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Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The long-pending issue of illegal encroachments on pavements and roadside areas in Margao has once again reached the spotlight after a contempt petition was filed before the High Court against the Margao Municipal Council (MMC). Senior power department official and civic activist Kashinath Shetye has approached the High Court alleging non-compliance of earlier court directives regarding the removal of encroachments and kiosks near the Aquem Power House area. Acting on the petition, the High Court has issued notice to MMC Chief Officer Madhu Narvekar, directing him to respond by June 8, 2026. In the petition, Shetye referred…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: In a major boost to veterinary education and animal healthcare infrastructure in the State, the Government of India has granted the Letter of Permission (LoP) for the establishment of the Goa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Kurti in Ponda under Goa University. The approval has been issued by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying for starting the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree programme with an annual intake capacity of 40 students from the academic year 2026–27. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant welcomed the development and said the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The third meeting of the North Goa District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) was held under the chairmanship of North Goa Collector Ankit Yadav to review the implementation of renewable energy initiatives in the state. The meeting was attended by officials from the Electricity Department and Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA), along with the Chief Electrical Engineer, Superintending Engineer, Lead District Manager, representatives of Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other DLCC members. Discussions during the meeting centred on reviewing the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in Goa and exploring measures to boost…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday inaugurated a Maha Loan Mela organised under the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission at Navelim Panchayat in Sankhali, aimed at empowering women and self-help groups through financial assistance and entrepreneurship support. The initiative was organised in collaboration with partner banks and financial institutions, with participation from women entrepreneurs and members of various self-help groups (SHGs). The Chief Minister also congratulated the Surabhi MCLF Co-operative Multipurpose Society and participating institutions for supporting the programme. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sawant said the initiative would strengthen “Nari Shakti” by ensuring easier access to…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Shri Mallikarjun Vidyalaya High School has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a 100% pass result in the SSC Examination 2026. Leading the batch with distinction, Ms. Vaishnavi D. Komarpant secured 92.18%. She was followed by Master Raghav M. Sawant with 90.50% and Master Sidhant K. Velip with 79.83%. interestingly, the vidyalaya takes pride in the commendable performance of other students, including Ms. Kanishka P. Desai (79.67%), Ms. Puja S. Kujur (76.67%), Master Aadi S. Metri (75.50%), and Master Suharsh S. Bhaireli (75%), all of whom contributed to the school’s overall success. Chairman of the Centro Promoter…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Jerome Clement, Traffic Manager at Mormugao Port Authority, and Raghoba A. Kotkar, Vice President of Delta Ports, were felicitated at the Industries and Commerce Exhibition “Incomex 2026” held in Hubbali, Karnataka, in recognition of their contributions to the transport and logistics sector. The felicitation was carried out by Karnataka MP and Former Chief minister Jagadish Shettar during the exhibition organised by the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry . The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders from across the country, providing a platform to discuss developments and challenges in commerce and infrastructure. Jerome Clement and…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: The Goa Women’s Forum (GWF) staged an awareness action in Vasco, calling for the scrapping of the Goa Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) and urging consumers to oppose its implementation. The programme, held in front of the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) building, saw GWF volunteers interacting with present and former councillors as well as citizens visiting the municipal office. The initiative marked the launch of GWF’s awareness campaign targeting consumers in municipal areas across Goa. Holding placards with slogans such as “Scrap Deposit Refund Scheme Now”, “Deposit Refund Scheme is Anti-People” and “Consumer Boycott will be the response…