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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco constituency on Monday became the first in Goa to promote and create awareness about the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, with the launch of an awareness booth and photo corner during the second edition of the Daji Premier League — a popular inter-booth cricket tournament. The campaign was inaugurated by BJP State President Damu Naik in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, BJP Spokesperson Giriraj Pai Vernekar, Sarvanand Bhagat, former Panjim MLA Siddharth Kunkalienkar and other dignitaries. Speaking to media, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar said that the awareness initiative was taken up by the Drivers…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has successfully completed the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of Electoral Rolls for 2025, marking another milestone in the country’s commitment to ensuring a transparent and participatory electoral process. India’s Electoral Rolls, which contain over 99 crore registered electors, remain the largest database of electors globally. The SSR exercise, which occurs annually between October and December, culminates in the publication of final electoral rolls in January. For the recently concluded SSR 2025, the schedule was issued on August 7, 2024, with the final rolls published between January 6-10, 2025. This year’s revision…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has officially been registered as an autonomous body, now known as the Goa State Council of Educational Research and Training. The registration was completed under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Central Act 21 of 1860), with the registration number 156/Goa/2024. With effect from April 01, 2025, SCERT has transitioned into a fully autonomous entity. This significant move is expected to enhance the body’s capacity to manage and implement educational research, training, and policy initiatives independently, aiming to foster improvements within the state’s education system. The newly granted autonomy…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a training program for Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from Bihar in anticipation of the upcoming elections. Approximately 280 BLAs, representing 10 recognized political parties from the state, are participating in a two-day training session at the India International Institute for Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, addressed the BLAs to kickstart the program. The training focused on providing the BLAs with a comprehensive understanding of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant chaired a crucial review meeting at Mantralaya to expedite the establishment of the new Veterinary College in Goa. During the meeting, CM Sawant directed officials to ensure strict adherence to timelines and to ensure timely coordination with the Government of India. The new Veterinary College, a long-awaited project, will play a pivotal role in enhancing veterinary education and services in the state. Dr. Sawant emphasized that the institution should commence operations from the upcoming academic year. The review meeting was attended by senior government officials who presented updates on the progress of…

PANAJI: In a strategic move to strengthen its foothold in the state, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) convened a key meeting under the leadership of President Amit Patkar. The meeting was attended by AICC Incharge Manikrao Thakare, AICC Secretary Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar, South Goa MP Capt. Viriato Fernandes, MLAs Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira and Altone D’Costa, former Chief Minister Francisco Sardinha, and heads of the party’s frontal organizations. The GPCC resolved to intensify its efforts against what it described as the BJP’s “vendetta politics,” while pledging to address pressing issues affecting the people of Goa — including rising inflation,…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A bakery and sweet manufacturing unit in Gausa Waddo was ordered to shut down operations after it was found functioning in extremely unhygienic conditions during a surprise inspection by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). The inspection was conducted by an FDA team comprising officers Richard Noronha, Amit Mandrekar, and Lenin De Sa. Out of the three units inspected, one was found violating basic hygiene and safety standards. As a result, officials ordered the immediate suspension of its operations. In addition, the unit’s affiliated retail outlet — a well-known name in the area — was fined ₹10,000…