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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: After keeping the ambitious ₹1,300-crore floating solar energy project on hold for over a year and a half, the Goa government has now decided to scrap the plan to generate nearly 197 megawatts (MW) of renewable power across four major dams. The project, proposed by SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) — a Central government-owned enterprise — aimed to install floating solar plants at the Selaulim, Amthanem, Anjunem, and Chapoli reservoirs, in partnership with the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA). However, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has refused to grant approval, citing concerns about potential contamination of…

Team Goemkarponn TALEIGAO: Goa University (GU) has officially rolled out the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for all its postgraduate programmes in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, marking a significant reform in its higher education framework. The new system, implemented through Ordinance OA-35A, will be applicable from the academic year 2025–26 across master’s level programmes such as MA, MSc, MCom, MSW, MTTM, MPEd, MLI Sc, MBA (including MBA in Financial Services), MCA, and postgraduate diploma courses offered by both the University’s campus schools and affiliated colleges. In view of the transition, GU has granted a one-time…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) has announced the recipients of its Young Achievers Awards 2025 — Aston Soares, Pierson D’Costa, Fevila Fernandes, and Maria Suizel Afonso — in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Goa’s vibrant tiatr stage. The awards celebrate young artistes who have excelled in acting, music, direction, and performance, carrying forward the legacy of Konkani tiatr, one of Goa’s most cherished performing arts traditions. TAG President Anthony Barbosa congratulated the awardees and commended their dedication and artistic excellence. “Their achievements serve as an inspiration for the younger generation to continue enriching Goa’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major boost to Goa’s mining sector, the Government of India has recommended the release of ₹400 crore to the state under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) 2025–26, recognising Goa’s achievements in mining reforms and operationalisation. According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Mines on October 31, 2025, Goa has been recommended for ₹300 crore under Component II (Mine Operationalisation) for meeting the target of operationalising two auctioned mining blocks during the current financial year. The state will also receive an additional ₹100 crore under Component…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Goa to ensure that all eligible citizens are included and that no ineligible names remain on the rolls. The initiative aims to introduce greater transparency and accuracy in the process of addition or deletion of voters. At a review meeting held in Panaji, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Goel, IAS, urged officials to coordinate effectively to complete the revision exercise efficiently. The State Level Helpline (1950) will operate 24×7 throughout the revision period to assist citizens. The Special Intensive Revision 2026…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Department of Art and Culture, and the Department of Information and Publicity, has announced a special tour for the Tripurari Poornima Boat Festival, scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Vithalapur, Sankhali. Tripurari Poornima is among Goa’s most picturesque and spiritually rich festivals, celebrated on the banks of the River Valvanti. The highlight of the event is the boat show, where beautifully decorated miniature boats are released under the full moon, symbolizing Goa’s vibrant cultural heritage. The festival attracts large…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa has strongly criticised the BJP-led state government, alleging that Goa is slipping into a state of “Gundaraj” under Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s rule. The party claimed that rising crime and political interference have eroded public trust in law enforcement, turning the police into “political instruments instead of protectors.” AAP National Spokesperson Valmiki Naik accused the BJP government of destroying Goa’s reputation and public safety. He alleged that there is “no longer fear of the police” due to political interference. “The BJP is running a gunda government and has turned the…