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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has earned national recognition as the Best Performing Small State in Pre-Authorisation Approval Turnaround Time (TAT) under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY for the financial year 2025–26, highlighting its efficient and citizen-focused healthcare delivery. The achievement reflects the state’s emphasis on accessible, affordable, and transparent medical services. With as many as 12,991 pre-authorisation cases processed swiftly, Goa has demonstrated how streamlined systems and responsive governance can significantly benefit patients. The recognition also underscores the government’s commitment to the principle of inclusive development, ensuring timely and quality healthcare reaches even the most vulnerable sections of society. The award was…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO:A review meeting on monsoon preparedness for South Goa district was chaired by Egna Cleetus, Collector and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, with senior officials in attendance, including Ramesh Gaonkar and Velton Tellis. The meeting saw participation from all line departments, with a focus on strengthening readiness ahead of the monsoon season. Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) were instructed to deploy talathis across their jurisdictions to identify flood-prone locations and structurally unsafe buildings. Departments were also directed to map and inspect nallas and drainage systems, with a deadline set for completing these checks within the current month. All…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs has announced an extension of the ration distribution cycle under the AePDS system from April 22 to April 26, following technical issues with fingerprint authentication. According to Director Jayant G. Tari, the problem has arisen due to the ongoing transition of biometric systems in line with guidelines issued by Unique Identification Authority of India. In the meantime, authorities have been distributing foodgrains using alternative methods such as iris scanning and OTP-based verification. However, limited infrastructure and operational constraints have slowed down the process in several locations. To ensure that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended a special समारोह marking the 45th anniversary of Art of Living Foundation and the 70th birthday of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, where he presented the “Unsung Everyday Heroes Award” to individuals for their notable contributions to society. The event was also attended by Chandrakant Shetye along with other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister congratulated the award recipients for their inspiring work and dedication, encouraging them to continue serving society with the same commitment. He also praised the Art of Living for its 45 years of efforts in promoting peace, well-being,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Church in Goa has strongly criticised the recent offensive statements directed at St Francis Xavier, terming them hurtful and intended to create division among communities. Reacting to the controversy, the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman said the remarks have deeply wounded the sentiments of people across the state, noting that the revered saint—fondly known as “Goencho Saib”—is respected by people of all faiths. The Church cautioned that such comments could disturb the state’s long-standing communal harmony and foster unnecessary tensions. It described the statements as irresponsible and damaging, stressing that they have caused distress among devotees.…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A targeted two-day drive to address pending land mutation cases has resulted in significant progress across North Goa, with Bardez taluka recording the highest number of disposals. During the initiative, Bardez alone accounted for 166 cases being cleared, topping the list among all talukas. The camps were organised to fast-track long-pending applications and ease delays in updating land records. Other talukas also reported steady outcomes. Pernem processed several applications, clearing a notable portion during the drive, while Sattari too managed to resolve multiple cases through the on-the-spot initiative. The camps witnessed encouraging public participation, as residents turned…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has dismissed criminal proceedings against four individuals in connection with a 2015 spa raid, concluding that the material on record did not justify continuing the case against them. However, the court declined to grant similar relief to a fifth आरोपी, allowing the prosecution against him to proceed. The case arose from a police raid carried out at a spa in Panaji after authorities received inputs about suspected illegal activities. A decoy customer was reportedly sent in before officers entered the premises and conducted the operation. After reviewing the charge sheet and…