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Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Planning to preserve cherished memories by clicking videos or photos of loved ones in the terminals at Dabolim airport, and while the aircraft has just taken off or is about to land? Or even sitting by the window seat and watching your plane take off or land? All that is now prohibited by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) at Dabolim airport. According to media reports, these are part of fresh directives issued by DGCA to all scheduled and non-scheduled commercial flight operations at defence airfields across the country, particularly those near the western border. Dabolim…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) on Saturday resumed port operations after a suspension lasting over 60 hours, following a cyclone formation alert issued earlier this week. Operations had been halted in response to a cyclone formation reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) along the North Karnataka and Goa coast on May 21. In line with safety protocols, the MPA had issued a circular directing all ocean-going vessels to sail out to sea and comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure port and navigation safety. “Under the influence of a cyclonic formation, a low-pressure area…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: A late-night hit-and-run near Chicalim junction left 35-year-old Rani Bind seriously injured and her pet dog dead. Rani was standing near the road divider after walking her dog when a speeding vehicle, allegedly driven by Ullas Naik, struck her. The impact instantly killed the dog and caused severe injuries to Rani. The driver did not stop and proceeded to crash into two more vehicles before jumping the divider and ending up on the opposite side of the road. Rani was immediately taken to Goa Medical College Hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Her family, including brother-in-law…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the appointment of AICC Observers for Haryana and Madhya Pradesh as part of the party’s ongoing Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, aimed at strengthening the organisation and facilitating the selection of District Congress Committee (DCC) Presidents. As per the approved list, senior Congress leader, CWC member and former Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar has been appointed as the AICC Observer for Haryana. Chodankar is already serving as the observer for Gujarat under the same organisational campaign. The Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan is a key initiative by the All India Congress Committee…

Team Goemkarponn AMBELIM: An 18-year-old youth, Mohammed Fazlu, a native of Malda in West Bengal and residing in Cutbona, lost his life in a self-accident involving a two-wheeler on Sunday. According to Cuncolim police, Fazlu, who was reportedly unfamiliar with riding two-wheelers, attempted to operate a parked vehicle in the absence of its owner. He managed to ride for approximately 100 metres before losing control and crashing. The impact resulted in severe head injuries. The incident came to light when the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Balli informed Cuncolim police that a young man had been brought in dead following…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: In a significant development for the medical fraternity in Goa, the Goa Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) met with Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Sunday to press for enhanced remuneration, citing the crucial and relentless role resident doctors play in sustaining the state’s healthcare services. The meeting, held at Goa Medical College (GMC), saw GARD representatives outline the long-standing demand for fair compensation in line with their workload and responsibilities. “Resident doctors are at the frontline of patient care, often working long hours under immense pressure. Our appeal is not just about pay—it’s about recognition and dignity,”…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a strong push to uphold food safety and hygiene standards, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Goa, conducted a late-evening surveillance drive in Calangute and Mapusa. The operation was spearheaded by Richard Noronha, Designated Officer (North Goa), along with Food Safety Officers Lenin De Sa, Sneha Gaude, Amit Mandrekar, and Sujata Sheygaonkar, under the guidance of the FDA Director. During the intensive inspection, 13 food establishments were examined for compliance with hygiene and safety regulations. Of these, seven units—including two chicken shops at Housing Board, Mapusa—were ordered to shut down due to unhygienic food preparation conditions.…