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Team Goemkarponn Porvorim/Mapusa: Residents of Porvorim staged a protest at the Mapusa Police Station, alleging the operation of an illegal dog shelter in their locality and demanding the immediate rescue of a pet dog named ‘Brownie’. According to residents, the protest was triggered by concerns over the condition and legality of the shelter, with locals claiming that several dogs are being kept in an improper environment. They further alleged that Brownie, a pet dog from the area, is currently at the facility and needs to be rescued. Protesters gathered at the police station seeking swift intervention from authorities, urging them…

Team Goemkarponn Cuncolim: Pramod Sawant on Friday launched and inaugurated a series of seven development projects in the Cuncolim constituency, marking a significant push towards strengthening healthcare, infrastructure, and sports facilities in the region. The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 15-bedded Urban Primary Health Centre, aimed at improving access to primary healthcare services. He also initiated the renovation of the historic Chieftains’ Memorial Park and the construction of Panchayat Ghars at Guirdolim and Paroda to enhance local administrative infrastructure. In addition, underground cabling works were launched in Chandor and Guirdolim to improve power distribution…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Panic gripped the busy area near Mapusa Court Junction after a scooter was crushed under a lorry in a road accident on Tuesday. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred when the lorry collided with a scooter, causing it to get trapped beneath the heavy vehicle. The impact left bystanders shocked as the two-wheeler was severely damaged. Fortunately, the rider had a narrow escape and sustained only minor injuries. He was immediately attended to and provided medical assistance at the scene before being moved for further check-up. Police personnel rushed to the spot soon after the accident and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Bombay High Court has directed the Goa government to submit a comprehensive action plan to address the rising concern of children being forced to beg at traffic signals across the state. The directive came during the hearing of a public interest litigation highlighting increasing instances of child begging and the likelihood of organised exploitation. Taking serious note, the court stressed the need for a structured and coordinated response from authorities. The High Court observed that merely removing children from traffic signals would not be sufficient, underscoring the importance of a holistic approach that includes rescue, rehabilitation,…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: A tragic incident was reported from Tilamol village, where a 42-year-old woman, identified as Noquel Alivero, died due to electrocution. According to sources, the incident occurred when the woman was attempting to pluck raw mangoes using an iron rod, which accidentally came into contact with a live 11 KV high-tension wire in the vicinity. She sustained a severe electric shock and died on the spot. The incident has sparked concern among local residents, who have pointed out the dangers posed by high-tension wires running close to residential and agricultural areas. Locals have urged the electricity department to…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The introduction of compulsory eye-scanning for biometric authentication at fair price shops in South Goa has led to widespread inconvenience among ration card holders, with many reporting significant delays in the distribution process. According to residents, the new system has replaced the earlier fingerprint-based verification, but has proven to be time-consuming, with each transaction taking up to 15 minutes. The situation has resulted in long queues at ration outlets, causing hardship particularly for elderly citizens and daily wage earners. Beneficiaries have raised concerns over the efficiency and accessibility of the new mechanism, stating that the process is…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A Fast Track Court in Panaji has sentenced a man from Baina to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a woman on the false promise of marriage, underlining the serious consequences of deception in intimate relationships. The court also imposed a fine of ₹50,000, directing that the amount be paid to the survivor as compensation. According to the prosecution, the case dates back to 2015, when the woman was allegedly lured into a relationship by the accused, who had assured her of marriage. The court observed that the survivor’s consent was obtained under a misconception of…