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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI. The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the longstanding principle that land leased under agricultural tenancy laws must be used solely for agricultural purposes and cannot be converted for non-agricultural uses such as construction or development. The bench, consisting of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Arvind Kumar, delivered the verdict on Monday in a special leave petition filed by the Thivim Comunidade. The petitioner challenged a Bombay High Court ruling that dismissed their request to settle a tenancy dispute through an out-of-court agreement. The case involved two plots of land, identified as survey numbers 448/0 and 440/0, which…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court in Goa has sharply criticized the State government and police for their inadequate response in curbing illegal sand mining activities. During proceedings on a contempt petition filed by the Goa River Sand Protectors Network, the Court urged the government to establish a clear and effective system that enables the police to act promptly whenever reports of unlawful sand extraction are received. The Court expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of police authorities to take timely action against illegal sand mining. It was brought to the Court’s attention that in April, despite receiving an…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a swift and well-coordinated operation, Panaji Town Police have cracked a cyber fraud case in which a 37-year-old woman from Dona Paula was duped of ₹3.27 lakh under the pretext of a work-from-home hotel rating task. The accused, identified as Rajjab Husain, son of Raju and a resident of Kile Ki Ghati, Laykan Mohalla, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, was arrested following technical surveillance and intelligence gathering by the Panaji Police team. According to the complaint lodged by Mrs. Deepa d/o Shashikant Yogi, a resident of Peter Mansion, Sagar Society, Dona Paula, she was lured between May 29 and…

Team Goemkarponn PERNEM: Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College and Research Centre, Pernem, organized a six-day Student Induction Program for first-year students from July 7 to July 12, focusing on the theme “Universal Human Values.” The program was designed to orient students to the institutional environment, academic framework, and essential values necessary for their holistic development. A total of 320 students participated in the initiative, which featured a series of insightful sessions conducted by experienced faculty members. The induction program began with an address by Principal Prof. Juao Costa, who welcomed the students and outlined important aspects of college life, including…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant move to strengthen food safety at the grassroots level, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Goa organized a dedicated registration camp for 145 Anganwadi Centres in the Bardez block, bringing them formally under the ambit of FSSAI registration. The initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that nutrition provided to children and mothers through Anganwadis adheres to safe and hygienic standards. It follows the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) recent decision to waive registration fees and create a special Kind of Business (KoB) category exclusively for Anganwadi Centres, allowing…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: In a significant move to bring local history to a broader audience, Minister for Social Welfare and Archives & Archaeology, Subhash Phal Dessai, announced that the historic Cuncolim Chieftains’ Revolt of 1583 will be featured in an upcoming animation film being developed by the Government of Goa. The film will depict key episodes from the state’s long and often overlooked freedom struggle. The Minister made this announcement during the Commemoration Day of the Chieftains’ Uprising held at the Chieftains Memorial in Cuncolim, South Goa. “Special efforts will be made to incorporate an episode dedicated to the bravery…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today emphasized the Government’s strategic push towards youth empowerment and inclusive development, stating that sports is not just a recreational activity but a powerful tool for societal change and character building. He was speaking at a financial assistance disbursement function at the Secretariat, where support was extended to various associations, clubs, and individuals across Goa. “This isn’t merely about games. It’s about building a generation that is confident, responsible, and socially aware,” Dr. Sawant said. He added that youth in rural and semi-urban areas must be actively engaged and uplifted, and that…