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Team Goemkarponn Pernem: A major fire broke out at Hotel Dallas cottages in Pernem late on Thursday night, destroying several structures before being brought under control by fire personnel after a prolonged operation. No casualties or injuries were reported. According to Fire Station Officer Namdev H. Parwar, the control room received a distress call at around 8:45 pm from a caller identified as Anup Sawant, reporting the blaze. A fire tender from Pernem Fire Station was immediately dispatched, with additional support mobilised from Mapusa and Porvorim fire stations as the fire intensified. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the flames had…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Aldona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira has criticised the Goa government and police over their response to a viral video allegedly showing a foreigner soliciting customers for prostitution, terming the action “wrong and illegal.” In a statement, Ferreira said that uploading and sharing such a video falls under the fundamental right to freedom of expression and the right to know, as guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution. He stated that the incident reflects deeper issues within Goa’s tourism sector, calling it a “failure of the tourism policy” and describing the episode as “only the tip of the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a move aimed at strengthening regulation and ensuring accountability in infrastructure works, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Digambar Kamat has announced a stricter framework for granting road cutting permissions across the state. The Minister said that despite earlier directives mandating prior approvals for road excavation, violations continued to be reported in several areas. To address this, the government has introduced an Assembly-level Constituency Inter-Departmental Committee, led by Sushil Kumar, to regulate and monitor all such activities. A formal notification has been issued, and the committee will review all applications related to road cutting and infrastructure works.…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: A stormy meeting at the Mormugao Municipal Council has ended with a key decision. The council has approved the temporary handover of HPCL land to KTCL for a proposed project under the public private partnership model. The decision came after prolonged discussions marked by chaotic scenes inside the council hall. Several councillors voiced strong concerns over the project’s feasibility, warning of a possible traffic surge due to increased bus movement in the city. Questions were also raised over the lack of prior information and the absence of a formal presentation. Members have now demanded greater clarity from…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The POCSO Court in Panaji has convicted Toufiq Kotur, a resident of Vasco, in connection with a 2020 case involving the sexual assault and rape of a minor girl. The court sentenced the accused to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000. In default of payment, he will undergo an additional two months of simple imprisonment. The case was investigated by LPSI Prajoti Dessai of Vasco Police Station under the supervision of DYSP Nilesh Rane. The conviction comes as part of ongoing efforts to ensure strict enforcement of laws protecting children from…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar on Wednesday said Goa has not experienced load shedding in the past three years, asserting that the state now has one of the most stable electricity systems in the country. He said the power distribution network has seen significant improvement, resulting in better and more reliable service for consumers. However, the Minister noted that scheduled maintenance shutdowns remain necessary, particularly in parts of North Goa, and are planned and communicated in advance. Dhavalikar stated that he has approved scheduled shutdowns, emphasising that such maintenance is essential to ensure long-term efficiency of the system.…

Team Goemkapronn Panaji: Concerns have escalated over alleged garbage dumping and possible damage to a historic fort wall at Kadamba Plateau, prompting a joint inspection by multiple government agencies following complaints from local residents. The inspection was carried out by officials from the Village Panchayat Karmali, Goa State Pollution Control Board, Goa Waste Management Corporation, State Archaeology Department, along with representatives from the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) and Village Panchayat Taleigao. During the site visit, residents alleged that vegetable waste and other garbage were being dumped in the area, resulting in foul odour and environmental nuisance. They…