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Team Goemkarponn Calangute: As the sun sets over Calangute, one of Goa’s most vibrant tourist destinations, a new era of power reliability is dawning. In a move to bolster the region’s infrastructure, the Goa electricity department has embarked on a significant project to install 33KV underground cabling. This initiative, launched in early March 2025, aims to fortify the power grid, ensuring a stable and uninterrupted supply of electricity. The project is particularly timely, given Calangute’s status as a tourism hotspot, where frequent power outages have previously disrupted businesses and daily life. The decision to upgrade the power infrastructure with underground…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Social Work Programme, D. D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences & Behavioural Studies, Goa University, in collaboration with the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan) – AYJNISHD(D), successfully organized an International Wheelchair Day Awareness Talk, giving students a first-hand experience of mobility challenges and accessibility barriers. The event, coordinated by Peter F. Borges, saw the participation of 30 students, along with faculty members. Through a live wheelchair experience, students navigated university corridors and ramps, simulating real-life challenges faced by wheelchair users. Ms. Muskan Shaikh, Indian Sign Language Interpreter and Faculty Incharge…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a heart-stopping display of skill and determination, Sporting Club Davorlim edged out Curtorim Gymkhana in a nail-biting penalty shootout, securing their spot in the Vaidya Family Memorial Cup finals. The match, which ended in a deadlock, culminated in a dramatic tiebreaker where Davorlim emerged victorious with a 5-4 score. Ajay Raj’s outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award, highlighting his pivotal role in the team’s success. The match outcome was decided by a thrilling penalty shootout, where Sporting Club Davorlim defeated Curtorim Gymkhana 5-4. This intense encounter took place at the Government School…

“The underlying issue here is not simply one of the criminal acts perpetrated by outsiders, but rather a systemic problem rooted in labour dynamics. The increasing costs associated with hiring Goan individuals due to their expectations and perceived attitude towards entry-level jobs also contribute to the predicament. Thus, businesses often turn to non-Goans as a cost-effective solution, further exacerbating the safety concerns. To rectify this situation, a multi-faceted approach is required.” Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant made an alarming statement regarding the growing concerns over safety in the state, particularly in relation to the tourism sector. He pointed out that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move to balance cultural celebrations with noise regulations, the Department of Environment and Climate Change in Goa has issued specific permits for the use of loudspeakers during night hours on select festival days in 2025. The decision aims to allow communities to enjoy their cultural and religious events while ensuring compliance with noise pollution rules. The eligible festivals include the last day of Carnival on March 4, Easter Eve on April 20, Ganesh Chaturthi’s idol immersion days on August 28 and 31, Anant Chaturdashi on September 6, the last day of Navaratri on October 1,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move to address growing concerns over corruption in Goa’s governance, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee has urged the state’s Governor to intervene in a bribery scandal involving a former BJP minister. The request comes after Pandurang Madkaikar, a former Minister and BJP leader, publicly alleged that he was coerced into paying a bribe of ₹2.20 lakh to facilitate his work. This revelation has sparked calls for an immediate and impartial investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Congress Committee, led by Sunil, Vice President of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, has emphasized the…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: At a meeting with Education Secretary Prasad Lolayekar in Porvorim, a group of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) representatives from various Goan schools urged him to move the school opening dates from April to June. Cecille Rodrigues told reporters that the parents told the Secretary that if schools start on April 1, students won’t have a chance to relax. According to Rodrigues, the parents also wanted to know what the children will be learning in April and May. They recommended that activity-based education be made optional so that only those pupils who are motivated can attend class and others…