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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The vibrant Kala Mahotsav 2025 was celebrated at Poinguinim, showcasing Goa’s rich artistic and cultural traditions. The event was jointly organized by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, and the Poinguinim Village Panchayat. Speaking as the chief guest, Art and Culture Minister Ramesh Tawadkar highlighted the importance of art in building unity and preserving culture. “Art is a powerful medium that connects people, instills values, and guides thoughts. In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it is essential to preserve and promote our folk and traditional arts. Art is both a reflection of tradition and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has achieved a proud milestone by being honoured with the “Most Accessible State Award” by Svayam, India’s leading accessibility organisation, in collaboration with UNESCO and the CII Foundation, at the National Accessibility Summit held in New Delhi. Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Dessai represented the Government of Goa and received the award on behalf of the state. This marks a historic first, as Goa becomes the first state in India to receive this prestigious recognition for its consistent efforts in promoting accessibility across infrastructure, sports, tourism, and public spaces. The award acknowledges Goa’s sustained initiatives…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A 75-year-old man, identified as Amba Pagi, a resident of Canacona, passed away after being found unconscious at his residence late Sunday night. According to police, a wireless message was received from the casualty ward of GMC Bambolim at around 11:44 p.m. on November 9, 2025, informing that the patient had expired. Preliminary inquiry revealed that Pagi was initially rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Canacona after being found unconscious at home. He was later shifted to GMC Bambolim, where he was declared dead. Further investigation into the incident is being carried out by…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major step towards sustainable waste management, the Margao Municipal Council (MMC), Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA), and M/s GD Environmental Pvt. Ltd. have entered into a tripartite agreement to set up a 10 TPD (tonnes per day) Gasification Technology-based Waste Treatment Plant at Sonsodo, Margao. The project marks a significant milestone in Margao’s ongoing efforts to address the issue of mixed solid waste and reduce reliance on landfills through modern, environment-friendly technology. The gasification-based plant will be implemented under the supervision of GEDA, on behalf of MMC. The Pune-based firm, M/s GD Environmental Pvt.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Pramod Sawant-led BJP government, accusing it of presiding over the “worst-ever law and order situation” in the state. Addressing a press conference in Panaji, AAP Goa President Adv. Amit Palekar challenged Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant to a public debate on governance and released a poster titled “The Failed CM” criticising the government’s alleged failure to curb crime. Palekar alleged that Goa has witnessed an unprecedented surge in criminal cases over the past few months, including murders, shootings, gang clashes, robberies,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In a major infrastructure boost for the port town, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Monday announced that work on the new railway underpass near Tanya Hotel will commence on November 17. The MLA, along with Dy Collector Bhagwant Karmali and officials from the PWD, Fire, Railways, and Traffic departments, conducted a joint inspection of the project site to finalise plans for the upcoming work. Speaking to the media after the inspection, Salkar said the new underpass and accompanying road widening works will greatly ease traffic movement and improve emergency access to surrounding localities. “This is a…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Cortalim MLA Anton Vas strongly objected to the proposed land conversion in the vicinity of the Zuari Lake, urging the government to protect the water body under the Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. Vas raised the issue while speaking to reporters after launching the hot-mixing works of internal roads at Velsao in the presence of ZP Merciana Vas, social worker Roquezinho D’Souza and several residents. The MLA said the Zuari Lake is an old, natural water body of immense ecological and future utility value that must be safeguarded from urban encroachment. “I had personally visited…