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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) organised a special health-focused programme on March 12 to mark International Women’s Day, with a series of wellness initiatives aimed at promoting preventive healthcare among its staff. The programme was conducted through the Goa State Price Monitoring & Resource Unit in collaboration with the AYUSH Cell under the National AYUSH Mission of the Directorate of Health Services. Held under the theme “Give to Gain – Empowering Women for Inclusive Growth,” the initiative highlighted the importance of women’s health and wellbeing. As part of the programme, several health screening…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has initiated the process to classify four dog breeds—Pitbull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, and Dogo Argentino—as “ferocious animals” under the Goa Animal Breeding and Domestication (Regulation and Compensation) Act. A public notice has been issued, inviting objections and suggestions before the final notification is published. Addressing a starred question in the Assembly raised by MLA Venzy Viegas, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar said the breeds have been identified by the department for formal notification under Section 3 of the Act. “The breeds Pitbull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, and Dogo Argentino have been…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa exported more than 45,000 tonnes of seafood during the financial year 2024–25, with Southeast Asia, China, and the European Union emerging as the largest markets, according to data from the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). Official figures presented in the Assembly on Thursday revealed that the State shipped 45,469 tonnes of marine products, valued at Rs 788.81 crore, during the year. Fresh fish dominated the exports, totaling 35,913 tonnes worth Rs 504.60 crore. Squid exports amounted to 5,233 tonnes valued at Rs 146.61 crore, while frozen shrimp shipments reached 1,951 tonnes, fetching Rs 78.58…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: Tensions have flared in Valpoi after a shop on the Valpoi–Thane road displayed a sign promoting “Pakistani dresses.” The advertisement triggered strong reactions from locals, who approached the Valpoi police demanding immediate action against the shop owner. Residents have also called on the Valpoi Municipal Council to revoke the shop’s trade license and any related permits. The police have confirmed that the shop owner has been summoned for questioning on Friday at 11 am. The sign, placed near a mosque, quickly went viral on social media, sparking outrage among citizens. Many expressed that promoting items associated…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa has secured the second position among Indian states in the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) rankings for 2023–24, highlighting the state’s strong financial management and revenue performance. According to the report, Goa scored 54.7 points, placing it just behind Odisha, which topped the rankings with a score of 73.1. Jharkhand secured the third position with 50.5 points. The index evaluates states on several financial parameters including quality of expenditure, revenue mobilisation, fiscal prudence, debt index and debt sustainability. Goa performed particularly well in revenue mobilisation, scoring 80.4, one of the highest among states. The state also…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has assured residents that there is no shortage of domestic LPG cylinders in the state, urging households not to panic amid concerns over supply. Chief Secretary Dr. V. Candavelou reviewed the LPG supply situation during a meeting with representatives of oil marketing companies — Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited — along with senior state officials. Officials informed the meeting that adequate LPG stocks are available in Goa, and domestic consumers need not fear any disruption in the supply of cooking gas cylinders. The meeting was…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: The Goa government has proposed the installation of temporary floating jetties at select coastal locations to improve beach safety and strengthen lifeguard response during emergencies. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte informed the Assembly that provisions for temporary floating stations at six locations have been included in the new tender issued for the state’s lifeguarding agency. According to the minister, the floating jetties would allow lifeguards to quickly launch jet skis during rescue operations, enabling them to reach swimmers or visitors in distress in a shorter time. The minister said the measure has been proposed with safety as…