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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired a high-level meeting at the State Secretariat to assess the progress of various government schemes and review the implementation of the state budget. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary and senior officials from multiple departments. Emphasis was laid on improving the efficiency of scheme execution and ensuring that government services effectively reach citizens across Goa. Briefing the media after the meeting, the Chief Minister said that fast-tracking the rollout of budgetary commitments and preparing proposals aligned with announcements in the Union Budget were top priorities. “We must ensure that our…

Team Goemkarponn DELHI: The Government of India has announced a three-day State Mourning as a mark of respect following the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See, who passed away earlier today. According to an official release from the Ministry of Home Affairs, State Mourning will be observed across the country on Tuesday, April 22, and Wednesday, April 23, 2025. An additional day of mourning will be observed on the day of the funeral, the date of which will be announced separately. During this period, the National Flag will be flown at half-mast on…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: Authorities from the Health Department have temporarily closed the Vishal Mega Mart food counter in Ponda after videos surfaced online showing rats roaming freely inside the store. The footage, which quickly gained traction on social media, raised serious concerns about hygiene and public safety. Following the viral clips, health officials conducted an immediate inspection of the store, located at the Menino Trade Centre on Market Road in Durgabhat. During the inspection, multiple hygiene lapses were noted, leading to a directive for the store to carry out a complete sanitation of the premises. The department has issued an…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a bid to revive Goa’s declining cashew industry, the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) has announced plans to rejuvenate 280 hectares of cashew plantations this year, with a larger goal of covering an additional 1,500 hectares over the next two years. GFDC Chairperson Deviya Rane said the initiative is crucial to boosting productivity and preserving the State’s rich cashew heritage. Cashew yields in Goa currently stand at approximately 430 kg per hectare, significantly below the national average of 750 kg. Rane attributed this downward trend to the erosion of traditional farming methods and a widespread lack…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A tourist suffered spinal injuries while boarding a tourist boat off Baina beach and was administered immediate medical attention, while a six-year-old Russian girl was provided first aid by lifesavers after she was scratched by a stray dog at Betalbatim beach over the long Easter weekend. The weekend saw two single rescues by Drishti Marine lifesavers, while they also administered medical assistance and first aid in five instances and reunited two missing children with their guardians. Baina beach: A male was boarding a tourist boat off the beach, when he injured his spine in the process. After…

By Sandeep Heble Let’s face it – Housie runs in our Goan blood. Whether it’s birthdays, weddings, family gatherings, church feasts, tiatrs, or those fun fundraising nights – it’s always there! All you need is one MC, a caller, some chart paper, lucky numbers… and just like that – the evening is lit! So why ban something that brings people together and raises money for a good cause? Even GFA President Caetano Fernandes had to step in when South Goa tried to ban it. He met the CM and explained how Housie helps football clubs keep going. It’s not gambling…

In recent years, Goa Police has garnered an alarming reputation due to the alleged involvement of some personnel in various drug-related controversies. The notorious police-politicians-drugs nexus, especially highlighted by the tragic case of British teenager Scarlett’s rape and murder in 2010-11, has raised significant questions regarding the integrity of the state’s law enforcement. Among the names that surfaced during these investigations is Police Inspector Sunil Gudlar, currently stationed at the Konkan Railway police station. His recent activities have reignited the public’s concern over the accountability and integrity of those sworn to protect the people. On Monday, Gudlar was caught by…