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Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: The Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG), in coordination with the Quepem police, conducted a raid late Tuesday evening at Quepem and inspected an illegally operating laterite stone quarry. Officials from the DMG carried out the inspection following inputs about unauthorized quarrying activity in the area. During the raid, the team found that the laterite stone quarry was functioning without the required permissions and clearances, violating mining regulations. The Quepem police provided support during the operation to ensure law and order and to facilitate the inspection. Action is being initiated by the Directorate of Mines and Geology…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Sandip Jacques, IAS, Electoral Roll Observer appointed by the Election Commission of India, visited South Goa district on Tuesday in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls and reviewed the progress of the exercise. The Roll Observer held a review meeting related to the SIR along with South Goa Collector Egna Cletus, officials including Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs/AROs), and representatives of recognised political parties. During the meeting, Jacques interacted with party representatives and took note of grievances raised by them regarding the revision process. After the meeting, Jacques expressed…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bicholim Branch, installed its new executive committee for the year 2026 at a function held on Monday. The installation ceremony was conducted by senior IMA Bicholim member Dr Pradip Padwal. The newly installed office-bearers include Dr Shekhar Salkar as President, Dr Vikas Shirodkar as Secretary and Dr Sanjay Bandekar as Treasurer. Dr Dinesh Amonkar was appointed as State Representative, while Dr Pradip Padwal will serve as Council Representative. Dr Kalpana Chodankar has been named Representative to the District Medical Council (DMC), and Dr Punam Bandodkar will take charge as Coles Coordinator. In…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: The collapse of a ceiling slab at the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) office in Pernem, which injured clerk Sujay Gawade, has brought the Public Works Department (PWD) under fire for alleged negligence and inaction despite repeated warnings. According to the Deputy Collector, multiple letters had earlier been addressed to PWD engineers, flagging serious cracks in several portions of the ceiling and seeking urgent structural repairs. However, no preventive measures were undertaken. The Deputy Collector stated that despite the visible deterioration of the building, the PWD failed to act in time to avert the incident. Sources said…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A grand flag-hoisting ceremony was held on Tuesday morning across various islands in the Arabian Sea, off the Baina Coast ,marking the build-up to Republic Day and underscoring the strategic importance of India’s coastal frontiers. The ceremony witnessed the participation of multiple stakeholders, including officials and staff of the forest and fisheries departments, personnel from the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, police, NCC cadets, harbour coastal police, local fishermen and members of the Bogmalo Panchayat. The event was led by DySP Roy Pereira and PI Radesh Ramnathker. The tricolour was unfurled at key island locations amid patriotic…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Superintendent of Police, Cyber Crime, Rahul Gupta, IPS, on Tuesday felicitated two bank managers for their alertness, empathy and proactive intervention that helped prevent major financial losses to senior citizen customers targeted by cyber fraudsters. In a press note issued by SP Cyber Crime, it was stated that the felicitation was in recognition of the role played by the bank officials in two separate cases, where their vigilance led to a significant reduction in the amount that could have been lost to cyber fraud. In the first case related to a “digital arrest” scam, a South Goa–based…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: More than 800 beachgoers, including locals and tourists, have enhanced their ocean safety awareness through Drishti Marine’s guided sea-swimming initiative, Sagar Safar, a community-oriented programme aimed at promoting responsible and safe engagement with the sea. Since its relaunch on November 17 last year, the programme has benefitted 808 participants across six popular beaches in Goa. Colva beach recorded the highest participation, with 719 people taking part in the sessions. This was followed by Sinquerim (35), Benaulim (33), Candolim (11), Baga (8) and Calangute (2). Conducted free of cost every day at 11 am and 4 pm, the…