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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With wildlife increasingly venturing beyond protected forests into human-inhabited areas across Goa, the state’s Forest Department has reached out to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) seeking assistance to assess wildlife presence and help devise conflict mitigation strategies. In an official communication dated 10 July 2025, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Goa, noted that the state’s extensive green cover has led to wildlife being spotted not just in forests but also in surrounding landscapes, including human settlements. This trend has triggered a spike in human-wildlife conflict incidents, resulting in damage to life, property, and wildlife. To…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa University has been awarded an A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.3, valid until 2030, in the recent National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation cycle. This marks a significant leap from the university’s previous B+ rating, reflecting the institution’s sustained efforts in academic excellence and institutional development. Vice-Chancellor Prof. (HAG) Harilal B. Menon expressed pride and heartfelt gratitude while addressing the university community, attributing the achievement to the unwavering commitment and collaborative spirit of faculty, staff, and students. “This remarkable accomplishment has not come overnight. It is the result of countless hours of dedication—from classrooms…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Congress Block and Shadow Council for Margao (SCM) Convener Savio Coutinho has urged all affected trade license holders and taxpayers to attend the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) ordinary meeting scheduled for Friday, 18 July 2025. The meeting will include the confirmation of the controversial license fee hike resolution passed on 27 February 2025. Addressing a press conference alongside Arch. Carlos Gracias, Lincoln Gomes, Lalan Parsekar, Iftiyaz Sayed, Damodar Onskar, Camilo Camara, Anwar Naroo, and Sahadev Parsekar, SCM appealed to opposition councillors to vote against the resolution and demand a formal division, which would publicly reveal those…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The Department of Urban Development, Goa, has launched a comprehensive survey across all 12 wards of the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) to update property records, assess taxes, and enhance resource planning and allocation. The initiative involves the use of drones to generate GIS (Geographic Information System)-based 3D maps, which will be integrated with property tax records for better data accuracy and transparency. A 20-member team from M/s Colebro Group Pvt. Ltd. has been tasked with conducting the survey, which also includes evaluating living conditions, land usage, and basic infrastructure needs within each ward. However, officials report that…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar recently attended the 8th Foundation Day celebrations of Acharya Academy Pvt. Ltd. in Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra. Addressing a large gathering of students, educators, and parents as Chief Guest, Tawadkar lauded the academy’s efforts in promoting academic excellence and holistic student development. Acharya Academy, known for its coaching in competitive exams such as JEE and NEET, has a strong presence across Pune and recently expanded its footprint to Goa, with classes now operating at Shree Balram Residential High School in Poinguinim, Canacona. The event also featured Anandotsav – Student…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: On July 13, 2025, the Daivadnya Samaj Margao, in collaboration with the Akhil Gomantakiya Daivadnya Brahmin Youth Association, organized a career guidance program titled “Path to a Bright Career” at Daivadnya Bhavan, Margao. The event aimed to provide students with valuable insights into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing significance in education and industry. The program was inaugurated with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest Mr. Jayesh M. Raikar, Director of Goldy Industries India Pvt. Ltd., along with Ms. Tania Shirodkar, Assistant Professor of Management Studies at Dhempe College of Commerce & Economics,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Taking a major step towards resolving the issue of unauthorized homes built on private land, the Goa government has constituted a ten-member committee to explore legal avenues for regularizing such constructions and granting ownership rights to the occupants. The panel, headed by senior advocate Ramchandran Ramani, will study unauthorized residential structures built over the years on non-government land and suggest suitable legislative or policy measures to regularize them. The committee has been formed with a mandate to recommend either new laws or amendments to existing legislation that would enable conferring ownership rights, wherever legally and publicly feasible.…