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New Delhi: The Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday conducted a high level review meeting to assess India’s preparedness for the ongoing Kharif cropping season and minimise the possible impact of the El Niño weather pattern on agriculture and the economy. The meeting, chaired by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr P.K. Mishra, brought together senior officials from more than 15 Union ministries and departments, including Agriculture, Power, Water Resources, Health and the India Meteorological Department. Officials were informed that although the southwest monsoon arrived nearly 10 days late across key agricultural regions of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra,…

New Delhi: India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme has emerged as a major driver of rural economic growth, generating more than Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional income for farmers over the past decade while positioning agriculture as a key contributor to the country’s clean energy transition. The initiative has created a stable and reliable market for agricultural produce by diverting surplus crops towards ethanol production. This has helped reduce farmers’ dependence on volatile commodity markets and provided an assured demand backed by government procurement, improving financial stability for millions of cultivators. Initially centred on sugarcane molasses, the programme has…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s reservoirs have recorded a steady rise in water storage following sustained monsoon rainfall, with the latest Water Resources Department data showing improving water levels across the state as of July 7, 2026. Among the reservoirs, Gaunem Dam has reached 68.7% of its storage capacity, the highest in the state, followed by Amthane Dam at 65.9% and Chapoli Dam at 53.8%. Salaulim Dam, Goa’s largest reservoir, stands at 42.5% capacity with 9,960 Ha.m of stored water, while Tillari Dam is at 43.3% with 19,998.2 Ha.m in storage. Tillari is also the only reservoir currently releasing water, with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant step towards improving transparency and accountability in local self-governance, the High Court has directed that all Panchayats across Goa be equipped with CCTV systems and that all Panchayat meetings be video recorded. The Court ordered that CCTV cameras be installed in Panchayat offices to facilitate public access to office footage. It also mandated that proceedings of every Panchayat meeting be recorded and filmed, with any objections raised by members being duly entered in the official minutes. The directions were issued in two separate writ petitions filed by petitioner Sharlet Fernandes. The High Court has…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said Goa’s agricultural sector has witnessed significant growth over the past decade, with agricultural exports rising from ₹3.57 crore in 2014 to over ₹5 crore, while also issuing a stern warning to government officials, saying those who fail to perform their duties “will have to sit at home.” Addressing the Krushi Pe Charcha – Agriculture Development Programme organised by the Agriculture Department at Ravindra Bhavan in Sankhali, the Chief Minister highlighted the State’s progress in agriculture, horticulture and food processing while outlining the government’s roadmap for reviving traditional farming. Sawant…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: After detecting over 56,000 traffic violations in a single-day trial, the Goa government has announced that AI-powered traffic enforcement will officially begin issuing penalties from July 15, while simultaneously deciding to stop issuing fresh permits for Mahindra Thar vehicles under the rent-a-car scheme in a bid to improve road safety. Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Monday said the automated enforcement system, whose launch has been postponed several times due to technical refinements and public awareness campaigns, will now be implemented without any further delay. Until July 15, motorists caught violating traffic rules by AI-enabled cameras will only…

New Delhi: India wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson could miss out on the country’s Asian Games squad as the team management reportedly considers making changes ahead of the continental tournament. Samson’s place has come under scrutiny following a disappointing run of form with the bat. After struggling in recent T20 internationals, he was left out of India’s playing eleven for the second T20I against England and did not feature in the subsequent series against Zimbabwe. During the ongoing tour of Ireland and England, Samson managed just six runs in three matches before being replaced in the playing eleven by young batter…