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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a bid to ease traffic congestion and reclaim vital public parking space, the Mapusa Traffic Cell has issued a stringent directive targeting rent-a-car and rent-a-bike operators in the town. Effective immediately, all rental vehicles must be parked exclusively in designated parking zones. Violations will invite strict penalties, including heavy fines and possible suspension of operating permits. The directive comes amid a spike in public complaints over unregulated parking by rental operators, which officials say has worsened traffic bottlenecks, particularly in central areas and during peak hours. “This is part of a broader effort to restore order…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Verna Industries Association (VIA) has extended its full support to the recently introduced Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines 2025, terming the move a vital step toward enhancing workforce mobility and strengthening the state’s industrial ecosystem. In a press statement, VIA welcomed the government’s initiative to regularise app-based taxi services under a fair and transparent regulatory framework. It noted that dependable transport is essential for thousands of workers and professionals employed at Verna Industrial Estate, one of Goa’s largest manufacturing hubs. The association highlighted long-standing challenges faced by shift workers, women employees, and those commuting from peripheral areas…

Team Goenkarponn Panaji: A serious complaint has been filed with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Altinho, by Opposition panch member Inacio Domnic Pereira, a resident of Santa Cruz, North Goa, alleging large-scale misappropriation of government funds meant for frontline sanitation workers employed by the Village Panchayat of St. Cruz. According to the written complaint, the Panchayat passed Resolution No. 7/10 on January 15, 2025, approving the appointment of 20 daily-wage workers for door-to-door garbage collection at the rate of ₹800 per day, amounting to ₹24,800 per month per worker. However, Mr. Pereira alleges that the actual disbursement per worker is only…

Team Goemkarponn DABAL: A woman from Vasco lodged a complaint at the Curchorem Police Station, alleging that a 27-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was caught spying on her 14-year-old daughter while she was inside a changing room at a farm located in Kiralpal-Dabal. According to sources, the family had visited the farm for a day trip when the incident occurred. The accused reportedly peered through a ventilator opening in the changing room while the girl was changing clothes, causing distress over the breach of privacy. The minor girl raised an alarm after noticing the man’s inappropriate behavior, leading to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant development for medical education and healthcare in the state, Goa Medical College (GMC) has received approval to increase the number of postgraduate medical seats in several key disciplines starting from the academic year 2024–25. The announcement was made by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, who described it as a proud moment for Goa and a step forward in strengthening the state’s healthcare infrastructure. According to the new approval, the MS in Obstetrics & Gynecology program will increase from 6 to 8 seats, MD in Radiodiagnosis from 6 to 7, MD in Pediatrics from 7 to…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Marking the completion of one year as South Goa’s elected Member of Parliament, Captain Viriato Fernandes reflected on a year of active legislative engagement and deep-rooted public service. At a press conference held in Margao, Capt. Fernandes expressed heartfelt gratitude to his constituents for entrusting him with the responsibility of representing their voices in Parliament. He also acknowledged the crucial role played by the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, local Congress block committees, and party supporters, whose unwavering support, he said, laid the foundation for his successful campaign and effective first year in office. Capt. Fernandes emphasized that…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a scathing attack, the leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Wednesday held BJP government’s lethargic approach responsible for pending works of School repairs and stated that present dispensation has succeeded in damaging every brick of democracy and is now loosening the bricks of the education system. Congress leader Yuri Alemao expressed concern over the reopening of schools where repair works remain incomplete, questioning the government’s priorities and preparedness. “As the prime focus is on commissions, the incapacitated BJP government has ignored priorities in education. Last month, I raised the issue of pending school repairs, but the…