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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to file its response on a petition challenging the Bombay High Court at Goa’s decision to cancel the Ponda Assembly by-election notification. A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta noted that the interpretation of Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, would be central to the adjudication of the matter. The Court has scheduled the case for final hearing on May 8. The Special Leave Petition has been filed by Congress candidate Ketan Bhatikar, who contested the Ponda Assembly…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: In a move aimed at strengthening access to education and improving basic facilities, State Bank of India (SBI) has provided 70 bicycles and constructed a dedicated toilet block for girl students at Government High School (GHS), Gaondongrim under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The newly built sanitation facility for girls was formally inaugurated on Monday, followed by the distribution of bicycles to students. The event was attended by senior SBI officials, school staff, parents, and local stakeholders. Deputy General Manager (AO Panaji) Shailendra Mishra, Regional Manager (South Goa) Ashish Kumar, Canacona Branch Manager Ashish Pawar, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Amit Palekar has warned of what he described as an “orchestrated attempt” to disturb communal harmony in Goa amid the ongoing Gautam Khattar controversy, pointing to a surge in provocative content on social media. Addressing the issue, Palekar claimed that while Khattar was handled “gracefully” by authorities upon being brought to Goa, the narrative has since shifted towards inciting religious sentiments. He alleged that certain miscreants were deliberately posting objectionable remarks targeting deities, often through anonymous or locked profiles, raising concerns about the authenticity and intent behind such accounts. He cautioned that the pattern of online activity…

Team Goemkarponn ZUARINAGAR: Pramod Sawant on Tuesday inaugurated CERT-In Samvaad 2026 at the BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, bringing together over 500 delegates and global experts to deliberate on strengthening cybersecurity and audit systems in India. The conference focuses on securing “Digital Bharat” through future-ready audit frameworks, especially as the country’s digital footprint continues to expand rapidly. During the event, key initiatives were launched, including AMBAK (Audit Monitoring Benchmark & Knowledge framework), progress reports of working groups, and an Advanced Cyber Security Certification Course by CERT-In in collaboration with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and BIRD.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A growing number of couples are turning to the state-run fertility programme in Goa, with 446 patients registering for infertility treatment and 131 already undergoing IVF at the Goa Medical College and Hospital. The figures underline the rising demand and impact of the Centre for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) at GMC, which remains the only government facility in the country offering IVF treatment free of cost. Officials said the 131 patients have undergone a total of 167 IVF cycles, resulting in 25 positive cases so far, including 14 successful deliveries and two ongoing pregnancies. In addition, 260…

Team Goemkarponn KUSHAVATI: District Collector Egna Cleetus, IAS, chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) to review claims submitted under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 from multiple talukas in the district. The meeting considered a total of 97 claims received from Sub-Divisional Level Committees (SDLCs), including 33 from Dharbandora, 40 from Sanguem and 24 from Canacona talukas in Goa. During the proceedings, the committee undertook a detailed review of each claim to ensure they met the criteria laid down under the Act. Officials also issued necessary directions to streamline the verification process and ensure timely disposal of pending…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Tourism Department in Goa has directed all tourist trade operators to complete mandatory registration within the stipulated time, warning of strict action against defaulters. According to officials, trade registration has been made compulsory for all stakeholders operating within the tourism sector, including accommodation providers, travel agents and related service operators. Failure to submit the required application and data within the given deadline will attract penalties and could lead to legal proceedings. Authorities also clarified that individuals offering accommodation through online platforms such as short-term rental services are not exempt from the rules. Property owners listing their…