Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chairman of The Goa State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (Scheduled Bank), Pandurang Kuttikar, presented a cheque of ₹88.98 lakh to Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant as dividend to the Government of Goa. The presentation took place in the presence of Minister for Cooperation and WRD Subhash Shirodkar.
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has constituted a State-level Committee to draft the Goa State Cooperation Policy 2025 in line with the National Cooperation Policy 2025. The Committee, chaired by Adv. Narendra Sawaikar, Commissioner for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa, held its first meeting on November 4, 2025, where it was decided to seek public input to shape the new policy framework. The Department of Cooperation has invited suggestions, views, and insights from the general public for framing the State Cooperative Policy 2025. Submissions may be sent on or before November 25, 2025 to the Office of…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Police Hackathon 2025 concluded with an award ceremony at the Police Headquarters Conference Hall, celebrating young innovators who developed technology-driven solutions to strengthen policing and public safety. The 48-hour hackathon, organised by Goa Police in collaboration with BITS Pilani Goa, saw 36 student teams from seven colleges compete to create digital tools addressing real policing challenges. DGP Alok Kumar, IPS, IGP Keshav Ram Chaurasia, and BITS Pilani Goa Director Prof. Suman Kundu were among the dignitaries present at the event. Three top teams showcased their live prototypes — Zero Code for “Night Vigil: Smart…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism has taken a firm stand against recent incidents of misconduct towards tourists and has reinforced safety measures across key destinations including Arambol and Vagator. Goa continues to maintain its standing as one of India’s most sought-after travel destinations, recording a 6.23% rise in tourist arrivals between January and September 2025 compared to the same period last year. Domestic arrivals increased by 5.36%, while international arrivals saw a significant 29.33% jump. Taking note of two recent incidents—one involving harassment of foreign women by a group of Indian tourists at Arambol beach, and another…
Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Goa Tourism warmly welcomed the arrival of the IRCTC Golden Chariot Luxury Train at Madgaon, bringing guests to explore the State’s cultural and premium tourism offerings. A part of the group also included 26 high-end foreign guests who experienced curated heritage and hospitality-led activities. As part of their curated itinerary, guests visited prominent churches of North Goa, gaining insights into the region’s rich spiritual and architectural legacy. After the curated visit, the Golden Chariot is set to continue its onward journey to Bengaluru. Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa, Shri Rohan A. Khaunte said:“We are…
Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Kannada Sahitya Parishad president Siddhanna Meti said that he was ready to fight for the Mhadei river in the interest of Goa, while accusing politicians — including Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) supremo Manoj Parab — of remembering the Mhadei issue only during elections to gain political mileage. Speaking to reporters, Meti said that the RGP had been attempting to divert attention from real issues by questioning the commitment of Kannadigas living in Goa towards the Mhadei cause. “RGP has now come up with another agenda, claiming that while we are seeking dignity in Goa, we…
Team Goemkarponn MORJIM: A 63-year-old man, identified as Umakant Khot from Varcha Wada, Morjim, was allegedly beaten to death on Wednesday afternoon, in what relatives claim is a fallout of a land dispute linked to ongoing construction activity. According to police, Khot had gone to inspect his tenanted property around 1:30 pm when the incident occurred. He was later found grievously injured and rushed to Tuem Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Family members have alleged that Khot was attacked by persons involved in the land-filling and construction work on his tenanted property. They claimed that Khot had earlier…
