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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a move aimed at improving last-mile connectivity for rail passengers, the District Collector (South) has officially notified a dedicated Yellow & Black Motorcycle Taxi and Auto Rickshaw Stand at the Konkan Railway Corporation (KRC) Station at Nagarcem–Canacona. As per the notification issued in public interest, a 200 sq. m. area (10m x 10m) has been designated as a public service vehicle stand. The space will accommodate three Yellow & Black motorcycle taxis and 17 Yellow & Black auto rickshaws, ensuring an organised system for passenger services at the KRCL Station. The Collector has also instructed the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Late Manohar Sawkar Goa State Table Tennis Tournament 2025 witnessed a lively day of competition at the Multipurpose Stadium in Fatorda, with top youngsters securing their places in the semi-finals across the Girls U11 and Boys U13 categories. In the Girls U11 quarterfinals, top seed Anaya Shukla delivered a confident display, easing past Radha Dessai 3-0 to book her spot in the last four. Aarna Walavalkar followed with an impressive 3-1 win over fourth seed Tvisha Kotkar, showing excellent control in the key moments. Sanaz Siham Shaikh fought back after dropping the first game to defeat…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa delivered another commanding performance in the Cooch Behar Elite Cricket Tournament as they defeated Assam by an innings at the Bandodkar Ground of the Panaji Gymkhana. The match concluded within two and a half days, reflecting Goa’s dominance in all departments. After posting an imposing first-innings total of 376, Goa took full control of the contest. Assam struggled to cope with the disciplined bowling attack and were dismissed for 75 in 35 overs. With a substantial lead in hand, Goa enforced the follow-on, and Assam once again faltered, managing only 86 in their second innings. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa endured a tough outing in the U-23 Women’s T20 Elite Cricket Tournament after falling to a commanding nine-wicket loss against Bengal at the Lady Amritbai Daga College Ground in Nagpur on Tuesday. Batting first after winning the toss, Goa struggled to build momentum and posted 100 for 7 in their 20 overs. Harshita Yadav provided stability at the top with a composed 44 off 52 deliveries that included seven boundaries. She found brief support from Tanisha Gaikwad, who added 20, and Athashree Shivarkar, who chipped in with 15. Despite their efforts, the team found it difficult…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) has instructed all government departments to submit their vacancy details for the upcoming year through the Commission’s online system, with the deadline set for January 31, 2026. In an office memorandum, Under Secretary Siddhesh Shetkar reminded departments that only “clear” vacancies—posts that are definitively vacant—should be reported. Anticipated or future vacancies are not to be included. Citing Clause 4(1) of the GSSC Regulations, the memorandum underscored the mandatory annual requirement that appointing authorities disclose the total count of vacancies in subordinate services to the Commission by January 31 each year. The…

Team Goemkarponn TALEIGAO: In a sharp rebuke to Goa University’s stand that faculty qualifications constitute private information, the State Information Commission has ruled that academic certificates submitted during recruitment are public documents and must be disclosed under the RTI Act. Overturning the First Appellate Authority’s decision, State Chief Information Commissioner Aravind Nair directed the University to provide the Degree, Master’s and PhD certificates of Prof Shaila D’Souza within 10 days, stating that such records cannot be shielded by Section 8(1)(j) or labelled as “third party information.” Nair noted that once educational certificates are handed over to a public authority for…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: The Supreme Court on Tuesday put an immediate stop to tree felling at Dabolim while taking up an appeal by the Goa Foundation challenging a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that had allowed a major residential development to proceed. A bench comprising Justices Manoj Misra and Ujjal Bhuyan directed that no trees be cut on Survey No. 43/1-A until the Court issues further instructions. Notices have been served to DLF Homes Goa Pvt Ltd and other respondents, who have six weeks to respond. The order came after senior advocate Norma Alvares, appearing for the Goa Foundation, warned…