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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a major crackdown on unsafe food products, officials from the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) destroyed around 250 boxes of ice pops—locally referred to as ‘Pepsi’—at Ekta Nagar in Khorlim. The frozen treats had been brought into Goa from Maharashtra for local sale but were found to be stored in gross violation of food safety norms. According to FDA officials, the products were being kept under improper storage conditions, without the required refrigeration, raising serious health and safety concerns. “The items were transported and stored without maintaining the cold chain, which is essential for such frozen…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Vehicle Scrap Mela organized by Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. (KTCL) concluded on a high note today, receiving a tremendous response from bidders and generating significant revenue for the government. Held as part of KTCL’s efforts to dispose of obsolete and unserviceable vehicles, the auction attracted more than 50 bidders competing for 110 vehicles, which were grouped into 42 lots. The auction process resulted in a total revenue of Rs 1.24 crore for the state government. According to KTCL officials, the event was conducted smoothly and transparently, in line with government regulations for asset disposal. “We are…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Ground handling operations at Manohar International Airport, Goa, have continued without disruption following the revocation of security clearance to M/s Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Government of India. Celebi Airport Services, which had been providing ground handling services at the airport, ceased operations after the BCAS order. In response, the airport authorities swiftly put in place alternative arrangements to maintain continuity of services. “We have ensured a smooth transition in ground handling operations and are fully committed to providing seamless service to both airlines and passengers,” an airport spokesperson…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State Police Control Room (SPCR) of the Goa Police has reported a significant decline in the number of calls received between January 1 and April 30, 2025, compared to the same period last year. According to official data, a total of 10,816 calls were recorded in the first four months of 2025, down from 12,302 in 2024, marking a decrease of 1,486 calls or 12.08%. The drop spans across all major categories of emergency and complaint calls, reflecting improved public safety, quicker police response, and more effective law enforcement. Among the various categories, snatching incidents saw…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant stride toward professional training in fire and emergency services, the Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services, Goa, successfully concluded a first-of-its-kind Practical Attachment Program for 10 final-year B.Tech trainees from the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur. Conducted from April 1 to May 15, 2025, this 45-day attachment provided a comprehensive blend of technical and operational exposure. The program included 30 days of active station duties at the Panaji Fire Station and Fire Force Headquarters, along with 15 days of field experience in high-risk occupancy areas such as industries, malls, hospitals, hotels, and high-rise…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Presidents of the North and South Goa Taxi Unions, along with union members, met with South Goa Member of Parliament Viriato Fernandes on Thursday at the South Goa District Collector’s Office to raise concerns regarding disparities in taxi fare structures across the state. During the meeting, taxi operators highlighted the ongoing issue of unequal fare systems between app-based taxi services and traditional taxis. They urged the MP to push for a uniform fare policy that would ensure equal business opportunities for all taxi operators in Goa, regardless of the platform used. Union leaders expressed frustration over…

New Delhi: During his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a strong statement calling for international oversight of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons. Addressing soldiers in Srinagar on Thursday, Singh raised concerns about the safety of nuclear weapons in the hands of what he described as a “rogue and irresponsible nation.” “From the soil of Srinagar, I want to ask the entire world — are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation?” Singh said. He urged that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal be placed under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),…