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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Samaj Mandir, Tamne-Loliem, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a vibrant three-day cultural festival titled ‘Kalatarang 2025’, organized in association with the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The event took place on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of October 2025, showcasing the region’s artistic and cultural heritage. The concluding ceremony was graced by Minister for Arts and Culture Ramesh Tawadkar, in the presence of Poinguinim Sarpanch Smt. Savita Tawadkar, Loliem-Polem Sarpanch Smt. Nisha Chari, and Dy. Sarpanch Pankaj Bandekar, among others. On the occasion, Keshav Pagi, founder member of Samaj Mandir, Tamne-Loliem and senior…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has strongly condemned the BJP Government for including sacred temple lands in mining leases in Bicholim Taluka, calling it “an unforgivable insult to faith and heritage.” The auctioned mining blocks, finalized in 2023, encompassed lands belonging to Shree Kelbai Devasthan in Mulgao and Shree Devi Lairai Temple in Sirigao, despite repeated protests from local villagers and temple committees. Gram Sabhas in both areas had passed resolutions demanding the exclusion of sacred sites, but their objections were ignored. Speaking to the press, Amit Patkar, GPCC President, said, “This is not just…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has raised concern over the increasing number of patients at the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour (IPHB). The hospital currently cares for approximately 300-350 patients across 10-12 centers operated by Provedoria. Dr. Sawant noted that many patients have been abandoned by their families, with some relatives leaving loved ones at the hospital and never returning. “It is not just physical health but mental health that is very important today,” he said, emphasizing the growing need for awareness and support for mental health in the state. The Chief Minister’s remarks highlight…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Goa Police over the recent dacoity at a doctor’s residence in Ganesh Puri, Mapusa, terming it a clear sign of police failure and deteriorating law and order in the State. Alemao said it was “shocking” that such incidents were taking place in thickly populated areas, attributing it to the police’s negligence and poor night patrolling. “Police have failed to prevent crimes, robberies and dacoities. I have been repeatedly raising the issue of police not conducting Nakabandis. Now, after the dacoity, they have started…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has directed the Inspector General of Prisons to submit a detailed compliance report by November 10, following a petition from People’s Watch, a Madurai-based human rights organisation, calling for oversight of the Supreme Court’s directives on ensuring disability-friendly prison reforms nationwide. The Supreme Court, in its landmark judgment delivered on July 15, ruled in favour of a person with 80 per cent disability who had suffered neglect while in custody. The apex court mandated that all prisons in the country must be made accessible and inclusive in accordance with the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In an effort to curb vehicular pollution and promote the scrapping of ageing vehicles, the Transport Department has introduced a new tax exemption scheme providing financial incentives for owners who purchase new vehicles against scrapped ones. The department, through a notification issued on Tuesday, announced that vehicle owners presenting a Certificate of Deposit for a scrapped vehicle will be entitled to specific tax concessions at the time of registering a new motor vehicle. Under the new policy, transport vehicles will get a rebate of 15 per cent of the payable tax or up to ₹75,000—whichever is…

Team Goemkarponn NAVELIM: Reaffirming its commitment to community service and health awareness, Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, recently organized a series of major healthcare initiatives, including a Blood Donation Camp and a Free Mega Medical and Dental Camp. The Blood Donation Camp, held in collaboration with the Red Ribbon Club, NSS, NCC (Boys & Girls), Health Cell, and the Goa Medical College (GMC) Blood Bank, saw an enthusiastic response with 73 successful donors, comprising both staff and students. The GMC medical team managed the camp, ensuring safety and smooth operations throughout the process. Following this, the college…