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Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: In the picturesque setting of Pernem, a controversy has unfolded around the Tuem Hospital, a facility built with an investment exceeding ₹80 crore. The Tuem Hospital Action Committee is at the forefront of this issue, opposing the potential relocation of the existing Community Health Centre (CHC) to the new hospital premises and its proposed upgrade to a sub-district hospital. Their concerns arose after Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced plans to relocate the CHC, which the committee argues undermines the original purpose of the hospital—providing enhanced health services linked to the Goa Medical College. The committee emphasizes that…

Team Goemkarponn MORJIM: Pernem Police has booked a Bangalore resident for rash driving and operating an uninsured vehicle after the video went viral on social media. On Tuesday, around 5 pm at Morjim, Pernem, a video surfaced on social media showing the accused performing dangerous stunts in a Fortuner car (HR-29-AE-8020), with occupants hanging out of the vehicle. One Sayed Riyan (25 yrs, R/o Bangalore) was booked under Sec 184(f) & 196 of the MV Act for rash driving and operating an uninsured vehicle. The vehicle and the accused were traced at Calangute by Calangute PS staff. During the inquiry,…

Guwahati: In the heart of Tibet, a monumental hydropower project is unfolding, one that promises to be the world’s largest dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River. This megastructure, heralded as a potential game-changer in renewable energy, has ignited a firestorm of concerns in India and Bangladesh. The fears are not unfounded; experts warn that the dam could unleash devastating floods or drastically reduce water flow, threatening the livelihoods of millions downstream. BJP MP Tapir Gao from Arunachal Pradesh has voiced these concerns vociferously, likening the dam to a “water bomb” poised to wreak havoc on the region. His warnings highlight…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The agricultural sector in the State contributes significantly to the economy, providing employment, generating income, and driving economic development, especially in rural areas said a young progressive farmer from Dharbandora Varad Samant today. On the directions of the Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant the Taluka Nodal Officers and Swayampurna Mitras under the Swayampurna Goa Programme visited Shri Varad Samant farm in Dharbandora to study the farming methods and technologies used by Shri Samant in his farm. This will help to disseminate the information and knowledge to other farmers so that they may adopt effective ways of enhancing…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Government College of Art, Science and Commerce, Sakhalim, recently hosted a series of enriching extracurricular activities designed to provide students with hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of their academic subjects. Political Science Department Organizes Educational Trips. The Department of Political Science organized two notable study trips for its students. The first was a visit to a local TV Channel, offering students an opportunity to observe media operations closely. This trip was a part of the practical component of the syllabus, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. Shri Ajit Ghadi and Ms. Shruti Naik, Assistant Professors in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move to facilitate the construction of a service road on the existing Ribander bypass, the Executive Engineer, Work Division – VII (NH) PWD, Panaji, has announced the closure of the Left-Hand Side (LHS) Main Carriageway (MCW) of NH-748. The closure, which will affect all types of vehicular traffic, is scheduled to take place from April 9, 2025, to May 23, 2025. During this period, vehicles traveling from Ponda towards Panaji will be diverted onto the Right-Hand Side (RHSMCW) of NH-748 for a short distance. The diversion is aimed at ensuring the smooth and efficient completion…

Piyush Goyal assured the businesspersons that the government is “keeping India’s interests at the forefront” and expressed hope that the bilateral trade agreement will “power” the economy towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Mumbai: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has reaffirmed the Indian government’s commitment to prioritizing the nation’s interests in the ongoing discussions surrounding a bilateral trade agreement with the United States. Amid escalating tensions due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Goyal expressed optimism that this trade pact will significantly propel India’s economy toward the ambitious goal of Viksit Bharat 2047. Goyal emphasized that the negotiations are a continuation of…