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Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: In a bid to reinforce fiscal discipline, the Goa government has announced a strategic plan to reduce reliance on market borrowings over the current and upcoming financial years. The initiative is aimed at lowering the State’s debt-to-GDP ratio and ensuring long-term financial stability. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, speaking during the Budget discussion in the Assembly on Wednesday, said that although the State had a borrowing limit of ₹4,100 crore last year, it opted to raise only ₹1,050 crore. “We are keeping our borrowings in check. We don’t want to leave behind a financial burden for future governments,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Stating that BJP government is shining as the major litigant against the people, the Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao in his budget speech demanded disclosure of debt-GSDP ratio and a roadmap for mining and redemption of public debt. Stating that there is mis-match between capital outlay and project timelines, he hinted that some projects are spillovers from previous years. Yuri Alemao also demanded the linkage of Skill Development and industrial investment to employment. “The Goa government is a perfect example of intolerance and disrespect to the voices of the people. The Goa government has never accepted the…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: In a continued push to diversify and enrich Goa’s tourism offerings, the Department of Tourism is prioritising the development of robust infrastructure and high-quality accommodations across hinterland destinations. Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte highlighted this direction during his recent media interaction, emphasising that the strategy aligns with the state’s long-term vision for sustainable and regenerative tourism. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte stated, “For hinterland tourism, we are currently focusing on developing infrastructure. We are working towards ensuring that accommodation options align with the growing demand for adventure, wellness, and experiential tourism. To achieve this, we are preparing to…

Team Goemkarponn Siolim: Anjuna Police have registered a case following a road accident that occurred on May 19, 2025, at Vaddy, Siolim, resulting in injuries to two individuals, including a woman who sustained grievous injuries. Based on the complaint filed by Mr. Tilu V. Salgaonkar, 54, a resident of Vaddy, Siolim, a case (Cr. No. 108/2025) under Sections 281 and 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 has been registered at Anjuna Police Station. As per the complaint, on May 19 at around 5:25 PM, the accused, identified as Rinshad K. R., a native of Ernakulam, Kerala, was riding…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant drug bust, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Goa Police apprehended a 32-year-old man in Siolim, Bardez for possession of illegal narcotic substances. The raid, conducted on July 22, 2025, was led by PSI Girish T. Padloskar along with PC 7533 Akshay Naik, PC 8249 Venkatesh Mainkar, PC 8654 Yogesh Madgaonkar, PC 8671 Tushar Parwar, PC 9444 Devraj Naik and LPC 9696 Seema Arparkar. The team caught the accused — identified as Rajan D Settiar, a native of Bangalore currently residing in Siolim — red-handed with 429.3 grams of suspected charas. The seized contraband is…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: Vasco police have registered a case against a Bogmalo resident after a pet dog allegedly bit a pedestrian on the main road near Aathi Resort, Bogmalo, due to negligence on the part of the pet owner. As per the complaint filed by Vasant Naik, the incident occurred on 18th July 2025 at around 11:30 am when the accused, identified as Deepak Kumar, allegedly left his pet dog unrestrained and without safety measures, posing a potential threat to public safety. The complainant stated that the dog exited the gate of Aathi Resort and bit his brother, Gokuldas Naik,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has strongly condemned the opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress and the INDI Alliance, for disrupting proceedings in the Lok Sabha and obstructing the introduction of a significant legislation — The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024. Calling the conduct of the opposition “extremely shameful and condemnable,” the Chief Minister accused them of revealing their “true character” by creating a ruckus during the introduction of what he termed a long-awaited and historic bill. “This bill holds immense importance for Goa. Its…