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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa police force is grappling with a severe shortage of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs), with nearly 84% of positions currently vacant. This has led to Superintendents of Police (SPs) taking on additional responsibilities to manage the gap at this crucial supervisory level. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also oversees the home department, revealed that the force has a total of 1,036 vacancies across ranks. The sanctioned strength of DySPs stands at around 65 posts, including two ex-cadre positions. Of these, 44 are allotted to the Goa police, while the remaining posts fall under the Indian…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s coastline is undergoing a steady transformation, with about 3% of its shore already eroded and the stretch considered stable dropping by nearly 7%, according to recent assessments of shoreline changes. The findings point to a gradual but concerning shift, as more sections of the coast move out of the “stable” category and become vulnerable to erosion. This has raised alarms for beach-dependent livelihoods, coastal infrastructure, and the state’s tourism-driven economy. Researchers link the trend to a mix of natural forces and human activity. Sea-level rise, shifting wave dynamics, and increasing pressure from coastal development are all…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s traffic enforcement system is seeing a major push towards technology-driven policing and transparency, with over 1 lakh challans issued between April 2025 and January 31, 2026, the State Legislative Assembly was informed. In a detailed reply, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod P. Sawant said Police Inspectors issued 60,804 challans, while Sub-Inspectors accounted for 47,422, reflecting intensive on-ground enforcement across the state. At the same time, the government is increasingly relying on automation to reduce human intervention. Under the Goa Vehicle Authentication (GoVA) project, AI-powered cameras installed at border check posts are now detecting violations…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has identified key reasons behind growing traffic congestion in Panaji, pointing to the absence of off-street parking and a heavy influx of vehicles as the primary causes. In a reply tabled in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant stated that traffic personnel are deployed at various locations to ensure smooth vehicular movement, while multiple steps have been initiated to tackle congestion across the capital city. Among the measures taken, authorities have directed casino operators to strictly follow designated parking arrangements and ensure that customers use multi-level parking facilities. Additionally,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Even as online fraud complaints continue to rise in Goa, cyber police have intensified enforcement, blocking 442 web links, 168 social media accounts, and 866 mobile numbers linked to fraudulent activities. Replying to a starred question tabled by MLA Govind Gaude in the Assembly, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said complaints related to online banking frauds, investment scams, and impersonation cases have increased in the state. He attributed the rise to improved awareness and reporting by citizens following sustained outreach by Goa Police. To tackle the growing cyber threat, the Cyber Crime Police Station…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bharatiya Janata Party Goa unit has congratulated leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on their emphatic victory in the Rajya Sabha elections from Bihar. In a statement, BJP Goa extended felicitations to party National President Nitin Nabin and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on their election to the Upper House of Parliament. The party stated that their elevation would strengthen Bihar’s representation in Parliament and contribute to advancing Narendra Modi’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat.” Highlighting the results, BJP Goa noted that the NDA’s clean sweep of all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar reflects…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A review meeting with Nodal Officers and Liaison Officers for the upcoming bye-election to the 21 Ponda Assembly Constituency was chaired by the Collector and District Election Officer, South Goa. The meeting focused on assessing election preparedness, with key discussions on randomization of polling personnel, strengthening inter-departmental coordination, and ensuring availability of logistics. Officials also stressed strict adherence to guidelines laid down by the Election Commission of India to facilitate a smooth and transparent electoral process. Authorities reiterated their commitment to conducting free and fair elections, with all necessary arrangements being streamlined in advance. The bye-election to…