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GABA hosts inaugural practical coaches seminar in Mapusa

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GABA hosts inaugural practical coaches seminar in Mapusa

NT Reporter Mapusa The Goa Amateur Boxing Association (GABA), in association with the Boxing Federation of India and the Shail Foundation, kicked off the 1st Practical Coaches Seminar at the Boxing Hall, Peddem Sports Complex, Mapusa on Wednesday. The four-day seminar is being conducted by veteran boxing coach and former Senior NIS Boxing Instructor TL Gupta, and is drawing participation from over 50 coaches from across India. Sessions run daily…Read Article

Carlos Demands Officer’s Removal in Bastora Assault Probe - Goemkarponn

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Carlos Demands Officer’s Removal in Bastora Assault Probe - Goemkarponn

Carlos Ferreira alleges police inaction, political shielding of accused in attack on pregnant woman Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Aldona MLA Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira has demanded the immediate removal of PSI Bablo Parab as the investigating officer in the brutal assault case involving Bastora resident Vivek Shirodkar and his pregnant wife, alleging serious lapses in the police probe and political interference shielding the accused. Ferreira visit…See the Story

Even if someone is BJP worker, he won’t be shielded: Glenn Ticlo on Bastora attack

Even if someone is BJP worker, he won’t be shielded: Glenn Ticlo on Bastora attack

Mapusa: Former Aldona MLA Glenn Ticlo said that accused involved in Bastora couple assault case would be punished. Responding to the allegations about involvement of BJP leader in the attack, Ticlo said that the party will not tolerate such attack. “What has happened is totally unfortunate and disgusting. Such an attack should not be tolerated. Every possible thing would be done to ensure that… Source Read Article

Aastha’s Centre of Excellence for Persons with Disabilities inaugurated in Mapusa

The transformative initiative in Mapusa will feature eight specialized therapy and development centres to empower individuals with disabilities. Mapusa, June 3: Aastha’s Centre of Excellence for Persons with Disabilities was inaugurated on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 at Khorlim, Mapusa, Bardez – Goa. This landmark initiative aims to provide comprehensive, accessible, and inclusive services for… SourceMapusa · Mapusa Read Article

Woman Succumbs to Injuries from Road Accident in Mapusa - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A 53-year-old woman, Mrs. Yallamma Lakkundi, tragically passed away at the Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, on Sunday while undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in a road accident. According to Mapusa Police, Mrs. Lakkundi, a resident of Morjim in Pernem and originally from Sortur in Gadag, Karnataka, had been admitted to Ward No. 120 at GMC after suffering serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The inc…Mapusa · Mapusa Read Article

No future for Mapusa without river

The river flowing past the town is encroached, polluted, silted, eutrophicated with poor tidal flushing, and appears almost dead, and with it, the town’s future may be too Mapusa, having 55,000 residents, the third wealthiest town in Goa by commercial volume and GST contributions, is today a cautionary tale in urban collapse. Once nourished by its ancient drainage networks and the Mapusa River — a tributary of the Mandovi — the town now reels un…Mapusa · Mapusa Read Article

‘Structures built on khazan land prior to Sept 2022 legal’

Staff Reporter Panaji Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has ruled that structures built on khazan land prior to the formal declaration of such land as ecologically sensitive zone are legal. The existing khazan land in the state was declared as eco-sensitive zone on September 7, 2022 under the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) 2011. The GCZMA ruling indicates that the declaration of khazan land as eco-sensitive zone does not have re…Mapusa · Mapusa Read Article

Goa Rains: Man Swept Away With Scooty in Flooded Street As Heavy Downpour Causes Chaos, Shocking Video Surfaces | 📰 LatestLY

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Heavy rains since Tuesday evening have thrown life out of gear in Goa, turning roads into rivers and causing flood-like conditions, especially in North Goa’s Mapusa and Mormugao. A disturbing video from the state shows a man struggling to control his scooty on a waterlogged road. Despite efforts to balance, he is swept away by the strong water current along with his vehicle. 📰 Goa Rains: Man Swept Away With Scooty in Flooded Street As Heavy Dow…Power Outages · Mapusa See the Story

Unidentified Decomposed Body Discovered Under Karaswada Flyover in Mapusa - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A decomposed body was discovered on Tuesday beneath the Karaswada flyover in Mapusa, triggering a police probe into the circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the deceased remains unknown, but preliminary assumptions suggest the individual may have been a homeless person living in the vicinity. The discovery was made by locals who noticed the body and promptly alerted the authorities. Officers from the Mapu…Mapusa · Mapusa Read Article

Outsiders Don’t Need to Tell Us What to Do in Mapusa”: MLA Joshua - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a strong statement aimed at external critics and influencers, Mapusa MLA Joshua D’Souza asserted that development in Mapusa is a matter best left to its elected representatives and residents, not outsiders. He emphasized that those unfamiliar with the ground realities should refrain from dictating what should or shouldn’t be done in the town. “There is no need for outsiders to come and tell us what work has to be done…Influencers · Mapusa Read Article

Youth from Karaswada Dies in Bastora Bike Mishap - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn BASTORA: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a 21-year-old youth, Sairaj Morajkar, a resident of Karaswada, Mapusa, in the early hours of Monday. The mishap occurred around dawn when Morajkar was reportedly riding his motorcycle alone through the Bastora stretch. According to preliminary investigations, he is believed to have lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid. The impact flung him onto the road, inflicting c…Mapusa · Mapusa Read Article