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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A surveillance drive was carried out by the Food and Drugs Administration Goa (FDA) team on February 24, 2026, across Calangute, Arpora, Anjuna and Thivim, inspecting various categories of food businesses including ice manufacturing units, discotheque kitchens, restaurants and cashew retailers. A total of 14 food business operators were inspected during the drive, of which four units were directed to suspend operations until compliance with stipulated food safety norms is ensured. During the inspection at Baga, approximately 150 kilograms of misbranded cashew nuts and mislabelled chocolate analogues were confiscated from a retailer. In a separate action, one…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: In a strong move to protect Goa’s land and identity, Fatorda MLA and Goa Forward Party President, Vijai Sardesai has announced that he moved a Private Member’s Bill in the upcoming Budget Session to roll back controversial amendments that have left Goan villages vulnerable to exploitation. Sardesai revealed that he received a Draft Bill from Retd. Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello under the banner of the “Enough is Enough” movement, a document he described as carrying the pain, anger, and determination of thousands of Goans watching their land being systematically erased. The proposed Bill seeks to restore the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) has floated an e-tender worth ₹22.92 crore for the construction of a sports complex at Shree Balram Residential High School in Amone, Canacona, a school founded by Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar. According to the tender notice issued by the Executive Director of SAG on behalf of the Governor of Goa, online bids have been invited in a two-bid system (e-tendering mode) for the construction of the sports complex at Shree Balram Residential School, Amone. The estimated cost of the project is ₹22,92,86,432.70 (₹22.92 crore). The last date for online submission of bids…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Congress leaders led by former Canacona Congress candidate Janardhan S. Bhandari gheraoed the Assistant Engineer of the Electricity Department in Canacona, raising strong objections over what they termed as faulty and excessive electricity bills issued to consumers. Bhandari, along with JanaSena Warriors and Citizens of Canacona, met the Electricity Department officials and demanded immediate corrective measures to address the issue, stating that residents are facing severe hardship due to inflated bills. “People across Goa are witnessing an unexpected surge in electricity bills, placing heavy financial pressure on common families,” Bhandari said, urging the department to resolve the…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA – Sanction orders granting Rs 2 lakh each to 85 traditional Shigmostav mell/troupes from Sanguem, Quepem and Canacona were distributed on Tuesday under the Department of Art & Culture’s ambitious ‘Mand Sanskriti Yojana’. Distributing the sanction letters, Minister for Art & Culture Ramesh Tawadkar said that the government will introduce various schemes to preserve traditional festivals, rituals and fairs across the State. He informed that a dedicated scheme has also been prepared to support the Dhillo festival and announced three prizes for the best reels made on traditional Shigmo troupes. The awards will be presented during this…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: The Leela Club, a five-storey building situated close to Ozrant Beach in Anjuna, is facing scrutiny after reports surfaced that it may be operating without the necessary permissions from the local village panchayat. Details accessed through the Right to Information (RTI) Act indicate that the Anjuna Village Panchayat has not granted either a trade licence or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the establishment located under Survey No. 213/6. In an official response, Panchayat Secretary Rui Cardozo confirmed that the panchayat has not issued any authorisation for the club to operate. Anjuna Sarpanch Surendra Govekar also stated…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Consumer Action Network (GOACAN) has strongly criticised the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), claiming it unfairly places the burden on consumers while failing to tackle major environmental problems. GOACAN convenor Roland Martins argued that the scheme’s environmental justification is questionable, stating that the initiative does not address more serious contributors to pollution such as thin plastic carry bags and other single-use plastic items. Instead, he said, the focus appears to be on selected types of packaging materials. Martins also maintained that consumers would be inconvenienced under the system, as they would have to spend time…