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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has strongly condemned the BJP-led Central Government’s proposal to establish a nuclear power plant in Goa, calling it a “reckless” and “unacceptable” move that endangers the state’s ecology, economy, and public safety. Reacting sharply to a recent proposal by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, GPCC President Amit Patkar issued a press statement on Monday, stating that Goa is not a “dumping ground for the BJP’s dangerous experiments.” Patkar accused the ruling party of trampling on Goa’s legacy and natural wealth in the name of development. “Goa is an ecological jewel…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant called upon government employees to adopt a citizen-centric approach in governance, emphasizing that the government exists to serve the people. He was addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the workshop on ‘iGoT Karmayogi and its registration process’ held at the Secretariat, Porvorim. The workshop was organised by the Department of Personnel in collaboration with the Goa Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (GIPARD), and attended by Heads of Departments and senior government officials. Dr. Sawant highlighted the importance of the ‘iGoT Karmayogi’ digital platform, which offers civil servants a range…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao police have registered an FIR after a drone was found inside the premises of Adani Mormugao Port Terminal Pvt Ltd (AMPTPL) on Sunday evening, in violation of a district-level ban on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The incident was reported by Roshan Sadanand Pednekar, a dry cargo officer at AMPTPL and a resident of Vasco. According to his complaint, around 7:20pm on May 11, an unknown person allegedly flew a drone from an unidentified location. The drone was later found lying on the ground in the B2 stockyard area by a belt attender on duty. The unauthorised…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Tourism has reported a robust 10.5% year-on-year growth in tourist arrivals for Q1 2025, registering 28,51,554 visitors, up from 25,80,155 in Q1 2024. This sustained momentum highlights Goa’s evolution from a seasonal beach destination to a globally connected, culturally immersive, and year-round tourism economy. At the heart of this growth is a three-pronged strategy by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa — strengthening promotion in core and emerging markets, expanding international air connectivity, and diversifying tourism offerings. Expanded Connectivity and Market Access Strategic aviation partnerships have unlocked new inbound potential. Air India Express which already…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a continued effort to ensure food safety, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) team, under the guidance of Director Shweta Dessai, conducted extensive evening surveillance drives at the Mapusa Sub Yard (Canca Verla), Calangute, and Canca Market. The team, comprising Richard Noronha, Sneha Gaude, Sujata Shetgaonkar, Amit Mandrekar, and Lenin de Sa, inspected 14 premises during the operation. Six surveillance samples of bananas were collected from the Mapusa Yard for testing. In a significant seizure, the FDA detained a stock of misbranded confectionery falsely labelled as chocolate from a major distributor. Samples have been sent for…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: The Old Goa Police have arrested two men in connection with the brutal assault of a stray dog, a disturbing incident that came to light after a video of the act went viral on social media last week. According to the police, the offence was registered on May 6, 2025, following a complaint filed by Mr. Stephen Samuel, Field Officer of the District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA). In the complaint, Mr. Samuel alleged that two unidentified individuals were seen mercilessly beating a stray dog with wooden sticks, causing grievous injuries to the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: District Magistrate, South Goa District has ordered all owner of the houses, buildings, flats and other residential accommodations and the owners/management of all hotels, lodging and boarding, shacks, private guest houses, paying guest facilities, religious bodies, offering temporary accommodations, temporarily residential accommodation, etc., in the whole of South Goa District must verify the bonafides of persons through their proof of identify such as Election card, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Passport, Smart Card, etc. etc. No landlords, tenants, owners or person of any house/property falling under the territorial jurisdiction of South Goa District shall let, sublet or rent…