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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The BJP government in Goa is systematically sidelining Bahujan Samaj students by failing to implement the roster reservation system in PG medical admissions at Goa Medical College (GMC). This failure has created job scarcity for Bahujan youth and worsened the state’s unemployment crisis, said AAP Vice President Prof. Ramrao Wagh during a press conference in Panaji on Saturday. Wagh accused the government of deliberately denying Bahujan students their rightful opportunities. “In 2023, 37 PG medical seats went to General Category students, only 12 went to OBC students instead of the 16 mandated by the reservation policy. No…

Team Goemkarponn LONDON: On St. Andrew’s Feast Day, the Vasco Goan Association, Ealing, UK, proudly honors Clayton Barreto for his outstanding contributions to the Goan community in the UK. Clayton’s journey from Goa to becoming S.Secretary to the High Commissioner at the High Commission of India is a testament to his resilience, integrity, and dedication. Over 16 years, he has championed Goan culture, promoted Konkani, supported Goan talent, and ensured Goa’s presence in the Indian High Commission and international platforms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Clayton played a crucial role through the High Commission of India and the Vande Bharat Mission,…

The recent issuance of defamation notices by the Tivim Comunidade Management to approximately 15 individuals, including well-known Gaunkars, has sparked significant concern within the local community. The notices are in response to questions raised regarding a controversial land deal involving a Pune-based university, a move that stands to alienate the very constituents they claim to represent. The community’s reaction to the proposed land deal has been marked by apprehension and scepticism, and rightly so. Land in Goa, especially that associated with communities, carries deep historical and cultural significance. It is often viewed as an inheritance protected by ancestors and should…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC), Chairman, Alexio Lourenco Reginaldo today announced that there will be auction of 29 prime plots i.e 20 industrial and 9 commercial plots at Verna Industrial Estate, offering a unique opportunity for enterprises to thrive. “Today we have announces the auction of 29 prime plots: 20 industrial and 9 commercial plots at Verna Industrial Estate are now up for grabs, offering a unique opportunity for enterprises to thrive,” said Reginaldo Reginaldo also launched OPEN (Open Platform for Enterprise Network) – India’s first Digital Public Good for Industry Governance, a cutting-edge open-source software platform…

Team Goemkarponn ARAMBOL: Mandrem police in a raid at Arambol has arrested Sharmin Shaikh @ Maria for allegedly procuring girls for purpose of prostitution. Also 2 victim girls have been rescued. As per information, while patrolling is PS area and at around 21:00 hrs when police staff of mandrem ps reached at near Arambol Junction it received reliable information from the sources that one Sharmin Shaikh alias Maria N/o Ahemadabad Gujarat had procured girls from outside Goa for the purpose of prostitution. Also it came to light that she was supplying them to customers for prostitution and presently performing the…

New Delhi: India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as Cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ over the Bay of Bengal is expected to make landfall on Saturday afternoon, close to the coastal areas of Puducherry. The approaching storm, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds with a speed up to 90 Kmph, has led to the closure of schools and colleges in several parts of the state and the halt of public services. The IMD issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rain on…

New Delhi: As India prepares for their upcoming pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar shed light on the team’s dynamics and strategy. The much-anticipated pink-ball Test in Adelaide is scheduled to start on December 6. Nayar emphasised the invaluable contribution of senior players like Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who were not included in the first Test due to team combination decisions. “When you have seniors like Jaddu (Jadeja) and Ash (Ashwin) who understand what the team is trying to do, it becomes very easy. The team-first policy that the coach and captain believe in, everyone…