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Team Goemkarponn MOLLEM: Residents of Mollem have once again staged a protest against the alleged illegal functioning of Parsekar Foods Pvt. Ltd., claiming that the unit continues to operate despite repeated objections from the local community. Villagers from Palaskatta and nearby areas gathered to voice their concerns and demanded immediate intervention from authorities. Locals alleged that the operations of the facility have been causing inconvenience, including foul odour and environmental disturbances affecting daily life. They claimed that several complaints had already been submitted to concerned departments, but no concrete action has been taken so far. Protesters questioned whether the unit…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant campaigned in Ponda for BJP candidate Ritesh Ravi Naik, interacting with residents, transport stakeholders and youth while seeking support for the upcoming Assembly by-election. During his outreach, Sawant said he was encouraged by the “immense love, trust and support” shown by the people during the campaign. He stated that the party remains committed to carrying forward the legacy of late leader Ravi Naik and ensuring all-round development of Ponda. The Chief Minister also met members and stakeholders of transport associations, where he listened to their concerns and assured them of necessary steps to…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Taking a step towards youth-focused and community-driven development, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane inaugurated a futsal ground in Bicholim, launched the UAAM initiative, and laid the foundation stone for a new open public space in the constituency. The programme was held in the presence of Bicholim MLA Chandrakant Shetye and Brijesh Manerkar, Director of Goa State Urban Development Agency, marking what officials described as another step towards building stronger community infrastructure. Speaking on the occasion, Rane said the initiative reflects a collective commitment to creating spaces that empower youth and strengthen communities. “The Bicholim Futsal Ground is not…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) has welcomed the proposed Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, calling it a major step toward improving the ease of doing business and strengthening trust-based governance. GCCI President Pratima Dhond said the bill would help create a more business-friendly environment by reducing compliance burdens and shifting away from punitive provisions for minor offences. She noted that replacing imprisonment clauses with monetary penalties and introducing faster adjudication mechanisms would ease regulatory pressures on businesses and citizens alike. Director General Sanjay Amonkar stated that the reform is expected to benefit Goa’s economy, particularly…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: A major health scare has been reported at the Prabhu Violetta residential complex in Chicalim, Dabolim, after alleged water contamination left hundreds of residents suffering from diarrhoea and related illness. In a letter to the South Goa Collector, South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes termed the incident a “humanitarian crisis” and criticised the administration’s response to the situation. According to the communication, 156 residents, including minors, were reportedly affected, while nearly 150 others sought treatment at private hospitals, taking the total number of affected persons to around 300. Residents expressed anger and anxiety over the lack of…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: A 62-year-old man died after reportedly falling from a height near his residence at Katem Baina in Mormugao on Wednesday. According to police, a call was received from PCR Margao at around 4.48 pm on April 2 informing that a person had fallen from a height near Moga Bai, Katem Baina. Police rushed to the spot and found Anthony Peter Rodrigues, 62, a resident of Katem Baina, lying unconscious on the left side of his house with bleeding injuries. He was immediately shifted to Sub District Hospital, Chicalim, where the on-duty doctor declared him brought dead. Police…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A man was caught allegedly in possession of suspected ganja at Vasco Railway Station, leading to a case being registered by Vasco Railway Police. According to police, PSI Krishna Talpi filed a state complaint stating that on April 3, 2026, between 8.10 am and 12.30 pm, at the end of Platform No. II near the railway yard at Vasco Railway Station, the accused Suyesh Pujari was caught red-handed. The accused, a resident near Sai Nagar, Vasco, originally from Raichur, Karnataka, was allegedly found in illegal possession of dried greenish leaves, stems, flowering and fruiting parts of a…