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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Confusion has gripped the Goa administration following the issuance of two separate and conflicting appointment orders for the post of Chief Town Planner (CTP) by different government departments. On May 5, the Department of Personnel, which functions under Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, issued an order appointing senior bureaucrat R.K. Pandita as Chief Town Planner (Planning) with immediate effect. The order, signed by Under Secretary (Personnel) Durga Kinlekar, stated that Pandita would hold the additional charge while continuing his existing role as Senior Town Planner in the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department. However, on the following…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa School Managements’ Association (GSMA) reiterated its demand for the sanctioning of full-time teaching and non-teaching staff in government-aided schools, calling for an end to the practice of hiring teachers on a contractual basis. At a press briefing held at the Dnyanprasark Vidyalaya hall, GSMA action committee convenor Prashant Naik accused the Directorate of Education of delaying the approval process for full-time staff appointments for the past three years. He claimed that while certain preferred managements are granted permissions to fill posts on a regular basis, many schools, including those serving underprivileged communities, continue to face…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, organized a three-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from April 15 to 17, 2025, focusing on the theme of ‘Quality in Higher Education’. The event, conducted by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), aimed to enhance research, strengthen the Institutional Development Plan (IDP), and promote the adoption of case study pedagogy, with particular emphasis on NAAC Accreditation and NIRF Rankings. The FDP commenced with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp followed by a welcome address from Fr. Antonio Salema. Principal Ms. Ursula Barreto outlined the three main objectives of the program, namely strengthening research…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: A rider sustained injuries while his pillion rider escaped unhurt after their scooter plunged into a roadside gorge near Agonda on Tuesday evening. Sources say that the two brothers from Bhatpal were traveling on their scooter (GA10 D4692) when the accident occurred while negotiating a steep slope at Dumane. According to the pillion rider, the scooter veered to the extreme left and jumped off the road, tumbling into a rocky gorge below. The impact caused the rider to suffer injuries to his legs and hands, while the elder brother riding pillion remained unharmed. Domestic tourists, riding on…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar on Monday laid the foundation stone for the repair and strengthening of seven damaged culverts between Gaondongrim High School and Monem Junction under the jurisdiction of the Village Panchayat Gaondongrim. Speaking at the brief ceremony, Tawadkar said the ₹32 lakh project had received all necessary approvals and work would commence shortly. “These culverts are crucial for proper drainage and road safety. Strengthening them will help prevent flooding and ensure commuter safety. The repairs are designed to last for at least 20 years,” he stated. The Speaker also highlighted…

Team Goemkarponn SHIRGAO: The five-day annual Shirgao Jatra concluded on a subdued note this year, with rituals carried out under tight security and a heavy police presence, following the tragic stampede that claimed six lives last week. In a stark departure from the usual festive atmosphere, the final day saw scaled-down rituals limited to temple mahajans and a few selected devotees. District administration officials and police personnel closely monitored the proceedings to prevent overcrowding and ensure public safety. The once-bustling Shirgao village, known for its vibrant celebrations of Goddess Lairai, witnessed a muted culmination of festivities. The stampede, which occurred…

MORMUGAO: The Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) convened a special meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on a range of civic concerns, including the delayed inauguration of the new fish market, the condition of Hindu crematoriums, unauthorized structures, and the controversial gates installed by the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) at Baina. Addressing the media after the meeting, MMC Chairperson Girish Borker stated that the council had taken up several critical matters for discussion and decision-making. Borker informed us that the new fish market in Mormugao has been completed, with only minor changes pending. However, its official inauguration has been delayed due to…