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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Stating that the government remains committed to building a vibrant and prosperous Goa, Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Thursday paid tribute to the freedom fighters who liberated the state from 450 years of foreign rule. Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Tribal Welfare, Art & Culture, and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar was speaking after unfurling the National Flag and inspecting the Guard of Honour presented by the Goa Police at Canacona on the occasion of the 64th Goa Liberation Day. “On this historic occasion, we salute the courage and sacrifices of our liberators and reaffirm our commitment…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A recent study by scientists at the CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, has revealed that glacial periods significantly intensified volcanic eruptions and hydrothermal activity along mid-ocean ridges (MORs), contributing to increased release of carbon dioxide into the oceans. The research, led by CSIR–NIO Director Prof Sunil Kumar Singh along with scientists Sayantan De and Robin John, examined a 49,000-year-long sediment record retrieved from the Carlsberg Ridge in the Indian Ocean. The analysis aimed to understand how glacial–interglacial sea-level variations influenced volcanism and hydrothermal processes on the ocean floor. Prof Singh explained that the findings establish a…

Team Goemkarponn Bicholim: A 65-year-old woman from Bicholim was allegedly swindled of her gold mangalsutra valued at around ₹3 lakh by an unidentified man who pretended to be a police officer, police said on Saturday. According to Bicholim Police, the incident took place on Friday at about 12.30 pm near the Sankalp Building, adjacent to the Unnati Flowers Shop in Bicholim town. The victim, identified as Madhavi Naik, a resident of Gaonkarwada, was walking to a friend’s residence when she was stopped by the accused. Police said the suspect, described as a tall man aged between 40 and 50 years,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Alarmed by a rise in fatal and serious road accidents, the North Goa District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) has resolved to strengthen coordination among departments and seek expert medical inputs to enhance road safety measures across the district. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Additional Collector-I Gurudas Desai, where members noted the growing number of accidents resulting in deaths and grievous injuries. To better understand injury patterns and causes of fatalities, the committee decided to invite a representative from the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) to participate in future DRSC meetings. As part…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: A 23-year-old man from Gaondongrim sustained critical injuries after he was allegedly assaulted by three of his cousins using an iron rod and a sharp weapon in Canacona on Sunday afternoon. The injured youth has been identified as Madhu Zore (23). The attack reportedly took place at Fulamol in Gaondongrim following a family-related dispute. During the assault, the victim suffered a severe cut injury to his hand and head trauma, resulting in heavy bleeding. Madhu was initially taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Chaudi. As his condition deteriorated, he was shifted to the South Goa…

Team Goemkarponn Utorda: A significant fire engulfed the well-known beachside restaurant and shack Jamming Goat at Utorda beach in the early hours of Sunday, causing extensive damage and financial losses estimated at around ₹10 lakh. Fire officials said the blaze was reported from the shack premises in the morning, following which the Fire and Emergency Services received an alert at 8.35 am. Fire tenders from the Verna and Margao fire stations were immediately dispatched to the location. The firefighting teams reached the site at approximately 8.55 am and managed to contain the fire before it could spread further. The fire…

Team Goemkarponn Bicholim: A motorcycle rider sustained injuries after a leopard leapt onto his two-wheeler while attempting to cross the road at Mulgaon on Saturday night, triggering fresh concerns over wildlife movement in the area. The incident occurred at around 8 pm on the Mulgaon main road, where the sudden appearance of the leopard caused the motorcycle to crash, leaving the vehicle badly damaged. The injured rider has been identified as Digambar Naik, a resident of Mulgaon. He suffered injuries to his hand and leg and was rushed to the Bicholim Health Centre. After receiving primary medical care, he was…