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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday announced stricter monitoring of garbage contractors through GPS-based tracking linked to the state’s Solid Waste Management facilities, as the government intensified its focus on sanitation, environmental infrastructure and employment generation in Goa. Addressing the Goa Occupational Safety and Health Expo & Summit 2026, Sawant said the government has spent substantial funds on strengthening waste management systems and warned that accountability in garbage collection and disposal would now be closely monitored. He maintained that keeping villages clean was critical to ensuring overall cleanliness across the state. The Chief Minister said the state…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho on Wednesday said the Goa government has begun introducing AI-based monitoring systems in village panchayats as part of a wider push to improve transparency, accountability and digital governance at the grassroots level. The Minister said Artificial Intelligence-enabled attendance systems have already been implemented in panchayats to strengthen administrative discipline and ensure greater transparency in daily functioning. Highlighting infrastructure development in rural local bodies, Godinho said 32 new Panchayat Ghars have been constructed and developed across the state. He added that the facilities would soon be upgraded with modern infrastructure and improved public service…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday urged village panchayats to maintain complete financial transparency in development works and encouraged local bodies to adopt solar energy initiatives as part of the state’s green governance agenda. Addressing a gathering, Sawant said all records related to panchayat expenditure and development projects should remain accessible so that any issues or questions raised during Gram Sabha meetings can be clarified with proper documentation. The Chief Minister stressed that transparency in financial matters would strengthen public trust and ensure greater accountability in the functioning of village panchayats. He also called on panchayats across…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Congress leader Amit Palekar has raised concerns over alleged large-scale deletions from electoral rolls in St. Cruz and Panaji constituencies, calling the development “shocking” and urging citizens to verify their voter registration status. In a social media post, Palekar claimed that names of long-time voters, including those who have participated in elections for over three decades, have been removed. “Was just going through the deleted names from Voters list from St. Cruz Constituency as well as Panaji Constituency and it’s shocking. Came across deletion of names of those who have voted for last 3 decades or…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Marking National Panchayati Raj Day, Goa Forward Party president and MLA Vijai Sardesai launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led state government, accusing it of systematically weakening panchayati raj institutions and eroding grassroots democracy. Sardesai alleged that gram sabhas are being sidelined, local voices overridden, and decision-making powers reduced to a mere formality. He said the developments reflect not just a policy lapse but a deeper assault on Goa’s long-standing tradition of community-led governance. “Goa stands at a painful crossroads,” Sardesai said, adding that the government’s approach amounts to “an attack on Goa’s soul and on our…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Go government released its Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for public consultation, marking a major step under its Goa AI Mission 2027 aimed at positioning the state as a global hub for high-tech innovation. The policy was launched by IT Minister Rohan Khaunte in Panaji and has been developed in just 50 days—well within the government’s 100-day commitment. It has been prepared following consultations with industry, academia, and key stakeholders. The draft policy will be open for public feedback for 15 days starting May 4 and will be available on the State Portal, Goa Online, and…

Doha: The India U17 Men’s National Football Team played out a goalless draw against Qatar in their second international friendly at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, concluding their pre-tournament preparations on a disciplined note. The closely contested encounter saw both sides testing each other’s defensive organisation, but neither team managed to find the breakthrough. India displayed improved structure and composure, particularly at the back, to keep a clean sheet against a competitive opponent. This was the Blue Colts’ final outing before heading into the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. In their previous friendly, India had held Qatar to…