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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State Government has announced a new welfare scheme, ‘Divya Niwaas Yojana’, aimed at providing monthly financial assistance to organisations and NGOs that manage residential care facilities or halfway homes for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Under the initiative, eligible institutions will receive Rs 4 lakh per month to support their operations. Additionally, a one-time grant of Rs 50,000 will be provided every five years for the purchase of essential items such as furniture and utensils. According to the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, organisations must house a minimum of 20 residents to qualify for the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: he Goa government has officially notified the revamped Mhaji Bus Scheme for 2025, aimed at revitalizing the local bus transport sector by providing enhanced financial support and incentives to bus owners and operators. The key highlights of the new scheme include a fuel subsidy of Rs 3 per kilometer to help operators manage rising fuel costs, a 50% reimbursement on annual vehicle insurance, and a grant of Rs 10 lakh for replacing buses that have completed 15 years of service. These measures are designed to encourage modernization of the fleet, promote safety, and improve the quality of…

Team Goemkarponn GOA: In a significant effort to strengthen communal harmony and invoke collective blessings for the welfare of all Goans, Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai embarked on the “Khushal Kalyan Yatra,” visiting multiple religious sites across North Goa today. The initiative reflects a deep commitment to fostering unity in diversity, bringing together communities through shared prayers and goodwill. Starting with visits to the revered Shree Chamundeshwari Temple at Vargao, Pilgao, and Shree Devi Lairai Temple at Shirgao in Bicholim, the Governor was warmly received by temple authorities and local leaders. His presence, along with the First Lady of Goa, Smt.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Transport has released its monthly report for April 2025, revealing a total of 198 road accidents across Goa, with North Goa and South Goa equally affected. Of these, 24 were fatal accidents, claiming the lives of 26 people. The breakdown shows that North Goa and South Goa each reported 12 fatal accidents. Grievous accidents numbered 15, with 7 in North Goa and 8 in South Goa. Minor accidents were recorded at 43 cases, with South Goa witnessing more incidents (30) compared to North Goa (13). Non-injury accidents comprised the majority with 116 cases reported…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Mining operations have officially started today in Block No. 2 at Sirgao by Salgaocar Shipping Company. The move comes with strict environmental safeguards as mandated by the Department of Mines and Geology. Narayan Gad, Director of Mines and Geology, confirmed that a 150-meter buffer zone has been established around the historic Lairai Temple, while an 80-meter buffer zone has been imposed around Dhondanchi Tali. These measures aim to protect the environment and preserve the cultural sanctity of these sites. “We have ensured that mining activities proceed with due respect to the ecological and cultural significance of the…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a major crackdown on unsafe food products, officials from the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) destroyed around 250 boxes of ice pops—locally referred to as ‘Pepsi’—at Ekta Nagar in Khorlim. The frozen treats had been brought into Goa from Maharashtra for local sale but were found to be stored in gross violation of food safety norms. According to FDA officials, the products were being kept under improper storage conditions, without the required refrigeration, raising serious health and safety concerns. “The items were transported and stored without maintaining the cold chain, which is essential for such frozen…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Vehicle Scrap Mela organized by Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. (KTCL) concluded on a high note today, receiving a tremendous response from bidders and generating significant revenue for the government. Held as part of KTCL’s efforts to dispose of obsolete and unserviceable vehicles, the auction attracted more than 50 bidders competing for 110 vehicles, which were grouped into 42 lots. The auction process resulted in a total revenue of Rs 1.24 crore for the state government. According to KTCL officials, the event was conducted smoothly and transparently, in line with government regulations for asset disposal. “We are…