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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: A slab span of the under-construction New Porvorim bridge collapsed during the fixing process on Saturday, raising serious concerns about the quality of construction and the accountability of government agencies involved. The incident occurred on one of Goa’s busiest traffic corridors, used daily by thousands of commuters, and has led to widespread outrage among opposition leaders and the public. Reacting sharply to the incident, Amarnath Panjikar, Media Chairman of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC), called it a glaring example of “rotten governance and criminal negligence.” He blamed the contractor, the Public Works Department (PWD), and the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has said that his recent apology to former Chief Minister and Margao MLA Digambar Kamat was genuine and not intended as a political gesture or for public optics. Rane, who had earlier admitted to having harassed Kamat during his tenure as Chief Minister, declined to elaborate on the nature of the actions. “Only Kamat and I know what I referred to. I made the apology with sincerity, not behind closed doors but in public,” he said, speaking to media on Sunday. The Health Minister stressed the importance of treating MLAs with respect, stating…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a targeted crackdown against drug trafficking, the North District Police, along with the Crime Branch, carried out three coordinated raids within 24 hours, resulting in the arrest of five suspects from Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh and the seizure of narcotics valued at more than ₹16 lakh. The largest seizure occurred near the Goa State Central Library in Panaji, where police detained three men—Sajeer (33), Moidin Ashmin (22), and Mohammad Suhel (21), all residents of Udupi, Karnataka. Based on specific intelligence, authorities confiscated 91.934 grams of MDMA, a car, and seven mobile phones. The total haul in…

Team Goemkarponn GUIRIM: A serious mishap was narrowly avoided on Sunday when a segment of the under-construction Porvorim elevated corridor collapsed near the Guirim junction, severely disrupting traffic along the busy Mapusa-Panaji route. One worker was injured in the incident and was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Eyewitnesses reported that the collapse occurred during a bridge deck lifting operation. A failure in the metal hooks led to the large concrete segment falling to the ground without warning. The incident caused major traffic congestion and has triggered renewed concerns over safety and construction standards at the site. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has approached the Supreme Court by filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging a recent High Court judgment that struck down the rules and guidelines framed under Section 17(2) of the Goa Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act. The High Court had ruled that the application of Section 17(2) was not in the public interest, labelling it as being driven by private interests. It further emphasized that any development proposals made under this section must align with the provisions of the Regional Plan 2021 and not be considered in isolation. In its judgment, the…

Team Goemkarponn Verna: A woman aged approximately 60 years died in a road accident at Seraulim in the early hours of Sunday. The incident occurred around 12:10 AM when a TATA Nexon (registration GA08AB1937), driven by Mr. Vigan Dias (35), a resident of Verna, allegedly struck the pedestrian while proceeding from Fr. Agnel Ashram junction towards Verna. According to the police, Mr. Dias appeared at Verna Police Station shortly after the incident and reported that the pedestrian had hit the left side rear-view mirror of his vehicle. Upon verification, the police found an unconscious and seriously injured woman lying by…

The Mhadei River, often called the lifeline of North Goa, is not just a waterbody—it is the cultural, ecological, and economic artery of an entire region. Its forests shelter endangered species, its springs feed wildlife sanctuaries, and its waters sustain farming and drinking water supply for thousands. So, when a scientific report from the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) suggests that Karnataka’s proposed diversion of water from Kalasa and Bhandura tributaries will have only a “minor” or “localized” impact on the Mhadei ecosystem, it is not surprising that Goans have reacted with outrage and suspicion. The controversial study, published in…