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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa witnessed a significant decline in road accident fatalities during May 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest traffic accident analysis released by the Goa Police. From 1 May to 31 May 2026, the state recorded 111 motor vehicle accidents, compared to 110 in May 2025, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.9%. However, fatal accidents dropped sharply from 19 to 3, while road fatalities also declined from 19 to 3, marking an 84% reduction. At the same time, grievous injury cases rose from 8 to 20, an increase of 150%, indicating a…

Team Goemkarponn HARVALEM: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Shri Girish Chodankar, along with GPCC Working President and MLA Shri Carlos Ferreira, visited the Rudreshwar Devasthan at Harvalem and offered prayers, in what is being viewed as part of the party’s renewed grassroots outreach strategy. The leaders, accompanied by senior Congress office bearers and workers, sought blessings of Lord Rudreshwar for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the people of Goa. While the visit was religious in nature, politically it is being seen as an effort by the Congress leadership to reconnect with local communities and strengthen its presence at…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Enough Is Enough (EiE) movement has written to Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju seeking an independent inquiry into the continued operation of offshore casino vessels in the River Mandovi, alleging violations of provisions under the Goa Public Gambling Act. In a detailed representation submitted by Justice Dr. Ferdino Rebello (Retd.), Convenor of the movement, EiE has claimed that successive governments have ignored legislative intent and cabinet decisions regarding the relocation of offshore casinos from the Mandovi River. The movement stated that the People’s Charter adopted on January 6, 2026, had called for the removal of…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The nearly three-hour power outage at Mapusa District Hospital has drawn sharp criticism from Congress leader Amarnath Panjikar, who termed the incident a serious failure of governance and alleged negligence by the BJP-led state government. According to reports, the outage began around 4:00 pm and severely affected essential hospital services, including lifts, lighting systems, and critical medical equipment. Patients, attendants, doctors, nurses, and hospital staff reportedly faced significant inconvenience during the disruption. Panjikar said it was unacceptable that a major government hospital catering to thousands of patients in North Goa was left without power for hours, leading…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A detailed review of the Cardiology Department at Goa Medical College (GMC) was conducted today to assess key achievements, identify existing gaps and chart the way forward for strengthening cardiac care services in the state. The review focused on enhancing cardiac care infrastructure, improving accessibility for patients, and upgrading facilities to ensure the availability of state-of-the-art treatment options for people across Goa. Officials stated that improving the quality and timeliness of healthcare delivery remains the top priority, with emphasis on ensuring that every patient receives effective and prompt medical attention. The exercise is part of ongoing efforts…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Boat owners in Goa have urged the state government to restore the fuel subsidy scheme, citing rising operational costs and an acute shortage of labour that is putting pressure on the traditional fishing sector. Speaking on Monday, Goa Fishing Boat Owners Association president and former minister Jose Philip D’Souza said that despite a satisfactory fishing season with decent catches, escalating expenses—particularly fuel costs—are affecting the viability of fishing operations. He said fuel expenses constitute a major share of operational costs, making it increasingly difficult for boat owners to sustain their livelihood despite good catches during the recent…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar carried out a joint inspection of the railway double-tracking work site at Shantinagar along with railway officials and outgoing ward councillor Shraddha Mahale, directing authorities to urgently address civic issues arising due to the ongoing project. During the inspection, local residents raised concerns over disrupted civic infrastructure, including poor lighting, drainage problems, and difficulties in accessing their homes following the execution of the double-tracking works. Salkar instructed railway officials to take up pending restoration works on priority and ensure that essential amenities affected by the project are restored without delay. Addressing residents, the…