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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho chaired a Monsoon Preparedness and Disaster Management Committee meeting at the New Vaddem office to review the readiness of various departments ahead of the monsoon season and address key civic concerns requiring immediate attention. The meeting focused on issues such as desilting of drains, flood-prone areas, road safety measures, emergency services preparedness, power supply management and other precautionary steps aimed at ensuring public safety and minimising inconvenience during the monsoon period. Officials from various departments participated in the review meeting and discussed coordinated measures to tackle possible monsoon-related challenges. Godinho appreciated the swift…

Team Goemkarponn PORIEM: Deviya Rane chaired a comprehensive review meeting with officials from various government departments to assess and strengthen pre-monsoon preparedness measures in Sattari ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. Officials from the office of the Mamlatdar, Valpoi Municipal Council, BDO office, Water Resources Department, Police, Traffic Cell, Directorate of Health Services, Civil Supplies Department, Zonal Agriculture Office, Forest Department, Electricity Department, PWD and ADEI Valpoi attended the meeting. Discussions focused on ensuring timely and coordinated action among departments to safeguard public safety and minimise disruptions during heavy rainfall. Key issues reviewed included the functioning of the Emergency Control…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho held an interactive review meeting with members of the United Taximen of Dabolim Airport and Yellow-Black taxi operators at the New Vaddem office to discuss key concerns and operational challenges faced by the taxi sector. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on ongoing issues, grievances and follow-up matters related to taxi operations and airport functioning. The minister heard concerns raised by taxi operators regarding the functioning of the sector and assured continued support and coordination from the government to address their issues and improve facilities for both taxi operators and commuters. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Drishti Marine lifesavers rescued six persons from drowning and administered first aid to six others in separate incidents reported across Goa’s coastline over the weekend. Lifesavers also reunited a missing child with his family and returned two lost mobile phones to their owners. At Ozran beach, a 17-year-old tourist from Pune was rescued after being caught in a flash rip current while swimming. Lifesaver Bhagwan Parab used a rescue tube to bring the teenager safely back to shore after he drifted into deeper waters. At Baga beach, two 21-year-old tourists were rescued in separate incidents after venturing…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: An unidentified man aged around 40 to 45 years was found dead near Cine Lata in Margao on Saturday, police said. According to Margao Town Police, information was received from the casualty police at South Goa District Hospital, Margao, stating that the man had been brought dead to the casualty ward by a 108 emergency ambulance after he was found lying near Cine Lata. During preliminary enquiry, police learned that the deceased was reportedly a beggar, scrap collector and an alcoholic who had been sleeping on the footpath in the Cine Lata area for the past few…

Team Goemkarponn COLVA: Colva police have arrested three labourers from Chhattisgarh for allegedly murdering their co-worker aboard a fishing trawler at Mobor Beach following a quarrel during dinner and later concealing the body in nearby bushes. The arrested accused have been identified as Sanjay Manjhi, Asish Kumar and Jagnandan Sidar, all natives of Chhattisgarh. The trio, along with the deceased Shshi Lakra, were employed as labourers on the fishing trawler “Asta Vinayak” belonging to Nilesh Zuvatkar of Betul and were residing onboard the vessel. According to police, the incident occurred between the night of May 23 and the afternoon of…

“Warning signboards alone will not solve the problem. Most victims are aware that such places are risky, but the absence of proper barriers and enforcement encourages reckless behaviour. In many cases, these abandoned sites have virtually become unofficial picnic and swimming spots because authorities have failed to secure them properly. The responsibility cannot rest only with the government. Quarry owners who abandon sites without adequate safety measures must also be held accountable. Local bodies, police, disaster management authorities, and panchayats need to work together instead of responding only after tragedies dominate headlines.” Every summer, Goa witnesses the same heartbreaking pattern.…