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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has earned national recognition as a Top Achiever in the Services Sector under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024, an initiative spearheaded by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India. The award was received by Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Transport, Industries, Trade & Commerce, Panchayati Raj, Protocol & Hospitality, and Legislative Affairs, during the Udyog Samagam 2025 – Conference of Industries and Commerce Ministers held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi. This recognition highlights Goa’s commitment to advancing the ease of doing business through efficient governance, simplified regulatory…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Police have issued a public advisory warning citizens about fake traffic challan messages being circulated on WhatsApp by scammers using police logos and photographs. The department cautioned people not to click on any suspicious links, share personal details, or download attachments, especially files ending with “.apk,” as these could contain malware designed to steal personal information. In a post on X, the police said, “Fake challan alert! Scammers are sending fake traffic challans via WhatsApp using police logos/photos. Don’t click any links or share details or download any .apk file. Verify challan only on echallan.parivahan.gov.in.…

“The problem isn’t new, but it has reached alarming levels. Shack owners and local businesses claim that tourist numbers have dropped sharply in some areas because of this nuisance. Many licensed operators who pay taxes, follow regulations, and maintain safety standards are losing business to unregulated competitors. The touts, often backed by informal networks, operate without oversight. They use beaches meant for public enjoyment to run illegal activities and pocket money that should rightfully go to licensed Goan establishments. The bigger concern is how little enforcement seems to be happening.” Goa’s beaches have always been the heart of its tourism…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Cortalim Zilla Panchayat (ZP) member Merciana Vas on Wednesday called upon women across Goa to step forward and take an active role in politics, while highlighting the developmental initiatives she has undertaken during her tenure. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating two new development projects in different parts of the Quelossim panchayat, Vas said she had completed around 35 projects worth ₹2.3 crore in just three years. “I have completed around 35 different development works for the benefit of the people at an estimated cost of ₹2.3 crore,” said Vas. “Unfortunately, I got only a three-year term since…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Flight Lieutenant Akash Deep has taken charge as the new Airport Director of Goa International Airport, Dabolim. A seasoned aviation professional with 33 years of experience, Deep aims to enhance the airport’s capacity and passenger experience through a series of expansion and development initiatives. A certified International Airport Professional (IAP), Deep began his career with the Indian Air Force as a Flight Lieutenant before joining the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in 1998. Over the years, he has served as Airport Director at Srinagar, Bhopal, and Varanasi airports, and also as General Manager (RCS) with the UDAAN…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Newly appointed Goa Airport director Lt Akash Deep on Wednesday morning said he plans to make efforts to bring back international flights that had shifted operations from Dabolim to Manohar International Airport at Mopa. Speaking to reporters during a press conference, Deep said it was good that there was a sense of completion now that Goa has two functioning airports catering to passengers. “We will rise to the occasion, and being in the government sector, we have our own ways while they have theirs,” said Deep. “Let the best qualities of both airports be available to passengers…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In a major step towards improving sanitation facilities and addressing a long-pending demand of local traders, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a seven-seater Sulabh Shauchalaya behind the Vasco vegetable market. The foundation stone-laying ceremony was held in the presence of Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borker, ward councillor Shami Salkar, market shopkeepers, and several senior citizens who had been associated with the market for decades. Speaking at the function, Salkar said that public toilets are vital not only for maintaining hygiene but also for ensuring dignity and convenience for vendors…