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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Mamlatdar of Tiswadi has confirmed that both the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium and the Goa Athletic Stadium fall within the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz village, Tiswadi Taluka, under the 13-Santa Cruz Assembly Constituency. The clarification comes following a representation made by Inacio Domnic Pereira, a panchayat member from Santa Cruz, who had raised the issue with the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG), alleging injustice to the local village. Acting on his complaint, the Sports Authority had sought verification from the Mamlatdar regarding the jurisdiction of the two prominent stadiums. Speaking to reporters, Pereira said the…

Panaji, April 29: Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) MLA Viresh Borkar on Monday launched an indefinite protest outside the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department in Panaji, demanding immediate action against what he described as rampant illegal mega-construction activities in Bambolim. Carrying placards and raising slogans, Borkar vowed to remain outside the TCP office day and night until authorities meet his demands. Addressing the media during the protest, he alleged that illegal developments were being permitted unchecked in environmentally sensitive zones, posing a serious threat to Goa’s fragile coastline. Among his key demands is the demolition of the illegal concrete retaining…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) Goa Chapter marked a significant milestone with the installation of its Core Working Committee for the 2025–26 term. The ceremony, held at the Terminal Banquet Hall in Caculo Mall, Panaji, welcomed Shri Mauvin Godinho, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Panchayats, and Transport, Government of Goa, as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, Shri Godinho praised ISHRAE’s vibrant energy and commitment to sustainable engineering, particularly under this year’s central theme: C.L.I.M.A.T.E. – Cooling Lives with Innovative Methods and Advanced Technology Efficiency. He emphasized the vital role that…

Srinagar: In a deeply emotional and powerful address to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, including 25 tourists and one local resident. His speech, delivered during a special session of the Assembly, resonated across party lines, prompting rare praise from the BJP and sparking a moment of unity in the wake of tragedy. Reading aloud the names and home states of each victim, Abdullah said the entire nation — from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat, and from Jammu and Kashmir to Kerala — had been wounded by…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: In a recent development, the High Court has directed the government to reduce the food street at the Vasco Children’s Park to just 5% of the park’s total area. The order, issued on April 15, 2025, comes in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed against the conversion of a section of the park into a commercial food zone. Currently, the food street occupies 6.2% of the park’s area. To comply with the court order, approximately 53 square metres — around 270 square feet — of construction will need to be demolished. The children’s park, which…

New Delhi: In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 36 people, including 35 tourists and a local resident, Congress leaders have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament to demonstrate national unity and chart a collective response. Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, has written to the Prime Minister stressing the importance of parliamentary solidarity in this time of crisis. In a separate letter, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, echoed the demand. In his letter, Mr. Kharge wrote,…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a firm move to safeguard public health, the South Goa team of the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) recently conducted a targeted inspection drive across Salcete Taluka, resulting in the shutdown of multiple food business operators (FBOs) for violating hygiene and safety norms. The inspections, spearheaded by Designated Officer Smt. Sanjyot Kudalkar, were carried out along with Food Safety Officials Shri Madhav Kavlekar, Miss Pradiksha Chopdekar, and Shri Amardeep Gaude. A bakery, found operating in extremely unhygienic conditions, was directed to stop operations immediately. Officials reported dirty floors, flaking paint, loose wiring, and the use of…