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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at speeding up the establishment of private universities in the State, Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju has given his assent to an amendment to the Goa Private Universities Act, 2020. The amendment permits private universities to operate transitional off-campus centres until their main campuses are ready. The legislation, passed during the Assembly’s monsoon session, specifies that universities may set up such centres provided they comply with the norms of the relevant regulatory authority. These centres can function only until the main campus becomes operational or until the maximum period stipulated by law expires, whichever…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has told the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) that the Mhadei protected areas serve merely as a passage for tigers moving between Maharashtra and Karnataka, and not as a habitat where they reside. Submitting its stand before the committee, which is hearing the tiger reserve matter on Supreme Court directions, the State argued there is no scientific evidence to prove that tigers are permanent residents of Goa. The government further stated that recommendations of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) are not binding, and any decision on declaring Mhadei a tiger reserve should be preceded…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major push towards sustainable urban development and sanitation excellence, Minister for Urban Development, Vishwajit P. Rane launched the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, the PM SVANidhi Scheme, and PMAY-U 2.0 Angikaar 2025 at the Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji. The event, held under the theme Swachhotsav, was organised by the Department of Urban Development in collaboration with the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA). Announcing a landmark welfare measure, Shri Rane declared that all Safai Karmacharis across the State will be provided with free annual health checkups and medicines. “Dignity of labour is paramount. We…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Gakuved Federation has strongly objected to the show cause notice issued against Dr. Ajay Gaude, stating that administrative actions should encourage rather than discourage officers who have earned the respect of their teams and the public. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Federation President Govind Shirodkar said the notice was unjustified and amounted to penalizing Dr. Gaude for receiving cultural expressions of respect from colleagues. “The government must focus on substantial administrative reforms instead of targeting officers with a proven track record of service,” he said. The Federation further asserted that it would continue to monitor…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hit out at the BJP-led Goa government for failing to curb the state’s rising drug menace, urging it to adopt the systematic measures implemented by the AAP government in Punjab. AAP Goa Working President and National Spokesperson Valmiki Naik said the state has no clear assessment of the drug problem. “In Goa, the issue only comes into focus when a tragedy occurs, like the recent death of a BITS Pilani student. The police machinery wakes up only after such incidents. Instead of waiting for more youth to die, the government should commission…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Fatorda police registered a case against one Simon Dias, resident of Novo Vaddo, Gogol, Margao, for allegedly assaulting his neighbour William Dias late on Sunday night. According to police, the incident occurred on September 7 at around 11 pm, when the accused allegedly attacked the complainant with a bracelet (kada) on his head and further assaulted him with kicks on his right leg. The victim sustained a grievous fracture injury on his leg. Further investigation is being carried out by PSI Satvashil Devidas of Fatorda Police Station.

Team Goemkarponn THIVIM: In a major crackdown on drug peddling, Colvale Police arrested a 25-year-old Nepalese national, Roshan Japrel, at Thivim Railway Station on Wednesday and seized 3.5 kg of ganja worth ₹3.5 lakh. The accused, a resident of Calangute, had arrived from Mumbai on the Mandovi Express and was intercepted at the station’s parking lot following a tip-off. Police said the consignment was meant for distribution to customers in Goa. Japrel has been booked under the NDPS Act. Officials confirmed that he had previously been arrested by Saligao Police in a 2024 narcotics case. The raid was carried out…