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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s vehicle count has inched dangerously close to its population size, underlining growing pressure on roads and infrastructure even as the pace of transport-sector growth slowed in 2025. A Union Ministry report shows that the State added 86,329 new vehicles during the year, pushing the total vehicle population to 14,41,835—almost matching Goa’s human population. While registrations continued to rise, growth moderated to 2.38 per cent in 2025, down from 3.70 per cent recorded the previous year. The data suggests a maturing market, with steady demand but weakening momentum. Registration trends through the year followed a seasonal cycle,…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: The Canacona Lions Club launched its ambitious Hunger Eradication Week on Saturday with the distribution of food to labourers at Chaudi. Around 500 labourers gathered at the KTC Bus Stand, where they were served tea, juices, and biscuits. Canacona Lions President Pankaj Naik Gaunkar and Secretary Ulhas Phaldesai, along with senior Lions and Leo club members, actively participated in the initiative, assisting in the food distribution. The week-long programme will continue with fruits being distributed to patients at the Community Health Centre (CHC) on Sunday, along with lunch for students of Shri Damodar High School. Subsequent days…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Highlighting the developmental disparities in South Goa, Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar has called for the creation of a new district, Kushavati, to bridge gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other essential services in talukas like Dharbandora, Quepem, Sanguem, and Canacona. In a video message, Tawadkar, who has been out of station for the last three days, appealed to residents of Canacona to support the formation of the third district. He said, “Since Liberation, areas in Dharbandora, Quepem, Sanguem, and Canacona have lagged behind in development. The proposed Kushavati district will help boost infrastructure, healthcare, and education in…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a major boost for medical professionals, the Government of Goa has enhanced the remuneration of Doctors and GARD doctors serving on contract at Goa Medical College (GMC), effective 1st January 2026. Along with this, a 5% annual increment has been approved going forward. Speaking on the announcement, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said, “Our doctors are the backbone of Goa’s healthcare system. This decision reflects our commitment to valuing their tireless service, dedication, and sacrifice. We want to ensure that those who care for society are themselves cared for and encouraged to continue providing the highest standards…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government has issued a circular directing all government departments, corporations and autonomous bodies to ensure strict compliance with the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, warning employees against engaging in professional anchoring and other private work alongside official duties. In a circular dated December 31, 2025, issued by the Department of Personnel, Secretariat, Porvorim, the government noted that it had come to its notice that some employees were involved in activities such as professional anchoring and similar engagements, which adversely affect their performance and dedication to official responsibilities. The circular draws attention to Rules 3…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Drishti Marine lifesavers rescued four persons from drowning and successfully traced four missing children across various beaches along the Goa coastline on New Year’s Day, as beaches witnessed heavy footfall due to year-end celebrations. Lifesavers also provided first aid to two injured tourists at different locations. At Arambol beach, a 19-year-old woman from Maharashtra was rescued after facing difficulty while swimming in the sweet-water lake adjoining the beach. Lifesaver Anna Malekar used a rescue board to bring her safely to shore. At Baga beach, two male tourists in their early to mid-20s from Karnataka were rescued while…

Team Goemkarponn Mopa: Goa witnessed a strong surge in international tourist arrivals with multiple charter flights landing from key overseas source markets, further reinforcing the state’s global air connectivity during the peak holiday season. On December 30, 2025, a Nordwind Airlines charter flight from Moscow arrived in Goa carrying 360 passengers. This was followed by another Nordwind Airlines charter flight from Yekaterinburg on December 31, 2025, with 373 passengers on board. Additionally, Fly Arystan operated a charter flight from Astana on December 30, 2025, bringing 176 passengers to Goa, highlighting sustained interest from the Central Asian market. Speaking on the…