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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had categorically prohibited any fresh construction—horizontal or vertical—at the site of the controversial bungalow located within the UNESCO World Heritage precinct at Old Goa, according to findings submitted before the Supreme Court. Official correspondence of the ASI, annexed to an inspection report ordered by the apex court, reveals that permissions were strictly limited to repairs of an existing structure, without allowing any expansion. The ASI had clearly stated that granting approval for new construction in the protected zone was beyond the jurisdiction of the National Monuments Authority. While examining an…

Goa: Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd.announces the 15‑year milestone of Kotak Flexicap Fund*. The scheme has delivered 16.59% CAGR since inception^ and built a strong long-term performance record through multiple market environments. Nilesh Shah, Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd, said, “Kotak Flexicap Fund completing 15 years is a moment of pride for us and for the investors who have stayed committed to the fund. Flexicap as a category continues to be important because it allows investors to participate in India’s growth across segments while leaving market capitalization allocation decisions to an experienced investment team.” As…

“The political context only adds gravity to this moment. In 2019, when Atanasio Monseratte was elected MLA from Panaji, he made a specific, bold promise: to remove casinos from Panaji within 100 days of assuming office. That pledge resonated with many residents who felt that the city’s cultural heritage and urban character were being overshadowed by gambling halls and neon lights. Promises are made on the basis of trust. When they are repeated in public speeches, they shape voter expectations. Yet here we are, several years on, waiting for that promise to be fulfilled. Broken promises in politics are not…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has recorded the third-highest inflation rate in the country during the ongoing financial year, with prices rising by 4.77 per cent between April and December, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26 presented in Parliament. The State’s inflation is nearly three percentage points higher than the national average for the same period. While inflation in Goa showed some cooling after touching 6.34 per cent in the first quarter of the year, overall price levels continue to remain elevated. The Survey indicates that inflationary pressures in the State have been building steadily over the past three years.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: After 44 days of continuous agitation, residents of Chimbel on Monday ended their protest against the proposed Unity Mall and Prashasan Stambh projects, following a written guarantee from the State government that both developments would be moved out of the village. The announcement came at Azad Maidan, marking the conclusion of one of the longest local protests in recent memory. Villagers had raised concerns that the construction of these projects could cause permanent environmental damage, especially threatening Toyyar Lake and its surrounding ecosystem. In its communication to the villagers, the Tourism Department stated that the Unity…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled new initiatives to simplify education and boost skill development in the state. He instructed the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) to affiliate at least one school in each taluka for external studies and board examinations for Classes X and XII. The CM emphasized that exam procedures should be made simpler and fees capped at Rs 1,000. Sawant stressed that students failing Std 8 should still have the opportunity to complete their SSC exams, ensuring no student is left behind. Under the revised rules, students completing a…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: Check dams constructed across various rivers in Sattari taluka are proving to be highly beneficial from an irrigation perspective, bringing significant relief to local farmers. The dams have enabled the storage of large quantities of water, which is now being effectively utilised for irrigation, supporting agricultural and horticultural activities across the region. According to available information, the impounding of water in a total of 30 check dams constructed on different rivers in Sattari taluka has been completed. In several areas, farmers have already started receiving water through lift irrigation schemes, contributing to overall agricultural development.…