Team Goemkarponn DELHI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant visited The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi and engaged in discussions with officials on potential collaborations. CM mentioned the discussion entailed exploration of opportunities for implementing projects in sustainable agriculture, habitat development, energy efficiency, environmental conservation, and resource optimization to benefit the people of Goa.
Team Goemkarponn MORJIM: Reacting to Khapreshwar temple demolition, Porvorim MLA and Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that politicizing the issue now will serve no purpose as consent was given by these same people in 2019. “Pure Political Drama!From 2019 to 2022, when I was in opposition, the same people now raising concerns had filed and agreed to the consent terms. You can check the government’s records to see who signed them,” said Khaunte He further said that these terms were approved by the Supreme Court, after which the project was tendered and executed. “At that time, the MLA had no…
Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a bid to promote lifelong learning and engagement among senior citizens, the Library of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, has announced special access hours exclusively for elderly patrons. Starting from March 2025, the library will remain open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior citizens can make use of the library’s extensive collection, including newspapers, periodicals, books, and bound volumes. The initiative aims to encourage intellectual stimulation and social interaction among elderly members of the community. For further details, interested individuals can contact the library at 0832-226-2356 or email librarian@xavierscollegegoa.ac.in.
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minsiter Vishwajit Rane said that Goa is actively working towards TB elimination, aligning with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a TB Mukt Bharat. “Goa is actively working towards TB elimination, aligning with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a TB Mukt Bharat,” said Rane He further said that with 84% of the vulnerable population already screened, the state is prioritizing early detection and timely treatment. “Through awareness campaigns, targeted interventions and strategic collaborations, efforts are being intensified to ensure no individual is left undiagnosed or untreated,” he added As we move…
Team Goemkarponn KUNDAIM: Kundaim residents have petitioned the government to protect Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ) and No-Development Zones (NDZs), citing concerns that unregulated unlawful construction, hill cutting, and mangrove degradation will negatively affect biodiversity and traditional fishing methods. Residents said that the panchayat had inspected unlawful structures in the CRZ area eight months prior, and they are now calling for action to be taken in response to the site inspection report. Concerns regarding building activities using substantial hill cutting in no-development zones have been voiced by farmers and locals. According to local resident Vijesh Naik, “hill cutting has started where…
Team Goemkarponn TALEIGAO: In Dona Paula, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) started removing encroachments this morning. During the drive, a big tin shed and an illegally constructed compound wall were destroyed. In addition, encroachers were cultivating a garden and putting large equipment on the property. About 25,000 square meters of land in this desirable location are owned by the department. According to sources, land previously purchased for the Rajiv Gandhi IT Habitat project was encroached upon by a powerful individual who owns Goa’s oldest newspaper. A show-cause notice was handed to an unidentified individual by Tiswadi…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Under the Special Assistance to State for Capital Investment (SASCI) Scheme, the Goa government has started the process of developing the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Farmagudi, Ponda Goa, which will cost Rs 65 crore. For the project, the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has issued a tender of Rs 64,91,34,151. The project is expected to be finished in 365 days, including the monsoon season, and will include a temple, boat gallery, battle costume gallery, horse stable, Yog pavilion, and more. The Goa Government has announced its ambitious plan to develop a Digital Museum showcasing the life…
