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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: 96 applications were rejected during a special campaign by the district administration of South Goa to regularize unapproved structures in the state. About 183 applicants or their representatives attended the taluka-level camps, where the officials processed about 96 applications, according to South Goa Additional Collector Srinet Kothawale. Sanguem taluka has received the most applications—roughly 45—followed by Ponda with 42, Mormugao with 31, Quepem with 25, and Salcete with 27. According to him, there are approximately 1,150 applications still pending following the push. It is estimated that 34 applications were approved during the special campaign, while 26 regularization…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Before the next assembly elections, the Curchorem Health Center would be transformed into a complete sub-district hospital with all the amenities required, according to Health Minister Vishwajit Rane’s announcement. At the health center, he was speaking at a massive medical camp where more than 500 people received free medical care. In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, Rane stated that the government is dedicated to providing healthcare services at the patient’s door. “Goa is the only state where free diabetes treatment is provided, and free medicines worth Rs 200 crore are distributed to patients every year.…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A Woman while crossing on Manohar Parrikar Canacona Bypass Road on NH66 is hit and dragged over 25 metres by a racing two wheeler rider at kolsar Galgibaga in Canacona on Saturday late evening. According to sources Vidhya Prabhudesai, a teacher by profession was crossing the MPCBR at Kolsar, and had nearly crossed the outerside white line of the road, when a speeding scooter hit her and dragged her in the same speed and both the scooter and teh women fell down after 25 metres away. The incident happened between 7.30 – 8.00 pm, and is caught…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Due to rampant violations of traffic safety regulations, reckless driving, and tourists operating vehicles while intoxicated, the State Transport Authority has suspended the issuance of any further rental car licenses. According to a public notification released by P Pravimal Abhishek, IAS, Director of Transport, the decision was made during the last meeting. “The State Transport Authority, Goa, has decided not to issue any fresh Rent-a-Cab licences/permits under the Rent-a-Cab scheme, 1989, until further notice,” Abhishek said in the notice. According to him, the decision was made in the public interest, taking into account issues with traffic congestion,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In order to improve witness protection in criminal proceedings, the Goa government has announced the Witness Protection Scheme under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The Gazette statement states that state budgets, court fees, donations, and CSR payments will all be used to establish a special protection fund. After a police threat report, witnesses can apply for protection online or offline, and requests must be processed by authorities within five days. Preventing in-person interactions, keeping an eye on communications, hiding one’s identity, moving temporarily, and providing financial assistance are important precautions. The announcement also says that special…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Parmesh Construction Company Limited (PCCL) has filed a police complaint at Verna Police Station against Peter Dsouza, Maria Fernandes, Succorio Vales, Premanand Naik, and other unknown individuals for multiple offenses, including assault, sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, and unlawful assembly. Shantanu Singh, the authorized representative of PCCL, stated in his complaint that the company is the lawful owner of property bearing survey no. 257/1 in Sancoale Village, purchased through a deed of sale dated July 14, 2023. He further alleged that the accused unlawfully trespassed into the property on February 24 at around 6 PM and subjected workers…

“For many shack operators, their success hinges on their ability to adapt to customer preferences. If a shack chooses not to cater to vegetarian South Indian tourists, they risk losing significant business to the numerous Udupi restaurants that have proliferated in Goa in response to this demand. Moreover, the proposal raises questions about the broader implications of government intervention in private business. While government support for promoting local cuisine and preserving cultural identity is commendable, there must be a recognition that shack owners are entrepreneurial individuals who understand their customer base and navigate the realities of a competitive market.” Last…