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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In a major relief to several house owners and shopkeepers in New Vaddem, the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) has decided to temporarily hold off on demolition notices issued as per High Court directives concerning road encroachments. The council’s decision comes in light of new findings indicating that many of the structures in question may have existed before the road in dispute was laid. MMC chairperson Girish Borker informed that the civic body had initially issued notices to residents and businesses in New Vaddem, following the High Court’s instructions to clear encroachments obstructing road widening works. However, further…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National Fishworkers’ Forum (NFF) has urged the central government to urgently address the deteriorating conditions of traditional marine fishers across India, citing threats from prolonged fishing bans, coastal infrastructure projects, and environmentally harmful practices. The forum’s Executive Committee (EC) meeting was held at Red Cross Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and was hosted by its affiliated union, the Orissa Traditional Fish Workers’ Union (OTFWU). Addressing the gathering, Prasanna Kumar Behera, president of OTFWU, spoke in detail about the severe challenges faced by fishers in Odisha. He said the government’s turtle conservation measures had resulted in a seven-month-long…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In an unexpected yet warmly received visit, Kerala Governor and Goa’s son-of-the-soil, Rajendra Arlekar, made a surprise stop in Canacona on Tuesday, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Arlekar. The Governor began his visit with a spiritual stop at the Nirakar Temple in Macem, where he offered prayers and sought the blessings of the Nirakar deity. Following the temple visit, he proceeded to Loliem-Polem, where he inspected the land allotted by the local Communidade for the proposed Sainik School—a prestigious educational project earmarked for the village. During a stop at Damodar Vidyalaya in Loliem, Governor Arlekar addressed members…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has highlighted the transformative role of the National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC) in Goa, emphasizing its growing impact on the state’s approach to serious illness and end-of-life care. Speaking on recent developments, the Minister said the programme is shifting the focus from hospital-based treatment to holistic, home-based palliative services, allowing patients suffering from chronic or life-limiting illnesses to receive care in the comfort of their homes. “Our Community Health Officers (CHOs), trained under the programme, are actively conducting home visits through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, ensuring consistent medical and emotional support to patients,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Tuesday chaired the 18th General Body Meeting of the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) to review and plan for the upcoming Goa State Film Festival. The meeting, held in the presence of ESG Vice Chairperson and Siolim MLA Smt. Delilah Lobo, Chief Secretary, and senior officials, saw extensive deliberations on the upcoming 10th, 11th, and 12th editions of the festival. Scheduled to be held from 14th to 17th August 2025, the back-to-back editions are part of a unique initiative to celebrate Goan cinema and cultural storytelling on a grand scale. Key…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI. The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the longstanding principle that land leased under agricultural tenancy laws must be used solely for agricultural purposes and cannot be converted for non-agricultural uses such as construction or development. The bench, consisting of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Arvind Kumar, delivered the verdict on Monday in a special leave petition filed by the Thivim Comunidade. The petitioner challenged a Bombay High Court ruling that dismissed their request to settle a tenancy dispute through an out-of-court agreement. The case involved two plots of land, identified as survey numbers 448/0 and 440/0, which…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court in Goa has sharply criticized the State government and police for their inadequate response in curbing illegal sand mining activities. During proceedings on a contempt petition filed by the Goa River Sand Protectors Network, the Court urged the government to establish a clear and effective system that enables the police to act promptly whenever reports of unlawful sand extraction are received. The Court expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of police authorities to take timely action against illegal sand mining. It was brought to the Court’s attention that in April, despite receiving an…