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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Shree Damodar Higher Secondary School of Science, Comba, Margao, secured first place at the All-Goa Inter-Higher Secondary Quiz Competition hosted by Cuncolim United Higher Secondary School recently. The competition, organised by the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Cuncolim United HSS, marked the institution’s first All-Goa Inter-Higher Secondary Quiz Competition and brought together twelve higher secondary schools from across the State for an engaging and intellectually stimulating afternoon. The programme began with a welcome address by Principal Mrs. Rosita Costa Baretto, who said that the competition was not only about celebrating winners but also about fostering the spirit of…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said that the overwhelming public response to the BJP’s Zilla Panchayat outreach programmes across North Goa constituencies reflects the people’s deep trust in the party’s commitment to development, good governance and last-mile delivery. “The enthusiastic response from people across constituencies shows their confidence in BJP’s development-oriented approach and our resolve to build a Saksham Zilla Panchayat and a Saksham Goa. Our karyakartas are working tirelessly to take the government’s vision and welfare initiatives to every doorstep,” said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The Chief Minister was referring to a series of BJP outreach…

Team Goemkarponn PILAR: Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar, in collaboration with Sadbhav, an interfaith initiative of the Society of Pilar, organised an interfaith programme titled “Sadbhav Milan” with the aim of fostering peace, unity and mutual respect among people of different faiths. Held at the Heritage Hall of the college, the programme witnessed the participation of students and staff, providing a platform for dialogue and understanding. The event was graced by Dr. Fr. Elvis Fernandes, Convenor of Sadbhav, as the keynote speaker, along with Dr. Fr. Fredrick Rodrigues, Principal of Fr. Agnel College, and Dr. Resham Bhambra,…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: A man was found dead after allegedly committing suicide by hanging himself behind Casa Amora at Old Goa on Sunday morning. According to police, at around 08:36 hrs on December 14, 2025, the PCR Panaji informed Old Goa Police that a person had committed suicide by hanging behind Casa Amora. Acting on the information, LPSI Jasvita Naik along with police staff rushed to the spot. Upon reaching the location, police confirmed that a male person had committed suicide by hanging himself. The deceased was later identified by his brother, Nitesh Kumar Singh, son of Ramdhari Singh,…

Team Goemkarponn NAVELIM: A case has been registered at Margao Town Police Station against a resident of Navelim for allegedly trespassing into a restricted area and obstructing election-related duties during an official programme held at the District Library, Navelim. According to police, the complaint was filed by Ramesh Gaonkar, Additional Collector-II and District Election Officer, South Goa District. The incident occurred on November 26, 2025, during a programme held at the District Library, Navelim, Margao. The accused, identified as Savio Coutinho, a resident of Navelim, allegedly unlawfully entered a designated area exclusively reserved for the staff of Polling Part No.…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A case of arson has been registered at Verna Police Station following a complaint that multiple scrapyards were deliberately set on fire at Queolossim, Cortalim, causing losses running into lakhs of rupees. According to police, Sharif Hassan, a resident of Davorlim, lodged a complaint stating that on December 12, 2025, between 12.00 hrs and 13.00 hrs at Queolossim, Cortalim, a suspected accused identified as Rijayl Mustafa, resident of Queolossim, Cortalim, intentionally set fire to the scrapyards belonging to the complainant and three others. The complainant has estimated his loss at approximately ₹50,000, while the other affected scrapyard…

Team Goemkarponn ARAMBOL: An elderly pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident at Varchavaddo, Arambol, on Friday evening, following which the accused truck driver has been arrested by Mandrem Police. According to police, on December 13, 2025, at around 23:50 hrs, LHC Sheetal Sadanand Kinalkar (B. No. 5214) of Mandrem Police Station lodged a complaint on behalf of the State. The incident occurred earlier at about 17:45 hrs at Varchavaddo, Arambol, Pernem–Goa. The accused, identified as Javed Khan (53), a service employee and resident near the football ground, Valpoi, Sattari, was driving an Eicher pick-up truck bearing registration number GA-04-T-6121…