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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: For the purpose of hiring people for the Central government, the State government has designated Goa Konkani Akademi as the sole authorized body to issue the Konkani knowledge certificate. Prashant Shirodkar, the Director of Official Languages, stated in a notification that Goa Konkani Akademi is the only organization authorized by the government to grant certificates of “knowledge of Konkani.” According to the notification, “Goa Konkani Akademi,” which was founded by the Goan government, has been approved by the government to serve as the competent authority for issuing a certificate of Konkani knowledge to a candidate who has…

New Delhi: In a heartfelt tribute, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the late Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s 14th Prime Minister, as an epitome of simplicity and a beacon of leadership. Dr. Singh, who passed away on December 26 at the age of 92, left an indelible mark on India’s economic and social landscape. Dr. Manmohan Singh, renowned for his honesty and simplicity, breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. His death was announced after he was treated for age-related medical conditions and experienced a sudden loss of consciousness at home. Despite immediate…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The FIR against land-grabbing suspect Siddiqui, also known as Suleman Khan, and his accomplice Hazrat Ali now includes a section of the Arms Act, according to the Old Goa Police. Sources claim that after accusations that Siddiqui and Ali frightened Amit Naik by brandishing an illegal handgun at him, the new charge was added. This event happened after Naik helped Siddiqui escape from the Crime Branch prison and then escorted him to Hubli. After undergoing minor surgery, Siddiqui was released from the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) in Bambolim. On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, he was…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Transferring ownership rights to rehabilitated individuals in Sada, Vasco, and other locations was the decision made at today’s Goa Rehabilitation Board meeting, which was headed by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. Three important projects were selected for fast-tracking, and the adoption of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for upcoming restoration projects was also authorized at the conference. The Board also talked about administrative issues, such as the establishment of positions required for staff regularization. Finally, a request for grants of Rs 85 crore for the fiscal year 2025–2026 was granted by the Board. Key discussions and decisions included:…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Local MLA Michael Lobo met with stakeholders to assess the watersports activities following the Calangute tourist boat accident. He instructed the relevant department to establish dos and don’ts for both customers and operators. While the police were instructed to keep an eye on the watersports operations, the tourism department was also instructed to suspend any operator’s license for breaking established norms and regulations, such as overloading. Additionally, instructions for putting up boards with the charges for watersports services and the restrictions to be obeyed were provided. Lobo accompanied Captain of Ports, Tourism Department officials, and police inspectors…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In order to restrict the number of people who can receive financial aid under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS), the State government has established a restriction of 1.4 lakh beneficiaries. According to a notification sent out on December 26, a waiting list will be established on a first-come, first-served basis if the number of applicants surpasses the cap. The maximum number of beneficiaries under this program is 1,40,000. A waiting list will be established if applications exceed this cap, with priority assigned based on receipt order, the letter said. Applicants must earn no more than Rs…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Two Karnataka residents, Dhareppa Zirali (42) and Ibrahim Sab (35), were taken into custody by Panaji coastal security police on Thursday in relation to the Calangute boat disaster on Wednesday, which claimed one tourist’s life and injured five others. Due to alleged negligence that resulted in one person’s death during the boat excursion, the Captain of Ports (CoP) suspended the passenger boat license GOA-824-WS. Additionally, the boat operator had overloaded the vessel, according to the CoP. According to authorities, the boat was being operated by the apprehended accused, who were cited in a complaint. Sarita Pophalkar, a…