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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In their meeting with the 16th Finance Commission, the Indian Medical Association called for funding to be allocated for state-wide healthcare research and cohort studies. The 16th Finance Commission, which was established under the direction of the President of the Government of India, held a stakeholders meeting on January 9, 2025, at the Cidade Hotel in Dona Paula, Goa, which the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Goa state was honored to attend, Sandesh Chodankar, president of IMA Goa, told reporters. IMA Goa was represented at the stakeholders conference by Dr. Dattaram Desai, President of IMA Goa State, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant milestone for Goa University, the women’s football team has secured a spot in the All India Inter University Football Women Championships 2024-25, scheduled to take place from January 11 to 16, 2025, at GNA University in Phagwara, Punjab. This achievement is a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication. The team’s journey to the championships was marked by a kit distribution and farewell function held on January 6, 2025, at the Sports Section of Goa University. The event was attended by key figures including Mr. Balachandra Jadar, Assistant Director of Physical Education, Mr.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a heart-stopping encounter at the DYSA ground in Curtorim, Parish Youth Nuvem and Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club clashed in a match that will be remembered for its intensity and skill. The battle for supremacy in the Simon Barreto Memorial football tournament, organized by Maina Sports Club, went down to the wire, culminating in a dramatic penalty shootout. Tyson Carvalho of Sao Jose de Areal, despite his team’s loss, was hailed as the man of the match by Ismail Sayed. The match was a testament to the exceptional talent and determination of both teams. From…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Tribal Welfare invites application for consideration of grants in Aid for new project from Non Government Organization/ Voluntary Organization for the year 2024-25 under the scheme “Grant –in- Aid to Voluntary Organization working for the welfare of STs. Applications for above may be submitted to Directorate of Tribal Welfare till February 15, 2025. The prime objective of the scheme is to supplement the welfare efforts of the Government and fill the gaps in area of education, health, livelihood etc. by developing a participatory and collaborative mechanism with dedicated NGOs, who have capacity to provide…

Team Goemkarponn PILGAO: Pilgao farmers and villagers have petitioned Vedanta Limited, alleging that the mining corporation violated Environmental Clearance (EC) requirements while transporting iron ore. Additionally, the petition has requested for a complete prohibition on ore transportation at night. Through a miscellaneous civil application in a public interest litigation (PIL) writ suit backed by the Mulakh Khajan Farmers Association and the Goa Foundation, Anil Salelkar, a resident of Bagwada in Pilgao, filed the plea on behalf of the farmers and villages. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, January 13. The petitioners have requested the court to direct the Directorate of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: LoP Yuri Alemao highlighted pressing issues of Mhadei, casino industry damaging Goa’s image and reckless sale of Goa, during Goa Legislator’s Day program. He also lamented stating the Government is stifling the voice of opposition and it wants opposition to crawl. “First, the threat to our lifeline Mhadei. Second, the Casino industry parading as the proprietor of River Mandovi and damaging Goa’s image as the land of the pious, saintly and spiritual. Third, the reckless sale of Goa, transfers, change in use or zoning,” said Alemao He further said that he was flagging these issues once again…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The government has been obliged to prolong the tenure of the current Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) by an additional three months, or until the new Board is reconstituted, due to the delay in appointing a new Chairman and Member Secretary. On January 6, 2025, the current Board, which was chaired by Mahesh Patil and had member secretary Shamila Monteiro, concluded its three-year tenure. In January 2022, the Board under Patil was established. In a notification, Director of Environment Johnson Fernandes stated, “The term of the Board is extended for a period of three months w.e.f.…