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New Delhi: In a remarkable economic feat, India has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, doubling its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to $4.3 trillion in just ten years. This unprecedented 105% growth rate, revealed by recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) data, has positioned India to potentially overtake Japan as the fourth-largest global economy by the third quarter of 2025. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal hailed India’s economic performance as “outstanding,” emphasizing that the country has outpaced all nations in the G7, G20, and BRICS groups. India’s growth rate of 105% over the past decade surpasses other major economies,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today informed the House that his government was examining High Court’s order on Illegal constructions. “We are examining High Court order on illegal constructions; we need to define illegal and irregular constructions,” said Sawant He further said that government was exploring possibility of brining in a law or legislation to give protection to the affected people and that there is no need to panic for the law abiding citizen. The Department of Urban Development (Municipal Administration) has instructed all Goan municipalities to take prompt action against illegal buildings in response to a ruling…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte today defended foreign trips and participation of Goa in international events stating it was crucial. Altone D’Costa raised questions about whether the foreign trips organized by the tourism department are truly beneficial for Goa or just a waste of money. He also questioned whether these trips are part of the tender process, nominations, or post-facto decisions. “Participation in international events is crucial, as Goa needs to showcase and position itself internationally,” said Khaunte He added that the agencies involved are empaneled in A and B categories, which are assigned through a proper tender…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Admitting that the tourism department lacks data on tourist arrivals in Goa, the State government today told House that TIME software would be made mandatory for all hotels wherein they will have to submit all the information on the visitors. The House witnessed heated debate as the Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte decline to give information on high spending tourist arrival data with opposition questioning failure to attract and tap new high end markets, Opposition MLA Viresh Borkar said that Goa’s airports, railway stations promote casinos. “We have failed to promote our heritage, tourism at these places; our…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The 7th APSPA (Asia Pacific School Psychology Association) International Conference successfully concluded at the Pilgrim Centre, Pilar, Goa, from March 6 to 8, 2025. Themed “AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education,” the event welcomed 300 delegates from India, Palestine, Thailand, Malaysia, and Dubai, facilitating global discussions on AI’s role in education and mental health. Jointly organized by the Asia Pacific School Psychology Association, Indian School Psychology Association, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, and Fr. Agnel College, Pilar, the conference provided a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing on AI-driven innovations in education. Prasanna A. Acharya, IAS,…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Khotigao villagers in a representation to the Dy. Collector has demanded immediate closure of the construction being carried out by the Forest department at Piplamoll in Khotigao area. In a representation dated 24/03/2025, villagers informed that the Forest Department itself is doing many things under the pretext of protecting and conserving the forest in the Khotigao area of Canacona taluka, near human settlements and in the deep forest. ‘Due to the activity of the Forest Department, no protection and conservation work is being carried out for the forest. On the contrary, this disrupts the biological chain in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: While working in society in whichever our field,  Governor of Goa P S.Sreedharan Pillai sai that our  ultimate objective should be the welfare  of the people. The Governor speaking further said CSR plays pivotal rôle in supporting educational institutions, providing scholarships ensuring access to quality learning resources. In health sector CSR also contribute a lot by helping health centers, extending financial assistance to needy people etc. Our concern with humanity will always make us to  work to make our society happy and healthy, he reiterated. Minister for Social Welfare Subhash Phaldesai  highlighting the objective of CSR  said …