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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Panaji-based builder was fined Rs 5 lakh by the Goa Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) for failing to register with the Authority. Additionally, the complainant, the Colva Civic and Consumer Forum, represented by its president Judith Almeida and secretary Shakuntala Mesquita, was ordered to pay Rs 1 lakh in costs. Under Section 59 of the RERA Act, Vincent D’Silva, a Goa RERA member, has instructed T R Constructions to pay the penalty amount within 60 days of the order being passed; if they don’t, appropriate action would be taken against them. Additionally, he instructed the three…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant declared that the State government would rebuild the Dev Khapreshwar temple in Porvorim at the new location where the associated banyan tree is being moved. However, the promise did not calm the unruly crowd that had gathered at the location where workers were tearing down the temple and trimming the tree in preparation for the move under strict police supervision. The Chief Minister’s office issued a brief statement on Sunday night stating, “The Goa government will rebuild the Dev Khapreshwar Temple at the new location of the transplanted banyan tree.”

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a resounding display of skill and strategy, Murida Veterans asserted their dominance in the 10th Fatorda Veterans Football Tournament by defeating Bardez Veterans with a convincing 3-0 scoreline. This victory not only showcased the team’s prowess but also highlighted the exceptional performances of key players like Menino Pango, Sebostiao Furtado, and Philip Ferrao, who each contributed a crucial goal to the win. As Murida Veterans advance into the quarterfinals, their impressive form has set the stage for an exciting continuation of the tournament. The match, held at the Don Bosco ground in Fatorda, was a testament…

Panjim: Durex’s The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT), the flagship growing up life skills program by Reckitt, a global leader in health and hygiene, has partnered with Goa Book Fair & Children’s Literature Festival 2025 as its official Health Partner. Now in its third year, the festival is a celebration of literature, creativity, and learning, bringing together authors, educators, book lovers and young minds from across India. Set to take place from February 27 to March 3, 2025, this year’s event is expected to be the biggest yet, with over 30,000 visitors anticipated. As part of this collaboration, Durex TBBT,…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Madgaon Royals secured a commanding victory over Priority Titans, winning by 106 runs in Eliminator 2 to book their place in the final of the Alcon GSB Unity Cup T20 Cricket Tournament. The high-stakes match, organized by Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust in association with Goa Saraswat Samaj, was played at the MCC Ground, Margao. Winning the toss, Priority Titans opted to bowl first, but Madgaon Royals put up a massive total of 244/8 in 20 overs, with standout performances from Granthik Buyao (40), Damodar Pai Patnekar (38), Aditya Dalal (37), and Arsh Sardesai (35). In…

Panaji As part of its long-term digital strategy, India’s pure-play regional airline, FLY91, has entered into a strategic partnership with Paytm, India’s digital payments pioneer, to strengthen its commitment to being a digital-first airline, offering a seamless experience to customers across multiple digital platforms. The partnership will enable Goa-headquartered FLY91, to facilitate passengers’ access to the airline’s ticketing inventory on Paytm, India’s leading payments and financial services company with hundreds of millions of subscribers. FLY91 is dedicated to delivering reliable and comfortable flights to under-served and unserved destinations of Bharat. This commitment aligns seamlessly with Paytm Travel’s vision of providing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: By working with commercial organizations, the Goa government’s Goa Comunidade Land Development and Regulation Rules, 2025, enable communities that are struggling financially to develop their land. The regulations require a minimum land area of 10,000 square meters for development, per the gazette notification. Developers must be invited to submit bids, and the community must guarantee that they keep at least 50% of the plots, with 20% set aside for affordable homes for Gaunkars and Jonoeiros. “The comunidade shall invite bids for the development of land from the developers in proportion such that the comunidade shall retain at…