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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has approved a draft Advocate Protection Bill aimed at providing legal safeguards to lawyers against threats, intimidation and physical attacks. The state cabinet cleared the proposed legislation last Friday, paving the way for it to be introduced during the ongoing session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Welcoming the move, Devidas Pangam said the bill is an important step towards ensuring the safety of legal professionals. He noted that if the law is enacted, Goa will become the third state in the country to implement legislation specifically meant to protect advocates. Pangam pointed out that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Supreme Court of India has rejected a Special Leave Petition challenging a construction project undertaken by fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani at Ecoxim in Pomburpa, clearing the way for the development to proceed. The petition had been filed by local resident Dhirendra Phadte along with other villagers, who claimed the project was being carried out in an eco-sensitive area and violated planning regulations. The dispute originated from a judgment delivered on October 15, 2025 by the Bombay High Court in a public interest litigation related to the project. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Despite laws prohibiting corporal punishment, a total of 12 cases of physical punishment against students have been reported in government and government-aided schools in Goa over the past three years, according to a reply tabled in the Goa Legislative Assembly. The reply stated that seven of these cases were reported in 2025 alone, all involving government-aided schools. In one incident reported in December 2024, an inquiry conducted by the government concluded that the teacher involved was mentally unstable. In another case from a school in Mapusa in 2025, the institution imposed a minor penalty on the teacher…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Some electricity consumers in Goa have recently received bills for periods longer than the standard 30-day cycle, with some spanning up to 45 days. Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar clarified that this was primarily due to billing staff being assigned other departmental duties, such as BLO/SIR work, and initial challenges in adapting to the new Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) billing pattern introduced from 1st October 2025. “The longer billing cycle does not result in higher charges or slab crossing, as all bills are calculated on a pro-rata basis, adjusted to a 30-day period. For consumers facing financial…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) Chairperson Laxuman ‘Bakal’ Dharmu Pagui passed away late Sunday night after briefly falling unconscious at his residence in Palolem. According to sources, Pagui suddenly collapsed at his home and had froth coming out of his mouth. Family members immediately rushed him to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Canacona, where the doctor on duty declared him brought dead. News of his sudden demise spread quickly across the taluka, sending shockwaves among residents and political circles. A large number of people gathered outside the CHC late Sunday night after hearing about the incident. Pagui,…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: A free dog sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccination drive has begun in Curchorem as part of an initiative to promote humane and sustainable control of the street dog population. The programme is being implemented by Worldwide Veterinary Service Goa and Mission Rabies in partnership with the Curchorem-Cacora Municipal Council and the Village Panchayats of Assolda and Xeldem. The drive will run from March 9 to April 4, 2026. The initiative has been supported by Nilesh Cabral, who has been advocating for humane and long-term solutions to address the increasing street dog population in the Curchorem constituency. A team…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The vibrant spirit of Shigmotsav 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Porvorim on March 15, bringing together locals, visitors and cultural groups in a colourful display of Goa’s traditions, music and community participation. The celebrations showcased Goa’s rich cultural heritage through lively Romtamel performances and cultural presentations reflecting the pride and identity of the region. The event was attended by several dignitaries including Rohan A. Khaunte, Kedar J. Naik, and Kedar Naik along with Kuldeep Arolkar. Local representatives and community leaders present included Swapnil Chodankar, Sonia Pednekar, Reshma Bandodkar, Sandeep Salgaonkar and Amit Asnodkar, among others.…