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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: NSUI Canacona President Harsh Dessai has urged the government to take immediate action to address safety concerns along the Manohar Parrikar Canacona Bypass Road (MPCBR), citing damaged roadside infrastructure and poor lighting. Dessai alleged that several roadside railings along the four-lane bypass have become dangerously rusted, with some sections collapsing and posing a serious threat to pedestrians and motorists. He claimed that he recently rescued a child from falling through a broken section of the railing after the child, who was out on a walk with family members, leaned against the damaged barrier near a bridge. Dessai…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Youth Congress leader Vaishnav Pednekar has criticised the condition of sports infrastructure in Canacona and across Goa, accusing Canacona MLA and Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar of failing to improve basic facilities despite heading the Sports Department. Speaking to the media at the Karvem-Gaondongrim ground, Pednekar highlighted the poor condition of several playgrounds, including the Karvem ground in Gaondongrim, Dapot-Maxem ground in Loliem-Polem, SAG Ground in Agonda, Potkem ground in Poinguinim and Devabhaga ground in Canacona. Pednekar said the neglected playgrounds and inadequate infrastructure were adversely affecting young athletes and sports enthusiasts. He questioned how sports facilities had…

Team Goemkarponn RIVONA: A major fire broke out in Rivona, Sanguem, gutting four commercial establishments, including two restaurants, and causing extensive property damage. According to officials, the blaze spread rapidly through the commercial area, prompting an immediate response from the Fire and Emergency Services. Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched an intensive operation to contain the flames. After battling the fire for several hours, the fire personnel successfully brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings and averting further damage. No casualties or injuries have been reported in the incident. However, the fire caused significant…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has made steady progress towards its renewable energy ambitions, achieving nearly half of its 2030 clean energy target. However, despite the gains, the State remains a long way from generating enough electricity to meet its own needs, with the bulk of its power still being sourced from outside Goa. Official figures show Goa has installed 73.43 MW of renewable energy capacity against its target of 150 MW by 2030. While this marks significant progress in expanding clean energy infrastructure, the capacity remains small when compared to the State’s peak electricity demand of around 750 MW. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: NITI Aayog has proposed a series of regulatory reforms aimed at making Goa’s tourism and hospitality sector more business-friendly by reducing paperwork, lowering compliance costs and simplifying approval procedures for hotels, restaurants and homestay operators. In its report, Unlocking Growth in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector, the national policy think tank has recommended that the Goa government extend the validity of bar licences from one year to five years. It has also urged the State Excise Department to revise the existing excise laws to create a more efficient licensing system. The report points out that annual licence…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The southwest monsoon has weakened once again over Goa, with rainfall activity remaining below normal and weather conditions expected to stay largely subdued over the next week. While recent showers have helped replenish several reservoirs, officials say the State cannot afford to become complacent as rainfall continues to lag behind seasonal averages. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast only light to moderate rain across Goa over the next seven days and has not issued any weather alerts. Rainfall has declined steadily over the past few days, indicating a pause in monsoon activity after a brief revival…

Team Goemkarponn BENAULIM: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, during his visit to Goa, met traditional fisherman Pele at Benaulim Beach and heard the concerns of the local fishing community regarding their livelihood. During the interaction, Pele thanked Shinde for the influx of tourists from Mumbai, stating that their visits had helped sustain traditional fishermen over the past year. He also appealed for relaxation measures from the Central Government that would support the fishing community while ensuring the interests of traditional fishermen remain protected. Responding to the appeal, Shinde assured the fishermen that he would take up the matter with…