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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goan environmental short film Act To Achieve, directed by Mario Pimenta, has been officially selected for screening at the Egyptian American Film Festival (EAFF), scheduled from October 31 to November 4, 2025, at the Center for the Arts, Staten Island, New York. The festival, held under the banner “Cinema for Humanity”, received over 5,100 submissions from around the world this year. The 2025 edition pays tribute to the legendary Egyptian actor Adel Imam, celebrating his cultural and cinematic legacy. Act To Achieve delivers a strong environmental message, urging viewers to take immediate action against climate…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The District Magistrate of North Goa has imposed a penalty of ₹10,000 on Shri Nitin Gowda, proprietor of M/s Bangalore Bakery, located at Shop No. 01, Kirlawada, Chimbel, Tiswadi, for selling substandard ‘Mix Shev’ found to contain unauthorised synthetic food colours. The food sample, collected and tested by officials from the Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), was found to contain Tartrazine and Carmoisine, synthetic colours not permitted under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Additives) Regulations, 2011. Following the test results, the District Magistrate (North Goa) ruled that the bakery had…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a startling revelation, Goa Police have confirmed that a recent series of alleged child kidnapping attempts reported across the state were fabricated incidents, creating unnecessary panic among parents and the public. Investigations have now exposed that none of the three reported cases actually took place. According to police officials, the incidents—reported from Valpoi, Bicholim, and Taleigao (Panaji)—had triggered widespread fear and rumours across social media platforms. However, a detailed inquiry led by the North Goa Superintendent of Police revealed that all three complaints were false and based on misleading information given by the children…

Team Goemkarponn MARDOL: An 83-year-old woman, identified as Vasanti Mardolkar, a resident of Mardol, Ponda, passed away while undergoing treatment at GMC Bambolim on the night of October 25, 2025. According to Mardol Police, a wireless message was received from the GMC casualty unit around 10:30 p.m., informing them of the death. During the inquiry, family members informed police that the deceased had been suffering from age-related ailments and had recently developed breathing difficulties, for which she had been admitted to the hospital. An inquest panchanama was conducted, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination at GMC Bambolim.…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a rashly driven motorcycle near Golden Fish Bar and Restaurant at Dapot, Maxem, on October 21, 2025, around 6:30 p.m. According to a state complaint filed by Lady Head Constable Riya Khandekar (LHC 4564) of Canacona Police Station, the accused Alex Corte, a resident of Maxem, Canacona, was riding his motorcycle from Pollem towards Canacona when he allegedly lost control and rammed into a pedestrian, identified as Raghunath Shet, a resident of Honnavar, Karnataka. Police said the rider was driving in a rash and negligent manner, thereby endangering…

Team Goemkarponn LOUTOLIM: The Fatorda Police have arrested a truck driver from Tripura for allegedly causing a hit-and-run accident at Sam’s Bar, Farwada, Loutolim, which left two women injured. The incident occurred on October 23, 2025, around 4:20 p.m., when the truck driver, who was initially unidentified, rammed into a Jupiter scooter and fled the scene. According to the State complaint filed by ASI Hemant Gaude of Fatorda Police Station, the truck was being driven in a rash and negligent manner, resulting in the vehicle colliding with the scooter. The rider, Shidhi Gaonkar, and pillion rider, Rashika Naik, both…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a shocking incident early Sunday morning, two groups clashed violently at the entrance of the Panaji Police Station, leading to the arrest of seven individuals involved in the brawl. The incident took place on October 26, 2025, around 6:15 a.m., when the accused from Ramnagar (Alto Betim) and Chimbel-Bambolim areas began abusing and assaulting each other in public view. According to the complaint lodged by Head Constable Satish Maje (45) of Panaji Police Station, one group comprised Devu Kawas (52), his wife Jyoti (48), daughter Roshni (30), and relative Sohil (48), all residents of Ramnagar,…