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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has kicked off the process to select a contractor for a major Statewide initiative to clear litter from national highways, State highways, and district roads. The government-backed move aims to address growing piles of roadside waste and restore Goa’s reputation as a clean and attractive tourist destination. As per the tender documents, the waste-collection work has been split into three zones — North (129 km daily), Central (155 km daily), and South (135 km daily). The appointed contractor will be tasked with clearing garbage within a 10-metre radius on both sides…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: An airgun firing incident was reported at the Housing Board area in Podoshe, Valpoi, triggering concern among residents. Responding to the call, Valpoi Police reached the site and recovered a cartridge from the spot. Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the firing and taken him into custody for interrogation. This is the second such incident in the area within a month. In the earlier case, a worker was injured after being struck by an airgun shot, creating fear among locals and raising questions over safety in the neighbourhood. Police are probing whether the two incidents…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed that the admission process for postgraduate medical courses at Goa Medical College (GMC) for the 2025–26 academic year must be conducted strictly under the rules that were in force as of November 3, 2025, effectively preventing any mid-process amendments to the reservation policy. In its order, the Court instructed the State of Goa, the Public Health Department, GMC, and the Directorate of Technical Education to complete the entire admission and counselling process for PG medical degree and diploma courses without altering the existing Admission Rules, 2024, and without…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa witnessed a total of 200 road accidents in October 2025, resulting in 18 fatalities and over a hundred injuries, according to official district-wise accident data. Of the total incidents recorded, 17 were fatal, 23 grievous, 49 minor, and 111 non-injury accidents, indicating a continued concern over road safety across the State. In North Goa, authorities reported 96 accidents, including eight fatal cases which led to nine deaths. The district also recorded 13 grievous injuries and 35 minor injuries. Meanwhile, South Goa registered 104 accidents, with nine of them being fatal, claiming nine lives. Additionally, 12 persons…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho convened a review meeting with officials of the NHAI, MVR, and PWD (Roads) at the New Vaddem office to assess the traffic diversions necessitated by the ongoing flyover construction at Dabolim. During the meeting, the Minister directed all concerned departments to ensure strict, coordinated, and efficient traffic management so that commuters can move safely and without inconvenience while construction progresses. He emphasised the need for clear signage, smooth diversions, and close inter-departmental communication to minimise disruptions. The Minister reiterated that public safety remains the top priority and instructed officials to monitor the traffic…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Information and Publicity (DIP) bid farewell to its senior photographer, Shri Silvestre S. Estibeiro, on his superannuation after an illustrious 37 years of service. An alumnus of the Goa College of Art, Altinho, Shri Estibeiro specialized in Applied Art and began his career as a Bromide Printer before rising to the position of Senior Photographer. Over the years, his work earned him recognition from several media bodies. He was felicitated by the Phonda Patrakar Sangh and Antruz Patrakar Sangh, Ponda in 2014, and in 2024 he received the ‘Patrakar Mitra’ award from Quepem Sanguem…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Ganesh Gaonkar, participated in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) held in Bridgetown, Barbados. The conference, themed “The Commonwealth: A Global Partner,” brought together parliamentary leaders and experts from member nations to discuss modern governance challenges and ways to strengthen democratic institutions. Shri Gaonkar stated that the discussions at the CPC were practical, forward-looking and focused on non-political, people-centric governance. He noted that many insights shared at the conference are relevant to Goa and can support steady improvements in public service delivery and legislative functioning. Delegates emphasized the importance of strong…