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Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Goa University’s MSW students and faculty from the D.D. Kosambi School of Social Sciences and Behavioural Studies demonstrated a profound commitment to community engagement during Rural Camp 2025 in Cotigao, Canacona. Over a transformative 10-day period from 13 February – 22nd February, the camp immersed participants in community service, participatory rural appraisal, social mapping, cultural exchange, and skill development. Reflecting on the experience, Mr. Keval Naik, Camp Coordinator, stated, “The camp was an extraordinary 10-day immersive experience, where community service, participatory rural appraisal, social mapping, cultural exchange, and diverse skill-building activities came together to create a transformative…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: the Modern Pentathlon Association of Goa hosted a special interaction session and felicitation ceremony at SRK Farm in Khandepar, Ponda, Goa. The event, which ran from 10 AM to 4:30 PM, honored Goan athletes and coaches who secured an impressive seven medals for the state at the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand. The gathering brought together prominent figures from the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG), Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs (DSYA), and the Goa Olympic Association, along with journalists and athletes. The session provided a platform for athletes to share their experiences and preparations leading…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a strategic move to bolster its tourism sector, the Goa government has joined forces with the Taj Group to launch a pioneering hospitality skilling centre. This ambitious initiative, unveiled recently, is poised to become India’s largest facility of its kind, offering specialized training programs designed to meet the evolving demands of the global hospitality industry. By equipping local youth with the skills necessary to excel in this competitive field, the centre aims to not only enhance individual career prospects but also reinforce Goa’s status as a premier global tourism destination. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant underscored the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Chemistry, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa – Goa, in collaboration with the Institution Innovation Council, hosted the 9th Festival of Innovation, a one-day state-level workshop for Schools, HSS and Colleges across Goa, on the 14th of February, 2025. At the outset, Ms. Kathleen Pinto, Head of the Department of Chemistry gave the gathering a gist of the various activities taken up by the department of Chemistry. The Principal Ms. Ursula Barreto then welcomed the gathering consisting of 29 participating institutes with her impactful insights on nurturing the seeds of innovation. The Chief Guest, Ryan Vaz,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Dy. Supdt. Of Police, Traffic (HQ), Panaji has informed to all motorists that in order to promote Digital payments and facilitate easy payment of uncompounded Challans issued under Motor  Vehicle Act/ Rules, w.e.f. March 1, 2025 no cash payment will be accepted while compounding Challans issued under Motor Vehicle Act/ Rules. All Challans will be compounded only in Digital Form through following modes, debit/ credit card, QR code ( generated on E-challan machine) and https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan (for payment of  uncompounded M. V. Challan) – this link will also be received by the violator on his mobile number.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant development, the Regional Empowered Committee (REC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has deferred a decision on the contentious Mollem railway doubling project in Goa. This move comes after a meeting where the committee sought additional clarification on the project’s details from its proponents. The project, which aims to double the railway track between Tinaighat in Karnataka and Vasco da Gama in Goa, has been marred by environmental concerns and legal setbacks. The Goa government and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. are seeking to revoke an abeyance order on the diversion…

“Batra, a Delhiite, stands accused of allegedly killing a local woman in a tragic accident which has left the community in shock and mourning. As reports surfaced of the DGP ordering an investigation into the incident, the Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Pernem, Asish Shirodkar, submitted a report concerning the use of a private vehicle to transport Batra for legal procedures. Eyewitnesses noted that the accused was shuttled in a car with tinted windows, heightening suspicions about the nature of his treatment by law enforcement.” The recent fatal hit-and-run incident in Mandrem has ignited fierce discussions about justice and…