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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A visible drop in fish supplies across Goa has raised concerns among consumers, as a mix of seasonal factors and operational hurdles disrupt the state’s fishing sector. Industry stakeholders say the decline is largely in line with the end of the peak fishing season, but an ongoing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has further complicated matters by affecting routine fishing activities. Fish, a key component of the Goan diet, has become less available both at landing points and in retail markets. Discussions with fishing associations, boat owners and traders indicate that the situation stems from a combination…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has slapped a massive Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand of ₹1,752.38 crore on Delta Corp Limited and its arm, Highstreet Cruises and Entertainment, for the financial year 2022–23. As per an official notice dated March 17, the Office of the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes initiated proceedings under Section 74(1) of the Central GST Act, 2017, along with corresponding provisions of the Goa GST Act. Of the total amount, ₹1,350.25 crore has been claimed from Delta Corp, while ₹402.12 crore has been demanded from its subsidiary. The tax authorities have alleged that the companies…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Amid the ongoing health crisis at Prabhu Violetta, the Catholic Association of Goa has expressed strong solidarity with affected residents, alleging serious lapses and calling for immediate government intervention. In a press statement issued on March 19, Association President Cyril Fernandes described the situation as a “pandemic-like tragedy,” claiming that contaminated drinking water from borewells, allegedly due to untreated sewage discharge from the complex’s sewage treatment plant (STP), has triggered the outbreak. Fernandes stated that over 149 residents across five buildings have been hospitalised with severe diarrhoea, including infants, women, and elderly persons, leading to widespread panic…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: In the wake of rising cases of Acute Diarrhoeal Disease (ADD) reported from Dabolim, the Directorate of Health Services has issued a public advisory, calling on residents to adopt strict hygiene practices and remain vigilant against symptoms. According to the advisory, Acute Diarrhoeal Disease is marked by the sudden onset of frequent loose or watery stools, usually three or more episodes a day, often accompanied by vomiting, fever, and dehydration. Officials stated that the illness is commonly linked to consumption of contaminated food or water. The health department has identified contaminated drinking water, improperly cooked food, poor…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Amid the diarrhoea outbreak at Prabhu Violetta, Amit Prabhu of Prabhu Realtors on Thursday strongly denied allegations of water contamination, stating that the developer had not received any prior intimation from residents before the issue surfaced in the media. Addressing reporters in Vasco, Prabhu said the claims came as a surprise and insisted that no resident had officially raised concerns about water quality. “We had not received any prior intimation regarding any contamination issue. We came to know about the matter only after certain media reports quoted a flat owner alleging contamination and inaction on the part…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Amid the diarrhoea outbreak at Prabhu Violetta, Chicalim Sarpanch Kamla Prasad Yadav on Thursday said that while the recent health issue was brought to his notice only a few days ago, concerns over sewage treatment at the complex date back nearly two years. Addressing the situation, Yadav said complaints were initially raised by residents from neighbouring areas who were affected by sewage-related issues from the complex. “The sewage problem began around two years ago when people from nearby areas approached the Panchayat. Upon inspection, it was found that the sewage treatment plants were not functioning properly. We…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Panic has gripped residents of Prabhu Violetta after a surge in diarrhoea cases crossed 149, with families alleging contaminated water supply as the likely cause behind the outbreak. Addressing the media on Thursday, residents said the situation has worsened over the past few days, with several families affected across the complex. While official figures indicate 149 cases, residents claim the actual number could be significantly higher, estimating that nearly 300 people are unwell. A resident said the issue was first reported earlier this month, following which the health department conducted multiple inspections. “When the situation began, we…