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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted a special inspection drive in Salcete Taluka on June 19, 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. During the drive, five food establishments in the Margao area were inspected. Serious violations were uncovered at M/s Hotel Jyoti Plaza, including the use of expired food products and food colours, lack of pest control documentation, absence of sanitary cards, unhygienic conditions such as dirty ceilings with flaking paint, cockroach infestation in storage areas, and food handlers not wearing appropriate attire. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa, has issued a directive urging all farmers to update their Aadhaar-seeded bank account details in their Krishi cards to ensure seamless disbursement of government subsidies. As per the circular, farmers are required to submit a copy of the mandate form in the prescribed format along with their bank passbook or a cancelled cheque to their respective Zonal Agriculture Office. The move comes in line with the government’s decision to process all payments to beneficiaries under state sector schemes exclusively through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB) system. This system facilitates direct…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: In a shocking case of reckless driving, Bicholim Police have apprehended a 17-year-old boy for causing a hit-and-run accident at Gokulwadi, Sankhali on June 19, 2025. The incident occurred at around 8:15 PM near Raju Kamat’s House Junction, when the minor, driving a Hyundai Creta without a valid license, crashed into a motorcycle, injuring the rider. The minor, a resident of Surla, Sattari, was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and was permitted to drive by Jayesh Gawas (owner of the car), along with Sahil Gawas and Atul Gaonkar, all of whom were in the car during…

New Delhi:: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has asserted that the human mind will always remain superior to artificial intelligence (AI), allaying concerns about job displacement due to the rapid adoption of emerging technologies. Speaking at the ‘Future Frontier Forum’ in London on Thursday, Goyal emphasized that India sees AI as an opportunity—not a threat. “Artificial intelligence is an area that India is absolutely going to adopt. We will integrate it into our systems and working methods. However, we do not see AI as a cause for alarm when it comes to job losses,” Goyal stated. Highlighting India’s strong technological talent…

Team Goemkarponn Old Goa, June 20:A 35-year-old man, Pankaj Gauns from St Cruz, was found dead in a pond near agricultural fields on Thursday. Preliminary information suggests he may have drowned while attempting to retrieve fishing nets. The Old Goa police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of death. Further details are awaited pending post-mortem and inquiry.

New Delhi: The black boxes recovered from the wreckage of Air India Flight AI-171, which crashed just 36 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, have sustained varying levels of damage, casting fresh uncertainty over what led to one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters in recent history. The tragic crash claimed 274 lives, including 33 people on the ground, when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London Gatwick, plunged into a residential neighborhood near Meghani Nagar, triggering a massive blaze. The aircraft had lifted off at 1:39 PM and lost thrust shortly thereafter, according to a brief distress…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has called on the Goa government to take urgent steps to safeguard the livelihoods of thousands of traditional motorcycle pilots, warning that a possible ban—similar to recent legal developments in other states—could severely impact the state’s long-standing two-wheeler taxi system. Alemao highlighted that motorcycle pilots, commonly referred to as bike taxis elsewhere, have been a more affordable and accessible transport option for daily commuters. He said Goa’s unique and traditional motorcycle taxi service is deeply rooted in the state’s identity and has withstood the test of time. “Courts are banning such services…