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Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: In the case related to the fatal paragliding accident at Keri Plateau in January 2025, the North Goa Additional Sessions Court has ordered alteration of charges against Shekhar Raizada, owner of the Hike “n” Fly Company. While the court discharged Raizada from the more serious charge of culpable homicide, it ruled that he must face trial for causing death by negligence. The case pertains to a tragic incident that occurred on January 18, 2025, when a tandem paraglider crashed from a considerable height at the Keri Plateau in Pernem taluka. The accident resulted in the deaths of…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court at Mapusa has discharged former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Prakash Velip and four others in a nearly two-decade-old criminal case linked to alleged financial irregularities at the Goa State Co-operative Bank. The case stemmed from a complaint filed in December 2006 by the General Manager (Vigilance) of the bank, alleging that during the period between 2001 and 2006, Velip—who was serving as Chairman of the bank at the time—along with other officials, had entered into a criminal conspiracy to defraud the institution. According to the prosecution, the accused…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant attended the NABARD State Credit Seminar and unveiled the State Focus Paper 2026–27 for Goa, outlining a priority sector credit potential of ₹16,512 crore aimed at strengthening inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the State. The seminar was attended by Chief Secretary Dr V. Candavelou, Smt. Sandra Rodrigues, Deputy General Manager of the Reserve Bank of India, representatives from various government departments and regional heads of banks operating in Goa. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the State Focus Paper would play a crucial role in improving credit flow to priority…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Inspiration Awards 2026 – Wings of Progress, organised by the Vibrant Goa Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology, Goa (DITC), were presented at Lok Bhavan, Dona Paula, on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said it was a pleasure to attend the ceremony and recognise individuals and organisations contributing significantly to Goa’s business and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Shri Avdooth Timblo, Chairman of the Fomento Group, was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Chief Minister congratulated Timblo on the honour and extended best wishes to all awardees for their contributions towards Goa’s economic…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Strengthening Goa’s healthcare ecosystem remains a key priority of the state government, said Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a Critical Care Block (CCB) at Goa Medical College (GMC). The MoU was signed between Hospital Services Consultancy Corporation (HSCC), the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), and Goa Medical College. The project marks a significant step towards advancing what the minister described as the “Goa model of healthcare”. “This initiative will further strengthen emergency and critical care services, ensuring state-of-the-art, accessible and timely healthcare for the people…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the construction of a retaining wall at Taichguno, Paroda, and launched the desilting of a nallah aimed at addressing recurring flooding in the area. Former sarpanch Inas Tereza, panch members Paulina Fernandes, Joaquim Dias and Shailesh Jotkar, Cuncolim Congress Block president Asisz Noronha, Savio Gomes and others were present on the occasion. Alemao recalled that he had visited the flood-affected areas of Paroda during the last monsoon season and assured residents that steps would be taken to resolve the issue. “Accordingly, work on these projects has…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: In a significant political development, Fourteen councillors of the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) on Thursday moved a no-confidence motion against deputy chairperson Ramchandra Kamat, triggering fresh political churn in the civic body. The no-confidence motion was initiated through a written communication signed by as many as 14 councillors, including MMC chairperson Girish Borkar. The letter has been formally submitted to the Director of Municipal Administration with a request to convene a special council meeting to take up the motion. The councillors who have signed the no-confidence letter are Girish Borkar, Amey Chopdekar, Shami Salkar, Deepak Naik, Yatin…