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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Education, Government of Goa, has revised the cost of mid-day meals under the PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal) Scheme with effect from May 1, 2025. The revised rates will be applicable to all Parent Teacher Associations, Self Help Groups, and Mahila Mandals involved in providing mid-day meals in government and government-aided Balwatikas, pre-primary, primary, and upper primary schools across the State. As per the circular issued on Thursday, the new rates are ₹9.33 per child per day for Pre-primary/Balwatika and Primary levels, and ₹12.00 per child per day for the Upper Primary level. While the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Transport Department has officially enforced a complete freeze on the issuance of new rent-a-cab permits across Goa, with retrospective effect from February 24, 2025. The notification was issued on Thursday, nearly five months after the State Transport Authority (STA) had decided to implement the measure. The decision stems from concerns over the unchecked surge in rental cabs, which authorities say has contributed to traffic congestion and road safety issues across the State. During a meeting held in March, the STA had resolved not to issue any further licences or permits under the rent-a-cab category. As per…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: Efforts are being made to promote development by maintaining the balance of the environment. After the project is set up in Surla through eco-tourism, many employment opportunities will be created there. However, some people are trying to oppose this project in the name of environment. However, Poriem MLA Dr. Deviya Rane has appealed to the people to be ready to break this opposition. Facilities have been created at the Shivling waterfall in Pali. While inaugurating it, Pali was speaking at a program organized in the premises of Sateri Temple in Sattari. On the occasion, Nandkumar Parab, Managing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Under the Ami Badal Ghadaitale campaign, NSUI Goa welcomed a vibrant group of students from Salcete Taluka, strengthening its mission to unite and empower Goan youth. Muskan Bepari was appointed NSUI Salcete President, under the leadership of NSUI Goa Chief Naushad Chowdhari. The event, graced by South Goa Congress President Savia Dsilva, NSUI State General Secretary Kumar Gauli, NSUI South Goa President Aires Soares, and others, marked a significant milestone. Through this campaign, NSUI Goa is tirelessly visiting every taluka, igniting student voices and providing a powerful platform to champion a brighter, bolder future for Goa.

Goa, once known for its scenic coastal beauty and laid-back charm, is increasingly becoming infamous for another, far more tragic reason: the alarming number of road accidents and fatalities caused by poorly maintained infrastructure. From crumbling roads and unmarked diversions to pothole-ridden stretches, the state’s road network has become a hazard in itself. Behind many of these preventable deaths lies a deeper issue—government apathy and the impunity enjoyed by road contractors. It is high time Goa considers a bold yet just proposal: making road contractors financially liable for every death or serious injury resulting from negligence in road construction…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In two separate enforcement drives, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) seized and destroyed unhygienically stored chicken and misbranded sweets being supplied to eateries in Goa. Acting on a tip-off, an FDA team comprising Designated Officer Richard Noronha, along with Rajaram Patil, Lenin De Sa, Nousin Mulla, and Amit Mandrekar, raided an unlicensed wholesale chicken supply unit operated by one Sashwath Yadav at Nagoa-Arpora. The unit, located behind a waste segregation facility, was found to be operating in highly unhygienic conditions. Around 300 kg of chicken sourced from Hubli, lacking mandatory documentation, was seized and subsequently destroyed.…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: A 58-year-old man from Colva collapsed and died while attending a prayer service at the Holy Spirit Church in Margao. According to Fatorda Police, the deceased, identified as Joseph Philip Rodrigues, had visited the church with his sister when he suddenly collapsed during the prayer. He was immediately rushed to South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) by the Robot 32 emergency service vehicle, but was declared brought dead on arrival. Following standard procedure, police conducted an inquest panchanama and referred the body for a post-mortem at SGDH. The autopsy, performed by the Police Surgeon, confirmed the cause of…