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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Ribandar Police have registered an offence following a complaint by 32-year-old Mohammad Sadik, who alleged that he was assaulted by five unknown persons near V2 Mall on the Kadamba Highway at Ribandar on August 19. According to the complaint, the incident took place at around 3.40 pm when the accused allegedly assaulted Sadik with slaps, fist blows and kicks over an issue related to video recording. Police said four of the accused allegedly caught hold of Sadik’s hands while another person, wearing a light grey T-shirt and shorts, allegedly bit him on the left shoulder. The complainant…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Thursday sharpened its attack on the BJP government over the delay in implementing political reservation for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community in Goa, using the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to highlight the issue. Speaking at a programme organised to commemorate Rajiv Gandhi at the Congress headquarters in Panaji, GPCC President Girish Chodankar said the former Prime Minister would have been “deeply saddened” to see the continued delay in granting the ST community its constitutional rights in Goa. Chodankar alleged that despite the passage of several years,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has approved the constitution of a 29-member Political Affairs Committee (PAC) for the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC), with immediate effect. The decision was communicated through a press release issued by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on August 20. AICC leader Manikrao Thakare has been appointed Chairman of the newly constituted committee. The PAC includes GPCC President Girish Chodankar, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, AICC Co-in-charge Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar, and several senior Congress leaders and party functionaries from across Goa. The committee also includes former Union Minister Eduardo Faleiro, former MP…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: The Village Panchayat of Calangute on Thursday sealed four business establishments at Saunta Vaddo, alleging that they were operating without valid documents and permissions from the Panchayat or other competent authorities. The action was taken against Legion VIII Roman Speakeasy Bar, Karma, Cape Town Café/Downtown, and Haveli By Club Miami. According to notices issued by the Panchayat, the establishments had earlier been served notices under Section 72-A of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994. The Panchayat stated that the owners failed to produce the required documents despite being given an opportunity to do so. The matter was…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane chaired a meeting with doctors and healthcare staff to review and strengthen the state’s cancer care infrastructure and ongoing initiatives for early detection and treatment. Rane said discussions focused on enhancing chemotherapy and day-care facilities at district hospitals, expanding the Cancer Screening Abhiyan and providing free, AI-powered screening to support early detection of cancer. He also reviewed the continuation of regular healthcare camps aimed at taking healthcare services to people across all talukas of the state. Detailed discussions were held on the upcoming State Cancer Hospital, including the facilities to be provided,…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Youth Congress office-bearers visited the South Goa District Hospital amid a reported rise in dengue cases to take stock of the situation and assess the facilities available for patients. After inspecting the hospital, Youth Congress leaders addressed the media at the hospital entrance and alleged that some dengue patients were being treated on stretchers and even on the floor due to a shortage of beds. The leaders urged Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and the Health Minister to take immediate note of the situation and intervene to improve arrangements for patients. Hospital Superintendent Rajendra Borkar said that all…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, has displayed the final merit list on its official website. The DTE has also announced that the admission round for NEET-based courses and Pharmacy will be conducted from August 25 to 28, 2026. The detailed admission schedule has been made available on the DTE website for students and applicants. Students seeking admission to NEET-based courses and Pharmacy are advised to check the DTE website and follow the schedule for the respective admission rounds.