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Summary: * Goa’s Urban Development Department has introduced a new system for issuing Trade & Occupation Licenses within 24 hours, or licenses will be automatically deemed approved. * The process is now 100% online, requiring only Form B and a Self Declaration with the latest house tax receipt. * Licenses can be issued for 3, 5, or 7 years, reducing the need for frequent renewals. * The circular applies to all Municipal Councils and the Corporation of Panaji. * Strict action will be taken for violations under the Goa Municipalities Act and related laws. * CM Dr. Pramod Sawant hailed…

“These are not minor oversights. Every commercial transport operator is required to obtain a valid permit, ensure drivers are registered, vehicles are inspected, and taxes are paid to the state government. When an international platform like Uber bypasses all of that, it doesn’t just break the law – it also sets a dangerous precedent. What’s shocking is that this wasn’t an underground operation. Uber operated openly, its app fully functional in Goa, with rides booked daily — especially at high-traffic zones like Mopa Airport. So, what was the Transport Department doing all this time? Were they unaware, or worse, ignoring…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: A shocking incident of assault and vandalism was reported at the Block Development Office (BDO) in Pernem on Wednesday, where a father-son duo from Delhi allegedly forced their way into the premises and physically attacked Morjim Panchayat Secretary Sachin Dhavaskar. According to official sources, the duo not only assaulted Dhavaskar but also caused significant damage to government property. Several glass partitions inside the office were reportedly shattered during the incident. The exact motive behind the attack remains unclear, although preliminary information indicates that a verbal dispute may have escalated into physical violence. Both Dhavaskar and the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: MLA Venzy Viegas has lauded the government’s decision to move towards regularising contractual teachers, calling it a “good beginning” in recognising their service to education. The issue was raised by Viegas during the Zero Hour on August 1, where he had demanded that regularisation take place within the current financial year and that teachers be retained in the same schools. While welcoming the step, Viegas stressed that his fight is far from over. “These educators have dedicated over a decade to shaping young minds despite low pay. Their contribution is invaluable. Granting them the prestigious ‘TR’…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane inaugurated a Social Awareness Campaign on Head Injuries in Goa, aimed at highlighting the urgent need for prevention and early intervention. The campaign, spearheaded by the Goa Association of Neurological Surgeons, is being held in collaboration with Goa University, the Directorate of Health Services, Goa Police, the Directorate of Transport, and the National Highway Authority of India. “Head injury continues to be one of the leading causes of death and long-term neurological disability among young adults,” Rane stated. “What makes it particularly tragic is that most of these cases are preventable through…

Team Goemkarponn Thivim: In a bold act of burglary, unidentified thieves targeted two shops in the Volvonem area of Thivim, making away with cash estimated between ₹60,000 and ₹70,000. The culprits also attempted to break into the local post office and vandalized several two-wheelers parked nearby. Upon receiving the alert, Mapusa DySP Wilson D’Souza, along with a team from the Colvale Police Station, promptly arrived at the scene to initiate an investigation. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area and have launched a manhunt to apprehend the offenders. Meanwhile, local residents have voiced growing concern over rising…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: In a major push towards digital inclusion and employability, the Goa government has announced the empanelment of new Information Technology Knowledge Centres (ITKCs) under the ST/SC Empowerment through ICT Scheme. The initiative, launched at the PAC Hall, Secretariat, Porvorim, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) Minister Rohan A. Khaunte. The new ITKCs will be set up in Bardez, Ponda, Salcete, Sanguem, Quepem, and Canacona, and will be operated by the Info Tech Corporation of Goa Ltd. In addition to the 33 existing courses, the centres will offer…