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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The newly formed Agonda United Sports Club recently conducted its first major activity—a five-day football coaching camp for boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years at the Agonda Ground. The camp saw the enthusiastic participation of 35 children and was led by Coach Razor Braganza, with assistance from local footballer Gilbert Fernandes. Participants were trained in basic football skills such as juggling, dribbling, passing and receiving, shooting, ball control, and warm-up drills. The training sessions also included short matches to give the children practical exposure. Several local footballers also volunteered their time to assist during the…

Team Goemkarponn Poriem: Poriem Constituency consists of 8 village panchayats, all of them are economically weak and fully dependent on GIA funds. These funds are the lifeline for the panchayats to undertake essential infrastructure and execute welfare projects. She requested the Minister Mauvin Godinho to give necessary instructions to the concerned authorities, to release GIA funds on top priority, so that developmental works can be undertaken by the Panchayats.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Minister for Tourism Shri Rohan A. Khaunte assured the Goa Legislative Assembly that steps are being taken to enhance amenities at Baina Beach, in response to concerns raised by MLA Sankalp Amonkar. The Minister informed the House that Sulabh has been instructed to activate the toilet blocks at the site. In addition, changing rooms will also be made operational to ensure convenience for beachgoers. These facilities are part of the Tourism Department’s broader objective to improve infrastructure and maintain hygiene standards across Goa’s prominent tourist locations. The Department of Tourism remains committed to enhancing visitor experience by…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a strong show of unity, concerned citizens of Canacona Taluka gathered at the Shristhal Gram Panchayat Hall on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) and unanimously resolved to oppose the inclusion of their taluka in the proposed third district unless the government convincingly explains the benefits of such a move. The meeting, attended by several prominent locals, expressed anger over the lack of consultation and participation in the decision-making process. It was alleged that the Committee formed to study the feasibility of the third district, composed solely of bureaucrats, lacked local representation and understanding of Canacona’s ground realities.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar informed the Assembly that Goa’s water demand is expected to increase by nearly 20% over the next ten years. Citing data from the Department of Drinking Water, Shirodkar said that the current requirement for piped water supply across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors stands at 695 million litres per day (MLD). This figure is projected to reach approximately 834 MLD over the next decade. Responding to a question by MLA Alexio Reginaldo Lourenco, Shirodkar highlighted several initiatives underway to strengthen and expand the State’s water infrastructure. Among the major projects in progress…

Team Goemkarponn Thivim: Continuing its drive to uphold food safety standards, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) carried out a surprise inspection near Thivim railway station. Fourteen establishments—including restaurants, tea stalls, liquor wholesalers, and dry fruit outlets—were inspected. Out of these, four units were ordered to shut down immediately due to unhygienic conditions, while the remaining were issued improvement notices with a 14-day deadline to comply. One previously inspected outlet was fined ₹5,000 for failing to meet food safety standards. FDA officials said the inspections are part of a sustained effort to ensure hygienic food practices across Goa.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Bombay High Court at Goa ordered an immediate halt to the developments initiated with JCB excavators at the Morjim Turtle Nesting beach which had commenced on 24th July and had resulted in widespread unacceptable damage to the entire ancient sand dune bank of the beach. A division bench comprising of Justice Ms Bharati Dangre & Justice Ms Nivedita P. Mehta passed the order after hearing a PIL filed by Captain Gerald Fernandes, a resident of Morjim, and the Goa Foundation. The petitioners were represented by Adv. Om D’Costa. The citizens of Morjim have been anxiously following…