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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goans for Goa (GFG) has criticised the recent letter issued by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to the FRRO, calling on Goans who have acquired Portuguese citizenship to declare their status and remove their names from the electoral roll. The NGO said the move overlooks the complex legal and procedural issues involved, making the exercise ineffective unless the government first introduces specific corrective measures. GFG president Kennedy Afonso said the organisation had already highlighted these intricacies during the passport revocation and OCI eligibility crisis two years ago, when many Goans faced document-related hardships. The NGO even approached…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant achievement for Goa Police, Bicholim Police Station has been ranked as the 5th best police station in the country for 2025 by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The recognition follows an independent survey conducted by the ministry in September, evaluating crime control, detection, infrastructure and overall public service delivery. Bicholim PS, led by PI Vijay Rane under the supervision of SDPO Shridevi B. V. and the then SP North Rahul Gupta, recorded outstanding performance in crime management and detection rates, placing it among the top-performing stations nationwide. In addition to its operational excellence, the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: During the debate on the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, a strong emphasis was laid on ensuring that tobacco products do not become cheaper after the GST Compensation Cess ends. The MP cautioned that affordable tobacco would increase addiction among the youth and undermine public health efforts. He highlighted that maintaining higher tobacco prices is a proven measure to curb consumption, while the revenue generated plays a crucial role in strengthening India’s healthcare system. This includes funding new AIIMS institutions, expanding medical colleges and supporting the Ayushman Bharat programme. Pointing to Goa’s rising…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has called for collective responsibility in strengthening mental well-being across Goa, emphasising that no individual should feel isolated in dealing with emotional or psychological challenges. In a message underscoring the importance of accessible support, Rane said many people today face silent struggles amid a fast-paced lifestyle, making it essential for society to foster openness and compassion. Highlighting the Tele MANAS initiative, he said the state is committed to ensuring professional mental-health assistance remains within easy reach for anyone who needs it. “With the Tele MANAS initiative, we are strengthening Goa’s commitment to accessible…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goan filmmaker Mario Pimenta’s film Act To Achieve has been officially selected for the La Boheme Cinema Film Festival in the Russian Federation. As a result of this selection, the institution will award him an official diploma. This recognition is particularly significant as Act To Achieve is the only Indian film among 75 shortlisted works selected from over 3,300 global submissions. The achievement underscores both Pimenta’s distinctive creative voice and the growing presence of Goan cinema on the international stage. The diploma will be formally signed by the Editor-in-Chief of La Boheme Magazine and stamped with the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism has formally requested the Mandrem Police to initiate action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 against the management of Riva Beach Resort, Mandrem, Pernem. This follows repeated violations of the Goa Tourist Places (Protection & Maintenance) Act, 2001, wherein the resort erected an illegal stage on Government land (public beach area) for a Beach Wedding without obtaining requisite permission from the Department. Despite repeated warnings issued on site by Tourist Wardens and Tourist Police, and the issuance of multiple Show Cause Notices, the resort continued the illegal activity and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has taken a major step toward introducing next-generation aerial mobility with the signing of an MoU between the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), the Department of Tourism, and Sarla Aviation Pvt. Ltd. The agreement, signed at Paryatan Bhavan in the presence of IT and Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte and senior officials, paves the way for establishing an Advanced Design and Development Center in the state and integrating VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) technology into Goa’s tourism and mobility sectors. Minister Khaunte said the partnership signals Goa’s entry into design-driven and future mobility…