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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The names of Narendra Sawaikar and Damodar “Damu” Naik are currently on the final list of candidates, which has been prepared by the party’s central leadership, according to outgoing state BJP chief Sadanand Tanavade. Tanavade alsostated that it is too soon to declare the name of the new state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He stated, “It indicates that either Sawaikar or Naik will be the next state BJP president.” He added that Sunil Bansal, the party’s national general secretary, will be traveling to Goa later this week to act as an observer during the…

SURAJ NANDREKAR PANAJI: In a significant move to bolster infrastructure and economic growth, Goa’s Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant, has outlined several ambitious plans for the state. These initiatives include the potential introduction of a metro line, the establishment of two new universities, and a focus on improving tourism infrastructure. Metro Line from Pernem to Canacona Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant revealed that the Goa government is exploring the possibility of introducing a metro line in the state. A meeting has already been held with the Railway Minister in Delhi to discuss this proposal. The envisioned metro line would stretch…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: According to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the administration intends to establish two cluster universities in the state as part of the New Education Policy (NEP). These academic institutions will supplement Goa University. We are suggesting two cluster universities under NEP. Goa University will go on. According to the Chief Minister, North Goa would host one cluster university and South Goa the other. According to him, the vice-chancellors of the two cluster universities will be independent. According to Sawant, the idea is now in the planning stages and will be put into action in three years. Colleges would…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Board had its fifth meeting in a major move to improve the traveler experience in Goa, concentrating on important topics including cruise terminal infrastructure improvements and transportation service regulation, especially taxi services. The meeting focused on deliberating and deciding on important matters to bolster Goa’s tourism sector. Key deliberation took place on Infrastructure development at cruise terminals, with plans to incorporate Wi-Fi, washrooms, pathways, lounges, hotels, waiting areas, faster security checks, and establishing Goa as a home port for cruise liners. To enhance the transport services, the Board proposed regulated taxi fares at airports,…

As Goa continues to bask in the limelight of its vibrant culture and scenic beauty, an undercurrent of concern runs through the state’s education sector. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant’s announcement of plans for two new universities and the potential for private university permissions is commendable; however, it highlights a more pressing need for reform. The educational landscape in Goa requires substantial improvements at all levels, from foundational primary education to advanced higher education. Goa University, once a beacon of academic excellence, now faces a worrying decline in its rankings. This phenomenon is symptomatic of overarching issues that plague the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Aasif alias Asif (33), a Mapusa native, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT-Land Grab) for allegedly falsifying property documents in collusion with Suleman Siddique Khan and his spouse Afsana alias Sarika. Khan. Details provided by SIT SP Rahul Gupta indicate that the defendants impersonated the legitimate owners and utilized fake official stamps of the properties. In Village Thivim, Bardez, Goa, they prepared fraudulent documents pertaining to landed properties with survey numbers 455/7, 466/5, and 466/6. The accused pretended to be the legitimate heirs of the aforementioned estates and used fake government stamps. Together, they knowingly…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With retroactive effect starting on December 1, 2024, the State government increased the midday meal prices paid to self-help groups by 0.75 paisa per student for pre-primary and primary school students and Rs 1.12 paisa per student for upper primary school students. According to the updated rates, self-help groups and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) will receive Rs 11.12 for upper primary students and Rs 8.75 for pre-primary and elementary students, respectively. Director of Education Shailesh Zingade stated in a circular that the new rates, which will take effect on December 1, 2024, will apply to all Parent-Teacher Associations…