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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: According to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, schools will resume on the dates that the Education Department has set. “Schools will reopen as per the date declared by the Education Department,” Chief Minister Pramod Sawant The Directorate of Education has declared that all government, government-aided, and unaided recognized schools in the state shall begin the new academic year for Classes 6 through 10 and Grade 12 on April 1st, 2025–2026. Shailesh Sinai Zingde, the director of education, announced in a circular that these grades’ lessons will take place in April till 11:30 a.m. After May 1–June 3, students…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s veteran badminton stars made a resounding impact with Sandhya Melasheemi emerging as the standout performer, clinching a double gold at the Yonex Sunrise 47th Indian Masters National Badminton Championship (35+ to 50+ categories) held at the Multipurpose Hall, Peddem, Mapusa. Sandhya, a former Goa State champion, won the Women’s Singles 40+ title with a hard-fought 23-21, 21-16 victory over Maharashtra’s Aditi Rode. She then teamed up with Karnataka’s Sangeetha Mari to secure the Women’s Doubles 40+ crown, defeating Diva Arora and Aditi Rode (Delhi/Maharashtra) 21-12, 21-17. Meanwhile, Goa’s Leena Pednekar alias Dhapre added to the state’s…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (StockHolding), a key subsidiary of IFCI Limited, has launched its e-Stamping services in Goa, expanding its reach to the 25th State and Union Territory since the service began in 2007. Entrusted by the Government of India, StockHolding is responsible for the management and implementation of e-Stamping nationwide for property transactions, including purchases, sales, deeds, and rentals. The e-Stamping service was officially launched by Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant in the distinguished presence of Revenue Minister, Govt. of Goa, Atanasio Monserrate. The event was graced by Chief Secretary of Goa…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A four-member, high-level committee has been appointed by the government to take over the investigation into the purported paper leak controversy that has shook Goa University. Justice RMS Khandeparkar of the Retd High Court is in charge of the committee. The committee also includes Dr. Radhika Nayak, a former registrar of Goa University, and Bosco George, IPS (Retd), a former DIG of the Government of Goa. The Member Secretary will be MRK Prasad, a professor at V M Salgaocar Law College. The committee has been requested to deliver its report as soon as possible. Last Sunday, a…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar inaugurated the much-awaited road widening project near Ozler Forum. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borker, affected landowners, and local residents. Addressing the media, Salkar highlighted the significance of the project, stating that it fulfills a 50-year-long demand of the Vasco community for improved road infrastructure. “This development will ease traffic congestion, reduce accidents, and improve overall traffic flow. This location was a black spot, leading to several accidents and even fatalities. I am grateful to the affected landowners for their generosity in giving up prime land…

Arpora, a serene village in Goa known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant culture, is now facing a troubling issue that threatens to tarnish its reputation. The village Sarpanch, Roshan Redkar, has sounded the alarm over the increasing presence of illegal dance bars and nightclubs, which are operating without any necessary permissions or oversight. Redkar’s concerns highlight a broader trend that could have severe implications for law and order in the region. Recently, Redkar brought to light the specific case of “Goa Night Club,” reportedly run by Mrs. Ernestina Pereira in the Baga-Arpora area. This establishment, as Redkar alleges, is…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a scathing attack AAP Goa leaders, lambasted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government and Mapusa MLA Joshua D’Souza for their blatant dereliction of duty, resulting in the deplorable state of Mapusa’s infrastructure and public services. Sunil Signapurkar highlighted the BJP’s persistent neglect of critical infrastructure projects in Mapusa. “Despite a ₹3 crore sanction over five years ago for the new Mapusa bus stand, the project remains incomplete and nonoperational, reflecting gross administrative inefficiency,” he said Initiated by the late former MLA, the Mapusa fish market redevelopment has languished for years without completion, disrupting local commerce and…