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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is expected to have adequate drinking water reserves to meet demand through May despite the shortfall in seasonal rainfall, Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar said on Sunday. Shirodkar said the Water Resources Department (WRD) had built up sufficient reserves and storage capacity to provide a cushion during the summer months, with the state also having access to multiple sources of water. He said Goa’s natural water resources, coupled with dam storage and contingency arrangements, would help the state meet its drinking water and irrigation needs. The minister said the state’s water management system was designed to…

Team Goemkarponn CAVELOSSIM: Cavelossim Sarpanch Dixon Vaz has questioned the motive behind the recent protests against development proposals in the village, alleging that political interests are influencing the growing opposition to various projects. Vaz said the agitation has included objections related to land use, environmental protection, No Development Zones (NDZ) and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) provisions. He alleged that Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas had been actively involved in some of the recent campaigns. According to Vaz, disagreements over development should be settled by examining official documents, permissions and applicable regulations rather than through political campaigns. He also alleged that there…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa-based embryologist Dr Shravani Parker has been honoured with the Embryology Excellence – Young Achiever Award at the ISAR ART Excellence Awards 2026, held in Udaipur on Saturday. The award, presented by the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR), recognises Dr Parker’s contributions to clinical embryology as well as her work in education, research and assisted reproductive technology. Dr Parker, who specialises in Clinical Embryology and Reproductive Sciences, has been associated with IVF and assisted reproduction, with her work spanning laboratory practices, academic training and research. A significant part of her contribution has been the establishment of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Forward Party (GFP) has asked against speculation over its future political alignment, maintaining that the party’s focus remains on putting Goa’s interests first and bringing together secular political forces. In a statement posted on X, the GFP said its position remained unchanged and that it was committed to creating a united alternative that was inclusive and focused on the interests of the people. The party also appealed for speculation to be avoided until it makes any formal announcement on the matter. GFP leader Prashant Naik, meanwhile, said there was no issue with making a “course…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has dissolved eight Block Congress Committees with immediate effect, according to a notice issued by GPCC President Girish R. Chodankar on September 20. The dissolved Block Congress Committees are Valpoi, Pernem, Ponda, Fatorda, Shiroda, St. Cruz, Mapusa and Curchorem. The GPCC said the dissolved block committees will be reconstituted shortly.

Team Goemkarponn BAMBOLIM: Agacaim Police have registered an unnatural death case after an unidentified man, believed to be around 50 years old, was found lying near the Sai Baba Temple at GMC Bambolim and was subsequently brought dead to the casualty section. According to police, the incident was reported on September 19, 2026, at around 4:49 pm after a wireless message was received from the casualty department of Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. The deceased, whose identity and residential address are currently unknown, was brought to the hospital as a medico-legal case (MLC No. 7578/2026). Agacaim Police have registered UD…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has reduced the average emergency ambulance response time from 14 minutes to nine minutes through technology-led dispatch, real-time monitoring and smarter ambulance deployment, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said. Highlighting the initiative, Rane said every minute matters when a life is at stake and stressed the importance of ensuring timely medical care across the state. According to the information shared by the Health Minister, the faster response is being supported by technology-enabled ambulance deployment and real-time monitoring, aimed at making emergency services more responsive and accessible to people across Goa. “Our focus remains clear. Timely medical care…