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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: ABVP Goa delegates, along with ABVP Konkan State Secretary Rahul Rajoria, met the Administrator of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, to raise serious concerns regarding a recent incident on the college campus. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Goa delegation strongly condemns the inappropriate activities reportedly held during an Easter celebration at the institution. Reports indicate the consumption of alcohol, tobacco use, and objectionable performances involving female dancers—all within the college premises. Such conduct is a gross violation of campus ethics and deeply undermines the sanctity of educational spaces. It is unacceptable that institutions of higher learning be…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a strong rebuke to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has accused Giriraj Pai Vernekar of spreading fabricated and hate-filled narratives aimed at diverting attention from the ruling party’s failures. In a statement issued today, the Congress Party described Vernekar’s actions as part of the BJP’s desperate political strategy. Amarnath Panjikar, Chairman of the GPCC Media Department, criticized Vernekar for attempting to mislead the public and target Congress leaders without doing any proper research. “It is laughable that Giriraj Pai Vernekar, known for peddling misinformation, is now trying to target our…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM:Goa, being a coastal state, is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters such as cyclones, floods, heavy rainfall, cloudbursts, and landslides. Addressing this, Sandip Jacques, IAS, Commissioner Cum Secretary (Revenue) and Chairman of the State Disaster Management Authority, stressed the importance of advance disaster preparedness during a State-Level Tabletop Exercise held today. The event, organized by the Goa State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA) in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, took place at Mantralaya, Porvorim. Jacques emphasized that given Goa’s susceptibility to various natural hazards, a proactive, holistic, and integrated…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Goa, is offering a Mentoring Programme for candidates preparing for the upcoming National Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and the State Eligibility Test (SET), organized by Savitribai Phule Pune University. The mentoring sessions aim to provide valuable guidance and support to candidates, helping them effectively prepare for these competitive exams. Interested candidates can register for the programme through a Google Form at [https://forms.gle/99uyy6GTTvy4jwv96](https://forms.gle/99uyy6GTTvy4jwv96). The last date to submit the form is April 30, 2025. Candidates are required to pay the registration fees in cash at the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The South Goa District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in coordination with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) of Goa and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), will conduct a State-Level Mock Exercise on Cyclone and Induced Disasters on April 25, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The mock exercise aims to test the preparedness of local authorities and agencies in responding to cyclonic events and associated disasters. Key components of the exercise will include the evacuation process, activation of early warning systems, and communication efficiency across different levels of government and agencies. The exercise will take…

Team Goemkarponn SRINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited the Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the site of a brutal terror attack that left at least 26 tourists dead and several others injured a day earlier. Shah flew to the location via helicopter after participating in a wreath-laying ceremony for the victims at the Police Control Room in Srinagar. During his visit, senior security officials briefed him on the circumstances surrounding the attack, which is being described as one of the deadliest in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The attack occurred…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant held a high-level meeting with police officials following a recent accident involving a taxi and a tourist in the state. Expressing serious concern over the incident, the Chief Minister said he has issued strict instructions to the police and the Transport Department to take a no-tolerance approach towards any law and order violations involving taxi operators. “We will not allow such incidents to tarnish Goa’s image as a safe tourist destination,” Dr. Sawant stated. He further announced that the state government is working on a comprehensive reform of the taxi system.…