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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The renovated and modernised Loliem crematorium—one of the oldest in the Canacona taluka—was inaugurated on Saturday by Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar. The project was executed at a cost of over ₹17–18 lakh, more than double the originally sanctioned tender amount of ₹7.5 lakh. The crematorium, located in Loliem-Polem village, was upgraded through the efforts of panch and former sarpanch Ajay (Ajit) Lolienkar, who personally contributed to the funding of the renovation in memory of his late mother. The inaugural function was held in the presence of village sarpanch Nisha Chari, former sarpanch Mohandas Lolienkar—under whose…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Goa Forward Party (GFP) has constituted its Canacona Block Committee with representation from all six village panchayats and the lone municipality in the constituency. The new committee structure was formally announced at a press briefing held in Canacona on Saturday. GFP General Secretary (Organisation) Durgadas Kamat, in a press release, stated that the committee was approved by party president Vijay Sardessai. Former Shristhal sarpanch Datta Gaonkar has been appointed as the Block Committee President. The office bearers of the committee include Vice-President Guru Bandekar, General Secretary Remmy Borges, Treasurer Umesh Tubki, and Joint Secretary Jayesh Naik.…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The new Damodar Bhajani Saptah Committee has decided to appoint a nodal officer to prevent untoward incidents like stampedes at the forthcoming Vasco Saptah, which attracts lakhs of people to the port town. The committee has also appealed to leaders to avoid bringing too many supporters and create unnecessary rush at Damodar temple during the main cocount annointment ceremony. This was decided during the election of the new Damodar Bhajani Saptah in Vasco, which will be headed by Narendra Gurav. Speaking after the meeting, Prashant Joshi said that several important measures were discussed in view of the…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The Goa unit of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday strongly condemned what it called the “humiliation” of Dr Rudresh Kuttikar at the Goa Medical College (GMC) by Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane. Addressing the media, TMC Goa convenor Mariano Rodrigues said Rane’s behaviour was unacceptable and amounted to “dadagiri” against dedicated medical professionals. “I want to condemn the incident of humiliating a doctor by Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane. Doctors at GMC work tirelessly — often 24 to 36-hour shifts — and deserve respect, not arrogance,” said Rodrigues. He added, “Rane should not treat doctors, nurses, or any…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho emphasized that Goa’s taxi industry must embrace technology, stating that app-based taxi services will be mandatory in the state to improve convenience for tourists and residents alike. Godinho highlighted the government’s intention to resolve ongoing complaints against taxi operators by encouraging the use of digital platforms. He noted that the recently issued Transport Aggregator Guidelines, published on May 20, 2025, are currently under a 30-day public consultation period during which feedback and suggestions are being collected. “All valid inputs will be considered before finalizing the guidelines,” the minister said, adding that consultative meetings…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at ensuring consistent and reliable electricity supply, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Goa and Union Territories has introduced the Resource Adequacy Regulations, 2025. The regulations, published in the Gazette of India on June 6, lay out a clear framework for power utilities to plan their energy resources effectively. The new rules require distribution licensees to create short-, medium-, and long-term power planning strategies to guarantee sufficient power availability. These plans must ensure that utilities have adequate contracted capacity to meet projected electricity demand and avoid power shortages. The regulation framework covers…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Launching the ‘Samvidhan Bachao Yatra’ from Mandrem, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Sunday said the march aims to safeguard democracy and strengthen the voice of the people of Goa. Alemao said the yatra received an overwhelming response, reflecting public awareness and discontent with the BJP government’s alleged attempts to weaken democratic institutions. “This is a united fight to protect constitutional values and build a better social environment,” he stated. The Opposition also assured locals that concerns raised during the yatra — including CRZ violations, healthcare gaps, and the rising menace of bouncers in the area —…