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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa’s Inspectorate of Factories and Boilers has ordered an immediate suspension of operations at a shipbuilding unit in Rassaim, Loutolim, following a fatal accident that claimed two lives and left five workers injured. The incident took place on October 17 at around 5:30 pm when employees were engaged in welding and cleaning activities aboard an under-construction 80-metre landing craft vessel. A sudden flash fire erupted in the Fore Castle compartment of the vessel, fatally injuring two workers, identified as Shri Shera Ali and Shri Shambu Kumar, and leaving five others—Shri Manish Chauhan, Shri…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: Ward councillor Shraddha Amonkar conducted a joint inspection with Public Works Department (PWD) officials at Baina after several women complained of severe water scarcity in the area ahead of Diwali. During the inspection, PWD officials assured that the issue would be resolved by connecting the existing old water pipeline to a new one and further proposed the installation of a new pipeline as a permanent solution to the recurring problem. Resident Suvarna Nayak said the issue had persisted for over a year despite repeated complaints to the authorities. “We get water only around 3 am and…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Congress launched the ‘Vote Chori’ signature campaign at Baina to create awareness among voters about alleged manipulations and removal of names from the electoral rolls. The campaign aims to encourage citizens to verify their voter details and stay alert against any irregularities ahead of upcoming elections. The initiative was led by OBC Chairman and former Mormugao Municipal Council chairperson Nitin Chopdekar, along with other Congress leaders from the constituency. Chopdekar said the campaign had received a strong response from local residents. “Across the country, our leader Rahul Gandhi has highlighted how voter lists are…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: South Goa MP Capt. Viriato Fernandes on Saturday morning raised strong objection to the statement made by South Goa Collector Egna Cleetus regarding the recent Rassaim fire incident. Fernandes questioned how the Collector could conclude that it was not a blast but merely a fire when the inquiry was still pending. “How can she be sure there was no blast? There could have been a blast that triggered the fire. The inquiry should reveal the cause — otherwise, there is no point in holding one. Cleetus is an upright officer, but it looks like she is…

Team Goiemkarponn Panaji: Cristiano Ronaldo’s involvement in Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League 2 fixture against FC Goa remains uncertain, with club officials yet to confirm whether the star forward will travel to India for the October 22 match. Al-Nassr representatives visited Goa earlier this week to review stadiums and other facilities as part of preparations for the high-profile fixture. While the club is finalising arrangements, there has been no official confirmation on Ronaldo’s attendance, leaving fans and organisers in suspense. FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez expressed excitement at the prospect of facing Al-Nassr, highlighting the quality of their squad.…

In an exclusive conversation, former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena opens up about AAP’s renewed push in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. From rejecting alliances with the Congress to accusing both major parties of turning Goa into a “family fiefdom,” Atishi says AAP’s mission is to give ordinary Goans a voice in governance. Speaking to Editor Suraj Nandrekar, she discusses defections, corruption, and why AAP believes it can finally break Goa’s cycle of political betrayal. Suraj Nandrekar: Ms Atishi, welcome back to Goa. How does it feel returning here after a while, this…

MAHIMA SHETKAR For Goans, Diwali isn’t just about lights — it’s about stories, smells, and sounds that fill every home. The crackle of fov being roasted in the kitchen, the fragrance of ghee lamps, and the laughter of neighbours greeting each other after the early morning Narakasur burning. But for many Goan students studying or working away from home, the festival now comes wrapped in longing, video calls, and small, improvised celebrations in distant cities. “Celebrating Diwali away from home feels different — quieter, a little emptier, yet full of cherished memories,” says Mansha Thakkar, a student at Amity University,…