As we stand on the brink of a new year, many Goans are looking forward to 2025 with the hope that it brings more happiness and resolution to the lingering challenges faced by the state. The year 2024 has been a mixed bag for the people of Goa, marked by both moments of celebration and controversies that have left many concerned about the future. The political landscape at the start of 2024 saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) maintaining its dominance at the Centre, which could have spelt continuity and stability. However, the narrow victory of Capt. Viriato Fernandes from…
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New Delhi: In a heated exchange that has escalated the political tensions in Delhi, Chief Minister Atishi has accused Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena of ordering the demolition of several Hindu and Buddhist religious structures, a claim vehemently denied by the LG’s office as a ploy to divert attention from the government’s failures. Atishi, in a letter to LG Saxena, alleged that the Religious Committee, acting on the Lieutenant Governor’s directions, had decided to demolish multiple temples and Buddhist places of worship across Delhi. She mentioned specific locations such as West Patel Nagar, Dilshad Garden, Sunder Nagri, Seema Puri, Gokal Puri,…
New Delhi: Happy New Year 2025: Leaders Urge Unity and Excellence As the world welcomed the year 2025, India’s top leaders extended heartfelt New Year greetings, emphasizing the importance of unity, excellence, and collective well-being. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the way in wishing the nation a prosperous and joyful new year. President Droupadi Murmu’s Message President Murmu’s New Year message was filled with optimism and a call to action. She urged citizens to welcome the new year with joy and enthusiasm, and to work together towards creating a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future for…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With 32,000 scans completed under the AstraZeneca-DHS Goa partnership, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the state is making significant strides in early cancer detection. Rane said that this initiative aligns with the vision of our PM Narendra Modi, who, during his #MannKiBaat address, highlighted the importance of timely treatment. “Early detection not only saves lives but also ensures that healthcare reaches those who need it the most, transforming outcomes for countless families. Goa is dedicated to continuing this progress by using advanced technologies and community programs to make preventive healthcare accessible to everyone,” said Rane Through…
Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: On Tuesday night, a private passenger bus in Mapusa crushed and killed a 55-year-old Pune-born pedestrian who lived in Alorna-Pernem. In this regard, the Mapusa police have detained Sunny Tukaram Mandrekar, 36, of Oxel-Siolim, the bus driver. Reports state that the accident occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. when Rajesh Karve, a pedestrian, was crossing the street at the bend in front of Union Pharmacy. A private passenger bus from Siolim was making its way to the bus stop at the same moment. Karve was run over by the back wheel of the bus after it knocked him…
Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Five Calangute eateries were closed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when it was discovered that they were using unsanitary facilities. Since last week, the FDA has been waging a campaign against food enterprises in the Calangute panchayat region that operate in unsanitary conditions, including biryani stands. As part of this action, the five restaurants were closed Tuesday. Goa decreased the average amount scammed from Rs 9 crore per month in 2023 to Rs 6 crore in 2024, while increasing the lien amount percentage in financial fraud from 6% to 9.8%. According to the police, Goa’s…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Police said that its anti-drug operations in 2024 had been extremely successful, with a total of about Rs 9.81 crore in seizures. Leading the charge, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) seized drugs valued at approximately Rs 6.83 crore, the most of any division. Other units also made separate seizures: the Crime Branch recovered drugs valued at Rs 65.71 lakh, the Konkan Railway Police seized drugs worth Rs 15.45 lakh, the North Goa Police seized drugs for Rs 1.40 crore, and the South Goa Police confiscated drugs worth Rs 74.76 lakh. According to information released by the government,…