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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has introduced a proposal to create think tanks aimed at improving the lives of various marginalized communities in Goa. These groups include Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and minorities such as Muslims and Christians. The minister emphasized that these think tanks would play a pivotal role in developing tailored strategies that ensure greater opportunities for these communities. Rane announced that the first think tank would be set up in his Valpoi constituency, focusing initially on the ST community. The think tank will include community leaders, thinkers, opinion makers,…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: South Goa Member of Parliament, Captain Viriato Fernandes, has raised serious concerns regarding transparency issues surrounding the Higher Pension Scheme under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Goa. In a letter addressed to the Minister for Labour & Employment, Fernandes has called for immediate action to address several critical challenges faced by citizens, especially senior citizens, who are currently being deprived of the full benefits of the revised pension scheme. In his letter, Fernandes outlined several key grievances that have led to widespread dissatisfaction among retirees who opted for the higher pension scheme. These grievances include…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Canacona Ram Bhakts has decided to hold Shree Ram Rath Yatra on the eve of Ramnavmi on Saturday (the 5th April 2025 –Chaitra Shudha Ashtami) taking along Ram Lala on Canacona streets. The Ram Rath Yatra will begin from Shree Sausthan Gokarna Partagali Jivottam Mutt, Partagal after Stapana and Puja at 7.30 am taking along Ram Lala (decked on a motorcade) along the Canacona streets and visit about 16 Devalayas of Canacona taluka on Saturday. The schedule timeline of the yatra will be 8 am : Shree Saunsthan Gokarna Partagali Jivottam Mutt 8.15 am: Shree Parshuram Temple,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a progressive move aimed at promoting academic inclusivity and aligning with evolving student mobility trends, Goa University has revised its long-standing policy of capping admissions for candidates from Other Universities (OU) in its Postgraduate (PG) programmes. For decades, the University has reserved 10% of seats, with a maximum cap of 2 seats per PG programme, for OU candidates. This limit was introduced when most PG programmes had an intake capacity of 15 to 30 students. However, seat strength has substantially increased over the past two to three decades due to growing demand, particularly following the implementation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Office of the District Collector, North Goa has constituted a flying squad at taluka level to curb the illegal land filling, illegal hill cutting and illegal construction and has directed the local authorities including Mamlatdars, Talathi and Flying Squads for identification, inspections and removal of such illegalities. The Flying Squad for each taluka in North Goa District will comprise the following Mamlatdar/ Jt. Mamlatdar (Incharge), Police Inspector/ Police Sub Inspector (PSI) of the concerned jurisdiction, Talathi of the concerned village and representative of the Town and Country Planning Department (in case of illegal hill cutting/ land…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bharat Safety Yatra – Goa Edition and Safe India Hero Plus Awards witnessed a resounding success at the function held recently in Bambolim. The event organized by Fire and Safety Magazine was held in collaboration with the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services and served as a grand platform to honour the dedication and heroism of fire safety professionals. On the occasion, 51 firemen and fire officers, both serving and retired were felicitated for their exemplary bravery and heroism. Seven leading hotels and eight industrial plants were recognized for their outstanding contributions to fire safety management.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has announced a crackdown on tourists from neighboring states who bring gas cylinders, cooking equipment, and other materials to prepare food on the roadside. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has declared that this practice, which has led to widespread littering and environmental concerns, will no longer be tolerated. Under the new directive, tourists found violating this rule will face severe consequences, including the seizure of their equipment and strict legal action. “The move aims to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of Goa’s roads and public spaces, which have been increasingly affected by unauthorized roadside cooking,”…