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Team Goemkarponn AMBELIM: An 18-year-old youth, Mohammed Fazlu, a native of Malda in West Bengal and residing in Cutbona, lost his life in a self-accident involving a two-wheeler on Sunday. According to Cuncolim police, Fazlu, who was reportedly unfamiliar with riding two-wheelers, attempted to operate a parked vehicle in the absence of its owner. He managed to ride for approximately 100 metres before losing control and crashing. The impact resulted in severe head injuries. The incident came to light when the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Balli informed Cuncolim police that a young man had been brought in dead following…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: In a significant development for the medical fraternity in Goa, the Goa Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) met with Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Sunday to press for enhanced remuneration, citing the crucial and relentless role resident doctors play in sustaining the state’s healthcare services. The meeting, held at Goa Medical College (GMC), saw GARD representatives outline the long-standing demand for fair compensation in line with their workload and responsibilities. “Resident doctors are at the frontline of patient care, often working long hours under immense pressure. Our appeal is not just about pay—it’s about recognition and dignity,”…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a strong push to uphold food safety and hygiene standards, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Goa, conducted a late-evening surveillance drive in Calangute and Mapusa. The operation was spearheaded by Richard Noronha, Designated Officer (North Goa), along with Food Safety Officers Lenin De Sa, Sneha Gaude, Amit Mandrekar, and Sujata Sheygaonkar, under the guidance of the FDA Director. During the intensive inspection, 13 food establishments were examined for compliance with hygiene and safety regulations. Of these, seven units—including two chicken shops at Housing Board, Mapusa—were ordered to shut down due to unhygienic food preparation conditions.…

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: A final-year student of Goa Dental College and Hospital has been booked for allegedly trespassing into the girls’ hostel and attempting to record videos of female students while they were bathing. The incident reportedly occurred at the institute’s Bambolim campus. An FIR has been registered at the Agacaim police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police sources confirmed that the student unlawfully entered the premises and was caught attempting to film female hostel residents in a private setting. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of the violation and determine whether…

Team Goemkarponn SHIRGAO: In the wake of a tragic stampede during the annual zatra at Shree Lairai Temple that claimed six lives and left several others injured, the temple’s managing committee has denied any responsibility for the incident. In a specially convened meeting on Sunday, the Mahajans of the temple refuted the findings of a government-appointed fact-finding committee, instead placing the onus on district authorities. The committee meeting was held to review the government report, which had held the temple management accountable for significant shortcomings in crowd management and event planning. However, temple officials dismissed these conclusions as unfounded and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has officially introduced the Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines 2025, a landmark reform aimed at transforming the state’s taxi sector. This initiative seeks to integrate app-based convenience into public transport while safeguarding the livelihoods of local taxi drivers. It addresses long-standing issues such as the absence of digital taxi booking and the daily challenges faced by residents in accessing reliable transportation. The policy establishes a balanced and inclusive model of mobility, improving public access to dependable and safe taxi services. Unlike unregulated models in other states, where excessive aggregator commissions and deep fare discounts…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Taxi unions across Goa on Saturday declared a statewide agitation against the draft app-based taxi policy proposed by the state Transport Department, calling it an attempt to “privatise livelihoods” and demanding its immediate withdrawal. Union leaders announced plans for mass protests, including marches to the residences of MLAs, the Chief Minister’s Office, and the State Secretariat, if the draft policy is not scrapped. They accused the government of favouring private aggregators at the cost of traditional taxi operators. “This is a do-or-die situation for us. We are ready to go on a hunger strike. If our livelihoods…