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Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO:The long-standing issue over the gates erected by the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) at the Baina flyover is set to move towards a resolution, with the South Goa Collector scheduled to carry out a joint site inspection in the next two days. Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar confirmed this development on Wednesday morning, while speaking to reporters after launching the reconstruction of a storm water drain and paving works in Vasco. Salkar, accompanied by Mormugao Municipal Council Chairperson Girish Borker, City ward councillor Shami Salkar and local residents, said that the gates had faced strong objections from the…

For more than three decades, Union Minister Shripad Naik has been a key face of the BJP in Goa, winning multiple terms from North Goa and serving in successive central governments. Now, his son Siddesh Shripad Naik has begun making his mark as North Goa BJP President. In this conversation with Goemkarponn Editor Suraj Nandrekar, Siddesh opens up about the challenges of carrying his father’s legacy, the debate over dynasty politics, his grassroots political journey, and his own ambitions for the future. — Excerpts Suraj Nandrekar: How challenging is it to be the son of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The plan to set up a permanent campus for the Indian Institute of Technology-Goa (IIT-Goa) has hit another hurdle, with conflicting claims emerging over whether the Codar comunidade has given its consent. Prashant Gaonkar, attorney for the Codar comunidade, maintained that the process is still at a preliminary stage. He explained that the managing committee has not approved the transfer of land, stressing that a written proposal must first be received, reviewed, and then forwarded to the general body for final ratification. “The committee has only informed the government that land exists. Approval will require a…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Cabinet today has approved a series of key decisions, including the Goa State Logistics & Warehousing Incentive Scheme 2025, aimed at boosting investment in the sector. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said the scheme will provide incentives in the form of capital subsidy, loan interest subsidy, and other benefits to encourage logistics and warehousing activities in the state. “The Logistics and Warehousing sector is critical for Goa’s growth, and this incentive scheme will help generate employment as well as improve supply chain efficiency,” the Chief Minister said after the Cabinet meeting. The Cabinet…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: PWD Minister Digambar Kamat assured that the ongoing repair and renovation works at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, will be completed in all respects by October 30. Kamat conducted an inspection of the main auditorium and the Black Box along with Ravindra Bhavan Chairman Rajendra Talak, Supervisory Panel Chairman Vijai Kenkre, and PWD officials. He said there was unanimous agreement among all stakeholders to finish the works within the deadline and even hold a mock drill ahead of the inauguration. “The contractors have been carrying out the job systematically and with quality. The supervising panel has met twice…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday announced that the State government will shortly appoint a new Lokayukta, nearly nine months after the post fell vacant following the retirement of Justice (retd) Ambadas Joshi in December 2024. Speaking to reporters, Sawant said, “Goa Lokayukta will be appointed at the earliest,” though he refrained from sharing a timeline or further details. According to officials, the government has already received a panel of three names of retired judges—from Goa, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh—for consideration. Additional recommendations have also been sought from the High Court and the Supreme Court…

New Delhi: India’s T20 star Suryakumar Yadav will lead the national side for the first time in a multi-nation tournament at the Asia Cup 2025, marking a new chapter in his leadership journey. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, the tournament will test his ability to manage pressure, rotate squads, and handle the challenges of a high-stakes multi-team format. At a pre-tournament press conference, SKY delivered a characteristic mix of wit and confidence when asked about the added responsibilities of captaincy. “Till now everything is going alright sir, toh kyu bina matlab ka ungli karna hai? (Why…