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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that India is transforming itself onto the road of progress under the leadership of the Prime Minister of India and Goa is progressing under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant. “Goa is not just a State but a treasure trove filled of art, culture, natural beauty said the Minister adding that Goans are hospitable, united and hard working and this is the strength of Goa’s progress enabled through the Constitution,” said Khaunte He said the vision for a Vikasit Bharat 2047 is based on giving a boost through welfare…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Former PCC President and CWC Permanent Invitee Girish Chodankar says , Gang Rape Exposes law and order Failures Alongside Job Scams & Land Conversions. “We are horrified and deeply saddened by the recent gang rape of a mentally ill girl—a grim reminder of the systemic failures in law enforcement. While the government is preoccupied with job scams and land conversions, innocent lives continue to be shattered,” said Chodankar He further stated that ,Rise is criminal cases and especially the rise of heinous crimes is a testament to the lack of fear and respect towards law enforcement agencies.…

Team Goemkarponn Pernem: As part of Social Inclusion Week 2025, the Social Work Programme of the D. D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies, Goa University, in collaboration with the Human Touch Foundation and the UGC Centre for Study of Social Inclusion, organized a Community Engagement Day with the Kathkari Tribal Community on 24th January 2025. Themed “From Margins to Connection,” the initiative aimed to empower the Kathkari, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), by addressing systemic barriers through targeted interventions. Delayed Birth and Marriage Registration Camp The highlight of the engagement was a camp for delayed birth and marriage registration, designed to provide legal identity to members of the…

The recent ban on paragliding in Goa instituted swiftly after the tragic death of a tourist during an aerial excursion, has stirred considerable debate across various platforms. This reaction is understandable; the accident was shocking and quickly brought to light a slew of safety concerns surrounding adventure sports in the state. However, as stakeholders lament the decision, it is crucial to evaluate whether the ban is entirely unwarranted or if it is a necessary step towards ensuring safety for all. Goa, celebrated for its stunning beaches and vibrant tourist activities, has recently grappled with a series of unfortunate incidents, including…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute BJP MLA Michael Lobo today said that Cabinet Reshuffle is not his subject and cannot decide on it. “Cabinet Reshuffle is not my subject and cannot decide on it. From opposition, I have come in ruling to carry forward people’ work, which is what we are doing currently,” said Lobo He further said that cabinet reshuffle is decided by Chief Minister and party state president.

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute BJP MLA Michael Lobo today said that it was completely wrong to ban paragliding activities across Goa and that he will speak to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in this regard. Lobo was speaking to media in respect to Tourism department’s order to ban paragliding activities across Goa in wake of two deaths. “It was completely wrong to ban paragliding activities across Goa and that he will speak to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in this regard. I do not know under whom these activities come,” said Lobo He further said that paragliding is an activity and that…

New Delhi: An indigenously-developed system to identify and block international spoofed calls that display Indian mobile numbers has significantly brought down such calls to about 4 lakh per day, the government has informed. Further, the government asked Indian Telcos to initiate drive against foreign carriers or aggregators who are handing over spoofed international calls, and they have blocked more than 20 such carriers to date. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently launched an indigenously-developed International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System, along with all telecom service providers (TSPs). The tool proved to be a formidable barrier that blocked 90% of all…