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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Residents of Agonda are facing a serious disruption in postal services, with a large number of letters and parcels lying undelivered at the local branch post office due to the absence of a functioning postman. Sources indicate that more than 500 registered articles along with over a thousand regular postal items have accumulated at the Agonda Branch Post Office. Residents have reportedly been approaching the Branch Post Master with complaints about not receiving important mail, including letters and parcels. Officials revealed that the Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM), who is responsible for delivering mail in the village,…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: A major traffic disruption was reported on Atal Setu after a collision involving seven vehicles resulted in a pile-up along the busy stretch. According to one of the drivers, the incident occurred when his car reportedly skidded after hitting an oil spill on the road, leading to a loss of control. This triggered a chain reaction, with several vehicles behind crashing into each other. While the accident involved multiple vehicles, no injuries were reported. However, the pile-up caused significant traffic congestion, slowing movement on the route. Authorities are likely to review the situation and address safety concerns,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With water storage in several of Goa’s key dams falling below the halfway mark, worries are intensifying over whether the State can smoothly get through the peak summer weeks of May without imposing water cuts. Recent figures from the Water Resources Department (WRD) indicate a consistent drop in reservoir levels since early April, raising concerns about supply stability—especially if the monsoon arrives late or brings below-normal rainfall. Salaulim dam, the main drinking water source for South Goa, has seen its storage decline to 40 per cent, down from 53 per cent recorded a month ago. In North…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: The long-awaited elections to fill the vacant posts of sarpanch and deputy sarpanch in the Sancoale Village Panchayat will be held on May 12, 2026, following an official notification issued by the Directorate of Panchayats. As per the order dated May 4, the election process will be conducted under the supervision of presiding officer Nicolas Quadros, with contingency arrangements in place if required. The panchayat falls under Mormugao taluka. The announcement comes just a day before a petition related to the delay in holding these elections is scheduled to be heard by the High Court. The plea,…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a major achievement for Goa’s medical community, Dr. Milind Gudyekar, a resident of Guirim in Mapusa, has made history by becoming the State’s first post-MD forensic specialist to clear the prestigious Diplomate of National Board (DNB) examination in Forensic Medicine. The examination, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi, during the December 2025 session, is considered one of the toughest in the field, with a notably low pass rate. Dr. Gudyekar is the only candidate from Goa to have appeared for this challenging exam in forensic medicine and has successfully…

Team Goemkarponn ALTHINO: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics And Communications (DITE&C), Government Of Goa, has released the Draft Goa Ai Policy 2026 for public consultation, opening a 15-day window for citizens, industry stakeholders, academia and civil society to submit feedback and suggestions. The draft policy outlines Goa’s vision and strategic roadmap for the development, adoption and governance of artificial intelligence across sectors. Formulated after consultations with industry experts and academic institutions, the policy seeks to establish a forward-looking and inclusive framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, positioning Goa as a creative and technology-driven state. The…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha along with Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa and other leaders on Tuesday met South Goa Collector Egna Cleetus, urging authorities to halt land acquisition by the railways at Velaso, citing that the matter remains sub judice. Addressing the media after the meeting, the leaders expressed concern that despite the issue pending for the past four years, no hearings have taken place. They alleged that repeated adjournments have delayed justice for local residents. The delegation further claimed that the railways have failed to produce adequate documentation to substantiate their claim over the land where…