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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Government of Goa has not yet finalized the location of the headquarters for the proposed third district in the state, the Directorate of Planning, Statistics & Evaluation (DPSE) clarified in an official press release issued on Sunday. Refuting media reports suggesting that Curchorem in Quepem Taluka had been chosen as the district headquarters, the DPSE stated that no official decision has been taken so far regarding the matter. The clarification comes in response to speculation in various sections of the electronic and print media about the administrative center of the proposed new district. The press release,…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: In a significant show of local support, the eco-tourism project planned at Surla in Sattari taluka received unanimous approval from the Gram Sabha of Thane Panchayat. The special Gram Sabha, convened on Sunday, saw the active participation of villagers, who endorsed the Goa Tourism Corporation’s eco-friendly project aimed at boosting rural development. The proposed project, which has already received approval from the state government, is expected to see a foundation stone-laying ceremony in the coming days. However, the initiative has come under legal scrutiny after certain environmentalists from Goa filed a public interest litigation (PIL) against it,…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: At a time when uncertainty looms over the future of Street Providence’s operations, concerned citizens from Margao and various parts of Goa gathered on Sunday to extend their appreciation and unwavering support to the NGO for its tireless service to the homeless and neglected. The event, convened by the civic group Citizens for Democracy, saw an overwhelming show of solidarity, with attendees urging founder Donald Fernandes not to halt the NGO’s work. The gathering also resolved to petition the government to collaborate with the organisation and provide institutional support. Noted educationist Dr. Prabhakar Timble, who was the…

Margao: Madganvcho Awaaz and Youth Leader Prabhav Naik have written to the Chief Minister of Goa and Chairman of the Entertainment Society of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, urging the Government to organise a special commemorative programme in Margao on 25th August 2025 to mark the conclusion of the birth centenary year of renowned Goan cinematographer of international acclaim, K. Vaikunth. Born in Margao on 25th August 1925, Vaikunth Kuncolienkar, popularly known as K. Vaikunth, is regarded as one of the most accomplished cinematographers in Indian cinema. His work on the iconic Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta earned him the…

New Delhi: India has taken a significant step toward sustainable transport with the successful testing of its first hydrogen-powered train coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the achievement by sharing a video of the test run, calling it a historic milestone in green rail technology. “This marks India’s entry into the select group of countries leading in hydrogen-powered train innovation,” the minister posted on social media, adding that a 1,200 HP hydrogen-powered train is currently in development. The tested unit, known as the Driving Power Car, is designed to reduce carbon emissions…

Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has welcomed the recent Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between India and the United Kingdom, stating it will benefit multiple sectors, including manufacturing and services. Speaking at the FE Modern BFSI Summit, Malhotra emphasized the importance of such bilateral agreements, particularly as multilateralism has, in his words, “taken a back seat.” Highlighting ongoing negotiations with other countries, including the United States, he stressed the need for India to actively pursue similar trade pacts to enhance its global economic engagement. “Hopefully, it should help us… that is the way forward now,” he remarked…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju officially took charge as the Governor of Goa on Saturday after being sworn in at a ceremony held in the Bangla Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan. The oath of office was administered at 11.30 am by Justice Alok Aradhe, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, his cabinet colleagues, Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Andhra Pradesh ministers Nara Lokesh, Sandhya Rani and Kondapalli Srinivas, along with Members of Parliament from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Chief Minister Dr. Pramod…