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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Madganvcho Awaaz & Youth Leader Prabhav Naik has submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant demanding that the proposed 50-seat Medical College be established at South Goa District Hospital, Margao, by upgrading it into a fully equipped tertiary healthcare institution with modern infrastructure and specialised medical facilities. Strongly opposing privatisation, Naik demanded that the proposed Medical College must remain entirely Government-owned and operated. Medical education and public healthcare are the responsibility of the Government and must not be handed over to private entities. The institution must serve the interests of Goans and provide affordable medical…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Alleged slogans of “Hindutva Murdabad” during a CJP protest in Panaji have sparked a political confrontation in Goa, prompting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to order an investigation, the BJP to seek explanations from Congress leaders, and GPCC Working President Sunil Kawthankar to call for action against those responsible. The controversy centres on a video circulating on social media that purportedly shows the slogans being raised during Sunday’s protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Reacting to the video on Wednesday, Sawant said he had taken…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Minister Sudin Dhavalikar has attributed the state’s ongoing power shortage to rising temperatures, a sharp increase in electricity consumption and reduced power generation across the country. Explaining the situation, Dhavalikar said the heatwave had pushed up electricity demand among households and industries, while coal supply constraints and a reported 10–12% decline in nationwide power generation had further affected availability. He also highlighted the growing pressure on the power grid during peak hours, noting that changing climatic conditions had contributed to increased consumption. To ease the shortage, Goa has procured an additional 50 MW of electricity and requires…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Village Panchayat of Parra has launched the SUPER30 × PVC Parra Elite Football Academy on October 14, 2026, marking a new step towards strengthening grassroots football and nurturing young talent in the village and neighbouring areas. The initiative has been launched under the leadership of Parra Sarpanch Daniel Lobo, in collaboration with PVC Parra and Super30 Football Academy. The academy aims to provide aspiring young footballers with opportunities to develop their skills, improve their understanding of the game and build a strong foundation for the future. The initiative also seeks to encourage greater participation in football…

NEW DELHI: The safety of Indian seafarers and the security of Indian tankers were discussed during a telephone conversation between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei on October 12, as concerns grow over maritime security in the Gulf region. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the two officials discussed bilateral relations, the regional situation and international developments during their conversation. Maritime safety, particularly the protection of Indian crew members and vessels, was also raised. The Iranian Embassy in India separately confirmed the discussion, stating that the officials exchanged views on recent…

New Delhi: A special court in Jammu has declared Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Mushtaq Ahmad Mir a proclaimed offender in a terror funding case involving the alleged channelling of money to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir through the Al-Huda Educational Trust. Mir, originally from Thanamang village in Rajouri district’s Darhal area, reportedly crossed the Line of Control in 1995 and 1996 to join terrorist groups. He is currently believed to be operating from Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The order was passed by Special Judge Prem Sagar of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court after the agency…

New Delhi: Punjab Police have busted a suspected cross-border heroin smuggling network with the arrest of two people, including a woman, and recovered 7.8 kg of heroin valued at more than ₹40 crore. The operation was carried out by Pathankot Police as part of the state government’s anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh, aimed at eliminating drug trafficking and making Punjab drug-free. The arrested accused have been identified as Gurpanth, a resident of Vadala village in Amritsar Rural, and Harmanjeet Kaur, who belongs to Dhianpur in Gurdaspur district. According to the preliminary investigation, the case came to light after police received…