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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Government has informed all Telecom / ISPs to make online applications through “Gatishakti Sanchar Portal” of the Department of Telecom, towards utilization of Electricity Department infrastructure for installation of Internet / Telecom /Television / Communication cables. “ “Gatishakti Sanchar Portal” of Department of Telecom, Government of India for online application towards utilization of Electricity Department infrastructure for installation of Internet / Telecom / Television / Communication cables is opened for application from February 15, 2025. The Gatishakti Sanchar Portal can be accessed at gatishaktisanchar.gov.in” the order states As per provisions of the Telecommunications (Right of Way)…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Centre has extended by six months the deadline for the Mahadayi (Mhadei) Water Disputes Tribunal, constituted to address water-sharing disputes between Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra, to submit its report. The tribunal has got several extensions since it was initially formed on November 16, 2010. According to an official notification issued, the tribunal will now have an additional 180 days. According to the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act of 1956, the tribunal was required to submit its report within three years of its constitution. However, due to the intricacies of the case and requests from the tribunal,…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Goa University’s MSW students and faculty from the D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies demonstrated a profound commitment to community engagement during Rural Camp 2025 in Cotigao, Canacona. Over a transformative 10-day period from 13 February – 22nd February, the camp immersed participants in community service, participatory rural appraisal, social mapping, cultural exchange, and skill development. Reflecting on the experience, Mr. Keval Naik, Camp Coordinator, stated, “The camp was an extraordinary 10-day immersive experience, where community service, participatory rural appraisal, social mapping, cultural exchange, and diverse skill-building activities came together to create a transformative…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: the Modern Pentathlon Association of Goa hosted a special interaction session and felicitation ceremony at SRK Farm in Khandepar, Ponda, Goa. The event, which ran from 10 AM to 4:30 PM, honored Goan athletes and coaches who secured an impressive seven medals for the state at the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand. The gathering brought together prominent figures from the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG), Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs (DSYA), and the Goa Olympic Association, along with journalists and athletes. The session provided a platform for athletes to share their experiences and preparations leading…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a strategic move to bolster its tourism sector, the Goa government has joined forces with the Taj Group to launch a pioneering hospitality skilling centre. This ambitious initiative, unveiled recently, is poised to become India’s largest facility of its kind, offering specialized training programs designed to meet the evolving demands of the global hospitality industry. By equipping local youth with the skills necessary to excel in this competitive field, the centre aims to not only enhance individual career prospects but also reinforce Goa’s status as a premier global tourism destination. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant underscored the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Chemistry, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa – Goa, in collaboration with the Institution Innovation Council, hosted the 9th Festival of Innovation, a one-day state-level workshop for Schools, HSS and Colleges across Goa, on the 14th of February, 2025. At the outset, Ms. Kathleen Pinto, Head of the Department of Chemistry gave the gathering a gist of the various activities taken up by the department of Chemistry. The Principal Ms. Ursula Barreto then welcomed the gathering consisting of 29 participating institutes with her impactful insights on nurturing the seeds of innovation. The Chief Guest, Ryan Vaz,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Dy. Supdt. Of Police, Traffic (HQ), Panaji has informed to all motorists that in order to promote Digital payments and facilitate easy payment of uncompounded Challans issued under Motor  Vehicle Act/ Rules, w.e.f. March 1, 2025 no cash payment will be accepted while compounding Challans issued under Motor Vehicle Act/ Rules. All Challans will be compounded only in Digital Form through following modes, debit/ credit card, QR code ( generated on E-challan machine) and https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan (for payment of  uncompounded M. V. Challan) – this link will also be received by the violator on his mobile number.