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New Delhi:At least fourteen Maoists were killed in two separate encounters with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma and Bijapur districts on Saturday, marking the first major anti-Naxal action in the state this year. Twelve Maoists were eliminated in Sukma district, while two were killed during a separate operation in neighbouring Bijapur. Officials indicated that the toll could rise further as search operations in the dense forest areas are still ongoing. The first and larger encounter took place in the Kistaram area of Sukma district. Security forces were conducting a search operation based on specific intelligence inputs about Maoist movement in…

Team Goemkarponn Navelim: The Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) jointly conducted an enforcement drive to curb illegal dumping of garbage along roadsides. The drive commenced at 7 am near Umeya Mercado Mall under the jurisdiction of the Navelim Village Panchayat in Salcete. The enforcement action was carried out in the presence of Shri Adarsh Dessai, BDO Salcete; Shri Saiel Kamat, Assistant Manager, GWMC; Shri Siddhant Desai, Junior Environmental Engineer, GSPCB; and Shri Krupesh Dessai, Engineer, GWMC. Local panchayat representatives including Shri Mariano Paulo Vincente Pereira, Sarpanch of Navelim Village Panchayat, and Shri…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Former Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello has called for a meeting of Goans concerned about the ongoing environmental and cultural challenges facing the state, described as the “devastation of our Bhangarachem Goem.” The gathering aims to bring together individuals who have supported his initiative through social media, personal outreach, or expressed a desire to contribute to a united People’s Movement to safeguard Goa. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 6 January 2026, at 3.30 pm at the Institute Menezes Braganza (Big Hall), Panaji. Justice Rebello said the agenda will include deliberations on a draft People’s Charter, with opportunities…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s vehicle count has inched dangerously close to its population size, underlining growing pressure on roads and infrastructure even as the pace of transport-sector growth slowed in 2025. A Union Ministry report shows that the State added 86,329 new vehicles during the year, pushing the total vehicle population to 14,41,835—almost matching Goa’s human population. While registrations continued to rise, growth moderated to 2.38 per cent in 2025, down from 3.70 per cent recorded the previous year. The data suggests a maturing market, with steady demand but weakening momentum. Registration trends through the year followed a seasonal cycle,…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: The Canacona Lions Club launched its ambitious Hunger Eradication Week on Saturday with the distribution of food to labourers at Chaudi. Around 500 labourers gathered at the KTC Bus Stand, where they were served tea, juices, and biscuits. Canacona Lions President Pankaj Naik Gaunkar and Secretary Ulhas Phaldesai, along with senior Lions and Leo club members, actively participated in the initiative, assisting in the food distribution. The week-long programme will continue with fruits being distributed to patients at the Community Health Centre (CHC) on Sunday, along with lunch for students of Shri Damodar High School. Subsequent days…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Highlighting the developmental disparities in South Goa, Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar has called for the creation of a new district, Kushavati, to bridge gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other essential services in talukas like Dharbandora, Quepem, Sanguem, and Canacona. In a video message, Tawadkar, who has been out of station for the last three days, appealed to residents of Canacona to support the formation of the third district. He said, “Since Liberation, areas in Dharbandora, Quepem, Sanguem, and Canacona have lagged behind in development. The proposed Kushavati district will help boost infrastructure, healthcare, and education in…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a major boost for medical professionals, the Government of Goa has enhanced the remuneration of Doctors and GARD doctors serving on contract at Goa Medical College (GMC), effective 1st January 2026. Along with this, a 5% annual increment has been approved going forward. Speaking on the announcement, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said, “Our doctors are the backbone of Goa’s healthcare system. This decision reflects our commitment to valuing their tireless service, dedication, and sacrifice. We want to ensure that those who care for society are themselves cared for and encouraged to continue providing the highest standards…