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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The monthly Narcotics Coordination (NCORD) meeting was convened in North Goa to review drug seizures, awareness initiatives undertaken by various departments and measures being implemented to curb drug abuse. The meeting focused on strengthening enforcement efforts, improving public awareness and enhancing coordination among departments to tackle the drug menace. Officials emphasised the need for continued collaborative efforts to prevent drug abuse, intensify awareness campaigns and ensure effective implementation of measures aimed at eradicating the drug menace from society. The meeting reiterated the importance of a coordinated approach involving various departments to work towards building a drug-free society.

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar visited the site of a devastating LPG cylinder explosion in New Vaddem on Thursday morning, following an incident that left a mother and her daughter critically injured and caused extensive structural damage to their rented residence. Expressing deep shock over the incident, Salkar assured the affected family that financial assistance would be arranged through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The assistance is expected to help cover the victims’ medical expenses and the cost of reconstructing the damaged property. Both victims, who sustained critical burn and impact injuries, were shifted to Goa Medical College…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: As part of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) and the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE) hosted the Ponda and Dharbandora cluster interaction for Sankalp Manthan at Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir, Ponda. The initiative marks the second phase of a statewide youth empowerment drive aimed at nurturing problem-solving skills, entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence (AI) readiness among college students across Goa. The event was attended by Priol MLA Govind Gaude, Director of Higher Education Bhushan Savaikar, Joint Director of DITE&C Dr. Milind Sakhardande, DHE Programme Director Dr. Niyan Marchon and…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday appealed to the people of Goa to support the Congress to protect their democratic rights, safeguard the State’s identity and secure a better future, as he participated in the 17th day of the Goy Rakhonn Yatra at Cortalim. Addressing Congress leaders, workers and local residents, Shivakumar said the party stood for inclusive development and would continue to fight for the rights and welfare of the people. With the 2027 Goa Assembly elections approaching, he urged voters to make an informed choice and support the Congress. “I have a special love…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Goa, will launch a special drive to identify and take action against unlicensed caterers and unregistered party halls across the state. The FDA has directed all caterers and party hall owners to approach its office or apply for the requisite licence through the FSSAI’s online portal, [foscos.fssai.gov.in](https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/), within the next three weeks. Those requiring assistance can approach the FDA help desk. The department has clarified that catering includes the preparation, storage, serving or transportation of food for groups of people, whether at small gatherings of 10 to 25 persons…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: District Election Officer (DEO), South Goa, Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, reviewed election preparedness and the progress of various election-related activities during a video conference with Electoral Registration Officers (EROs). The meeting also focused on preparations for Special Camps on Voter Enrolment to be conducted across the district. During the review, the DEO directed EROs to hold physical meetings with Sector Officers and Sector Police Officers within two days to brief them on their duties and responsibilities and strengthen coordination at the field level. They were also instructed to complete and submit certificates regarding the handing over of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have registered an offence against a Russian national, Elena Pletneva, for allegedly assaulting two policewomen while they were discharging their lawful duties at Panaji Police Station on October 7, 2026. According to the complaint lodged by a 25-year-old policewoman, a lady police constable attached to Panaji Police Station, the incident occurred at around 7 pm on the station premises in Panaji, Tiswadi. The accused allegedly used criminal force and assaulted the complainant and another lady police constable while they were performing their official duties, thereby allegedly deterring public servants from discharging their lawful responsibilities. Panaji…