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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has called upon newly elected Zilla Parishad members to work with dedication to make Goa self-reliant by 2037, with a strong focus on village-centric and sustainable development. Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Zilla Parishad members, organised by the Directorate of Panchayat at the Secretariat in Porvorim, the Chief Minister said ZP members have a crucial role in realising the Government’s vision of a self-reliant Goa. The oath was administered by Director of Panchayat Shri Narayan Arondekar. On the occasion, Dr Sawant also announced the creation of a third district named…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Lok Bhavan, Goa has ushered in the New Year with the introduction of two institutional initiatives aimed at strengthening internal administrative processes and governance mechanisms. As part of the initiatives, the New Durbar Hall within the Lok Bhavan premises has been renamed Zuari Hall. The term “Durbar,” traditionally associated with colonial-era administrative practices, has been replaced with a name inspired by the Zuari River, reflecting Goa’s natural and cultural heritage. The renaming is in keeping with contemporary democratic values and constitutional principles. In another major step, Lok Bhavan has initiated the implementation of a paperless administrative system…

Team Goemkarponn Baga beach: Three male tourists in their mid-20s from Karnataka were rescued on December 31, 2025, after they encountered difficulty while swimming in the sea at Baga beach and were unable to return to shore. On noticing the tourists in distress, a well-coordinated rescue operation was swiftly carried out by six Drishti Marine lifesavers. Using rescue boards, rescue tubes and jet skis, the lifesavers successfully brought all three victims safely back to shore. The condition of the rescued tourists was reported to be stable after the operation.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has extended warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the State on the joyous occasion of the New Year, expressing hope that the coming year will bring peace, prosperity, good health and happiness to every Goan. In his New Year message, Dr Sawant appealed to citizens to continue supporting the Government’s efforts in effectively implementing various welfare schemes and development initiatives across the State. He emphasised that collective cooperation from the people is vital to accelerate growth, strengthen public services and ensure that the benefits of development reach all sections…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, has conveyed New Year greetings to the people, praying for peace in families, harmony in communities and unity in the State and the Nation, while also expressing deep concern over growing insecurity among minority communities in the country. In his New Year 2026 message issued from the Archbishop’s House at Altinho, Panaji, Cardinal Ferrão said he was anguished by the unwarranted attacks on Christians during recent Christmas celebrations in several parts of India. He described these incidents as a painful testimony to an alarming trend that undermines the…

Team Goemkarponn Quepem: Quepem Police have registered a case of cheating following a complaint lodged by Prayuj Velip, a resident of Cusmone, Quepem, alleging that he was duped of ₹5 lakh on the pretext of purchasing a 3D wall painting machine. According to the complaint, between March 25, 2025, and June 9, 2025, at TNK, the accused persons, identified as Anjali Dubla, proprietor of Anjali Machinery (address not known), and Anilbhai Parale (address not known), allegedly dishonestly induced the complainant by falsely claiming that they were authorised dealers of 3D wall painting machines. The accused reportedly displayed a fake demonstration…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: A case of arson and criminal trespass has been registered at Ponda Police Station following a complaint filed by Mulla Aijaz, a resident near Safa Masjid, Shapur, Ponda. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on December 28, 2025, at around 3.00 am at a construction site at Shapur, Village Bandora, Ponda. The accused, identified as Dadapeer Shaikh, Nawaz Shaikh, Shailesh Bhosle and others, allegedly formed an unlawful assembly and, in furtherance of their common object, criminally trespassed into the complainant’s property. The accused reportedly carried flammable substances and set fire to wooden construction materials, including wooden…