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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The B.A. Psychology Department at Don Bosco College, Panaji, hosted “Psyrenity – A Celebration of Mental Health Awareness” on 13th October from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., focusing on fostering positivity, emotional well-being, and self-expression through an array of interactive activities and engaging stalls. Attendees enjoyed a variety of creative and therapeutic experiences, including “Pop Your Insecurities,” “Compliment Booth,” “Knock Out the Negativity,” “Express to Destress,” and the energetic “Positivity Parade.” Each activity encouraged participants to reflect on mental health in enjoyable yet meaningful ways. A special fundraising initiative, “Mood Foods,” added a unique touch by…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, visited the Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF) at North Goa District Hospital, Mapusa. During his visit, the minister met patients currently undergoing treatment, individuals in recovery, and their families, commending their courage and determination in overcoming addiction. Dr. Kumar also praised the ATF team in North Goa for setting national benchmarks in addiction treatment services. He encouraged them to continue their innovative efforts toward realizing a “Nasha Mukta Bharat,” a vision championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Goa’s Health Minister, Vishwajit Rane, highlighted the state’s commitment to…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A 26-year-old man from Jharkhand was found lying unconscious and later declared dead in front of a café at Tisk, Ponda, on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, a call was received from 108 ambulance staff at around 12:51 pm on October 22, 2025, informing that a man was found unconscious in front of Rohan Naik Café at Tisk. Police visited the spot, where the ambulance staff confirmed that the man was brought dead. During inquiry, the deceased was identified as Shikari Rohidas (26), a resident of Dhavali, Ponda, and native of Jharkhand, by his cousin Ratan…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A 36-year-old man from Bihar was found dead in an apparent case of suicide at Commarbhat, Sao Jose De Areal, in the early hours of Wednesday. According to the police, at around 12:20 am on October 22, 2025, a call was received from Valant Fernandes informing that a man had reportedly committed suicide at Sao Jose De Areal. Upon visiting the site, police found a locked room, which was forcibly opened, revealing the body of Prakash Kumar Sah (36) hanging from the ceiling with a jute rope used as a ligature. Police conducted the scene and…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A 28-year-old man from Karnataka, residing in Zuarinagar, died early Tuesday morning after reportedly collapsing at home due to a cardiac condition. According to Verna Police, they received a call from PHC Cansaulim at around 6:18 am on October 21, 2025, informing that Vilas Rathod (28), a resident of Birla, Zuarinagar, was brought dead to the hospital. During the inquiry, the deceased’s wife, Kavita Lamani, told police that on October 20 evening, her husband had complained of chest pain and was taken to Sub District Hospital, Chicalim, where his ECG report was found normal. However, around…

Team Goemkarponn COLVA: Two persons were injured after two scooters collided at Grand Pulwaddo, Benaulim, on October 17, 2025, morning. According to a state complaint filed by HC Kamlakar Velip of Colva Police Station, at around 8:30 am, Mushraf Bozkar, resident of Borimol, Quepem, was riding his Aviator scooter in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Khareband towards Benaulim. When he reached Grand Pulwaddo, his scooter allegedly crashed into a Pleasure scooter moving in the same direction. The impact caused the Pleasure rider, Gany Sebastian J. Fernandes of Carmona, to fall and sustain injuries to his right…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A woman sustained grievous injuries after her scooter was hit by a car near the Borim Village Panchayat on Tuesday afternoon. According to a police complaint filed by HC Ramdas Gawas of Ponda Police Station, the incident occurred on October 21, 2025, around 1 pm, when Suraj Naik, a resident of Shiroda, Ponda, allegedly drove his Alto car in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Ponda towards Borim. Police said that on reaching near the Borim Panchayat, the driver entered the wrong lane and collided head-on with a Suzuki Access scooter, causing the rider,…