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Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Disaster struck at Shristhal in Canacona after a highly corroded molasses tank partially collapsed during dismantling, releasing a large quantity of toxic waste into the open and triggering panic among residents. The incident occurred while workers were cutting a portion of the old tank. According to company supervisors, one large metal plate of the tank suddenly gave way, resulting in the toxic solvent overflowing into the surrounding area. The uncontrolled flow led to the formation of a large pool of waste, emitting an unbearable stench across the locality and causing irritation in the environment. Furious residents confronted…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant felicitated outstanding students for their remarkable achievements in Robotics and STEM education at a programme organised by Qurious Minds, held in the presence of Minister Shri Subhash Shirodkar. Congratulating the young innovators who have brought pride to Goa by excelling at State, national and international levels in coding, robotics, gaming and STEM competitions, the Chief Minister lauded their dedication and talent. “A new era of innovation is unfolding in Goa. Our students are proving that with the right guidance and opportunities, they can compete and excel at national and international platforms in…

Team Goemkarponn Bambolim: Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening mental healthcare at the grassroots, Goa has become the first State in the country to successfully scale up depression care services across all Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) under the IMPRESS Programme. The milestone was marked at the State-Level Mental Health & Well-being Event organised in association with the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Goa and Sangath at Goa Medical College & Hospital (GMC), Bambolim. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, addressing the gathering, said the Government remains steadfast in its mission to make mental healthcare accessible, community-based and stigma-free. “Strengthening mental healthcare at…

Team Goemkarponn Pernem: Additional Collector-III Shri Pundalik Khorjuvekar, along with Deputy Collector Pernem Shri Shiv Prasad Naik and SDPO Pernem, PI Mopa, conducted a joint inspection of the venue for the upcoming Formula-4 Circuit race scheduled to be held on February 14 and 15 at Manohar International Airport, Mopa. Representatives from the Traffic and Fire Departments, along with the event organisers, were also present during the inspection. Officials reviewed preparations at the site and issued directions to ensure comprehensive safety measures, proper parking arrangements, adequate medical facilities, traffic diversion plans, setting up of a control room and effective crowd management.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Collector of Kushavati District, Egna Cleetus, IAS, chaired the first meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) to deliberate on claims received under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 from the Sub-Divisional Level Committee of Sanguem Taluka. During the meeting, a total of 37 claims from Bhati, Portem, Naiquinim and Villian villages of Sanguem Taluka were taken up for consideration and decision by the Committee. The meeting marked an important step in the process of examining and disposing of forest rights claims in accordance with the provisions of the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Art and Culture has invited applications for the registration of Goan Maand groups across the State under the Government’s scheme for the revival, preservation and protection of Goan Maand culture. The initiative aims to create an authentic and comprehensive record of traditional Maand practices while extending structured institutional support to safeguard this vital element of Goa’s intangible cultural heritage. Maand traditions, regarded as the cultural backbone of many villages and communities in Goa, are traditionally practiced in temple premises, village grounds and other community spaces. Sustained over generations through collective participation and oral transmission,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant chaired a comprehensive review meeting on Health Department issues, in the presence of Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, Ministers Mauvin Godinho, Digambar Kamat, Ramesh Tawadkar and Subhash Phaldesai, along with the Chief Secretary, Secretary (Health), Director of Health Services and other senior officials. The meeting focused on key measures to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. Among the major decisions was the initiation of services aimed at enhancing critical care capacity and the upgradation of Emergency and Trauma Centres to improve emergency response systems. To address staff shortages, the government will onboard Medical…