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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) has issued a public advisory urging caution in the harvesting and consumption of wild mushrooms, particularly the locally cherished Roen Alami, which grows naturally on termite mounds during the monsoon. The board has raised serious concerns over the rampant and unsustainable foraging practices that are threatening the region’s delicate ecological balance. Traditionally considered a monsoon delicacy in Goa, Roen Alami mushrooms have seen a surge in demand, leading to their overexploitation. According to the GSBB, indiscriminate harvesting—often involving the complete uprooting of the mushroom colonies—is disrupting the reproductive cycle of these…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and UNOCUE, in collaboration with the Noble Association, to launch a major career guidance initiative for students across Goa. Under the “Goa Career Navigator” program, more than 18,000 students from all 12 talukas will gain access to structured career support, including psychometric assessments, AI-generated career reports, and expert-led awareness sessions. The initiative combines technology with personalized mentorship to help students make informed academic and career choices. Aligned with the National Education…

New Delhi: Karnataka Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar has asserted that the Goa Government has no authority to oppose the Kalasa-Banduri water diversion project. His remarks came following a high-level meeting held in New Delhi with Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav (Environment, Forest and Climate Change), Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Jal Shakti), and Karnataka Environment Minister S.R. Patil. The meeting focused on three major water-related projects vital for Karnataka, including the contentious Kalasa-Banduri project. Shivakumar maintained that the project is legally sanctioned and said that opposition from Goa holds no legal weight. “The Goa Government has no jurisdiction to oppose the Kalasa-Banduri…

PANAJI: The Government of Goa has extended the time period for submission of claims under the Goa (Abolition of Proprietorships, Titles and Grants of Lands) Act, 2014, and its subsequent amendments, by 90 days from the date of the latest public notice issued on July 10, 2025. According to the notice issued by Nehal Gajanan Talaunekar, Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Bicholim, claims will now be accepted from July 10, 2025, to October 7, 2025. This extension comes in compliance with a directive from the Under Secretary (Home-II), Home Department, dated June 2, 2025. The public notice clarifies…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Cabinet hasapproved the Animal Breeding and Domestication Bill 2025, which is slated to be tabled in the upcoming session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that the bill includes a provision to ban the import, sale, and breeding of certain dog breeds, specifically Pitbulls and Rottweilers, in the state. Sawant said the proposed legislation aims to regulate the breeding and domestication of animals in Goa to ensure public safety and animal welfare. “The Cabinet has cleared the Animal Breeding and Domestication Bill 2025, which will be introduced in the Assembly. It…

Team Goemkarponn Curtorim: Agxem Sports Club delivered a dominant performance to defeat Sporting Club Virabhat 5-2 and book their place in the semifinals of the 2nd Caniza Peixoto Memorial Football Tournament, organised by the Black Arrow Boys Agxem and played at the St. Alex Church ground, Curtorim. Maxiwal Castanha starred for Agxem SC, netting a brilliant brace in the 22nd and 42nd minutes. He was well supported by teammates Michael Paes (5th min), Agnelo Gomes (32nd min), and Prinson Martins (41st min), each of whom found the back of the net to seal the commanding victory. Sporting Club Virabhat managed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Transport and Panchayati Raj Minister Mauvin Godinho came down heavily on panchayat secretaries opposing the proposed AI-based attendance system, calling their resistance an attempt to avoid punctuality and accountability. Speaking to reporters, Godinho said, “Those who are opposing the AI attendance system are simply trying to avoid being punctual and accountable. This is a progressive move aimed at improving governance at the grassroots.” He added that only a few minor formalities remain and that the system will be rolled out soon across panchayat offices in the state. The AI-based attendance mechanism is expected to track work hours…