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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As tensions over the Mhadei river diversion continue to rise, Goa’s Water Resources Development (WRD) Minister Subhash Shirodkar has welcomed the recent protests held in Belagavi, Karnataka, calling them a reflection of increasing awareness on both sides of the border. “It’s a good thing that the people of Belagavi are protesting. Awareness from both Goa and Karnataka is beneficial. It helps bring the issue into sharper focus,” Shirodkar said while addressing the media. Reaffirming the government’s commitment, the minister assured that the Mhadei issue is being taken very seriously and that all necessary steps will be taken…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Passengers and taxi operators are facing continued difficulties as the Blue Cap taxi counters at the Manohar International Airport, Mopa, have remained non-functional for the past two months. The closure is reportedly linked to the absence of security clearance within the GMR-managed airport premises. Although the official counters are shut, Blue Cap taxis continue to pick up passengers outside the airport premises, operating informally without designated support infrastructure. This has led to growing frustration among travelers and drivers alike. In a press briefing, representatives of the taxi business expressed concern over the prolonged closure, demanding the reopening…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A 53-year-old woman, Mrs. Yallamma Lakkundi, tragically passed away at the Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, on Sunday while undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in a road accident. According to Mapusa Police, Mrs. Lakkundi, a resident of Morjim in Pernem and originally from Sortur in Gadag, Karnataka, had been admitted to Ward No. 120 at GMC after suffering serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The incident occurred on May 31 at around 12 noon near the Football Ground in Ganeshpuri, Mapusa. Despite medical efforts, Mrs. Lakkundi succumbed to her injuries on June 2. The police received…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A Health Awareness Program and  Cleanliness Drive is organized in Palolem in association with Community Health Centre (CHC) and participation of the local residents of Palolem on Tuesday. The special Cleanliness Drive and Health Awareness program is specially organised by We For Palolem, a NGO in Association with the CHC and the local residents. Dr.Classy Furtado in her  talk brought health awareness about mosquito breeding  and its consequences related to Dengue and Malaria sicknesses. Earlier, the local resident joined on a cleanliness drive behind the Palolem Youth Club house and its surroundings with a mission ‘let us…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Amit Patkar on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led state government, accusing it of gross negligence and playing politics with public safety. In a press statement, Patkar condemned the government’s promotion of monsoon tourism in high-risk areas, despite clear orders from the District Magistrate prohibiting access to dangerous waterfalls during the rainy season. He specifically targeted BJP MLA and Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) Chairperson Dr. Deviya Rane, alleging that she had openly defied the ban in an attempt to gain publicity. Patkar said that the state continues to…

Carlos Ferreira alleges police inaction, political shielding of accused in attack on pregnant woman Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Aldona MLA Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira has demanded the immediate removal of PSI Bablo Parab as the investigating officer in the brutal assault case involving Bastora resident Vivek Shirodkar and his pregnant wife, alleging serious lapses in the police probe and political interference shielding the accused. Ferreira visited the Mapusa Police Station on Wednesday, accompanied by family members of the victims, and met with the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Mapusa, and the PI of Anjuna Police Station, who is currently in charge…

Mumbai Indians’ (MI) dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav was crowned the Most Valuable Player of the Season New Delhi: Mumbai Indians’ dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav was named the Most Valuable Player of the Season following the conclusion of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Yadav, who also leads India’s T20I team, had an outstanding tournament, scoring 717 runs in 16 matches at an impressive average of 65.18, including five half-centuries. His stellar performance made him the first non-opener in IPL history to cross the 700-run mark in a single season. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans’ promising young star Sai Sudharsan…