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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI::The state government will raise the height of the Maisal dam in Shiroda by up to one metre to expand its water storage capacity, Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar announced. According to the minister, the dam which has been overflowing due to recent rainfall can store an additional 5 million litres per day (MLD) if elevated. “We’re also planning to set up an additional water treatment facility with a new filter bed to manage the increased supply,” Shirodkar said. He explained that the initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to resolve Goa’s drinking water challenges by…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: The United Taximen Union (UTU), representing around 350 yellow-black taxis operating at the Dabolim Airport, met with Mormugao DySP Gurudas Kadam, Dabolim PI Arun Bhakre, Traffic PI Alvito Rodrigues, and RTO officials on Tuesday afternoon to raise serious concerns over the unchecked presence of touts and illegal rent-a-car operators affecting their livelihood. The UTU members alleged that these unauthorised operators have been eating into their business with impunity, and warned of launching a protest by parking their taxis along the exit road of the airport if authorities fail to intervene. UTU President Shailesh Mayekar said, “We have…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Naval Coast Battery, Mormugao, will conduct a practice firing exercise using 105mm light field guns and 40/60 anti-aircraft guns on Friday, July 11, 2025. According to a press release, the firing will take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Mormugao Headland, Sada. The designated danger zone for the exercise extends from coordinates 2200 to 2600 from the Mormugao Headland Flag Staff, up to a distance of 15 nautical miles seaward and up to a height of 7,100 metres. The general public, especially fishermen and seafarers, are cautioned to keep clear of the notified area…

By Pradeep Padgaonkar Health Minister Vishwajit Rane’s declaration that Goa is on the verge of eradicating malaria is certainly heartening. After all, any move towards eliminating vector-borne diseases deserves applause. But such announcements must be viewed through a lens of ground reality, especially when Goa continues to witness a massive influx of migrant labourers every month, many from states where malaria remains rampant. Construction sites, mining operations, and infrastructural mega-projects across the state are heavily dependent on migrant workers. These workers often live in temporary settlements or labour camps where hygiene and sanitation are severely compromised. Add to this the…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, along with students of St Joseph’s Primary School, Vasco, celebrated Van Mahotsav on Tuesday morning with a tree plantation drive at the school’s Sports Annexe Ground in Baina. Salkar, accompanied by his wife and Mormugao councillor Shami Salkar, planted saplings alongside the young students and interacted with them, encouraging each child to plant a tree on their birthday and nurture it as a symbol of their own growth. “It was a delightful morning spent with the enthusiastic students of St Joseph’s International School, Vasco, as we marked Van Mahotsav with a meaningful activity.…

Development is often touted as the answer to progress, prosperity, and modernisation. But when development becomes unchecked, unbalanced, and top-down, it can overwhelm the very communities it intends to uplift. The case of Loliem-Polem, a quiet panchayat nestled in Goa’s southernmost tip, is fast becoming a textbook example of this looming dilemma. In a span of just nine months, the Comunidade of Loliem-Polem has given the nod to seven major projects that together will consume an astounding 27.3 lakh square meters — more than one-third of its total 81 lakh sq mtrs land. On paper, these projects appear diverse, forward-looking…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sub District Hospital, Chicalim has been awarded the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification with an impressive score of 95.71%, marking a major milestone for public healthcare in Goa. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane congratulated the doctors, nurses, staff, and the entire hospital team for their dedication and hard work that led to the achievement. “This milestone reflects our commitment to delivering accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare to every citizen of Goa — in line with the vision of Health for All,” Rane said. He further emphasised the government’s continued focus on strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the state…