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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s aviation landscape is witnessing a shift as Manohar International Airport (Mopa) rapidly gains ground in domestic passenger traffic, while Dabolim Airport continues to dominate in international travel, according to official passenger data from January 2023 to November 2025. Data shows that Mopa airport handled a total of 62.10 lakh domestic arrivals and 61.52 lakh domestic departures in this period, surpassing Dabolim’s 57.74 lakh domestic arrivals and 57.74 lakh departures. The figures highlight Mopa’s emergence as the preferred airport for domestic travelers, particularly in North Goa, benefiting from newer infrastructure and expanded connectivity. However, Dabolim remains the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government is exploring the development of inland waterways transport in collaboration with the central government, with an aim to improve connectivity and provide faster, efficient transport across the state’s rivers. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has appointed Kochi Metro Rail Limited to conduct a feasibility study on the project. The study has been completed, and the report is expected soon. Based on its findings, further decisions regarding the expansion and modernization of inland water transport will be taken. Speaking about the ongoing initiatives, River Navigation Minister Subhash Phaldesai said,”We are committed to enhancing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:  Minister for Drinking Water Subhash Phal Dessai said that losses in Goa’s water supply system are largely caused by leakages from aging infrastructure, pipe bursts, and operational issues, with the State’s Non-Revenue Water (NRW) averaging around 40 per cent. Replying to a starred question in the Goa Legislative Assembly, Dessai explained that water losses occur due to multiple factors including leakage from mains caused by corrosion, poor joint quality, and aging pipelines, many of which remain undetected for years. “Sudden pipe bursts also occur due to high pressure, pressure fluctuations or ground movement caused by subsidence and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s Department of Environment and Climate Change has confirmed that parts of the State’s coastline, particularly Velsao and Arrossim beaches, are facing erosion, based on scientific studies conducted by national-level coastal agencies. Environment Minister Pramod Sawant said the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) was entrusted with preparing a shoreline change map of Goa, which has identified erosion in these two beach stretches. “The Department of Environment has entrusted the work of preparation of the shoreline change map to NCSCM and as per the report, erosion has been observed at Velsao and Arrossim beach stretches,” Sawant…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar  assured electricity consumers in Goa that no payment will be required from consumers for the installation of smart meters, clarifying concerns over the ongoing rollout under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Dhavalikar said the smart metering project, with an estimated cost of Rs 890.11 crore, involves the installation of 7,50,356 smart meters across the State. “Consumers are not required to pay any amount for installation of smart meters. The entire cost is being borne through government funding and the project structure,” the Minister said. He informed that the project follows the Advanced…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Ashok Khaunte told the Goa Legislative Assembly that the proposed Unity Mall project at Chimbel does not fall within any notified Wetland Conservation Zone and that the State government will not permit any development in protected areas. Replying to a Calling Attention Motion moved by St Cruz MLA Rodolf Fernandes, Khaunte said the Wetland Conservation Authority has confirmed in writing that the project site is outside the notified wetland zone. He reiterated that the government is fully committed to conserving wetlands and that all environmental laws and regulations will be strictly followed. Addressing concerns…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: A 44-year-old resident of PDA Colony, Porvorim, was assaulted by three men late on Saturday night after he objected to them consuming alcohol in a public place near his residence. According to police, the incident occurred on January 11, 2026, at around 9.10 pm near Joybees Wine Shop in Porvorim. The victim, Mihir Agshikar, residing at House No. 403/310, PDA Colony, was attacked when he requested a group of men not to drink alcohol in public. Police investigations revealed that the accused had purchased liquor from a nearby wine shop and were consuming it in the open.…