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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Eight individuals were rescued from drowning across various beaches in Goa over the weekend, including two kayakers from Karnataka, as Drishti Marine lifesavers carried out a series of quick and coordinated rescue operations. Additionally, lifesavers provided first aid in two separate incidents and reunited three missing children with their families. The most dramatic rescue unfolded off Palolem beach, where two kayakers from Karwar and Bengaluru capsized while paddling in open waters. Drishti lifesaver Parashuram Tari responded immediately, using a jet ski to bring the duo safely ashore. At Anjuna beach, two 21-year-old male tourists from Chandigarh, who…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant push to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure in the State, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced that specialised medical services, including Neurology and Cardiology, will soon be launched at the South Goa District Hospital. Rane said the initiative is aimed at ensuring that residents of South Goa have access to advanced and essential healthcare services without needing to travel long distances. “I am committed to enhancing Goa’s healthcare infrastructure. The introduction of Neurology, Cardiology, and other vital departments at the South Goa District Hospital is a step towards delivering justice and quality healthcare to all,” Rane…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho reassured Goans that there will be no mass demolitions of homes in the wake of a recent High Court directive concerning illegal constructions. Speaking at a function held to commemorate the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Chicalim, Godinho strongly refuted claims of widespread demolition, calling it “unnecessary fear-mongering” and “negative propaganda.” “There is panic among people that all houses will be demolished after the High Court order. I want to assure everyone that the Government is concerned about its people,” he said. “Only structures that encroach upon highways and roads—mainly…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the State government will soon float a fresh tender to revive the Sanjivani sugar factory in Dharbandora, which has remained shut since 2019. Speaking to the media, Sawant said the tender document has already been processed by the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) cell, and the government is set to issue the tender shortly. The factory’s redevelopment will follow the PPP model, in a renewed bid to attract potential investors. Previous attempts to revive the factory through tenders issued in October 2022 and January 2024 failed to draw suitable bidders. The closure of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAI: The State government has sought a detailed report following a technical glitch that disrupted the performance of the Marathi play Purush at Kala Academy’s Dinanath Mangeshkar Auditorium on Sunday evening. The incident, which involved a lighting failure, brought the play to a halt for approximately 15 minutes, prompting apologies from lead actors Sharad Ponkshe and Spruha Joshi to the audience. The unexpected pause sparked frustration among the cast and audience, with criticism directed at the Kala Academy’s infrastructure. Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude called the episode “unfortunate” and confirmed that the Kala Academy’s Member Secretary has…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Operations of Blue Cab prepaid taxi services at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, have been suspended effective Tuesday, following alleged non-compliance with mandatory security clearance requirements. The airport operator, GMR Airports Limited (GAL), cited continued violations of the licence agreement by the Blue Cab Prepaid Taxi Association (BCPTA). In a formal communication addressed to BCPTA President Sanjay Kambli, GAL stated that despite repeated notices and reminders, the association failed to obtain security clearances from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security — a contractual obligation under their licence agreement dated November 23, 2023.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: AICC Secretary in charge of Goa, Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar, has taken a sharp dig at Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, accusing him of failing to act on the Mhadei river dispute. She alleged that the Goa CM is “compromised” on the issue and urged him to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a joint meeting with Karnataka and the Central government. Speaking to the media after attending Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations at Menezes Braganza Hall in Panaji, Dr. Nimbalkar questioned Sawant’s silence despite his party being in power both in Goa and at the Centre. “If the…