Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has approved the setting up of a dedicated taxi counter at Mopa Airport. The move comes after requests from Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar and Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar. The new taxi counter is scheduled to become operational from Monday. The announcement was made in the presence of police officials and representatives of taxi unions, aiming to streamline passenger transport and improve airport services.
Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrived in Goa on Friday to a rousing reception from party leaders and volunteers, signalling the party’s growing presence ahead of upcoming Zilla Panchayat elections. Addressing the media, Kejriwal launched a sharp attack on both the BJP and Congress, asserting that the two parties have failed the people of Goa over the past 13 years. “For 13 years, BJP has ruled Goa with Congress’ support. What have they delivered besides Gundaraj, unemployment, broken roads, illegal constructions, and violence?” he asked. Referencing the recent…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The River Navigation Department, Betim, has announced that ferry services on the Old Goa route will be suspended from October 6 to November 19, 2025, due to repair work on the ferry ramp at Old Goa. During this period, four ferry boats will be redeployed on the St. Pedro–Diwar route and will operate according to the regular timetable. The department has requested commuters to cooperate and plan their travel accordingly to ensure smooth functioning of ferry services during the repair work.
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Dr. Ganesh Gaunker, Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, will join the Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Bridgetown, Barbados, from October 5 to 12, 2025. Organized annually by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), the CPC brings together legislators, presiding officers, and parliamentarians from 56 Commonwealth nations to discuss governance, democracy, development, and international cooperation. This year’s conference is being held under the theme “The Commonwealth – A Global Partner.” Dr. Gaunker is scheduled to participate in Workshop D on “Climate Change and…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Saturday said that women empowerment and child development remain the State’s foremost priorities, as he attended a virtual conference chaired by Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi to review the progress of welfare schemes. “We are committed to ensuring that Nari Shakti and child development are at the heart of our policies. The focus of our discussions was on how these initiatives are reaching the last mile and how they can be further strengthened so that every woman and child in Goa benefits from them,” Rane said after…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Saturday felicitated a team of Drishti Marine lifesavers who were involved in the recent midnight rescue of 27 fishermen after their boat capsized off Mobor beach. The fishing vessel had been stranded for several hours near the Mobor river mouth before overturning in rough monsoon conditions. Over 25 lifesavers from Drishti Marine, both at sea and onshore, carried out the high-risk operation, administering medical first aid after the rescue. “The bravery and commendable service of the lifesavers in saving 27 lives is truly heroic. Their dedication stands as an inspiring example…
Team Goemkarponn RACHOL: The Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol marked Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 with its annual Inter-Religious Meeting, held under the theme “Messengers of Hope, Witnesses of Unity.” The gathering brought together people from diverse faiths in a bid to strengthen peace, understanding and communal harmony. The programme opened with a group discussion, moderated by Dr. Rachna Kolambkar, Dr. Pronoy Baidya, Mrs. Kabir Shaikh and Mr. Kallis Rodrigues, which encouraged participants to reflect on how to face societal challenges and foster peace. In his welcome address, Rector of Rachol Seminary Rev. Dr. Donato Rodrigues extended festive greetings on…
