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Team Goemkarponn BARDEZ: In a continued drive to ensure food safety and hygiene in the state, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Goa, conducted a series of enforcement inspections across Bardez, targeting unlicensed and unsanitary food operations. A follow-up inspection in Aldona revealed that the operator of M/s Tiffin Masters, previously shut down in Parra for operating an unauthorized and unhygienic tiffin service, had resumed operations at a new location. The premises were again found functioning without approvals from the FDA or local authorities and in unsanitary conditions. A notice under Section 31 of the Food Safety and Standards Act…

Team Goemkarponn PARRA: Mapusa Police have arrested a father and son accused of murdering their co-worker in what investigators describe as a brutal act of revenge for an earlier assault. According to police, the motive for the killing was rooted in a violent argument the previous day. On Sunday, the victim, Daropada Naik, allegedly assaulted Satya Nabarabgpuria near the Mapusa bus stand. Police said Satya felt deeply humiliated by the beating and recounted the incident to his son, Thabir, later at the construction site where they lived and worked together with the victim. Determined to take revenge, Satya and Thabir…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a strategic move to accelerate entrepreneurship and financial inclusion in Goa, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant chaired the 404th Board Meeting of EDC Limited at EDC House, Panaji, on Wednesday. The meeting resulted in several key decisions designed to support local businesses, improve access to finance, and strengthen the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Among the major announcements, the Chief Minister approved new loan proposals for Goan enterprises, taking the total loan sanctions for the current financial year to approximately ₹40 crore. He also gave in-principle approval to the upcoming *Mukhyamantri Rozgar Yojana*, a state initiative aimed at…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a bid to strengthen enforcement against illegal bullfights, also known as dhirios, the Additional Collector (I) North, Shri Gurudas Dessai, chaired a high-level meeting with members of the District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA). During the meeting, the DSPCA committee members highlighted the ongoing challenges in implementing the ban on bullfighting under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. They emphasized the urgent need for stronger on-ground enforcement and increased public cooperation to prevent such unlawful and inhumane practices. Chairman Shri Dessai underscored the importance of community awareness and participation, stating that collective…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) has issued a public advisory urging caution in the harvesting and consumption of wild mushrooms, particularly the locally cherished Roen Alami, which grows naturally on termite mounds during the monsoon. The board has raised serious concerns over the rampant and unsustainable foraging practices that are threatening the region’s delicate ecological balance. Traditionally considered a monsoon delicacy in Goa, Roen Alami mushrooms have seen a surge in demand, leading to their overexploitation. According to the GSBB, indiscriminate harvesting—often involving the complete uprooting of the mushroom colonies—is disrupting the reproductive cycle of these…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and UNOCUE, in collaboration with the Noble Association, to launch a major career guidance initiative for students across Goa. Under the “Goa Career Navigator” program, more than 18,000 students from all 12 talukas will gain access to structured career support, including psychometric assessments, AI-generated career reports, and expert-led awareness sessions. The initiative combines technology with personalized mentorship to help students make informed academic and career choices. Aligned with the National Education…

New Delhi: Karnataka Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar has asserted that the Goa Government has no authority to oppose the Kalasa-Banduri water diversion project. His remarks came following a high-level meeting held in New Delhi with Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav (Environment, Forest and Climate Change), Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Jal Shakti), and Karnataka Environment Minister S.R. Patil. The meeting focused on three major water-related projects vital for Karnataka, including the contentious Kalasa-Banduri project. Shivakumar maintained that the project is legally sanctioned and said that opposition from Goa holds no legal weight. “The Goa Government has no jurisdiction to oppose the Kalasa-Banduri…