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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has ruled that a retired Goa Civil Service (GCS) officer’s human rights were infringed after the government withheld his pension and retirement benefits for more than eight months while attempting to recover an alleged excess salary paid during his service. In its inquiry report, the Commission held that government departments cannot deny or delay pensionary benefits because of administrative lapses on their part. It recommended that former Senior Scale GCS officer Shripad Arlekar be paid his pension and all retirement dues immediately without any recovery of the disputed amount. The case…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Velha’s rising athletics talent, Carl Mendes, delivered another outstanding performance by winning the gold medal in the Under 16 Boys Shot Put event at the 57th Goa State Athletic Championship 2026 with a throw of 10.86 metres. Carl’s latest triumph adds to an already impressive season. Earlier this year, he claimed the gold medal in the Shot Put event at the District Athletic Meet held at Peddem, underlining his consistency and rapid progress in the sport. The young athlete has earned praise for his dedication, discipline, and hard work, with his back to back victories highlighting…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has accused the BJP-led state government of failing to curb the growing drug menace in Goa, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Nasha Mukta Bharat Abhiyan” has failed in the state and that Goa has been transformed into “Nasha Yukt Goa.” Addressing a press conference, GPCC Media and Communication Department Chairman Amarnath Panjikar claimed that recent reports exposing the widespread narcotics trade have tarnished Goa’s image and reflected the government’s inability to protect the state from organised drug syndicates. Panjikar alleged that the illegal drug trade in Goa runs into hundreds…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Monday held a review meeting with villagers of Asali in Shristhal and officials from various government departments to address the village’s developmental needs through coordinated planning and timely implementation. The meeting was attended by officials from the Electricity Department, Public Works Department (PWD), Water Supply Department, Roads Division, Water Resources Department (WRD) and the Tribal Welfare Department. Discussions focused on several key developmental issues, including the renovation and beautification of the Adinath Adipurush Karepaik Temple, road widening and bridge works, construction of a mand shed, installation of electricity poles and street lights,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: The builder and landowner of the proposed Shiv Residency project at Delem, Canacona, have jointly defended the legality of the development, rejecting allegations of illegal construction and claiming that the project has received all statutory approvals from the competent authorities. Addressing a press conference, builder Rajesh Tarcar of Rajdeep Builders and landowner Praveen Naik Gaonkar responded to objections raised by a group of local residents led by former councillor Dhiraj Naik Gaonkar, who had questioned the legality of the project, the availability of a 15-metre-wide access road and the possible influx of outsiders into the village. Praveen…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Girish Chodankar has rejected allegations made by HOABL Impactum Lands Private Limited, asserting that his public statements were made in good faith, in public interest and in keeping with his constitutional responsibility to safeguard Goa’s land, environment and the rights of its people. In a detailed reply to the company’s communication, Chodankar categorically denied ever linking any individual or the company with its Karapur project. He clarified that his statements only raised legitimate public questions concerning land transactions and governance, which he said every responsible public representative is duty-bound to do.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) organised a technical session on the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, at its auditorium in Saligao to enhance awareness among stakeholders on the implementation of the new rules and showcase Goa’s best practices in scientific waste management. The programme was attended by GSPCB Chairman Dr. Levinson J. Martins, IAS, Member Secretary Dr. Geeta S. Nagvenkar, GCS, Regional Director of the Central Pollution Control Board Dr. J. Chandra Babu, and Goa Waste Management Corporation Deputy Manager Rohan Ghadi. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Levinson J. Martins stressed the importance of scientific and…