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by Pradeep Padgaonkar With just one spell of rain, Mapusa turns into a swimming pool. Waterlogging at every major junction flooded market lanes, garbage floating in the streets, and shops struggling to stay dry – this is the sad reality of one of North Goa’s most prominent towns. And yet, you’ll often hear its MLA Joshua D’Souza dismiss criticism with the usual refrain: “We don’t want outsiders talking about Mapusa.” Really? Because the state of Mapusa affects all Goans – not just a chosen few – and it certainly isn’t anyone’s personal fiefdom. Joshua, now a two-time MLA, seems more…

Team Goemkarponn Cuncolim: A family of four, including a husband, wife, and their two children, sustained injuries after the scooter they were riding was hit by a truck near Nayaband, Cuncolim on Wednesday. According to Cuncolim Police, the incident occurred when the truck, proceeding from Balli towards Margao, reportedly veered to the extreme right side of the road and collided head-on with the oncoming scooter near a restaurant in the Nayaband area. Police Constable Vinod Kankonkar lodged a complaint, alleging that the truck driver operated the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner, thereby endangering human life. The impact of…

As Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announces that Goa has achieved 100% literacy—a landmark to be formally recognized by the Union Ministry of Education on May 30, Statehood Day—the state stands at a symbolic crossroads. The declaration, to be made during a function at the Kala Academy, is not merely a feather in the cap of the administration but also a moment of reflection for Goans: What does this milestone truly mean for the state’s future? Will Goa’s fortune change with 100% literacy, or will it remain a cosmetic achievement unless backed by deeper reforms? Let us first acknowledge the scale…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has flagged 17 aging and structurally unsafe buildings within city limits and has sought the expertise of the Goa College of Engineering (GEC) for structural assessment of each. “We have issued reminders to GEC for all the identified structures, requesting technical guidance to determine the appropriate course of action,” a CCP official stated. In the case of the municipal building located in the Panaji market area, GEC has already submitted its structural analysis report, recommending demolition. Acting on the recommendation, CCP has sealed the building and barricaded the surrounding…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has ruled that constructions on khazan land made before its classification as an ecologically sensitive area in 2022 are not in violation of coastal regulations. The authority emphasized that the eco-sensitive designation, applied under the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) 2011, does not hold retrospective power. Khazan lands in Goa were officially notified as eco-sensitive zones on September 7, 2022. According to a GCZMA official, the legal provisions associated with the new status apply only from the date of notification and do not affect developments that occurred earlier. “The regulations…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: In a tragic incident on Wednesday evening, a 40-year-old painter from Dabolim, Maruti Jadhav, lost his life after falling into an excavated pit near Vales, Dabolim. According to sources, the mishap occurred around 10 pm when Jadhav, who was riding a Dio scooter, accidentally fell into a pit dug up for the ongoing Dabolim flyover construction work. Eyewitnesses said that Jadhav sustained serious injuries in the fall. He was rescued from the pit and rushed to the Chicalim Sub-District Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. The Vasco police reached the site upon receiving information and…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Porvorim police have apprehended a second suspect in connection with the embezzlement of ₹5 crore in funds meant for the Goaz Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), a central government education initiative. The individual was arrested in Kolkata following a sustained surveillance operation by a police team that had been monitoring his whereabouts since May 24. This development comes shortly after the arrest of 41-year-old businessman Robin Paul from West Bengal, who is believed to have received approximately ₹2 crore of the siphoned funds into his personal bank account. Investigators said the latest arrest was made based on information…