Author: Team Admin

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: A final-year student of Goa Dental College and Hospital has been booked for allegedly trespassing into the girls’ hostel and attempting to record videos of female students while they were bathing. The incident reportedly occurred at the institute’s Bambolim campus. An FIR has been registered at the Agacaim police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police sources confirmed that the student unlawfully entered the premises and was caught attempting to film female hostel residents in a private setting. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of the violation and determine whether…

Team Goemkarponn SHIRGAO: In the wake of a tragic stampede during the annual zatra at Shree Lairai Temple that claimed six lives and left several others injured, the temple’s managing committee has denied any responsibility for the incident. In a specially convened meeting on Sunday, the Mahajans of the temple refuted the findings of a government-appointed fact-finding committee, instead placing the onus on district authorities. The committee meeting was held to review the government report, which had held the temple management accountable for significant shortcomings in crowd management and event planning. However, temple officials dismissed these conclusions as unfounded and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has officially introduced the Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines 2025, a landmark reform aimed at transforming the state’s taxi sector. This initiative seeks to integrate app-based convenience into public transport while safeguarding the livelihoods of local taxi drivers. It addresses long-standing issues such as the absence of digital taxi booking and the daily challenges faced by residents in accessing reliable transportation. The policy establishes a balanced and inclusive model of mobility, improving public access to dependable and safe taxi services. Unlike unregulated models in other states, where excessive aggregator commissions and deep fare discounts…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Taxi unions across Goa on Saturday declared a statewide agitation against the draft app-based taxi policy proposed by the state Transport Department, calling it an attempt to “privatise livelihoods” and demanding its immediate withdrawal. Union leaders announced plans for mass protests, including marches to the residences of MLAs, the Chief Minister’s Office, and the State Secretariat, if the draft policy is not scrapped. They accused the government of favouring private aggregators at the cost of traditional taxi operators. “This is a do-or-die situation for us. We are ready to go on a hunger strike. If our livelihoods…

In a state where transport has long remained hostage to ad-hoc arrangements and political appeasement, the Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines 2025 mark a bold and necessary step toward rationalising a broken system. These guidelines – carefully crafted to merge the digital efficiency of app-based services with robust protections for local taxi drivers – represent more than a transport policy; they are a test of political will, administrative integrity, and vision for Goa’s future. The question now is whether the state’s political class—both ruling and opposition—has the courage to stand by it. For too long, Goa’s taxi ecosystem has been mired…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The southwest monsoon made an unusually early onset over Kerala today, May 24, marking its earliest arrival on the Indian mainland since 2009, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Typically, the monsoon reaches Kerala around June 1 and spreads across the country by July 8. With favourable atmospheric conditions, the IMD expects the monsoon to advance into Goa over the next 2–3 days. It is also likely to progress into more areas of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, the central Arabian Sea, the west-central and northern Bay of Bengal, the northeastern states, and parts of…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A section of a dilapidated building near Cine Lata in Margao collapsed on Saturday morning. No injuries or casualties were reported. The building, which had been in a poor condition, came down around 9:30 a.m., prompting a quick response from fire and emergency services. Authorities have since cordoned off the area and are assessing the remaining structure for safety.