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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the wake of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill’s passage through Parliament, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed his gratification, asserting that the legislation symbolizes a victory for India and its Constitution. The bill received approval from both houses of Parliament, with the Lok Sabha voting in favor on Thursday and the Rajya Sabha following suit early Friday morning. The Lok Sabha passed the bill with 288 votes in favor and 232 against, while the Rajya Sabha secured 128 votes for and 95 against. Chief Minister Sawant took to social media platform ‘X’ to share his thoughts on…

DELHI: The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the early hours of Friday, after a marathon debate that began a day earlier. The legislation, which seeks to improve the functioning of Waqf properties, address complexities, ensure transparency and introduce technology-driven management, was cleared by the Lok Sabha early on Thursday in a similar manner. In the Rajya Sabha, the Bill was passed after a division of votes – 128 in favour and 95 against. In the Lok Sabha, 288 were in favour and 232 were against the legislation. The legislation will now be sent to the President for…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: With temperatures soaring, Vasco MLA Krishna (Daji) Salkar has urged residents to place bowls of clean water outside their homes and shops to provide relief to stray animals suffering from dehydration and heatstroke. Speaking to reporters, Salkar emphasized the importance of showing compassion towards animals struggling to cope with the extreme heat. “As the days grow warmer, the rising temperatures bring a challenge for our voiceless companions – the stray animals around us. Dogs, cats, birds, and even cows often struggle to find a source of fresh water during these hot days,” he said. Salkar appealed to…

Team Goemkarponn VELSAO: Traditional farmers from Velsao marked a significant milestone as they successfully harvested their first brinjal crop. The farmers, along with members of the Pale Tolem Xetkaranche Association (PTXA), expressed their gratitude to the Cortalim Farmers Club for providing them with free harvester machines to assist in their efforts. PTXA President Roquezinho D’Souza, speaking to the media, highlighted the importance of this achievement. “This is a moment of great pride for our farmers. Months of dedication and hard work have finally paid off. We deeply appreciate the support of the Cortalim Farmers Club, which has consistently provided us…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: To enhance beach safety, Drishti Marine, the state government-appointed lifesaving agency, is in the process of demarcating 65 swim zones (SZs) along Goa’s popular beaches, with 40 already in place across 10 beaches, including the Calangute, Baga, Arambol and Colva stretches. The state to feature 100+ swim zones during peak season. The initiative aims to create clearly designated swimming areas, reducing risks posed by strong currents, streamline movement of water sports vehicles and for better vigilance and monitoring of swimmers. Swim zones have been set up at ten beaches: Arambol, Morjim, Baga, Calangute, Miramar, Baina, Bogmalo, Colva,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chanting slogans of ‘Justice for women’, members of Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress on Thursday held ‘Naari Nyay Andolan’, a women’s justice march aimed at raising awareness about women’s rights, gender justice, and the urgent need for effective implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act. The march, that was held in Panaji from Congress House to Azad Maidan, witnessed the participation of Mahila Congress leaders, activists, and supporters, all dressed in red to symbolize strength and determination. As part of the movement, Congress Mahila leaders demanded immediate action on the Women’s Reservation Bill to ensure greater political representation and…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: South Goa Member of Parliament (MP) Captain Viriato Fernandes has raised a compelling demand in Parliament for the inclusion of Tiatr, the traditional Goan theater form, on the UNESCO list of cultural and heritage sites. Speaking during the zero hour in Parliament, Fernandes urged the Ministry of Culture to establish a task force in collaboration with the Government of Goa and the Tiatr community to facilitate the UNESCO inscription process. Tiatr, a centuries-old art form that combines drama, music, and dance, is deeply ingrained in Goan culture and has been a medium of expression for Goans for…