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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the heart of Goa, the Vaidya Memorial Football Tournament has been unfolding with excitement, thanks to the organization by Cuncolim Union. The latest highlight came when Fr. Agnelo YSC Paroda secured a crucial semifinal spot with a narrow victory, marking a significant moment in the competition. This achievement was largely due to the standout performance of Sowell Fernandes, who not only scored the decisive goal but also earned the Man of the Match award. The tournament continues to showcase competitive football at the Government school ground in Cuncolim, drawing attention from fans and enthusiasts alike. Fr.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, conducted a surprise inspection across various beach shack operations in the state. The inspection revealed multiple violations of the Goa Shack Policy, including instances of subletting. As a result, showcause notices have been issued to the violators. During the inspection, authorities identified a total of 80 cases of violations, including subletting, in North Goa alone. Notices have been issued to these shacks under the Goa Shack Policy. In South Goa, 19 shacks were found to be violating the regulations. The inspections were conducted to verify illegalities and ensure compliance with…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Raising strong objection to shack owners subletting their business, Calangute BJP MLA Michael Lobo today said that shacks were allowed to promote Goan cuisine and not idli sambar. “We have asked the tourism department to cancel the licenses of Shack owners who have sublet their properties,” said Lobo He further said that these licences are given to locals for running shacks, showing the skills and talents of Goans and giving tourists a taste of Goan cuisine and not the cuisines from other states. “We don’t want idli sambhar selling in our beach shacks,” Lobo said Lobo said…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a strategic move to enhance the employability of Goa’s youth, the Government of Goa has partnered with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE India) to introduce the ‘Student Skilling Program.’ This initiative is designed to equip students with industry-relevant skills in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. The program was announced during the National Science Day celebrations at the Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce in Sankhali. The event, themed “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat,” highlighted India’s ongoing contributions to scientific innovation, particularly in…

Panaji: The 2025 edition of Sanquelim-based Goa Institute of Management’s annual marquee performing arts event, Inception, recently concluded after a vibrant two-day celebration of culture, cuisine and music. On the first day of the event, the audience witnessed participants putting on high-octane performances in the group dance competition, ‘Feet on Fire’, and others command the stage either performing solo or in a duo, in the ‘Just Du-et’ dance competition. This was followed by an engaging stand-up comedy act by an alumnus of GIM and a soulful musical performance by the Lucknow-based band, The Lost Fireflies, concluding with a creative adaptation…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Government has informed all Telecom / ISPs to make online applications through “Gatishakti Sanchar Portal” of the Department of Telecom, towards utilization of Electricity Department infrastructure for installation of Internet / Telecom /Television / Communication cables. “ “Gatishakti Sanchar Portal” of Department of Telecom, Government of India for online application towards utilization of Electricity Department infrastructure for installation of Internet / Telecom / Television / Communication cables is opened for application from February 15, 2025. The Gatishakti Sanchar Portal can be accessed at gatishaktisanchar.gov.in” the order states As per provisions of the Telecommunications (Right of Way)…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Centre has extended by six months the deadline for the Mahadayi (Mhadei) Water Disputes Tribunal, constituted to address water-sharing disputes between Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra, to submit its report. The tribunal has got several extensions since it was initially formed on November 16, 2010. According to an official notification issued, the tribunal will now have an additional 180 days. According to the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act of 1956, the tribunal was required to submit its report within three years of its constitution. However, due to the intricacies of the case and requests from the tribunal,…