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Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: The Directorate of Mines and Geology has filed a complaint over illegal extraction and transportation of laterite stones from government land in Quepem, resulting in an estimated loss of ₹1 crore to the State exchequer. As per the complaint lodged by Geologist Jeetendra Veluskar, the incident occurred prior to March 27, 2025, at Paryemol, Khaddem in Quepem. Unknown accused persons allegedly extracted laterite stones without obtaining the required permit or license from the competent authority and transported the material to an unknown destination. The unauthorised activity is being treated as theft of government resources for personal gain.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Governor of Goa, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai, has extended financial assistance from his Discretionary Funds to promote legal education and commemorate the legacy of late Justice H.R. Khanna. An amount of ₹5 lakh each has been sanctioned to Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law, Margao, and V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Panaji, for the upgradation of their libraries, specifically to establish a dedicated chair, section, or reading corner in the name of Justice Khanna. Additionally, a financial grant of ₹5 lakh has been provided to the Goa High Court Bar Association, Porvorim, also in his honour.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa will organize a series of camps under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) to address critical development gaps in tribal villages. The camps will be held at Bironda Panchayat in Sattari on July 1, at Honda Panchayat in Sattari on July 2, and at Batim Panchayat in Siridao, Tiswadi on July 4, 2025. These camps aim to improve living conditions in tribal areas by focusing on key areas such as safe housing, access to clean drinking water, improved sanitation, better healthcare, quality education, nutrition, reliable electricity including promotion of renewable energy,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Reaffirming its commitment to a balanced approach to mining, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said the Goa government intends to revive mining operations in a sustainable manner, ensuring protection of the environment and the interests of local communities. Speaking at the inauguration of a one-day workshop on “Mineral Exploration in Goa: Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward” at Porvorim, the Chief Minister stressed that all stakeholders — including farmers, locals, and environmentalists — must be taken into confidence before restarting mining activities in the state. The workshop was organised by the Department of Mines to…

By Suraj Nandrekar The recent air crash in Ahmedabad has done more than just make headlines — it’s quietly taken root in the minds of many, mine included. It has unsettled something I thought was solid — my trust in air travel. We all know that statistically, flying is still the safest mode of transport. Safer than cars, buses, or trains. Yet somehow, facts don’t always soothe emotion, especially when fear enters uninvited. I say this not as an occasional traveler, but as someone who has practically lived in the sky. Over the years, my work — as both a…

Goa Revolution Day, observed every year on June 18, commemorates the historic day in 1946 when Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia and local patriots sparked the first flames of rebellion against Portuguese rule. It was not a violent uprising, but a bold, courageous act that awakened a sleeping population and set the wheels of freedom in motion. Today, as we mark 79 years since that revolutionary call, it is time to ask ourselves: does Goa once again need a revolution—not against a foreign ruler, but against the rot within? The Goa of 2025 is facing a silent invasion — not from…

New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday cancelled its scheduled Ahmedabad to London Gatwick flight, citing “operational issues”. The airline has not provided any detailed explanation for the cancellation, leaving passengers seeking answers. Sources at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport confirmed the flight cancellation and stated that affected passengers would be re-routed via alternate arrangements. However, the sudden decision has sparked concerns as it comes just days after the tragic crash involving the same route. Last week, Air India’s flight AI-171—a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating on the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick sector—crashed shortly after take-off, resulting in the deaths of all 274…