Author: Team Admin

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a significant operation aimed at safeguarding public health, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has destroyed approximately two tons of bananas found to be treated with a banned ripening agent, Ethaphone, at the Mapusa market yard. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane confirmed that the seizure followed continued surveillance at the yard, during which a previously collected sample of a suspicious ripening liquid tested positive for the harmful chemical. Acting on the test results, an FDA team comprising officials Richard Noronha, Rajaram Patil, Amit Mandrekar, and Lenin De Sa carried out an inspection of the premises belonging to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Department has mandated all watersports operators providing yachting services to comply with the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982, and its associated rules. An official circular issued on Wednesday stated that operators must register their services within 15 working days of receiving the notice. This directive follows concerns that numerous operators have been offering yacht services without the required No Objection Certificate (NOC), license, or permissions. Director of Tourism Kedar Naik emphasized the department’s commitment to regulating the watersports sector to ensure safety, transparency, and accountability. “Unregulated operations are a risk to both…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Stating Canacona is an international tourism hub, Canacona Municipal Councilor Shubham Komarpant has called for immediate stoppage of illegal operation of Scrap Yards across municipal areas. Komarpant infact submitted a memorandum to Canacona Municipal Council Chief Officer Laximikant Dessai regarding illegal operation of scrap yards across the municipal area. Shubham reminded Incidentally, somewhere in mid June last year, CMC has resolved to shut down nine illegal scrap yards located within residential areas, citing environmental and safety concerns. This action follows a period of public outcry and government notices urging compliance with regulations regarding scrap yard operations in…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: ABVP Goa delegates, along with ABVP Konkan State Secretary Rahul Rajoria, met the Administrator of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, to raise serious concerns regarding a recent incident on the college campus. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Goa delegation strongly condemns the inappropriate activities reportedly held during an Easter celebration at the institution. Reports indicate the consumption of alcohol, tobacco use, and objectionable performances involving female dancers—all within the college premises. Such conduct is a gross violation of campus ethics and deeply undermines the sanctity of educational spaces. It is unacceptable that institutions of higher learning be…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a strong rebuke to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has accused Giriraj Pai Vernekar of spreading fabricated and hate-filled narratives aimed at diverting attention from the ruling party’s failures. In a statement issued today, the Congress Party described Vernekar’s actions as part of the BJP’s desperate political strategy. Amarnath Panjikar, Chairman of the GPCC Media Department, criticized Vernekar for attempting to mislead the public and target Congress leaders without doing any proper research. “It is laughable that Giriraj Pai Vernekar, known for peddling misinformation, is now trying to target our…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM:Goa, being a coastal state, is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters such as cyclones, floods, heavy rainfall, cloudbursts, and landslides. Addressing this, Sandip Jacques, IAS, Commissioner Cum Secretary (Revenue) and Chairman of the State Disaster Management Authority, stressed the importance of advance disaster preparedness during a State-Level Tabletop Exercise held today. The event, organized by the Goa State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, took place at Mantralaya, Porvorim. Jacques emphasized that given Goa’s susceptibility to various natural hazards, a proactive, holistic, and integrated…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Goa, is offering a Mentoring Programme for candidates preparing for the upcoming National Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and the State Eligibility Test (SET), organized by Savitribai Phule Pune University. The mentoring sessions aim to provide valuable guidance and support to candidates, helping them effectively prepare for these competitive exams. Interested candidates can register for the programme through a Google Form at [https://forms.gle/99uyy6GTTvy4jwv96](https://forms.gle/99uyy6GTTvy4jwv96). The last date to submit the form is April 30, 2025. Candidates are required to pay the registration fees in cash at the…