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Team Goemkarponn ALDONA: Illegal land filling, hill cutting, and construction activities in the ecologically sensitive paddy fields of Carona, Aldona (Survey No. 209/3) have sparked outrage, with ex-MLA Glen Souza Ticlo and complainant Thomas Tavaser demanding strict action. The property in question, which falls under the Regional Plan for Goa 2021 as a paddy field within 100 meters of a creek, has allegedly been converted illegally without a conversion sanad. Furthermore, a double-storey bungalow has been constructed in violation of CRZ norms, with mangroves reportedly cleared along the Mapusa Tar River. Despite multiple complaints by concerned citizens, authorities have failed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Shri Amit Patkar today reiterated the Indian National Congress Party’s firm support for a nationwide caste-based census, echoing the visionary leadership of Rahul Gandhi, who has consistently advocated that Caste Census is the cornerstone of equality, social justice, and true representation. Speaking after receiving a memorandum from the Bhandari Samaj, Amit Patkar, accompanied by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao and Chairman of the Goa Congress OBC Department Sharad Chopdekar, stated: “The Congress Party stands in unwavering solidarity with the OBC community in their rightful demand for a caste-based census. This is not…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant move to enhance the skills and employability of Goan youth, the Government of Goa formalized its partnership with Laghu Udyog Bharati, Goa Chapter, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The announcement, made today by the Director of Higher Education, Shri Bhushan Savoikar, during a press briefing at the Directorate of Higher Education in Porvorim, highlighted the introduction of four new employment-oriented degree courses at SSA Government College of Commerce and Arts, Pernem. Admissions for these programs will open on April 11, 2025, via the E-Samar portal. Savoikar emphasized the strategic importance of this…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a bid to bridge the gap between cutting-edge drone technology and real-world applications, a five-day faculty development program on remote sensing and GIS in drones concluded recently in Goa. Supported by the Directorate of Higher Education, this collaborative effort between the Electronics and Computer Engineering Department of Agnel Institute of Technology & Design Assagao and the Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sankhali, brought together a diverse group of educators and experts. The event was graced by prominent figures such as Rev. Fr. Vicky Hilario, Assistant Director, Agnel Technical Education Complex, and Shri. Bhushan K.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The annual Chrism Mass of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman was celebrated by Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, Bishop Emeritus of Port Blair, Alex Dias, Vicar General Jose Remedious Fernandes and priests representatives from all over the Archdiocese, at Se Cathedral Church, Old Goa at 10 am on 10th April, 2025. The main objective of the Chrism Mass is to express more clearly the Presbyterian communion of the priests with their Bishop and the blessings of the Holy Oils. Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, in his homily, highlighted three qualities a priest should have while fulfilling their ministry. These…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A delegation from the Marathi Rajbhasha Nirdhar Samiti met with Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant at the Secretariat to present a memorandum advocating for official language status for Marathi. Led by Principal Subhash Bhaskar Welingkar, the committee emphasized historical and cultural reasons why Marathi should be recognized alongside Konkani as an official language. The meeting highlighted data showing Marathi’s widespread use in educational institutions, newspapers, public bodies, and other sectors. The delegation included notable figures such as Margdarshak G. R. Dhaulkar, Pradeep Ghadai Amonkar, and prominent singer Dr. Pradeep Gawkar. They presented comparative statistics on Marathi and…

New Delhi: Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the 64-year-old Canadian businessman of Pakistani origin, arrived in Delhi on Thursday afternoon, marking a significant step in the pursuit of justice for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana is accused of being a key figure behind the planning and execution of the attacks that claimed 164 lives, including six Americans. Sources confirmed that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will arrest Rana upon his arrival, with plans for his detention in Tihar Jail, Delhi. He was brought back from the United States on a special flight by a joint team comprising NIA and Research and…