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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Vedanta Ltd has addressed concerns raised by farmers in Mayem regarding compensation dues. The clarification comes after a press conference where farmers expressed their grievances. Here is a detailed look at the company’s stance on the matter. Vedanta Ltd has stated that all compensation dues for the period from 2010 to 2013, pertaining to Sesa Mining Corporation Ltd, have been fully paid to the farmers in Mayem. The company emphasized that no dues are currently pending against Sesa Mining Corporation Ltd, and since 2013, there have been no mining operations conducted at the Mayem site. Additionally, Vedanta…

591 traffic violations including 56 drunken driving cases booked Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Police booked a total of 591 traffic violations including 56 cases of drunken driving during a special night drive. The drive was personally supervised by the Director General of Police, Shri Alok Kumar, IPS, along with other senior officers, including DIGP Range, Varsha Sharma, IPS, SP Akshat Kaushal, IPS etc. They were present on the field, actively overseeing operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. To ensure the success of the drive, police personnel were extensively deployed across the state, including officers from the District Police, Traffic Police,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant development for the fishing community, the National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) concluded its three-day general body meeting in Alibag, Maharashtra, hosted by the Maharashtra Machhimar Kruti Samiti (MMKS). The meeting, attended by representatives from nine coastal states, saw Olencio Simoes re-elected for a second term as the General Secretary. Other key positions were also filled, with Ramkrishna Tandel taking on the role of Chairperson, Jackson Pollayll as Treasurer, and K.Allaya, Usmangani Shrerasiya, and Sesadamai as Vice-Chairpersons. K. Lakshmi was appointed as the Joint Secretary. At the heart of the discussions was the impending construction of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Physics at Government College Sanquelim organized a study visit to BITS Pilani Goa Campus on 15 February 2025 under the DBT Star College Scheme. A group of 23 enthusiastic students, accompanied by faculty members Mahendra Pednekar, Aga, Ms. Suvarna Patil and Ms. Anushka Panjikar, embarked on this educational trip to gain practical exposure to advanced research facilities and experimental techniques. The visit commenced with an exploration of the Central Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility (CSIF), where students were introduced to state-of-the-art research instruments used in various scientific investigations. The experts at CSIF provided insightful demonstrations, explaining…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant recognition of its leadership and innovative governance, the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) was bestowed with a prestigious award at the Governance Now West Tech Symposium & Awards 2025, held in Mumbai. The ceremony, which celebrates trailblazers in governance and technology, saw Goa-IDC’s Chairman, Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, receive the esteemed CMD Leadership Award. This award underscores Shri Lourenco’s exemplary leadership and his pivotal role in driving governance and technological reforms within Goa-IDC. Under his stewardship, the corporation has implemented progressive industrial policies, streamlined processes to enhance the ease of doing business, and fostered an…

Team Goemkapronn PERNEM: In the early hours at Ashwem, near the Ajoba temple in Keri, a fire broke out at the Tan Sand Resort, causing substantial damage and financial losses. The incident, which occurred due to a short circuit, resulted in the destruction of two generators and one transformer. According to fire officials, the fire was triggered when a generator was started due to a power outage, but it was not disconnected once the power supply returned. This oversight led to a short circuit, igniting the fire. Local residents and fire officers swiftly responded to the incident, managing to bring…

Team Goemkapronn PANAJI: In a shocking revelation, Tulshidas Naik, a panch member from Ward No. 3 of the Sancoale Village Panchayat and the former South Goa District President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has filed a comprehensive complaint with the Directorate of Panchayat against the Deputy Sarpanch, Derrick Vales, and the Acting Secretary, Orville C. Vales. The complaint, dated February 17, 2025, alleges widespread illegal activities, misuse of powers, and the syphoning of public funds within the panchayat. The complaint outlines several egregious incidents, including the non-functional 3 TPD Bio-gas Plant, which was installed at a cost of Rs. 1.68…