Author: Team Admin

Team Goemkarponn SADA: In a groundbreaking event, Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar flagged off the inaugural Goa Midnight Marathon at Sada, setting a vibrant tone for the state’s sporting and cultural calendar. Held on the scenic flyover overlooking the Arabian Sea, the event showcased Goa’s growing infrastructure, which has transformed the region into a hub for unique and large-scale events. Addressing the gathering, Amonkar emphasized the significant role of improved roadways and the newly inaugurated port connectivity Railway Over Bridge in hosting events of this magnitude. “The enhanced infrastructure has not only eased traffic but has also opened avenues for vibrant…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa government has announced that it would run a special train for pilgrims from the State who are going to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela. The itinerary and reservation information will be released this week, according to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. “A lot of people want to go, but they can’t because of the high cost of the air and rail,” he remarked. According to Sawant, devotees who intend to visit the Mahakumbh would be eligible for discounted tickets. In the days ahead, Sawant and his Cabinet are also anticipated to take a holy bath at Triveni…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai visited Libia Lobo Sardesai, a Goan freedom warrior and recipient of the Padma Shri award. The Governor was proud of Lobo Sardesai’s Central Government recognition during his half-hour visit to Sardesai’s Panaji home, saying the honor is a worthy homage to her service to the country. On behalf of Goa and the Central Government, the Governor congratulated her and wished her continuing good health and vigor. Sardesai responded to the Governor’s generosity by attributing her success to divine favor. Even at this point in my life, I give thanks to God for…

Team Goemkarponn TALEIGAO: Dr. Sunder Dhuri, the vice dean of Goa University’s School of Chemical Sciences, has been named the university’s new registrar. After former registrar VS Nadkarni wrote to Chancellor Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai to beg his release from the position for personal reasons, the position fell vacant. After Y V Reddy, the registrar at the time, resigned in September 2020, Nadkarni assumed leadership in November 2021. Dr. Sunder Dhuri, the academic vice dean of the School of Chemical Sciences, was a native of Sattari taluka. GU issued a call for applications for the position of registrar on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Olympic Association (GOA) has made the decision to return the cheque issued by the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) towards the participation of Goan athletes in the upcoming 38th National Games to be held in Uttarakhand. This step has been taken after a detailed review of the financial support approved by the SAG, which falls short of the requirements and benchmarks set in previous editions of the National Games held in Goa and Gujarat. The GOA had estimated an amount of Rs 7,200 per player to cover 3AC train fares, a standard that ensures athletes…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Monday slammed the BJP government over rising incidents of crimes and said that Home Department has failed to prevent crimes, but boast of detection. Reacting to the incidents of murder and rapes in the state, Alemao said that criminals are not feared of police system. “It is shocking that mentally challenged woman in the south Goa was gang raped by five persons. Every passing day we hear about rapes, murders and robberies. What this suggests is that the government has totally failed to prevent crimes,” Alemao said. “Another shocking incident…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, inaugurated a workshop on Exploring the Intersection of Law and Society titled Cyber Security and Cyber Laws at Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sanquelim. The Deputy Solicitor General of India Pravin Faldessai as the Guest of Honour was also present on the occasion. The workshop was organised by the Department of Political Science of the Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sanquelim, in collaboration with the Directorate of Higher Education, Directorate of Equal Opportunity Cell, Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance and Public Policy Legal Aid Cell, and…