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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has called for tighter controls over the collection and disposal of used cooking oil in Goa, warning that weak enforcement and inconsistent purchase prices could allow the oil to be diverted into unauthorised channels. In its October 8 submission to the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA), the department recommended a series of safeguards, including regulated purchase prices, compulsory registration of collectors, digital tracking of oil movement and penalties for violations. It also proposed incentives to encourage food establishments to follow the rules. The recommendations come as Goa prepares to implement its…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has asked the State government to draw up an integrated traffic management plan for Panaji, with a focus on pedestrian safety, illegal parking and congestion in busy areas during evening hours. The direction came from a Division Bench of Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit Jamsandekar while hearing a suo motu Public Interest Litigation on traffic problems in the capital. The court has asked the government and Traffic Department to submit a detailed proposal by Monday. The plan is expected to cover the road stretch from the Old Secretariat to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is likely to continue experiencing hot and humid weather until October 15, with maximum temperatures crossing 36°C and elevated humidity adding to the discomfort, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) Goa Director-in-Charge N. P. Kulkarni. Kulkarni said deficient rainfall during the retreating monsoon, coupled with an anticyclonic circulation and moisture already present in the atmosphere, has contributed to the prevailing weather conditions across Goa and the Konkan belt. Panaji recorded a maximum temperature of 36.3°C in October, while temperatures across the region have remained above normal over the past few days. The combination of high temperatures…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is hosting India’s first Edge City, a three week global innovation programme in Mandrem, North Goa, from October 11 to November 1, bringing together around 800 founders, scientists, engineers, investors, researchers and creators from India and more than 60 countries. The initiative aims to strengthen Goa’s position as India’s creative capital by connecting international talent with local startups, entrepreneurs, businesses and institutions. It also supports the state’s efforts to promote longer stays, attract investment and expand opportunities beyond conventional tourism. Tourism and Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte said the initiative would help position Goa as a…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Collectorate, South Goa, has announced a series of administrative reforms to streamline mutation cases in Salcete taluka, following a meeting with the South Goa Advocate Association, which submitted representations highlighting various grievances related to mutation matters. The issues raised by the association were discussed, following which the Collector decided to introduce measures aimed at ensuring transparent, accountable and time-bound disposal of mutation cases. As part of the reforms, the existing Mutation Cell functioning under the Mamlatdar of Salcete will be dismantled. After the reallocation of staff and completion of the necessary administrative arrangements, an order will…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Two police officers of Maina Curtorim Police Station, PSI Sanket S. Naik and PSI Gaurav G. Naik, have been reinstated into service with immediate effect following a recommendation by the Suspension Review Committee at its meeting held on October 1, 2026, and approval by the Director General of Police (DGP), Goa. The reinstatement comes following a preliminary fact-finding inquiry into allegations that five youths, including a minor, were assaulted while in police custody. As per the order, both officers have been temporarily attached to the District Police Reserve Line, South, Margao, pending their regular postings by the…

Team Goemkarponn ALDONA: Aldona MLA and advocate Carlos Alvares Ferreira has strongly criticised the denial of permission for protests held on October 10, describing the alleged preventive detentions of political leaders, activists and citizens as an “undeclared Emergency”. Ferreira alleged that several individuals were detained across the country ahead of the planned protests, including non-political figures who were reportedly taken from their homes and aircraft, as well as political leaders who sought to support the movement. Questioning the legality of the reported actions, Ferreira said the detention of protesters, alleged seizure of mobile phones, lack of information to family members,…