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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate today informed that directions have been given to all mamlatdars to conduct hearings on Saturdays for faster disposal of Mundkar cases. Mayem MLA Premendra Shet raised concerns that Mundkars in Goa are facing issues with Bhatkars, who are refusing to provide No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for constructing toilets and other basic facilities. Shet also demanded new legislation to address the problems faced by Mundkars. MLA Premendra Shet raised questions about Mundkarial houses on land under the Mundkar Act of 1975. He also emphasized that people should have the right to renovate or construct…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today has assured to issue tender for road connectivity at Tuem Electronic City by April and completion of work by October 2025. Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar raised concerns about the lack of road access to Tuem Electronic City, calling it a major project. Arolkar sought details about the pending work and an estimated timeline for completion. Additionally, he inquired whether the government had proposed connecting the Cluster to the National Highway. “Willissue tender for road connectivity at Tuem Electronic City by April and completion of work by October 2025. Basic infrastructure is already…

In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged in Goa’s employment landscape. Several companies and industries based in the state have opted to hold job fairs and conduct recruitment drives outside Goa, often in states like Maharashtra and Karnataka. This situation has sparked significant discontent among the local population and has caught the attention of political leaders who have voiced their frustrations. The essential question arising from this situation is: Why are Goans being deprived of job opportunities right in their own backyard? The decision by companies to recruit from outside Goa raises legitimate concerns about their commitment to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, convened a press conference today to address public concerns and provide clarity regarding the ongoing development project in Old Goa under the Central Scheme PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive). The conference was chaired by Director of Tourism, Shri. Kedar Naik; Dr. Kishore Raghubans, Assistant Superintending Archaeologist, ASI; Dr. M. P. Balan, Executive Engineer (North), Project cell, SPV, GTDC and others. During the conference, Director of Tourism, Shri Kedar Naik, clarified that no mall is being constructed in the area. The project focuses solely on enhancing visitor facilities, including…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s Dr Manju Khandeparker and the men’s doubles pair of Pradeep Dhond and Tanaji Sawant delivered commendable performances, securing bronze medals at the 47th Yonex Sunrise Indian Masters National Badminton Championships at Peddem. In the Women’s Singles 60+ semifinals, Dr Manju put up an intense fight but fell to top-seed Manjusha Sahasrabuddhe (Maharashtra) [1], 18-21, 4-21. Meanwhile, in the Men’s Doubles 70+ category, Pradeep Dhond and Tanaji Sawant bowed out against Kerala’s Abdul Latheef Kunju and Cleflend Mendez, losing 9-21, 12-21. The prestigious championship, organized by the Goa Badminton Association under the aegis of the Badminton Association…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The FIR against Shrimat Shivananda Saraswati Swami of Kavale Math in a case involving the purported fraudulent sale of property in Kavale-Ponda has been canceled by the High Court of Bombay in Goa, which is a major blow to the Goa police. Surgeon Dr. P S Ramani and another individual filed the complaint, alleging that Shrimat Swami had produced fraudulent paperwork about the Math family’s property rights. Manohar Adpaikar, Avadhut Shivram Kakodkar, and Shrimat Swami were accused of fraud, forgery, and impersonation in the real estate transaction. The Ponda police argued throughout the court against the FIR…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Hundreds of people from Agonda protested against sealing of their tourism establishments in the village, before submitting a memorandum to the Dy. Collector, Canacona. First over a thousand people gathered at Shivsmarak outside KTC Bus-stand and then in a silent march to the Dy. Collectorate in solidarity with the 67 tourism establishments being sealed at Agonda beach-coast. A memorandum is submitted to the Dy. Collector, Canacona against the PIL petitioner and their action which is against the people’s interest and villagers livelihood. Displayed slogans as ‘You robbed olur blood and sweat, now face the fire!’, you stole,…