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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has once again initiated the process to fill key vacant positions in the Mhadei PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony), the body constituted to address the ongoing dispute over the sharing of Mhadei river waters among Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. This marks the fourth recruitment attempt since March 2024. The authority was initially notified in May 2023 with a three-member structure and was later reconstituted in March 2024 under the leadership of Navin Kumar, a member of the Central Water Commission (CWC). Its first interim chairman, PM Scott, stepped…

Young Maratha and Maratha Warriors register impressive wins in league clashes of the Chetan Manju Desai T20 Cricket Tournament in Canacona. Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Young Maratha and Maratha Warriors recorded convincing victories in their respective league encounters of the 1st Chetan Manju Desai T20 Cricket Tournament held at the GCA Grounds in Mashem, Canacona. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Young Maratha produced a commanding batting display to post a strong total of 185 for 5 in their allotted overs. The innings was anchored by a brilliant knock from Akhil Desai, who smashed 75 runs in an…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa government on Wednesday informed the Bombay High Court at Goa that it has turned down a second proposal seeking to extend the tenure of Goa Dental College Dean, Dr Ida de Noronha de Ataide, effectively concluding her post-retirement service. During the hearing, the State submitted that Dr Ataide’s extended term came to an end on March 31, 2026. In the interim, Anita Spadigam, Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Pathology at the Goa Dental College and Hospital, has been assigned additional charge as Dean alongside her existing responsibilities. The statement was made in…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to steadily ramp up its international flight network, aiming to cover more than 120 destinations by June 15. As part of this rollout, the airline will reinstate its Doha–Goa (Manohar International Airport, Mopa) route starting May 16. The move comes amid continued instability in parts of West Asia, which has impacted flight paths and schedules across the region. In line with advisories issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), several airlines have been steering clear of airspace over countries such as Iran, Iraq, Israel, the UAE, and Qatar following recent…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Representatives of the South Goa Taxi Union, led by vice president Savio, met Superintendent of Police Santosh Desai along with members from different parts of the district, raising concerns over the growing issue of illegal touting. The union alleged that unauthorised operators are actively soliciting customers near hotels and along coastal belts, affecting the business of licensed taxi drivers. They asserted that such activities are impacting their livelihoods and must be stopped immediately. Calling for strict enforcement, the union urged the police to take firm action against touts and increase vigilance in key tourist areas. SP Desai…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant virtually participated in a meeting chaired by Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with agriculture ministers from across the country to deliberate on key issues concerning the agriculture sector. Sawant said that from Goa’s perspective, emphasis was laid on leveraging technology-driven initiatives such as Farmer ID under Agri-Stack to build a comprehensive digital ecosystem for farmers. He noted that the initiative would enable better targeting of schemes, improve service delivery and empower farmers with access to real-time agricultural support. The Chief Minister stated that the government’s focus remains…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Commercial establishments across Goa have been urged to immediately apply for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to secure an additional 20 per cent commercial LPG quota amid ongoing supply constraints. According to the appeal, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has approved an additional 20 per cent allocation of commercial LPG. Establishments such as hotels, restaurants, bakeries, canteens, dhabas, food processing units, hostels, community kitchens and hospitals can avail the benefit by applying for a PNG connection and submitting the required undertaking declaring “state of readiness”. Officials stated that applicants do not require immediate PNG infrastructure,…