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Suraj Nandrekar The extradition of Tahaqwur Rana from the United States to India marks a significant turning point in India’s fight against terrorism and serves as a notable diplomatic and political victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. Rana has long been associated with the infamous 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, which resulted in the tragic loss of 166 innocent lives. His return to India has ignited discussions surrounding foreign policy, terrorism, and justice. The political landscape in India has been shaped by the events surrounding Rana’s alleged involvement in the terror attacks. It dates back to a tweet posted…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister, Dr Pramod Sawant in presence of Minister, 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 aim of the summit is to provide a platform for disseminating vital knowledge and best practices in the field of occupational safety and health through comprehensive seminar 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…

Team Goemkarponn ALDONA: Illegal land filling, hill cutting, and construction activities in the ecologically sensitive paddy fields of Carona, Aldona (Survey No. 209/3) have sparked outrage, with ex-MLA Glen Souza Ticlo and complainant Thomas Tavaser demanding strict action. The property in question, which falls under the Regional Plan for Goa 2021 as a paddy field within 100 meters of a creek, has allegedly been converted illegally without a conversion sanad. Furthermore, a double-storey bungalow has been constructed in violation of CRZ norms, with mangroves reportedly cleared along the Mapusa Tar River. Despite multiple complaints by concerned citizens, authorities have failed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Shri Amit Patkar today reiterated the Indian National Congress Party’s firm support for a nationwide caste-based census, echoing the visionary leadership of Rahul Gandhi, who has consistently advocated that Caste Census is the cornerstone of equality, social justice, and true representation. Speaking after receiving a memorandum from the Bhandari Samaj, Amit Patkar, accompanied by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao and Chairman of the Goa Congress OBC Department Sharad Chopdekar, stated: “The Congress Party stands in unwavering solidarity with the OBC community in their rightful demand for a caste-based census. This is not…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant move to enhance the skills and employability of Goan youth, the Government of Goa formalized its partnership with Laghu Udyog Bharati, Goa Chapter, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The announcement, made today by the Director of Higher Education, Shri Bhushan Savoikar, during a press briefing at the Directorate of Higher Education in Porvorim, highlighted the introduction of four new employment-oriented degree courses at SSA Government College of Commerce and Arts, Pernem. Admissions for these programs will open on April 11, 2025, via the E-Samar portal. Savoikar emphasized the strategic importance of this…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a bid to bridge the gap between cutting-edge drone technology and real-world applications, a five-day faculty development program on remote sensing and GIS in drones concluded recently in Goa. Supported by the Directorate of Higher Education, this collaborative effort between the Electronics and Computer Engineering Department of Agnel Institute of Technology & Design Assagao and the Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sankhali, brought together a diverse group of educators and experts. The event was graced by prominent figures such as Rev. Fr. Vicky Hilario, Assistant Director, Agnel Technical Education Complex, and Shri. Bhushan K.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The annual Chrism Mass of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman was celebrated by Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, Bishop Emeritus of Port Blair, Alex Dias, Vicar General Jose Remedious Fernandes and priests representatives from all over the Archdiocese, at Se Cathedral Church, Old Goa at 10 am on 10th April, 2025. The main objective of the Chrism Mass is to express more clearly the Presbyterian communion of the priests with their Bishop and the blessings of the Holy Oils. Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, in his homily, highlighted three qualities a priest should have while fulfilling their ministry. These…