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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The latest findings from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, have completely exposed the failure of the Bharatiya Janata Party Government in Goa under Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. Goa has shockingly recorded the highest unemployment rate in India at 8.3%, which is far above the national average of 3.1%. This is not just a statistic, it is a clear indictment of the BJP government’s inability to generate jobs and secure the future of Goa’s youth charged GPCC Media Chairman Amarnath Panjikar. For years, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Residents of Varchawada, Borde in Bicholim have expressed strong opposition to the recent delimitation and changes in the voters’ list ahead of the upcoming Bicholim Municipal Council elections. Addressing a press conference, locals alleged that the newly carried out delimitation in the Varchawada, Borde area is unfair and would adversely affect several voters. They claimed that changes in the voters’ list have caused inconvenience to many residents and could impact their voting rights. The residents urged the administration to review the decision and take corrective measures. Responding to the concerns, local MLA Dr Chandrakant Shetye clarified that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), North Goa, has issued a heat wave advisory ahead of rising temperatures expected between March and May, directing all departments to implement preventive and preparedness measures. Collector and Chairperson of DDMA North Goa, Ankit Yadav, stated that departments including Panchayats and Municipal Administration must install colour-coded display boards indicating heat alerts and widely publicise do’s and don’ts. Authorities have also been instructed to identify vulnerable hotspots and ensure availability of potable drinking water in villages, towns and slum areas. The Directorate of Health Services and Women and Child Development have been…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Collector and District Election Officer (South Goa) Egna Cleetus reviewed election arrangements for the upcoming by-election to the 21-Ponda Assembly Constituency, stressing the need to strengthen surveillance and enforcement measures. The review meeting was held in the presence of Expenditure Observer Sharyu Adhe, SP (South) Santosh Desai, Additional Collector-II Ramesh Gaonkar and Deputy Collector South-I Velton Tellis, along with nodal officers and senior officials from various departments. During the meeting, the Expenditure Observer directed officials to enhance surveillance by setting up check posts at all entry and exit points and closely monitoring suspicious cash movements. Authorities were…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: A 23-year-old youth lost his life after his motorcycle crashed into the safety barrier of the Baina flyover, causing him to fall onto the ground near the railway tracks at IOC junction in Vasco. The accident occurred on Saturday when the rider, identified as Girish Ram Gurkha, a resident of Bhute Bhat, Baina, was proceeding from Vasco towards Baina on his KTM Duke motorcycle bearing registration number GA06Q3138. While negotiating the stretch on the flyover, he reportedly lost control and dashed against the side safety barrier. The impact caused him to be thrown off the bridge, and…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday claimed it has covered over 80 per cent of houses in Ponda as campaigning for the by-election nears its end, asserting growing public support across the constituency. AAP candidate Geetesh Naik said the party has reached every corner of Ponda through door-to-door outreach and interacted with residents on key local issues. He alleged that people raised concerns over contaminated drinking water in Panditwada, frequent power cuts in areas such as Nagzar and Haveli, and inflated electricity bills. He further claimed that the response on the ground reflects dissatisfaction with both…

Team Goemkarponn COLLEM: Health facilities in Collem are set for a major boost after a delegation met Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and sought urgent improvements. Hon’ble Speaker Dr Ganesh Gaonkar, along with the Dharbandora Zilla Panchayat member, Collem Panchayat sarpanch, panch members and local residents, met the Chief Minister and highlighted the need to strengthen healthcare services in the area. During the meeting, the Chief Minister assured that the ongoing RMD work will be completed within the next six months. He also stated that the RMD facility will be upgraded to a Primary Health Centre (PHC) to improve medical…