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Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: A delegation from the Goa Maritime Officers Association (GMOA) met Ports Minister and Captain of Ports Digambar Kamat at the Goa Assembly Complex in Porvorim on Wednesday to discuss key issues concerning the development of the maritime sector and the welfare of seafarers in the state. During the meeting, the delegation briefed the minister on the association’s objectives and initiatives aimed at strengthening unity and professional growth among maritime officers. The members also invited Kamat to visit the GMOA office in Comba, Margao. The association submitted a memorandum highlighting two major demands. The first was the establishment…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: The Goa government has directed all state departments to strictly follow guidelines issued by NITI Aayog for planning and utilisation of funds under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP), in a move aimed at ensuring that allocations meant for Scheduled Tribes reach the intended beneficiaries. Informing the Goa Legislative Assembly, Tribal Welfare Minister Ramesh Tawadkar said an order issued on February 5, 2026 mandates all line departments to obtain prior approval from the Tribal Welfare Department before proposing any new schemes, amendments or development projects under the TSP. Under the directive, the Tribal Welfare Department has been empowered…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A Bhagwat Saptah Gyan Yajna began at the Baina Maruti Temple in Vasco on March 9, marking the first time such a week-long spiritual programme is being organised in the city. The religious event, scheduled to continue until March 15, 2026, has been organised by members of the Sambhaji Nagar Brahman Samaj and Hindu community, who have jointly taken the initiative to conduct the Bhagwat Saptah for the spiritual welfare and well-being of residents in the area. The initiative of holding the week long Bhagwat Saptah Program in Vasco was conceptualized by Dwarkanath Bhatji of the Ambabai…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: After a delay of over two months, the trial operations of a 10-tonne gasification plant commenced at the Sonsodo Waste Management Complex on Wednesday. The trial run began after the Goa State Pollution Control Board granted Consent to Establish the facility earlier this week. The plant, being operated by Pune-based GD Environmental Pvt Ltd, is designed to process plastic and other waste materials and convert them into oil and gas through a gasification process. Company Director Ajit Gadgil, speaking to the media at the site, said the generation of oil and gas from waste is key to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Education, Goa has instructed schools across the state to conduct limited classroom hours in April for students of Classes 6 to 10 and Class 12 as part of the academic calendar for 2026–27. According to a circular issued by Director Shailesh Zingde, the new academic year for these classes will begin on April 1. However, schools have been directed to limit daily teaching hours to a maximum of three and a half hours during the month. The department has also outlined schedules for examinations and results for the current academic year. Students of Classes…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) conferred the Bonaventure D’Pietro Book Award on the book Dhage written by Fr. Roman Rodrigues during a programme that also featured a story writing workshop for participants. Dr. Prakash Parienkar, Associate Professor and Vice Dean (Research), Discipline of Konkani at the Shenoi Goembab School of Languages and Literature, Goa University, attended the event as chief guest and resource person for the workshop. Other dignitaries present included Fr. Myron Jeson Barreto, President of DKA; Anthony San Fernandes, Vice-President; Agnelo Borim, Secretary; and Willy Goes, Treasurer. Rodrigues, a noted Konkani language expert and writer,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has said the Goa government is strengthening preventive healthcare by expanding comprehensive medical screening services, including cancer screening, across all Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs) in the state. Rane said the initiative aims to ensure early detection of diseases and improve accessibility to healthcare services at the grassroots level. “Healthcare must begin with early detection and accessibility, not just treatment. We are taking a decisive step to strengthen preventive healthcare in Goa by expanding comprehensive medical screening services—including cancer screening—across all PHCs and CHCs,” he said. The minister also…