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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Special Court in Panaji has remanded Anjuna resident and panch member Shivshankar Anant Mayekar to nine days of Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in connection with an alleged land scam. Mayekar is accused of fabricating documents and misrepresenting ownership to illegally take control of land belonging to the Communidade of Anjuna. The ED is now probing the alleged laundering of funds generated from these disputed land deals. Earlier in September, the agency had carried out searches at 12 different premises across Goa as part of its investigation. Raids were conducted at Mayekar’s office and residence, as…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against unknown persons following a complaint lodged by the Forest Department regarding a missing file on Goa’s proposed tiger reserve. According to sources, the Deputy Conservator of Forests (North, Wildlife) approached Panaji police after the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) directed the department to take action. Notably, the Forest Department did not conduct any internal inquiry before filing the complaint. The issue surfaced during the CEC’s first hearing on September 16, when petitioner Goa Foundation submitted that the tiger reserve proposal, finalized by the State Forest…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and during the Swachh Bharat Diwas celebrations, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced a personal contribution to honor the city’s sanitation workforce. Speaking at the event, Minister Rane said, “I told the municipal authorities that my salary will be used wherever it is needed. I have decided to give each of the city’s 54 sanitation workers ₹20,000 each from my personal contribution, to ensure good work is carried on for Goa.” The gesture recognizes the essential role sanitation workers play in maintaining public hygiene and advancing the goals of Swachh…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa took a significant step towards cleanliness and accountability today with the launch of the Solid Waste Management & Monitoring System during the inauguration of Swachhta Diwas. The system includes a dedicated Citizen App to engage residents in real-time monitoring and reporting of waste management activities. The integrated platform combines RFID-based waste collection, real-time tracking of municipal vehicles, roadside waste reporting, and grievance redressal, ensuring efficient coverage across all households. Features such as instant collection updates, mixed waste alerts, photo-based reporting, and geofencing of municipal vehicles are designed to improve transparency and responsiveness. Speaking at the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Gandhi Shilp Bazaar 2025 at Kala Academy on Thursday, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti and as part of the Seva Pakhwada celebrations. The exhibition showcases India’s rich handicrafts, highlighting the ideals of Swadeshi and Atmanirbharta while providing artisans with recognition and opportunities to promote their work. Speaking at the event, CM Sawant said, “I urge Goans and tourists to support our artisans—each handcrafted piece reflects our heritage, the dignity of labour, and the soul of Bharat. Together, let us strengthen our culture and economy, moving towards a Swayampurna and Viksit…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, while paying floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Old Goa on Thursday, emphasized the state government’s mission to make every Goan, village, and city self-reliant. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sawant spoke about the five-year-old Swayampurna Goa mission, which aims to ensure that no citizen is left out of government schemes such as Har Ghar Jal, Har Ghar Bijli, and Har Ghar Sauchalay. The initiative also focuses on strengthening sectors like agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, and dairy farming, providing opportunities for youth to become competent and self-sufficient. The Chief Minister highlighted the government’s…

By Shubhangi Banesh Borker CANACONA: The rise of online gaming is emerging as a serious concern for children across Goa, with experts warning of its impact on academics, health, and family life. According to Shubhangi Babesh Borkar, an English teacher at a Government Primary School, children as young as five are spending hours on mobile phones, tablets, and laptops playing games such as Subway Surfer, PUBG, and Free Fire. What starts as casual entertainment is increasingly affecting concentration, memory retention, and classroom participation, she said. “Research shows that more than two hours of screen-based gaming per day can significantly…