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Team Goemkarponn BAINA: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar initiated the hot-mix resurfacing work on the main road connecting Ambabai Temple, Mangor, to Kamat Garage, Baina. Speaking to reporters, Salkar assured that the project would be completed within two to three days and confirmed the inclusion of the long-neglected Islampur road in the initiative. “The project is being carried out at a cost of ₹90 lakh and will cover the stretch between Ambabai Temple and Kamat Garage in Baina. Additionally, we are including the Islampur road, which has been neglected for several years. The road near the school in Islampur was in…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: A group of devotees of His Holiness Padmashree awardee Pujya Sadguru Bramheshanandacharya Swami gathered at Mormugao Police Station to check the progress of the FIR filed against social activist Xencor Polgi. The complaint was lodged over Polgi’s alleged objectionable remarks against the Goa Spiritual Festival held at Baina Beach. Speaking to the media, devotee Dilip Kajale expressed concern over the lack of action despite the FIR being registered. “We came to the police station to follow up on our complaint and inquire about the status of the investigation. Though an FIR has been lodged under multiple sections,…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: A Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) bus rammed into a house along the Chicalim road. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life were reported in the incident, but the house sustained partial damage. According to the bus driver, the accident occurred while trying to avoid a collision with a two-wheeler. “A school bus was moving ahead, and behind it was a two-wheeler that suddenly came in front of me. I applied brakes but had no space to maneuver. To save the two-wheeler, I veered to the side, causing the bus to hit the house,” the driver explained. He…

“While the leaders of the opposition tout their solidarity, their behavior during Assembly sessions tells a different tale. It isn’t uncommon to see opposition members walk out on critical discussions, leaving others behind in confusion over the lack of coherence. This division undermines the very unity they claim to embody. Take, for instance, the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) MLA, which has persistently requested collaboration on significant issues such as land and special status for Goa and land conversions. Instead of rallying behind these calls, his colleagues seem to turn a blind eye, displaying little interest in uniting over such pressing…

Team Goemkarponn DELHI: Along the Pernem-Canacona railway line, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has suggested to the Centre that rapid trains be introduced. On Tuesday, Sawant met with Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Railways, Electronics, and Information Technology, in New Delhi to discuss rail infrastructure. He spoke with Vaishnaw about important projects meant to improve Goa’s railway operations. The topics of discussion included improving the Maem railway station, adding fast trains to the Pernem-Canacona rail line, and increasing the number of services. Sawant also outlined plans for other important infrastructure projects, including the modernisation of Margao railway station using the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: EDC Limited, a pioneering financial institution in Goa, marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 50th anniversary. The momentous occasion was commemorated with a grand cultural programme at Panaji Gymkhana recently. The event brought together past and present employees, past and the present Board members, past and the present Chairmen, and other stakeholders of the Corporation. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, in his speech, encouraged other government corporations to emulate EDC’s professionalism and suggested that EDC should explore new projects, such as one similar to Patto Plaza. He further suggested that the Patto Plaza should…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: A tragic accident near Dabolim Airport claimed the life of a scooter rider, Mahadev Madar, a resident of New Vaddem, Vasco. Madar succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC) Bambolim, as per a wireless message received from the Casualty Police of GMC. According to the Vasco Police, the incident occurred when Madar, along with pillion rider Mabusab Nadaf, was traveling from Dabolim Junction to Varunapuri on a Suzuki scooter on Friday evenings . Near Dabolim Airport, Madar reportedly lost control of the vehicle, crashed into a road divider, and sustained severe injuries.…