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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…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Tension gripped the Mormugao constituency on Wednesday after MLA Sankalp Amonkar issued a stern three-day ultimatum to the coal handling companies at Mormugao Port, warning that operations would be forcibly shut down if coal dust pollution and foul odour are not brought under immediate control. Hundreds of residents from Sada, Boggda, Jetty and Rumdawada gathered at Sada Junction before marching in protest to the gate of the company handling coal at the port. Locals complained that coal dust and a persistent stench have once again begun affecting residential areas, triggering health concerns and widespread anger. Addressing the…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Canacona Police have swiftly apprehended the accused involved in the assault on a lady tourist from the Czech Republic at Agonda Beach, sending a strong message that crimes against tourists will not be tolerated in Goa. The incident occurred on 09/02/2026 at around 10:15 hours at Agonda Cliff, Agonda Beach, where an unknown person picked up an argument with the tourist and assaulted her with blows and a stone, causing grievous injuries. A complaint in this regard was registered at Canacona Police Station on 10/02/2026, following which an offence under Section 117(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…