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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has reaffirmed the Goa Government’s commitment to restoring and rejuvenating the state’s rivers, stating that the initiative is aimed at strengthening water security, supporting agriculture and enhancing climate resilience. Highlighting the rejuvenation of the Tar River in Mapusa, the Chief Minister said the project marks a significant step towards sustainable water resource management. According to Sawant, the river rejuvenation project will improve irrigation facilities for farmers, enhance agricultural productivity, reduce the risk of flooding and promote efficient water management across the region. He said the government is undertaking such initiatives to preserve Goa’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Wednesday said Goa has achieved 100 per cent registration of all public health facilities under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), marking a major milestone in the state’s digital healthcare journey. Speaking after inaugurating the State-Level Workshop for the North Goa Model District Initiative under ABDM, Rane said Goa has also generated nearly 10 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs, significantly expanding access to digital health services. The workshop was organised in collaboration with the National Health Authority, the Directorate of Health Services, Goa, and the Government of Goa. Rane said…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The long-awaited rejuvenation of Orulem Lake commenced with Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar launching the desilting works under the Water Resources Department (WRD), while unveiling plans to restore and beautify the lake into a major public recreational space. The project includes comprehensive desilting to improve the lake’s water-holding capacity and water quality, restoration of the water body, landscaping, development of walking tracks and other beautification works. Speaking at the launch, Salkar described water bodies as the “lungs of a city” and said they play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, recharging groundwater and supporting biodiversity. He stressed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) has announced that all waterfalls under its management are now open to visitors for the monsoon season, with enhanced safety measures in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tourists and nature enthusiasts can now visit Dudhsagar, Pali (Shivling), Charavne, Naneli, Savari and Mainapi waterfalls. GFDC Chairperson Dr. Deviya Rane said the safety and well-being of every visitor remains the Corporation’s highest priority. “While we encourage everyone to experience the breathtaking beauty of Goa’s forests and waterfalls during the monsoon, we urge visitors to do so responsibly with the help…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Football Association (GFA) has issued a detailed statement responding to allegations made in the wake of the tragic death of footballer Dailon Carvalho, asserting that player safety remains a top priority while stressing that the Association cannot be held solely responsible for operational arrangements at Inter Village football tournaments. Expressing deep condolences to Carvalho’s family, teammates and the football fraternity, the GFA said it was saddened by attempts to attribute responsibility to the Association without understanding how grassroots football is organised in Goa. The GFA clarified that Inter Village tournaments are organised by independent village…

Team Goemkarponn SAWANTWADI: Four persons were injured after a car plunged into a roadside drain in the Amboli Ghat on Tuesday, following an apparent loss of control by the driver. The accident involved a family from Baherchawada in Sawantwadi. According to preliminary information, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and fall into a roadside drain. The injured have been identified as Shahbaz Rakhanji (35), Aman Beg (22), Nazim Sayyed (35) and Abrar Chaudhary (25). Local motorists and passersby rushed to the spot and rescued the occupants from the damaged vehicle before emergency…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The post-mortem examination of 26-year-old footballer Dailon Carvalho, who collapsed during a football match at Dando Grounds in Benaulim, has not established the exact cause of death, with doctors reserving their opinion pending pathology reports. The autopsy was conducted on Wednesday at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao. Speaking after the examination, Dr. Madhu Ghodgirekar said the exact cause of death has been reserved until pathological and expert opinion reports are received. Doctors found no external injuries on Carvalho’s body during the post-mortem. Further examination is underway to determine whether there was swelling of the head,…