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Team Goemkarponn Thivim: Continuing its drive to uphold food safety standards, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) carried out a surprise inspection near Thivim railway station. Fourteen establishments—including restaurants, tea stalls, liquor wholesalers, and dry fruit outlets—were inspected. Out of these, four units were ordered to shut down immediately due to unhygienic conditions, while the remaining were issued improvement notices with a 14-day deadline to comply. One previously inspected outlet was fined ₹5,000 for failing to meet food safety standards. FDA officials said the inspections are part of a sustained effort to ensure hygienic food practices across Goa.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Bombay High Court at Goa ordered an immediate halt to the developments initiated with JCB excavators at the Morjim Turtle Nesting beach which had commenced on 24th July and had resulted in widespread unacceptable damage to the entire ancient sand dune bank of the beach. A division bench comprising of Justice Ms Bharati Dangre & Justice Ms Nivedita P. Mehta passed the order after hearing a PIL filed by Captain Gerald Fernandes, a resident of Morjim, and the Goa Foundation. The petitioners were represented by Adv. Om D’Costa. The citizens of Morjim have been anxiously following…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: IT Minister Rohan Khaunte unveiled a series of digital initiatives aimed at transforming Goa into a smart, connected, and tech-forward state. He announced that the government will soon launch the ‘Har Ghar Fiber’ pilot project in Sanquelim, Porvorim, and Bicholim. The initiative aims to enhance digital infrastructure, especially in rural areas, ensuring high-speed internet access for every household. In a move to enhance public service delivery, Khaunte revealed that an AI-powered chatbot will soon be integrated with the Goa Online portal. “This is the first step towards bringing artificial intelligence into citizen-centric governance,” he said. Under the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte announced that Goa has surpassed its pre-COVID tourism figures, driven largely by a significant rise in domestic arrivals. From January to June 2025, the state recorded 5.45 million tourist arrivals, including 5.18 million domestic and 0.27 million international tourists—marking an 8.4% year-on-year growth. Highlighting international connectivity, Khaunte confirmed that direct flights between Goa and Gatwick (UK) will resume shortly, further boosting inbound tourism. On infrastructure, he stated that work has begun on the Unity Mall project, with final drawings due on July 31. The project has received a ₹161 crore sanction, while the…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda/Sanguem: Two separate cases of rash and negligent driving resulting in serious injuries have been registered by police in Ponda and Collem. In the first incident reported by Shivdas Satarkar, a resident of Curti Ponda, a road accident occurred on April 29 at around 9:30 AM near the MRF Company in Usgao, Ponda. The accused, Vitthal Tupurwadi, a resident of Tisk Usgao and the driver of a Wagon-R car, allegedly drove the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner while heading towards Ponda. Upon reaching the spot near MRF, he reportedly rammed into a Jupiter scooter from behind,…

Team Goemkarponn Sanvordem: A disturbing incident of trespass and intimidation has been reported from Capxem, Sanvordem, where an unknown person allegedly entered a house and threatened a minor girl, causing panic in the locality. The complaint was lodged by the father of the minor, a resident of Sanvordem, after the incident occurred on July 28 at around 6:55 AM. According to the complaint, the unidentified accused illegally entered the residence, grabbed the girl by her hand, and tore pages from her notebooks and textbooks. As the girl tried to flee the house, the intruder allegedly threatened to kill her, leaving…

Team Goemkarponn Velim: In a significant development following a violent altercation during a temple meeting at Gopal Krishna Sansthan in Velim on July 27, a counter complaint has been filed by Sachin Zuvekar, a resident of Velim. The complaint alleges that between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM, a group of 15 individuals, including Rajendra Kerkar, Amar Khaunekar, Ajay Khaunekar, and others, assaulted him and fellow temple trustees during a dispute over temple matters. According to Zuvekar, the accused, acting with common intention, used iron rods, wooden sticks, knuckles, and stones to assault him and six other trustees — Vilas Kerkar,…