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Greeting the nation on World Environment Day, PM Modi urged the people to deepen efforts towards protecting planet Earth. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked World Environment Day today by planting a sapling at Mahavir Jayanti Park in Delhi, reaffirming his commitment to environmental conservation. As part of the second phase of the nationwide initiative ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Par’, PM Modi encouraged citizens to strengthen efforts to protect the planet. In a message shared on his official X handle, the Prime Minister wrote, “This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s deepen our efforts towards protecting our planet and overcoming the challenges…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), North Goa, continues its rigorous surveillance of food businesses in the Anjuna and Mapusa areas to ensure public health and food safety standards are upheld. As part of the ongoing inspections, 12 food premises were visited by the FDA team. During the inspection, two establishments were ordered to shut down for serious violations: a fast-food outlet operating under the name Indian Momos at the Assagao junction, and a Hyderabadi Dum Biryani outlet. Additionally, Janta Ice Factory, found operating without the mandatory FDA licenses, was directed to suspend operations immediately. The remaining…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a bid to ease traffic congestion and reclaim vital public parking space, the Mapusa Traffic Cell has issued a stringent directive targeting rent-a-car and rent-a-bike operators in the town. Effective immediately, all rental vehicles must be parked exclusively in designated parking zones. Violations will invite strict penalties, including heavy fines and possible suspension of operating permits. The directive comes amid a spike in public complaints over unregulated parking by rental operators, which officials say has worsened traffic bottlenecks, particularly in central areas and during peak hours. “This is part of a broader effort to restore order…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Verna Industries Association (VIA) has extended its full support to the recently introduced Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines 2025, terming the move a vital step toward enhancing workforce mobility and strengthening the state’s industrial ecosystem. In a press statement, VIA welcomed the government’s initiative to regularise app-based taxi services under a fair and transparent regulatory framework. It noted that dependable transport is essential for thousands of workers and professionals employed at Verna Industrial Estate, one of Goa’s largest manufacturing hubs. The association highlighted long-standing challenges faced by shift workers, women employees, and those commuting from peripheral areas…

Team Goenkarponn Panaji: A serious complaint has been filed with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Altinho, by Opposition panch member Inacio Domnic Pereira, a resident of Santa Cruz, North Goa, alleging large-scale misappropriation of government funds meant for frontline sanitation workers employed by the Village Panchayat of St. Cruz. According to the written complaint, the Panchayat passed Resolution No. 7/10 on January 15, 2025, approving the appointment of 20 daily-wage workers for door-to-door garbage collection at the rate of ₹800 per day, amounting to ₹24,800 per month per worker. However, Mr. Pereira alleges that the actual disbursement per worker is only…

Team Goemkarponn DABAL: A woman from Vasco lodged a complaint at the Curchorem Police Station, alleging that a 27-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was caught spying on her 14-year-old daughter while she was inside a changing room at a farm located in Kiralpal-Dabal. According to sources, the family had visited the farm for a day trip when the incident occurred. The accused reportedly peered through a ventilator opening in the changing room while the girl was changing clothes, causing distress over the breach of privacy. The minor girl raised an alarm after noticing the man’s inappropriate behavior, leading to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant development for medical education and healthcare in the state, Goa Medical College (GMC) has received approval to increase the number of postgraduate medical seats in several key disciplines starting from the academic year 2024–25. The announcement was made by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, who described it as a proud moment for Goa and a step forward in strengthening the state’s healthcare infrastructure. According to the new approval, the MS in Obstetrics & Gynecology program will increase from 6 to 8 seats, MD in Radiodiagnosis from 6 to 7, MD in Pediatrics from 7 to…