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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, virtually participated in the B2B Tourism & Hospitality Networking Event organised by the Embassy of India in Romania on Thursday. The event brought together key stakeholders from both nations’ travel and hospitality sectors to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand market linkages in tourism. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte said the participation reflects Goa’s growing international outreach. “Goa continues to strengthen its position on the global tourism map through meaningful international partnerships. Engagements like the Romania B2B Networking Event allow us to showcase Goa’s cultural richness, regenerative tourism vision, and world-class…

Team Goenkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief and the party’s sole MLA, Vijai Sardesai, sought to contain the political fallout after drawing criticism for inducting former Congress MLA Isidore Fernandes into the party. Addressing the media in Panaji, Sardesai clarified that Fernandes would not be considered for a GFP ticket in the 2027 Assembly polls. He said the decision to welcome Fernandes was taken purely with an eye on strengthening the chances of GFP’s Zilla Panchayat candidate from Canacona, Prashant Naik. Despite the clarification, the induction has stirred a storm within the Opposition space. Both the Congress and the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has kicked off the process to select a contractor for a major Statewide initiative to clear litter from national highways, State highways, and district roads. The government-backed move aims to address growing piles of roadside waste and restore Goa’s reputation as a clean and attractive tourist destination. As per the tender documents, the waste-collection work has been split into three zones — North (129 km daily), Central (155 km daily), and South (135 km daily). The appointed contractor will be tasked with clearing garbage within a 10-metre radius on both sides…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: An airgun firing incident was reported at the Housing Board area in Podoshe, Valpoi, triggering concern among residents. Responding to the call, Valpoi Police reached the site and recovered a cartridge from the spot. Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the firing and taken him into custody for interrogation. This is the second such incident in the area within a month. In the earlier case, a worker was injured after being struck by an airgun shot, creating fear among locals and raising questions over safety in the neighbourhood. Police are probing whether the two incidents…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has directed that the admission process for postgraduate medical courses at Goa Medical College (GMC) for the 2025–26 academic year must be conducted strictly under the rules that were in force as of November 3, 2025, effectively preventing any mid-process amendments to the reservation policy. In its order, the Court instructed the State of Goa, the Public Health Department, GMC, and the Directorate of Technical Education to complete the entire admission and counselling process for PG medical degree and diploma courses without altering the existing Admission Rules, 2024, and without…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa witnessed a total of 200 road accidents in October 2025, resulting in 18 fatalities and over a hundred injuries, according to official district-wise accident data. Of the total incidents recorded, 17 were fatal, 23 grievous, 49 minor, and 111 non-injury accidents, indicating a continued concern over road safety across the State. In North Goa, authorities reported 96 accidents, including eight fatal cases which led to nine deaths. The district also recorded 13 grievous injuries and 35 minor injuries. Meanwhile, South Goa registered 104 accidents, with nine of them being fatal, claiming nine lives. Additionally, 12 persons…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho convened a review meeting with officials of the NHAI, MVR, and PWD (Roads) at the New Vaddem office to assess the traffic diversions necessitated by the ongoing flyover construction at Dabolim. During the meeting, the Minister directed all concerned departments to ensure strict, coordinated, and efficient traffic management so that commuters can move safely and without inconvenience while construction progresses. He emphasised the need for clear signage, smooth diversions, and close inter-departmental communication to minimise disruptions. The Minister reiterated that public safety remains the top priority and instructed officials to monitor the traffic…