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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant admission during the Assembly session, Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho acknowledged that village panchayats in Goa lack the mechanism to assess carrying capacity—a critical tool needed to regulate development in the state’s rapidly urbanising villages. He further revealed that neither the Panchayat Department nor the Town and Country Planning Department (TCP) has carried out any such studies so far. The issue came under sharp focus after Congress MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira demanded urgent steps to assess how much infrastructure pressure Goa’s villages can bear before approving large-scale housing or commercial projects. “The government must stop…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Assembly today turned into a battleground over the state’s fishing sector, as rising fish prices, unchecked exports, and the splurge on a ₹4 crore Fish Festival drew sharp criticism from the Opposition. The debate culminated with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assuring that a policy to provide subsidised fish to Goans will be introduced within six months. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao led a scathing attack on the government, questioning how Goans were being priced out of their staple diet. “What model are we following? Catch the fish in Goa, export it elsewhere, and make Goans…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Crime Branch of Goa Police busted an illegal casino operationin Candolim, Bardez, in a late-night raid conducted in the early hours of Wednesday. Eleven individuals were arrested for operating and participating in a live card game of chance, Andar Bahar, in violation of Sections 3 and 4 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act. Acting on a complaint filed by PI Tushar Lotliker, a team from the Crime Branch carried out the raid between 12:15 am and 3:00 am on August 6. The case has been registered under Crime Branch PS Cr. No. 87/2025.…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A mushroom-foraging trip turned into a nightlong ordeal for four women from the Amone ward of Poinguinim village after they lost their way deep inside Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday evening. Thanks to a brief mobile network signal and swift action by their relatives, all four were successfully rescued in the early hours of Tuesday. According to local sources, the women ventured into the forest at around 6:00 p.m. in search of seasonal wild mushrooms, intending to return before dark. However, the quest led them deeper into unfamiliar territory. As night fell and rains intensified,…

Team Goemkarponn FATORPA: A special felicitation ceremony was held at the Shree Shantadurga Kunkallikarin Sansthan, Fatorpa, on Sunday morning to honour students from the Mahajan community who excelled in this year’s SSC (10th Std.) Board Examinations. The event, organised at the Sansthan Hall, witnessed the presence of community members and well-wishers. Chief Guest Adv. Archit Shantaram Naik Desai, a respected lawyer, educationist, and youth motivator, delivered an inspiring address, encouraging students to strive for academic excellence while contributing meaningfully to society. The Sansthan Committee, led by President Vinod Desai and supported by Secretary Gunesh Desai, Treasurer Mahendra Desai, Attorney Bombo…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: A sudden fire broke out at the residence of Shevanti Mainkar near the Honda Industrial Estate around 12 noon, causing significant damage to the house and household belongings. The blaze originated at the back of the house and quickly spread, severely damaging the roof and interior. Despite efforts by the family and neighbors to contain the fire, it was only brought under control after the Valpoi fire brigade arrived promptly and extinguished the flames. The damage is estimated to exceed ₹50,000. Shevanti Mainkar reported that the financial condition of the family is extremely poor, making it impossible…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi’ Donmad-Keri in Sattari has once again come under the radar of thieves, as unidentified miscreants attempted to break into five shops late last night, taking advantage of the darkness. According to initial reports, the perpetrators first attempted to force entry into three shops but were reportedly spotted and unable to proceed. They then targeted a nearby hair-cutting salon but failed to gain entry. Subsequently, the thieves moved to a wholesale liquor outlet in the vicinity, where they succeeded in breaking in and made away with several bottles of alcohol. The incident came to light early this morning,…