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Team Goemkarponn MANDREM: Mandrem police have registered an offence following a complaint by a 65-year-old resident of Sawantwada, Mandrem, Pernem, over an alleged assault linked to a prolonged property dispute. As per police records, the offence was registered on January 18, 2026, at around 1.29 pm on the complaint of Nandabal Bica alias Bhikaji Mahadev Sawant, a resident of House No. A-143, Sawantwada, Mandrem. Sawant alleged that on January 17, 2026, at about 6 pm, he was wrongfully restrained at Sawantwada by six persons — Suryakant Pandurang Sawant, Sunita Suryakant Sawant, Babita Bablo Sawant, Omkar Bablo Sawant, Bablo Pandurang Sawant…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, and Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao, were declared joint champions of the Goa University Inter Collegiate Powerlifting Men’s Championship 2025–26. The event was held at Silver Jubilee Hall on the Goa University campus, with Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, securing third place. Arif Karadi of Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, earned the ‘Strongest Man’ title for his impressive overall performance. The championship featured intense competition across multiple weight categories, showcasing the strength, technique, and discipline of young powerlifters from across Goa. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: V M Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, emerged champions at the Goa University Inter Collegiate Powerlifting Women’s Championship 2025–26, held at the Silver Jubilee Hall on the Goa University campus. The prestigious tournament brought together top women lifters from colleges across the state and witnessed intense competition along with record breaking performances. Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Margao, and Don Bosco College, Panjim, jointly secured the runners up position, underlining the growing standard and depth of women’s powerlifting in Goa. The championship showcased strength, discipline, and competitive spirit across multiple weight categories. The individual highlight…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa has been recognised as a Best Performer in Category B by the Central Government on the occasion of National Startup Day, marking a significant milestone in the state’s growing startup and digital ecosystem. The achievement was highlighted in the Goa Legislative Assembly, where the government also outlined an ambitious roadmap focused on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and employment generation for Goan youth. During the Assembly session, Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications Rohan Khaunte announced that the state will soon launch an AI assisted chatbot aimed at strengthening e governance services and improving citizen engagement.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is set to host a comprehensive startup handholding programme as part of National Startup Day 2026, reinforcing the state’s growing focus on innovation driven entrepreneurship. The initiative will be organised by the Startup and IT Promotion Cell under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications and will be held on January 19 at the Goa Marriott Resort in Miramar. The programme aims to provide structured and practical guidance to startups seeking to understand and benefit from various startup schemes offered by the Government of India and the Government of Goa. Designed as an end to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is set to host the Indian Racing Festival 2026 at the Goa Street Circuit near Manohar International Airport on February 14 and 15, marking a major step towards positioning the State as a global destination for international sporting events. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced the event, highlighting its significance for sports tourism and economic growth in Goa. “We are proud to bring the Indian Racing Festival 2026 to Goa at the Goa Street Circuit, Manohar International Airport. This world-class event will boost sports tourism, create economic opportunities, inspire our youth, and serve as a stepping stone…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A Specific Compliance Audit (SSCA) Phase II on the oversight of GST payments and return filing has highlighted a major revenue risk, with mismatches and deviations amounting to ₹157.99 crore emerging as the key concern in the functioning of the State Taxes Department under the GST regime. The audit, largely based on data analysis, examined the effectiveness of control and oversight mechanisms such as scrutiny of returns, internal audit and compliance functions of wards. The scrutiny of GST returns and verification of taxpayer records covered the period from April 2018 to March 2021, while audit of selected…