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The clamouring for a caste-based census in Goa has taken a prominent position in local political discourse, especially after Congress President Rahul Gandhi highlighted its necessity on a national level. Political leaders across the spectrum in Goa are increasingly rallying around this call, asserting that a thorough examination of caste demographics could address long-standing social injustices, particularly amongst the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the state. The recent discussions surrounding the need for a caste census have been spurred by influential local figures such as Kiran Kandolkar and Dayanand Mandrekar from the Bhandari Samaj. Their recent meeting with Goa Forward…

In a commendable decision aimed at expediting house repair and renovation processes in Goa, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant announced that Panchayat Secretaries will now be mandated to approve permissions for such works within three days. This much-anticipated change comes as a breath of fresh air for many Goan residents who have long faced bureaucratic delays in securing the necessary approvals to maintain or improve their homes. In the past, obtaining permission for house repairs and renovations could stretch into weeks or even months, causing undue stress and frustration for homeowners. The often tedious process not only impacted the homeowners’…

Goa has also emerged as a manufacturing base for several leading companies in areas such as fertilisers, tyres and tubes, cement, electrical machinery, fish-net-making machines, automatic washing machines, printed circuit boards, pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical machinery and shipbuilding. Cashew processing has also been a traditional industry in the state. Monitoring safety, health, welfare and working conditions is not limited to the manufacturing sector only but is also equally applicable to other sectors such as construction, hospitality, healthcare, mining, retail, education and Government. Considering the above and with a view to providing a dynamic platform for disseminating vital knowledge and best practices in…

Team Goemkarponn Bambolim: Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant in the presence of Minister, of Factories and Boilers Nilkanth Halarnkar inaugurated three days 1st Goa Occupational Safety and Health Expo and Summit 2025 organized by Inspectorate of Factories and Boilers at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Bambolim today. The summit aims to provide a platform for disseminating vital knowledge and best practices in the field of occupational safety and health through comprehensive seminars and panel discussions and an expo to showcase the latest in the safety technologies, equipment and solutions by the exhibitors participating from India and to advocate for…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has sent a clear message to panchayat secretaries, warning of strict action if permissions for house repairs are not granted within the mandated three-day timeframe. The chief minister said unnecessary delays in approving minor repairs are unacceptable and that public services must be delivered promptly. “Citizens should not be made to wait endlessly for such basic approvals,” Sawant remarked. He also cautioned against any attempts to interfere with official processes, stating that disruptions to government functioning would be dealt with firmly. The remarks underline the state government’s emphasis on transparency, accountability, and…

Key points… — The BJP leaders emphasized the need to expedite the ongoing drive to link Aadhaar numbers with voter IDs — Voters from the same household were found scattered across the rolls due to chronological registration — Call for the removal of voters who have moved away or passed away. — Suggest integration of the electoral database with the state’s Birth and Death Registry to facilitate automatic updates. — Raised concerns over duplicate entries where individuals are registered in multiple constituencies or even across states Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at strengthening electoral integrity ahead of the…

New Delhi: As the world of cricket adjusts to new dynamics, Harry Brook, the newly appointed white-ball captain of England, has made a significant choice that will impact his career in franchise cricket. This 26-year-old cricketer, who was bought by Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, has decided to pull out of the lucrative tournament. His focus now lies squarely on preparing for England’s upcoming international commitments. This decision comes with consequences: Brook faces a two-year ban from the Indian Premier League. Harry Brook was a key acquisition for Delhi Capitals at the IPL 2025 mega auction, securing a deal worth…