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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: South Goa Member of Parliament ( INC) Captain Viriato Fernandes today raised the issue of implementation in Goa, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in Panchayat Raj. He addressed this matter of urgent importance today in Parliament during Zero hours. The 73rd Amendment envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures. The Act was enacted by the Government in 1992 to address these issues and improve local self-governance. The 73rd Amendment Act’s primary goal was to democratically decentralise authority and resources from…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Directorate of Social Welfare has informed that the Government has instituted “Dr. Ambedkar Samajik Puraskar” scheme for a person who has worked towards welfare of Scheduled Caste for 25 years or more. The Scheme aims to encourage individuals creating social awareness and to encourage the society in general to work for the up-liftment and welfare of Scheduled Castes which will improve their socio-economic condition. The interested must be above the age of 60 years and work for up-liftment of Scheduled Castes in Goa to improve the socio-economic conditions, educational and general standard of living, etc. Interested persons…

Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: In 2027, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would win the Mandrem seat. Speaking to more than 200 BJP karyakartas at the Karyakarta Melava, he praised their commitment and asked them to fortify the party at the local level. Sawant congratulated Uttam Pokhare, the recently elected block president, and other committee members. “Sopte has been fighting for the constituency’s growth for the past three years, despite the fact that the BJP does not have an MLA in Mandrem. Because our karyakartas can guarantee victory, the lotus will bloom here in 2027,” Sawant…

Team Goemkarponn Peddem: Former India internationals Nikhil Kanetkar, Upendra Fadnis, Jaison Xavier, and Amrish Shinde headlined Day 2 of the 47th Indian Masters National Badminton Championship 2025 at Peddem, delivering commanding performances to storm into the main draw. Kanetkar, partnering with Upendra Fadnis (Maharashtra/Karnataka), dominated Govind M.K. and Dhinakar Shanka with a 15-11, 15-2 win in the Men’s Doubles 45+ category. Xavier, alongside Amrish Shinde (Gujarat/Kerala), was equally ruthless, dismantling Rajan Chandvaskar and Sandeep D. (Maharashtra) 15-4, 15-5 in the Men’s Doubles 50+ qualification round. The tournament also saw strong performances from Goa’s top shuttlers, keeping local fans engaged with…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Along with illegally stopping and parking on the main road near the Old Market Circle-Margao KTC bus stop, Transport Department (Enforcement) officials took action against an interstate bus of for carrying unauthorized goods. When a group of RTO officials reached the location, they boarded the interstate bus as it was getting goods out of the car. RTO officials insisted that, aside from passenger bags, it is unlawful to transport goods on interstate buses. According to sources, the RTO has made the decision to notify other interstate buses about the limitations on the vehicles’ ability to transport goods.

Team Goemkarponn MERCES: A minor in legal trouble has been sent to Apna Ghar, Merces, for using a metal pipe to attack a carpenter. Dinesh Metri, a resident of Dicarpali, Navelim, filed a complaint, which led the Maina Curtorim police to open a case. The child allegedly assaulted carpenter Hasmat Razaq, who lived in Don Khuris, Sao Jose De Areal, while he was employed at the complainant’s store, “DD Furniture’s House.” The carpenter suffered severe head injuries in the assault with the metal pipe.

“One glaring example of this pricing dilemma is the taxi service in Goa, which has long garnered a negative reputation among tourists. Despite government calls for taxi services to transition to app-based systems to improve transparency and reduce costs, many operators remain resistant to change. This rigidity not only frustrates visitors but also diminishes the overall appeal of travelling in Goa. The food scene is another area of concern. Beach shacks, which were historically celebrated for offering fresh, affordable seafood in picturesque settings, have seen their prices skyrocket. A simple fish plate can now cost around 1,000 rupees, making it…