Author: Team Admin

“A motorist may wear a helmet, fasten a seat belt and obey every traffic rule, yet still meet with an accident because of a poorly maintained road. Potholes force drivers to brake suddenly, swerve into adjoining lanes and make split-second decisions that can result in collisions. During the monsoon, many potholes remain hidden beneath rainwater, making them even more hazardous. It is therefore difficult to understand why authorities appear more focused on issuing challans than on ensuring roads are safe in the first place. The irony is striking. The government is investing heavily in sophisticated technology capable of identifying a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar has received a positive assurance from the Tamil Nadu Government for the establishment of a Goa Niwas at Velankanni, a long-pending demand aimed at benefiting thousands of Goan pilgrims visiting the famous Shrine of Our Lady of Good Health. According to a press note issued on Thursday, Chodankar raised the issue during a meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Joseph in the presence of Congress MLA and Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister Rajesh Kumar (Killiyoor). Besides discussing cooperation between alliance partners and issues of mutual interest, Chodankar urged the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Government has extended its scheme providing a 2% reservation in government jobs for the children of registered freedom fighters, ensuring the benefits continue for another year. According to a notification issued by the Department of Home (General), the reservation under Clause 3(c) will remain applicable for Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts filled through the Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The government has also stated that the scheme will remain in force until February 28, 2027, or until the last of the 79 registered children of freedom…

Team Goemkarponn MORJIM: Three fishermen were rescued by Drishti Marine lifesavers after their canoe capsized in a river adjoining Morjim Beach on Wednesday afternoon. The rescue operation was launched at around 12 noon after a local resident alerted the lifesavers about the incident. A jet ski was immediately deployed to the location. Drishti Marine lifesaver captain Sakaram, along with another lifesaver, rescued two fishermen from the water, while the third fisherman was safely assisted onto an accompanying canoe. All three fishermen were brought safely to shore and were reported to be in good condition. The incident comes as Goa experiences…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: Former Cortalim Zilla Panchayat member and former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Goa State convenor Mariano Rodrigues formally rejoined the Congress party on Tuesday evening at a well-attended induction programme in Sancoale. The event, held at Tome Carvalho Hall, witnessed the participation of nearly 1,500 supporters, including youth, women and local residents from Sancoale and neighbouring areas. The gathering was marked by loud cheers and slogans as Rodrigues returned to the party. Rodrigues was inducted into the Congress in the presence of AICC Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakre, AICC Secretary Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar, Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao, GPCC…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco is set for a major urban transformation with the proposed ₹140-crore Historic Core Development Project, which seeks to modernise the town’s infrastructure while preserving its historic character and identity. As part of the planning process, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Wednesday inspected key locations across the town along with officials of the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) and project consultants. The team reviewed several sites identified for redevelopment and assessed the proposed works under the ambitious project. Speaking during the inspection, Salkar said the project would significantly improve Vasco’s civic infrastructure, public spaces and overall…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The Vasco Block Congress Committee organised an Organ Donation Awareness and Registration Drive in Vasco on Wednesday to promote awareness about organ donation and encourage citizens to voluntarily pledge their organs. The initiative was held under the leadership of Vasco Block Congress leader Nandadeep Raut and witnessed the participation of local residents, who attended the programme to understand the importance of organ donation and the registration process. Addressing the gathering, Raut described organ donation as one of the noblest humanitarian acts, saying that a single donor has the potential to save multiple lives. He noted that thousands…