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Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Goa’s Tourism Department has officially rolled out the Homestay and Bed & Breakfast Scheme, aiming to empower women entrepreneurs, create rural livelihood opportunities, and diversify the state’s tourism beyond its famed beaches. The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant in the presence of Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte, Bicholim MLA Chandrakant Shetye, Mayem MLA Premendra Shet, and senior tourism officials at the PAC Hall, Secretariat, Porvorim. The initiative, earlier framed as a policy, has now been strengthened into a scheme offering both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, simplified registration, and a quality classification system.…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: In a bid to promote active living and connect young people with nature, Congress leader from Margao Chirag Datta Naik on Sunday organised a trek to the scenic Chandreshwar Parvat. The event drew 25 enthusiastic participants, turning a monsoon morning into an energising blend of fitness, exploration, and community spirit. The trekkers assembled at the Chandreshwar Temple Arch at 7 am, setting off through lush greenery under the cool monsoon breeze. Led by experienced trekker Rahul Prabhudesai and coordinated by Raunak Nargundker, the expedition was marked by well-planned safety measures and seamless organisation. Participants were also…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: BJP MLA Nilesh Cabral on Friday expressed concern in the Goa Legislative Assembly that nearly 23% of schools in the State do not have standard anti-bullying policies in place. Highlighting the importance of safeguarding students’ mental well-being, Cabral urged the government to frame clear guidelines and provide counseling support to ensure children’s psychological safety. Responding to the issue, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant assured the House that the Education Department will issue necessary instructions to all schools to adopt standard anti-bullying measures at the earliest.

Team Goemkarponn Guirim: In a strongly worded letter to the Water Resources Department (WRD), the Comunidade de Guirim has demanded an immediate stop to ongoing works related to the improvement of the Tar/Moira river waterway from Guirim to the NH bridge at Tar Junction in Mapusa, Bardez. Addressed to the Executive Engineer, the letter references previous communication (dated February 1, 2025) and raises serious concerns about “haphazard” work being undertaken by the WRD contractors. The Comunidade asserts that the work is proceeding without any No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their body and in violation of due procedures. The letter, signed…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: Following rising public anger over unchecked heavy traffic through the village of Keri in Sattari, local authorities have announced that liquor stores in the area will remain closed from 10 pm to 8 am. The move comes amid increasing unrest among residents who have threatened to take matters into their own hands if action is not taken. Citizens have expressed frustration over the continuous flow of heavy vehicles on the highway, which remains open from 5 AM to 10 PM. At a tense village meeting, residents warned that they would resort to damaging vehicles if the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Entertainment Association (GEA) has expressed strong support for the proposal tabled by Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai during the Assembly session, seeking to extend the permissible time for music performances in the state to 1 a.m. In an official statement, GEA President Herschel Mascarenhas welcomed the motion, praising the backing of several other legislators, including Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Nilesh Cabral, Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira, and Michael Lobo, for raising the issue. Calling the proposal a “significant and positive step” for Goa’s entertainment and tourism sectors, the association noted that aligning Goa’s regulations with…

Teasm Goemkarponn Anjuna: The Vagator–Caisua Taxi Owners Association and local resident Yogesh Govekar have filed a police complaint against Vasco-based driver Devendra Satardekar, accusing him of illegally operating Uber taxis in Goa, issuing threats, and using abusive language. The complaint, lodged at Anjuna Police Station, alleges that Satardekar—described as a “habitual offender” with multiple FIRs registered against him—has been running his vehicle through an unlicensed aggregator app in violation of state transport regulations. According to the complainants, after an old video of Satardekar admitting to illegal Uber operations resurfaced online amid renewed political debate over app-based taxis, he allegedly…