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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Seven electrical workers lost their lives and 22 others were injured in electrocution accidents while on duty in Goa over the past three years, according to information provided by Power Minister Ramkrishna Dhavalikar. Official records show that a total of 29 incidents involving electrical workers were reported during the period. Of these, seven proved fatal while 22 workers sustained non-fatal injuries. The government has provided financial assistance depending on the severity of the incident. Injured workers were generally given compensation of around Rs 20,000. In cases of death, the families of the deceased were sanctioned higher compensation,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has stated that administrative and financial approval is awaited to begin the process of lifting hazardous waste lying for several years at the Cuncolim Industrial Estate. In a written reply to an unstarred Legislative Assembly question tabled by MLA Yuri Alemao, Environment and Climate Change Minister Pramod Sawant informed that the Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has sought administrative and financial approval from the government. Once approval is granted, the corporation will commence the work of removing the hazardous waste. The proposal for disposal of the waste was forwarded by the Goa State Pollution…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has clarified that there is no evidence to suggest a decline in jackfruit production in the state, stating that farmers prefer selling the fruit directly in the open market rather than through government procurement schemes. The clarification was provided by Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Pramod Sawant in response to an unstarred Legislative Assembly Question tabled by Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao regarding the promotion of local produce in Goa. According to the government, jackfruit is traditionally sold on a per-piece basis in local markets, where prices depend on size, quality, demand and location. Farmers…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The tariffs, fees and operational charges levied on airlines at Goa’s Dabolim International Airport and Manohar International Airport at Mopa are determined by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), the Goa Legislative Assembly was informed. Replying to an unstarred question tabled by Viresh Borkar, Chief Minister and Civil Aviation Minister Pramod Sawant stated that the tariffs at Mopa airport are governed by AERA Order dated August 26, 2022, while the tariffs for Dabolim airport are determined under an AERA order dated August 17, 2021. Sawant further informed the House that the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa has earned national recognition after the music video “Ganpati Tu Sarvashreshtha” won the 1st Best Music Video Award at the Pimpri Chinchwad International Film Festival of India held in Pune. The award was announced during the 4th edition of the festival, which took place from March 3 to 5 at the Ga. Di. Madgulkar Natyagruh in Akurdi under the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. The prestigious festival was organised with the Film and Television Institute of India, functioning under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, as the official partner. The recognition has brought pride to Goa’s creative community,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, several mega medical camps for women were organised across Goa with a focus on strengthening preventive healthcare and encouraging women to prioritise their wellbeing. The camps offered free health screenings, preventive check-ups and medical consultations, enabling women from different communities to access timely diagnosis and medical guidance. The initiative also included awareness sessions on lifestyle diseases and specialised screenings aimed at promoting early detection and better health management. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare services for women and promoting preventive care. “Jab…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Government of Goa has onboarded the Atal Asra Yojana on an online platform to make it easier for eligible beneficiaries to apply for housing assistance. The scheme, notified on October 21, 2021, aims to provide financial support for the construction, reconstruction and repair of houses for economically weaker sections of society, including SC and OBC communities. The assistance is provided in addition to benefits received under schemes such as Indira Awas Yojana or Rajiv Awas Yojana. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹1.5 lakh is provided for house repairs, while ₹3 lakh is granted for construction…