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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a stark revelation of systemic neglect and discrimination, the Disability Rights Association of Goa has lodged a formal complaint against the Bank of Maharashtra’s Bambolim Branch and the Reserve Bank of India’s Panjim Branch. The complaint, submitted on February 10, 2025, alleges blatant violations of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, highlighting the lack of accessibility and discriminatory practices faced by persons with disabilities. The Disability Rights Association of Goa, an organization dedicated to mainstreaming people with disabilities for the past 21 years, has brought to light the inaccessible infrastructure at the Bank of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Ten persons, including six foreign nationals from Russia and Kazakhstan, were rescued from drowning off Goa’s coastline by Drishti Marine lifesavers over the last weekend. The lifesavers also reunited two missing children with their families, administered first aid to two individuals and also intervened to thwart an attempted robbery. Ashwem/Calangute: On the Ashwem beach, a Russian mother-daughter duo aged 68 and 38, respectively, found themselves caught in a rip current as they were swimming seawards. On spotting them signalling for help, lifesavers Harsh Kambli with a rescue tube and Tanaji Bhagat with a jetski brought them safely to the…

In recent years, Goa’s tourism sector has defied misleading narratives of decline, showcasing a robust recovery and a remarkable increase in international visitors. The state has emerged as a vibrant tourist destination, with numbers reflecting a significant rebound after the challenges posed by global circumstances in previous years. According to Goa’s Tourism Minister, Rohan Khaunte, the state welcomed approximately 4.67 lakh international tourists in the past year—an increase from 4.52 lakh the year before. This upswing demonstrates a growing interest in Goa as a premier global travel destination. In contrast to the troubling figures of just 22,128 foreign visitors in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) HSSC exam has commenced today across 20 centres in the state. As per an official release, the examination began at 9.30 am for all streams, including Arts, Commerce, Science, and Vocational. Examinations will be held from February 10 to March 1 across 20 examination centres. A total 17,751 students that include 9,253 girls and 8,498 boys are fresh candidates for the academic year 2024-25. There are 864 regular repeater candidates while eight are isolated candidates and another 16 candidates are those who seek improvement in the marksheet…

Team Goemkarponn NADORA: The 38-year-old Juve-Nandora bridge, built in 1987, is in an alarming state of disrepair, raising serious safety concerns for locals. Cracks have appeared along its structure, the slabs are sinking, and the bridge’s metal framework is deteriorating, making it highly unsafe for commuters. Recognizing the imminent danger, villagers, along with the Nadora panchayat members, including the Sarpanch and Deputy Sarpanch, have called for immediate intervention by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and MLA Nilkanth Halarnkar. The bridge, which serves as the only connection between Juve and Nandora, is now closed to four-wheelers. Authorities have also put up warning…

Team Goemkarponn MANDUR: Citing serious environmental and agricultural issues, the Azossim-Mandur gram sabha has strongly opposed the Konkan Railway Corporation’s (KRC) proposal to establish a railway station near Neura. Sarpanch Prashant Naik promised that the panchayat would formally inform the authorities of its disapproval, and as a result, members unanimously supported a resolution calling for the project to be abandoned. The twin villages, which are located between Agasaim and Neura and Corlim and Carambolim, are a portion of Goa’s vast Khazan territory. Locals worry that the project’s close proximity to Dongorim at Mandur may have a major effect on the…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi guided students towards stress free examination. CM Sawant joined students from various schools to watch the 8th edition Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 an interactive session by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ravindra Bhavan Sankhali. He further said that PM has appealed parents and teachers not to pressurize their kids for education or career. “Need to identify their passion and motivate them; PM’s charcha was motivational towards Vikasit Bharat 2047” he added Sawant said that PM shared various life lessons which may help students, the Yuva Pillar…