Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, has directed all its autonomous cultural institutions to play the short version of ‘Vande Mataram’ at the commencement of every programme, show, or event as part of the ongoing 150th-year celebrations of the national song. In a circular issued to Ravindra Bhavans across the state, Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir (Ponda), Kala Academy (Panaji), and Tiatr Academy of Goa, the department instructed that the first two verses of ‘Vande Mataram’, as officially adopted, should be played before every event organized by the respective institutions. The directive will be…
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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the year-long commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the patriotic song ‘Vande Mataram’ at Kala Academy today, urging youth to draw inspiration from its spirit of unity and devotion to the nation. Dr. Sawant said that ‘Vande Mataram’, penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, continues to inspire generations, reminding every Indian to live and work for the progress of a Viksit Bharat 2047. “Our freedom fighters drew inspiration from this song and sacrificed their lives for the nation. Likewise, I call upon the youth to live for India’s development and fulfill…
Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: District Magistrate, South Goa, has issued an order mandating tenant verification and stricter security measures across the district. All owners and managers of houses, flats, hotels, lodges, shacks, guest houses, paying guest facilities, and religious institutions offering temporary accommodation must verify the identity of occupants using valid ID proofs such as Aadhaar, Election Card, Passport, Driving License, or Smart Card. No property owner or landlord is permitted to rent or sublet premises without furnishing tenant details to the Officer-in-Charge of the respective police station. Accommodation providers must also maintain records open for inspection by police or…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Panaji Police have arrested a man for allegedly conducting illegal gambling activities by accepting cash bets on numerical digital numbers in a public place on Wednesday night. According to police reports, Panaji Police Station registered Crime No. 154/2025 under Section 11(2)(a) of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act upon the complaint of Head Constable Vishant P. Mahale (HC 5855). At around 9:45 p.m. on November 6, near the Paulo Travels Office in Panaji, the accused — identified as Mohana Shettigar, son of Nagappa Shettigar, and a resident of Bairo Alto, Fondvem, Ribandar, originally…
Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Congress OBC chairman Nitin Chopdekar on Friday expressed serious concern over the continued delay in implementing the 100% roster-based reservation policy for OBC, ST, and SC categories in the Goa Medical College (GMC) postgraduate admissions. Addressing a press conference in Vasco, Chopdekar said the State government has been dragging its feet despite repeated assurances and High Court directions. “The government has had five years to implement the reservation policy for backward classes in GMC’s PG courses. Every passing year without action is a denial of constitutional rights to OBC, ST, and SC students,” he said. Chopdekar…
Team Goemkarponn DELHI: AAP Goa in-charge and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its decision to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections in Goa simultaneously. Atishi, who met ECI officials today, said that the draft rolls for the SIR will be released on December 9, while the Zilla Panchayat elections are scheduled for December 13, with the reservation notification already issued. “In two or three days, the Model Code of Conduct will come into effect. Naturally, when elections are underway, the…
Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco police on Thursday arrested three employees of Reliance Smart Bazaar at Dabolim for allegedly stealing store items worth around ₹40,637 for their personal use. The incident came to light following a complaint lodged by Haresh Behera, resident of Dabolim, who reported that the accused employees — Santosh Naik (Customer Services Associate), resident of Bogmallo, native of Karnataka; Kumar Muradi (Customer Services Associate), resident of Mormugao, native of Gadag, Karnataka; and Akash Balbhati (Security Loss Prevention Associate), resident of Zuarinagar–Birla, native of Bijapur, Karnataka — were entrusted with handling stock and checking customer billing at the…