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Team Goemkarponn SALCETE: As part of a pre-monsoon food safety inspection drive, authorities inspected 43 food establishments in the Ramdamol area of Salcete, including hawkers, restaurants, fast-food outlets and roadside eateries, to ensure safe and hygienic food for the public. During the inspection, 34 establishments were found operating without valid FSSAI registration or licence. The operators were issued notices directing them to comply with food safety regulations. In addition, 12 establishments were penalised for failing to display the mandatory No Smoking boards, as required under the law. Food business operators were instructed to rectify the identified deficiencies within five days.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane conducted a detailed review meeting with the Heads of Departments of Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) in the presence of Dr. J.P. Tiwari, Dean, GMC, Yatindra Maralkar, Secretary (Health), and Pranab Bhat, Joint Secretary (Health). During the meeting, the minister reviewed the progress of ongoing initiatives and key achievements across various departments, with a strong emphasis on further strengthening healthcare infrastructure and medical services in the state. Discussions focused on enhancing the efficiency of healthcare delivery while ensuring that quality medical care remains accessible and affordable for all citizens. The meeting also…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa government has stepped up its efforts to strengthen data protection and privacy practices across government departments by organising a one-day State-level workshop on the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 at the Secretariat in Porvorim. The programme aimed to enhance awareness, build accountability and promote best practices among officials responsible for handling citizens’ personal data. The workshop was organised by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through the National e-Governance Division (NeGD). Senior officials and representatives from…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: MajheApp, a Goa-based superapp developed by GraceFulGoa and operated by KTCL, is set to launch in June 2026 with two flagship services aimed at modernising public transport and local mobility in the state. The app will introduce Goa’s first fully digital KTC bus booking ecosystem along with Pilot, a bike taxi service designed to support Goan pilots. For the first time, KTC commuters will be able to book bus tickets through QR codes, recharge their KTC Smart Transit Cards, check card balances in real time and track buses live. The live tracking feature will allow passengers to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Ward 17 councillor Jack Sukhija has demanded that the Campal Parade Ground and Stadium Complex be opened to the public, stating that more than 10,000 residents of Panaji, including senior citizens and children, have been unable to use the facility despite it being completed nearly three years ago. Addressing a press briefing outside the site at Campal, Sukhija said the 40,000-square-metre complex, developed under the Smart City initiative, includes a football stadium, walking track and children’s play area built to a high standard but remains inaccessible to the public. “From what I can see, the facilities have…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Dabolim village in Mormugao taluka has been selected as South Goa’s Model Solar Power Energy Village under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and will receive ₹1 crore in Central assistance for community-based solar energy projects. The recognition is being hailed as a significant boost for renewable energy adoption in the constituency. The selection followed an assessment conducted by the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) between November 2025 and February 2026. Seven villages from South Goa participated in the evaluation, which considered factors such as public awareness of the scheme, beneficiary enrolment and overall implementation performance. Dabolim emerged…

Team Goemkarponn MARDOL: Mardol Police have registered a case against the driver of a Bolero Invader following a fatal road accident at Simepaine, Mardol, that claimed the life of a scooter rider. According to the state complaint filed by HC 5766 Shridas Maulingkar of Mardol Police Station, the incident occurred on June 8, 2026, prior to 9:41 a.m., on the curve road at Simepaine while proceeding from the Madkai bypass road towards Mardol. Police alleged that the accused driver, Anand Pawar, a resident of Curti, Ponda, was driving the Bolero Invader in a rash and negligent manner without taking proper…