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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has raised concerns over the growing health risks among the state’s youth, attributing them to increasing mobile phone addiction and a decline in outdoor physical activity. Speaking at a financial assistance distribution event for sports bodies, Dr. Sawant emphasized the vital role of sports in ensuring both physical fitness and mental well-being. “Youth are increasingly addicted to mobile games and avoiding outdoor play. This trend is contributing to a surge in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes,” he warned. Highlighting the importance of reviving Goa’s sporting spirit, the Chief Minister announced continued…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:;The Goa government on Monday announced plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the school curriculum as part of its upcoming Goa Artificial Intelligence Mission 2027. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the initiative will align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national-level India AI Mission. Speaking at a press conference alongside State Information Technology Minister Rohan Khaunte, Sawant revealed that the groundwork has begun for the mission, with a dedicated Goa AI Council to be set up soon. This council will include both government officials and industry stakeholders and will help chart the mission’s roadmap. “A key component…

Margao:Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Monday declined to respond to Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai’s recent critical remarks, stating that his priority is to coordinate the Opposition and not get entangled in personal agendas. Sardesai had earlier lashed out at the Congress leadership, alleging a lack of direction and accusing some Opposition leaders of functioning without a clear strategy against the ruling BJP. His comments sparked speculation about growing friction within the Opposition camp, especially with the Assembly session approaching. Reacting to the controversy, Yuri Alemao said, “I don’t want to comment on any individual’s statement. It is…

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for striking a fine balance between India’s cultural heritage and technological advancement. Speaking at the 63rd Foundation Day celebration of Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP), Shah said Modi’s vision brought both the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya and cutting-edge 5G technology to India. “Some people with leftist mindsets question what was achieved by building the Ram Mandir. They will never understand,” Shah remarked. “Modi ji gave us the Ram Temple and introduced 5G to India. He brought digital payments to even the local vegetable vendor.” The Home…

New Delhi: The preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171, which claimed 260 lives on June 12, has triggered a fierce debate in aviation circles. At the heart of the controversy is whether the aircraft’s fuel switches were manually moved from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ — an action that would result in complete engine shutdown — or if a technical malfunction caused the deadly failure. Adding to the intrigue is a media report that surfaced just before the official findings, suggesting pilot error, which has raised questions about narrative shaping and accountability. One aviation expert claimed that…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho has defended the government’s decision to regularise houses built on communidade land, stating that the issue is not new and has been previously addressed by the courts. Reacting to the recent threat by communidade bodies to challenge the government’s move in court, Godinho said, “The courts have already dismissed similar cases in the past.” He added that earlier, communidade components themselves had agreed to the regularisation process. Godinho’s remarks come in the wake of mounting opposition from several communidades, who claim that the government’s decision infringes upon their rights and land ownership. The…

Porvorim:The Directorate of Education, Government of Goa, has announced a revision in the material cost of mid-day meals under the PM POSHAN scheme, effective from May 1, 2025. The revised rates apply to all Parent Teacher Associations, Self Help Groups, and Mahila Mandals involved in the provision of meals to students across Balvatikas, Government and Government-Aided Primary, and Upper Primary Schools in the state. According to the circular issued by Director of Education Shailesh R. Zingde, the new daily per-child meal rates are as follows: •Pre-primary/Balvatika: ₹9.33 •Primary: ₹9.33 •Upper Primary: ₹12.00 The Directorate has clarified that the revised rates…