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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Goa, has announced a mentoring programme for candidates preparing for the computer-based National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the National Testing Agency and the State Eligibility Test (SET) conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University. Candidates interested in availing the mentoring sessions can register by filling out the prescribed Google form on or before May 15, 2026. The programme is designed to support aspirants appearing for NET and SET examinations with structured guidance. The registration fee has been fixed at ₹1000 for General/OBC candidates, ₹500 for SC/ST/PH candidates, ₹250 for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has assured positive and timely solutions to concerns raised by the trading community following a high-level meeting held in Panjim with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and key stakeholders. The meeting saw detailed discussions on challenges faced by traders, with participants highlighting issues affecting day-to-day business operations. The government reiterated its commitment to resolving these concerns and improving the ease of doing business in the state. Among those present were Urban Development Minister Vishwajit Rane, PWD Minister Digambar Kamat, District Magistrate and Collector Brijesh Manerkar, Chief Officer of Mapusa Municipal Council Chandrakant Shetkar, and All…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court has issued notices to the Goa government and the State Election Commission (SEC) in two separate petitions challenging a recent Ordinance that empowers the SEC to undertake delimitation and reservation of municipal wards. The petitions have also sought directions to the State Election Commission to conduct municipal elections without further delay, pointing out that the terms of all municipalities across the State have already expired. According to the petitioners, the Ordinance granting additional powers to the SEC for delimitation and reservation of wards is under legal challenge, and they have raised concerns over its…

Team Goemkarponn DHARBANDORA: The discovery of a decomposed tiger carcass in Dharbandora is now being seen less as an isolated wildlife death and more as a serious red flag for gaps in Goa’s forest surveillance and response systems. While forest teams later recovered most of the tiger’s teeth and claws—easing initial fears of poaching—the bigger concern emerging from the incident is the apparent delay in detecting the death. Experts believe the tiger may have been dead for several days before officials reached the site, pointing to possible blind spots in routine monitoring. The incident has triggered questions over whether existing…

Team Goemkarponn ASSONORA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has strongly condemned recent remarks made against the media, stating that “no one has the right” to make statements targeting journalists or media organisations. Speaking on the issue, the Chief Minister emphasised that if any individual or group has concerns regarding media reporting or conduct, those grievances should be raised through appropriate private channels rather than through public statements. He reiterated that the media plays a crucial role in a democratic setup and must be treated with respect. “If there are issues, they should be discussed responsibly and not publicly in a manner…

New Delhi: The Mumbai Indians stunned fans ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against the Lucknow Super Giants when Suryakumar Yadav walked out for the toss instead of regular skipper Hardik Pandya. The unexpected change initially raised questions, with only a brief explanation that the captain was unwell. It was later revealed that Pandya missed the match due to back spasms, a development that even his teammate Ryan Rickelton learned about just hours before the game. Speaking after the match, Rickelton said he was unaware of the injury until the afternoon and remained uncertain about its severity, though he expressed…

New Delhi: With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to begin in just over a month, uncertainty over broadcast rights in major markets like India and China has raised concerns that millions of fans could miss the tournament. Negotiations for television and digital rights in both countries remain unresolved, an unusual situation given their massive contribution to global viewership. In India, a joint venture involving Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company reportedly offered around $20 million for the rights. However, this figure falls significantly short of expectations set by FIFA, which is believed to be seeking a much higher…