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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Collector (North Goa) and Chairman of the North Goa District Mineral Foundation Trust (NGDMFT), Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS, chaired the 18th Managing Committee Meeting of the Trust to review development initiatives for mining-affected areas of North Goa. During the meeting, the committee reviewed key proposals already sanctioned by the NGDMFT, amounting to over ₹22 crore. These projects are aimed at strengthening infrastructure, education, healthcare, renewable energy and livelihood opportunities in mining-affected regions of the district. In addition, new proposals worth over ₹3 crore were discussed and recommended for consideration by the Governing Council. These include projects related…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The 29-year-old man arrested in connection with the seizure of charas worth ₹4.31 lakh at Colomb, Canacona, has been remanded to three days of police custody by the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Canacona. The accused, identified as Deepu Singh, was produced before the JMFC court after his arrest on January 19. The court granted police remand till further investigation, allowing the police to question the accused to ascertain the source of the narcotic substance, identify suppliers and possible links in the drug network operating in the region. Police said the remand is crucial to trace the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s public healthcare system is undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of technology-driven interventions across Goa Medical College (GMC), district hospitals and sub-district hospitals, aimed at improving early diagnosis, access and quality of care. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said the State is committed to building a modern and inclusive healthcare ecosystem that leverages technology for the benefit of every citizen. “Goa is adopting advanced medical technologies to ensure early detection, timely treatment and accessible healthcare for all. This transformation reflects our vision of patient-centric and future-ready public healthcare,” Rane said. Under the Swasth Mahila Swasth Goa…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: The Directorate of Mines and Geology (DMG), in coordination with the Quepem police, conducted a raid late Tuesday evening at Quepem and inspected an illegally operating laterite stone quarry. Officials from the DMG carried out the inspection following inputs about unauthorized quarrying activity in the area. During the raid, the team found that the laterite stone quarry was functioning without the required permissions and clearances, violating mining regulations. The Quepem police provided support during the operation to ensure law and order and to facilitate the inspection. Action is being initiated by the Directorate of Mines and Geology…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Sandip Jacques, IAS, Electoral Roll Observer appointed by the Election Commission of India, visited South Goa district on Tuesday in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls and reviewed the progress of the exercise. The Roll Observer held a review meeting related to the SIR along with South Goa Collector Egna Cletus, officials including Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs/AROs), and representatives of recognised political parties. During the meeting, Jacques interacted with party representatives and took note of grievances raised by them regarding the revision process. After the meeting, Jacques expressed…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Bicholim Branch, installed its new executive committee for the year 2026 at a function held on Monday. The installation ceremony was conducted by senior IMA Bicholim member Dr Pradip Padwal. The newly installed office-bearers include Dr Shekhar Salkar as President, Dr Vikas Shirodkar as Secretary and Dr Sanjay Bandekar as Treasurer. Dr Dinesh Amonkar was appointed as State Representative, while Dr Pradip Padwal will serve as Council Representative. Dr Kalpana Chodankar has been named Representative to the District Medical Council (DMC), and Dr Punam Bandodkar will take charge as Coles Coordinator. In…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: The collapse of a ceiling slab at the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) office in Pernem, which injured clerk Sujay Gawade, has brought the Public Works Department (PWD) under fire for alleged negligence and inaction despite repeated warnings. According to the Deputy Collector, multiple letters had earlier been addressed to PWD engineers, flagging serious cracks in several portions of the ceiling and seeking urgent structural repairs. However, no preventive measures were undertaken. The Deputy Collector stated that despite the visible deterioration of the building, the PWD failed to act in time to avert the incident. Sources said…