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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has acknowledged the existence of Mardan Gad Fort in Ponda taluka but clarified that it is not yet a notified or protected monument under either the state or central archaeology departments. Responding to a starred LAQ tabled by MLA Krishna Salkar, the government said that the Department of Archaeology is aware of the remains of the fort and that it will undertake surveys and follow due procedures to consider notification and conservation of such unprotected sites. While there is no specific timeline set for Mardan Gad’s protection, the department stated that notification and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that Goa government is set to introduce a dedicated policy for gig workers within the next six months, in response to growing concerns about the rising number of delivery personnel working for platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit. The move comes following a joint Calling Attention in the Assembly raised by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao and MLAs Vijay Sardesai, Altone D’Costa, Viresh Borkar, Carlos Ferreira, Cruz Silva, and Venzy Viegas. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed the House that the proposed policy would require all gig workers to undergo police…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A sexual harassment complaint related to Goa University’s annual student event Frolic 2025 is under inquiry by the university’s Internal Committee (IC). The information was provided by Chief Minister and Education Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant in response to a Starred LAQ tabled by MLAs Vijai Sardesai and Carlos Ferreira in the Goa Legislative Assembly. The event, organised by the Integrated MBA (Hospitality & Tourism) discipline of the Goa Business School from February 13 to 15, 2025, included various competitions and cultural activities. A formal complaint was filed with the IC on April 1, 2025, by female…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has clarified that his government has not received any formal communication from the Centre or the Ministry of Power regarding the feasibility of setting up a nuclear power plant in the state, despite recent remarks by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. In a written reply to a Starred Question by MLA Viresh Borkar, Power Minister Ramkrishna Dhavalikar stated that no feasibility studies, site identification, or consultations with technical or environmental bodies have been undertaken in this regard. He also confirmed that no public consultations have been held or proposed since…

Team Goemkarponn Mandrem: In alignment with the objectives of the New Education Policy, Mandre High School organised a special bird watching activity aimed at raising awareness about biodiversity among students. Students from classes VI and X enthusiastically participated in the event, which was conducted in two sessions. Bird enthusiast Manjit Gawas served as the resource person for the program. In the first session, Gawas delivered an informative PowerPoint presentation highlighting various local bird species and their characteristics. The second session involved a hands-on bird watching exercise in the school premises, where students observed birds through binoculars. They keenly noted…

“What unfolded at the DHS is symptomatic of two core issues facing Goa today: an ever-expanding unemployment crisis and a governance apparatus that is not adapting to the realities of a changing demographic and digital age. While the shortage of jobs in Goa is not a new problem, the sheer desperation reflected in this turnout must now jolt the government into serious introspection. To begin with, the planning—or lack thereof—for the recruitment drive raises several red flags. Why was there no prior registration or digital filtering process to streamline the candidates? Why were the logistics not tailored to accommodate such…

By Vaman Gaitonde In a nail-biting finish, India pulled off a stunning 6-run win over England in the fifth Test to level the series 2-2, proving that Test cricket is far from dead. England, needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand on Day 5, seemed set for victory. But under overcast skies, Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna turned the match on its head, exploiting the conditions brilliantly to clean up the tail. Siraj, who was haunted by a dropped catch earlier in the innings, roared back with a vengeance, taking crucial wickets and finishing the job…