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Team Goemkarponn Vasco: Veer Bal Diwas was solemnly observed at the Gurudwara at Mangor Hill, Vasco, on Friday to commemorate the supreme sacrifice and fearless bravery of Sahibzadas Baba Jorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The event drew devotees and dignitaries who gathered to pay homage to the young martyrs whose courage continues to inspire generations. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited the Gurudwara along with Vasco MLA Krishna Daji Salkar, Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar and other dignitaries. The Chief Minister also participated in the langar and was seen serving food to devotees…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Continuing the steady flow of international arrivals this tourist season, the first seasonal charter flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan, carrying 174 passengers operated by Fly Arystan, arrived at Manohar International Airport (MOPA) today at 10:25 a.m., further expanding Goa’s international connectivity. The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, accorded a warm welcome to the arriving passengers with rose buds and a brass band performance outside the arrival area, offering visitors an introduction to Goa’s hospitality and cultural warmth. Speaking about the charter arrival, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Rohan Ashok Khaunte, said, “Strengthening international air connectivity remains a…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Tourism Minister and Porvorim MLA Rohan Ashok Khaunte on Thursday said that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a shining chapter in India’s political, social and ideological history, whose guiding principle was always “Nation First.” Khaunte was speaking at the Atal Smruti Sammelan, organised by the BJP Porvorim Mandal at the Salvador do Mundo Panchayat Hall. BJP State President Damodar Naik, Penha de França Sarpanch Sapnil Chodankar, Zilla Panchayat members Sandeep Salgaonkar and Amit Asnodkar, Porvorim Mandal BJP President Vineet Parab, Porvorim BJP In-charge Rupesh Kamat, and senior BJP leader Govind Parvatkar were present on the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Amid heavy Christmas footfall along Goa’s coastline, Drishti Marine lifesavers had a hectic day on Wednesday, successfully tracing six missing children, rescuing six persons from drowning, administering first aid to jellyfish sting victims, and providing medical assistance to an injured foreign tourist. At Arambol beach, a 33-year-old woman from Cunchelim near Mapusa waded into the sweetwater lake but encountered difficulty navigating the water at a depth of nearly three metres. Lifesaver Anna Malekar noticed her distress and promptly used a rescue tube to bring her to safety. In another incident at the same beach, a seven-year-old girl…

Team Goemkarponn Quepem: A 29-year-old man was found dead at his residence in Avedem, Quepem, on Friday morning. According to police, at around 10:27 am on December 26, 2025, Bhupendra Dessai, a resident of Avedem, Quepem, informed authorities that a person had been discovered lifeless at his house. Police rushed to the location and identified the deceased as Aliston Fernandes (29), a resident of Qieneabhat, Avedem, Quepem. Initial investigation indicated that Fernandes was found hanging from a nylon rope attached to a ceiling fan inside his residence. During the enquiry, family members stated that Fernandes had been facing mental health…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: A 73-year-old woman was found dead at her residence at Anuradha Apartments, Housing Board, Gogol, on Wednesday evening. Police have stated that the death occurred due to medical reasons. According to police, at around 6:24 pm on December 25, 2025, a phone call was received from Gokul Ganguly, informing that a woman was found lying unresponsive on her bed at Anuradha Apartments, Gogol. Police rushed to the spot and identified the deceased as Rekha Kavlekar (73), a resident of Anuradha Apartments, Housing Board, Gogol, Margao. The 108 ambulance staff who arrived at the scene declared her dead.…

A 42-year-old man was found dead at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, on Wednesday night, with police suspecting death due to pesticide consumption. Police received a call from the hospital’s Casualty Police around 8:54 pm on December 25, 2025, reporting that a male patient had been brought in deceased after allegedly ingesting pesticide. The deceased has been identified as Shivanand Kanabaregi (42), a resident of San Jose De Areal, Curtorim. Preliminary investigation revealed that Kanabaregi had been battling tuberculosis for over a year. He was admitted to the TB Hospital in Margao on November 28, 2025, and discharged…