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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) General Secretary Olencio Simoes, along with Maharashtra youth representative Mrunmayi Vatkare, participated in the four-day Global Youth Exchange & Political Leadership Training Program in Negombo, Sri Lanka. The event, organized by the World Forum for Fishers People (WFFP), saw participation from youth across 17 Asia-Pacific countries and was based on resolutions passed at the WFFP’s eighth General Assembly in Brazil. The primary focus of the exchange was to raise awareness among youth about ocean grabbing and the struggles faced by fishing communities worldwide. The discussions highlighted violations of human rights-based approaches, the impact…

“According to the complaints, key figures within the university administration—including the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and head of the department—were made aware of the situation, yet no decisive action has been taken to address it. What intensifies the call for a thorough investigation is the allegation of involvement by a former minister in an effort to resolve the issue quietly in favour of the professor. Such claims raise critical questions about corruption and favouritism within academic institutions, potentially leading to a wider inquiry into the existing safeguards against academic dishonesty.” In a stunning development that has raised eyebrows across Goa, allegations…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: The Murgao BJP Mandal, under the leadership of Mandal Adhyaksh Adv. Avinash Naik, has officially declared its new committee for the next three years, making it the first constituency in the state to complete the process. The announcement was made in the presence of Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar. Speaking to the media, MLA Amonkar stated that the newly formed committee consists of 31 members, including the Mandal president, with a strong focus on women’s representation. “We have ensured 33% reservation for women, and 11 women members have been included in the committee,” he said. Amonkar elaborated on…

By Sandeep Heble A group of parents, under the banner of “Sacred Names Protection Forum”, deeply anguished by the recent happenings, have come together to express their collective grief. “Our religious sentiments are hurt!” they moan. The reason? FIRs have been filed against social activists Rama Kankonkar and Shankar Polji—both named after revered Hindu gods. “How can complaints be filed against those who carry the names of our deities? This is an insult to our faith,” they argue. “If such frivolous cases continue, who will dare name their children after gods in the future?” they lament, their voices heavy with…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Art and Culture Hall, Sanskriti Bhavan, resonated with empowerment and inspiration on March 12th, as the Goa Livelihoods Forum, in collaboration with JCI Mapusa, hosted the highly anticipated Yashaswini 2025, a flagship program commemorating International Women’s Day. Under the powerful theme, “Being Women: Struggle to Strength” the event showcased the resilience and achievements of women across Goa, with an outstanding Divli dance performance by Mahadev Kalasangam group the gathering was inaugurated. The program offered a diverse platform for participants to express their strengths and journeys through a multifaceted pageant competition, reel-making contest, a “Strength Attire” fashion…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Governor, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai paid courtesy visits to Gujarati Samaj Educational Trust and Special School, Margao and later at Dr. Alfredo Antao Home For Aged, Chandor and extended a financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each to both the institutes. Former Chief Minister and MLA, Margao, Digamber Kamat, Mukesh Saglani, Chairman of the Trust and others welcomed the Governor by presenting flower bouquet. M. R. M. Rao, IAS, Secretary to Governor, Mihir Vardhan, Special Officer, Ajit Panchwadkar, Director, Social Welfare and Varsha Naik, Director. P. W. Earlier, Mukesh Saglani, Chairman of the Trust welcomed the…

Team Goemkarponn Residents of Curti’s Prabhu Nagar filed a complaint at the Ponda Police Station on Sunday in an attempt to find out why their neighbourhood is experiencing a water shortage, as there is currently no apparent remedy to the problem. The water issue throughout the summer has severely impacted Prabhu Nagar, according to the locals. “The government has a responsibility to supply us with safe drinking water,” the residents, who were joined by Dr. Ketan Bhatikar, stated. We are forced to use packaged water for drinking during student examinations, and we also have to rent tankers for cooking and…