditional Romtamel performances. Additionally, the committee has decided to make it compulsory for every…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A 24-year-old man from Karnataka succumbed to injuries following a self-accident in Canacona on March 17, 2026. Police said they received information from South Goa District Hospital, Margao, at around 2:19 pm that the injured rider, identified as Preetham Ranganath HA, a resident of Chitradurga, had died while undergoing treatment. Enquiry revealed that the accident occurred earlier the same day at Rajbag, Canacona, when the deceased was riding a Hero Xpulse motorcycle with a pillion rider, travelling from Canacona towards Karwar. The rider reportedly lost control of the vehicle, leading to the accident. An inquest panchanama was…