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Team Goemkarponn Margao: The Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2026 is all set to bring together the best of Goa’s culinary and cultural heritage in a three-day extravaganza. The festival promises a unique experience where authentic cuisine, vibrant performances, and the spirit of Goa come alive under one roof. The festival will be held at Margao Cricket Club, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Stadium, from 23rd to 25th January, starting at 6:30 pm each evening. It will be inaugurated in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for PWD and…

Team Goemkarponn Fatorda: The eighth edition of the Akhil Gomantakiya Daivadnya Brahmin Youth Association’s Daivadnya Cricket Cup 2026 concluded on January 18 at the S.A.G ground, Fatorda, following a two-day tournament that saw participation from teams across Goa. The concluding ceremony was attended by Dr Geeta Nagvenkar, Member Secretary of the Goa State Pollution Control Board, as the chief guest, while Dr Chitra D. Lotlikar, a general medicine practitioner, was the guest of honour. National weightlifting champion Sakshi Haldankar was felicitated with the Daivadnya Sports Achiever Award in recognition of her achievements. A total of 17 teams took part in…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The GSB Unity Cup 3.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports and Charitable Trust at the MCC ground, Margao, got off to a grand start on Wednesday with a floodlit opening match between Priority Titans and Shamrao Tridents. The inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, who expressed that the tournament would play a vital role in strengthening unity, sportsmanship and sporting culture within the community. Speaking on the occasion, Trust president Sidhit Raiturkar said the organisers were delighted to host the event. He added that the Trust plans to establish a sports academy and a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Crimes against women continue to be a major concern in Goa, with the State recording over 3,000 cases of assault, intimidation, and harassment against women and citizens over the last five years. Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant stated that from 2021 to 2025, a total of 3,040 such cases were reported. While hundreds of cases are registered every year, conviction rates remain relatively low, raising questions about deterrence and timely justice for women victims. According to official data, 570 cases were reported in 2021, 642 in 2022, 607 in 2023, 627 in 2024, and…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A day after the High Court of Bombay at Goa rejected his anticipatory bail application, the disqualified Sarpanch of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa, Roshan Redkar, surrendered before the court in connection with the Birch fire case. Redkar’s surrender comes amid an ongoing investigation into the fire incident, which has attracted considerable legal and public attention. Following the High Court’s refusal to grant him pre-arrest protection, police had intensified efforts to secure his presence before the court. Meanwhile, the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Mapusa, has extended the police custody of terminated Arpora Panchayat Secretary Raghuvir Bagkar by a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today said the Goa government is firmly focused on empowering farmers, fishermen, artisans, entrepreneurs, and rural youth to build vibrant villages and strengthen the rural economy, as the State moves towards the goals of Swayampurna Goa and Viksit Goa 2037. Speaking at a NABARD seminar, the Chief Minister said Goa is gearing up for its next phase of inclusive development with special emphasis on agriculture, rural enterprises, cooperatives, and the empowerment of youth and women. He underlined that strong village-level economies and resilient MSMEs are key to sustainable growth. Dr Sawant highlighted…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at strengthening healthcare services in North Goa, the State government has declared the newly established hospital facility at Tuem as a linked facility to Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. According to a notification issued by the Public Health Department on January 21, 2026, the decision has been taken to enhance medical facilities and improve access to quality healthcare for residents of the northern region of the State. Following the linkage, doctors from Goa Medical College and services of the Directorate of Health Services will be provided at the Tuem hospital for delivering healthcare…