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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The Punjabi community in Goa, along with Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, met Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and expressed gratitude for the relief funds and material support extended to Punjab in the wake of devastating floods. Jagwant Singh Bhatti of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Mangor Hill, Vasco, said the community was deeply touched by the CM’s gesture. “On behalf of the Punjabi community, I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Chief Minister of Goa for standing in solidarity with Punjab during challenging times. The CM allocated ₹5 crore to Punjab and also dispatched…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The cruise tourism season at the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has officially set sail with the arrival of the first vessel, Empress, on September 10. The liner, carrying 1,600 passengers and 500 crew members, berthed in Goa on its maiden call for the 2025–26 season, marking the beginning of what promises to be one of the busiest cruise schedules in recent years. According to the schedule released by MPA, a total of 42 cruise ships are expected to call at the port between September 2025 and June 2026. These include repeat visits by the Empress, which…

“There is also the question of fairness. Why should one village be forced to absorb the waste of the entire state? Bardez residents did not sign up to become Goa’s custodians of garbage. Yet instead of developing smaller, decentralised facilities across Goa, the government has taken the lazy way out by overloading one plant. This is not planning. It is abdication. It is using Saligao as a safety valve for the failures of others. That is not waste management. It is the exploitation of a village that has been too accommodating for too long. The handling of the Comunidade land…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The North Goa District Police intensified its crackdown on nuisance and unlawful activities between September 8 and 14, arresting 66 persons under preventive action. The drive also saw police take 53 actions against public drinking, register 297 violations under COTPA, and book 116 cases of smoking and spitting in public places. In addition, seven touts were apprehended during the week. North Goa Superintendent of Police said, “These measures are aimed at ensuring law and order, protecting public health, and curbing nuisance in public spaces. Our teams will continue such sustained drives across the district.”

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A delegation of the Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan (MBA) met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, urging police protection to visit the Kankumbi and Bhandura regions to assess the ground situation related to the Mhadei diversion project. The delegation also pressed the government to make special efforts to expedite the Mhadei hearing in the Supreme Court, conduct an aerial survey of the ongoing works, and facilitate a joint visit to the project sites. Additionally, MBA appealed to the Chief Minister to convene a meeting between the Abhiyan and the Union Environment Minister to deliberate on the environmental concerns arising…

Team Goemkarponn Navelim: Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda secured a 2-1 victory over CAC Cansaulim to book their place in the quarterfinals of the Gold Silver Rolling Trophy, organised by Navelim Sporting Club at Rosary Ground, Navelim. Charles Miranda and Hanslum Furtado found the net for Don Bosco, while Cedroy Dsouza scored the lone goal for CAC Cansaulim. Charles Miranda of Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda was adjudged Man of the Match and received the award from GFA Executive Committee member Andrew Ferrao.

Box Games or Signals…. — Villagers in Ponda protest the government’s move to allot football ground space for a mobile tower — Kuncoliem Sports Club says the tower location falls in the middle of the playing field, making the ground unusable. — Locals fear police-backed installation as outrage spreads on social media. — Decision by IT and Sports departments sparks protests, demands government rethink ‘— Ready to sell even playgrounds,’ say angry villagers as Google Maps image goes viral — Villagers in Ponda decry the government’s move to allot football ground space for a…