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Team Goemkarponn PORIEM: In a major step towards improving rural connectivity in Sattari, Dr. Deviya Rane, MLA of Poriem Constituency and Chairperson of the Goa Forest Development Corporation, inaugurated a new Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) bus service connecting Parye to Valpoi via Morlem. The new route is expected to ease daily travel for residents of several villages including Karanzol, Valpoi, Honda, Morlem, Parye, and Sankhalim. Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Rane highlighted the long-standing demand for this service and its importance in supporting education, employment, and access to essential services. She noted that the bus service, which had been…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Amit Patkar has sharply criticized the BJP-led government in Goa, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order following a violent incident at a popular biryani restaurant in Calangute. According to Patkar, a group of unidentified individuals allegedly entered the restaurant, consumed food without paying, physically assaulted the staff, and then fled the scene. He stated that the entire act was captured on CCTV, yet over 60 hours have passed without any arrests being made. In a strongly worded press statement, Patkar accused the Goa Police of inaction and questioned whether…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A case of burglary has been reported in Manaswada, Kundaim, where unidentified miscreants broke into a residence and made away with gold ornaments and cash valued at over ₹4.6 lakh. According to the complaint filed by Suchita Naik, a 38-year-old service professional residing at House No. 966/1, Manaswada, the theft occurred on June 9, 2025, sometime before 3:30 PM. The unknown accused are suspected to have entered the house by breaking open the back door, after which they allegedly accessed a cupboard and stole gold ornaments worth approximately ₹4,50,000 along with cash amounting to ₹12,000. The stolen…

“Regardless of what triggered the outburst, the public shaming of a senior doctor on duty was not just unprofessional, it was deeply demoralising to the entire medical fraternity. It struck at the heart of the trust and dignity that every professional deserves in their workplace. That said, it must be acknowledged that Health Minister Rane eventually showed statesmanship by apologising, albeit in his own way. While the format and forum of the apology might not have entirely satisfied the aggrieved doctors, the gesture itself was an important signal. It showed that he was willing to step back, reflect, and put…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:The resident doctors at Goa Medical College (GMC) ended their protest on Monday after Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant visited the hospital and assured them that their concerns would be addressed. During his visit, Sawant met with the protesting doctors, the GMC Dean, and the Medical Superintendent. He thanked the doctors for resuming their duties and expressed gratitude for their cooperation, stating that the government had agreed to meet all their demands. “I thank the doctors for cooperating with the government. We have assured them that such incidents will not be repeated in the future,” Sawant said. Addressing…

Team Goemkarponn VELIM: Velim MLA Engr. Cruz Silva has written to Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane, Environment & Climate Change Minister Aleixo Sequeira, and Goa Forest Department Chairperson Deviya Rane, urging immediate intervention to address the unchecked mangrove overgrowth along the River Sal. In his letter, Silva highlighted the stretch from Colleawaddo (near the Cavelossim-Assolna bridge) to Ambelim Soccobanda as being severely affected by dense mangrove expansion. While acknowledging the ecological importance of mangroves, he raised concerns about their rapid spread causing serious disruptions to traditional fishing routes and local livelihoods. “The narrowing of the river has blocked the passage of…

New Delhi: From the frozen ponds of Ladakh to the international spotlight in the UAE, the Indian Women’s Ice Hockey Team scripted history by winning their first-ever bronze medal at the 2025 IIHF Women’s Asia Cup. The tournament, held in Al-Ain from May 31 to June 6, featured six nations battling it out, and India emerged third after winning three of their five matches. The achievement marks a watershed moment for a team that began its journey in one of the most remote and challenging terrains of the country. Hailing from regions like Ladakh and Spiti Valley, where icy winters…