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Team Goemkarponn MOPA/DABOLIM: IndiGo has removed six city connections from Goa as part of its Summer 2026 schedule changes, reducing a total of 32 weekly flights from the state. At Manohar International Airport (Mopa), the affected destinations include Surat (1 weekly flight), Rajkot (7 weekly), Vadodara (7 weekly), Chandigarh (7 weekly), and Bhubaneswar (3 weekly). From Dabolim airport, the airline has discontinued its Bhopal route, which operated seven times a week. Industry sources say the suspension is driven by seasonal demand fluctuations, with passenger traffic on these routes reportedly insufficient to sustain operations during the summer. Airlines typically adjust schedules…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The North Goa District Collector has announced restrictions on heavy commercial vehicles, particularly multi-axle trucks, on the Chorla Ghat route until September 26 due to dangerous monsoon conditions. Officials cited sharp bends, slippery roads, and a higher risk of accidents as the primary reasons for the move. Under the order, heavy vehicles will be barred from key areas, including NH-748 at Sanquelim, Honda, and near the Goa–Belagavi border, during daytime hours. Limited movement will only be allowed between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am. However, residents and local authorities have expressed concerns over poor compliance with such directives.…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant held campaign meetings at Nagzari and Uma Bhavan, Dhavli, in support of BJP candidate Ritesh Ravi Naik for the Ponda Assembly by-election, interacting with citizens and community members. At a corner meeting in Nagzari, Sawant said the campaign was receiving tremendous support from the people. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the ideals of Antyodaya and Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, with a continued focus on inclusive growth and development for every section of society. “Heartening to witness the tremendous support this campaign is receiving from the people. We remain steadfast in our commitment…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Home voting for senior citizens aged 85 and above and persons with disabilities who opted for the facility has commenced for the Ponda bye-election 2026. Polling teams are visiting residences to facilitate voting at the doorstep, ensuring a smooth, accessible and inclusive electoral process. The initiative aims to enable eligible voters to exercise their franchise without having to visit polling stations. Election officials said the home voting process is being carried out as per guidelines to ensure transparency while encouraging greater participation among elderly voters and persons with disabilities. The authorities reiterated that every vote matters and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is set to strengthen its mental healthcare workforce with the introduction of two new academic programmes at the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour (IPHB) from the 2026-27 academic year. d Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said building the next generation of mental health professionals is essential to meet the growing demand for specialised care. He noted that since 2019, the M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work programme at IPHB has successfully trained 30 students, contributing to the state’s expanding mental health workforce. “Building the next generation of mental health professionals is essential. The M.Phil in Psychiatric Social…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The 12th National Convention and Scientific Seminar “Futuro De Cancer” was held at Kala Academy, Goa, bringing together leading homoeopathy experts, practitioners and researchers from across the country. The national-level academic gathering focused on strengthening integrative healthcare approaches, with special emphasis on cancer and cardiology. The seminar served as a platform for scientific discussions and knowledge exchange, where experts shared clinical experiences, research insights and emerging trends in homoeopathy. Deliberations highlighted the growing relevance of holistic and patient-centric approaches in modern healthcare, particularly in managing chronic and complex diseases. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: A potentially dangerous stretch at Queeny Nagar in Velsao has finally seen much-needed safety intervention, bringing relief to residents who had been grappling with a rise in accidents amid ongoing highway works. Acting swiftly on concerns raised by villagers, the Vasco Traffic Cell, led by PI Alvito Rodrigues, along with highway authorities, installed speed breakers at the accident-prone junction within two days. In addition to this, the traffic cell also introduced key safety measures, including dedicated road separators to regulate to-and-fro traffic, and deployed personnel at the junction who will continue to be stationed there to monitor…