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Goa: The MSW Part I students of Goa University’s Social Work Programme had an enriching educational visit to the High Court of Bombay at Goa, where they witnessed live court proceedings presided over by His Lordship, Justice Valmiki Menezes. This rare opportunity provided students with firsthand exposure to judicial processes and legal decision-making, deepening their understanding of the intersection between social work and law. Following the proceedings, Justice Menezes engaged in an exclusive discussion with the students, emphasizing the crucial role of social workers in child custody matters. He highlighted how social workers contribute to legal proceedings through home…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA:The All Goa Excavator Owners Association held a press conference at Verna IDC on Saturday morning, raising serious concerns over the illegal transportation of mud from Verna IDC even after warnings from Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. The association stated that outsiders from neighboring states have entered the business, affecting local excavator operators financially. Many local operators who recently invested in new machines are struggling to pay their bank installments due to a sharp decline in work opportunities. According to the association, these outside operators not only dominate the business but also engage in illegal practices, including excavation,…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A major accident occurred on the newly inaugurated Port Connectivity Flyover on Sunday morning when a Maruti Celerio car toppled at around 9 AM. The vehicle had two occupants at the time of the accident, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Motorists on the bridge immediately alerted the police, who arrived at the scene promptly. The incident marks the first accident on the newly opened flyover, raising concerns about road safety measures at the location. Following the accident, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Adv. Sunil Loran has called for immediate attention to ensure citizens’ safety and accessibility,…

Team Goemkarponn BOGMALO: The Village Panchayat of Chicolna Bogmalo marked a significant milestone on Saturday with the foundation stone laying ceremony for a Modern Panchayat Ghar under the Deendayal Panchayati Raj Infrastructure Development Scheme. The event was launched by Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho, alongside key officials and members of the Bogmalo Panchayat. Speaking at the event, Godinho emphasized the importance of the project in strengthening grassroots governance and enhancing community development. “The new facility aims to improve local governance and provide better services to the residents. The previous panchayat ghar was in a dilapidated condition and had been demolished. Today,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Minister for Labour and Employment Babush Monserrate said that there does not exist any provision under Labour and Employment Department to ensure that the private companies employ Goans. ‘There does not exist any provision under Labour and Employment Department to ensure that the private companies employ Goans,” said Monserrate He further said that government has taken various steps taken to ensure that private companies provide jobs to Goans. “To enroll/register in Employment Exchange, a valid 15 years Residence Certificate issued by competent authority is pre-requisite. Secondly, in view of Employment Exchange Compulsory Notification of Vacancies Act, 1959,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the past 10 years, up to 18 Goan residents have obtained Indian citizenship, while 22 more have applications waiting before the Union Home Ministry. Through a 2017 directive, the Ministry of Home Affairs gave the District Collectors the authority to look into foreign nationals living in Goa obtaining citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955. The Ministry has been renewing its order every two years since that time. The most current two-year period began in October 2024. According to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, 18 Goans have received Indian citizenship from the Union Ministry thus far. The Union…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) has announced temporary road closures in Central Panaji (Phase 3) as part of ongoing infrastructure development under the Smart City Mission. Key road stretches in Panaji will remain closed for vehicular traffic from 9th February 2025 to 28th February 2025 to facilitate essential roadwork. These roads cover a total length of 1,415 meters, including: General Bernardo Guedes Road– From Geeta Bakery to INOX (535 meters) – MG Road– From UCO Bank to Vinanti Restaurant(380 meters) Costa Alvares Road – From Alfran Plaza to DB Road Junction (200 meters) Road from…