Author: Team Admin

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Two years ago CCP had purchased a “Bandicoot” machine for mechanical sewage cleaning at a cost of 40+ lakhs, but it looks like some political bandicoots have run off with it, as no one has seen it in action. In the recent parliament session, the Modi Govt shamelessly gave a reply stating that ZERO manual scavenging incidents have been recorded in the past five years. Perfect case of “ostrich governance”. While the AAP has completely banned manual scavenging in Delhi and deployed more than 200 machines, Goa is still not able to enter the 21st century thanks…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: A silent protest was organized outside St. Michael’s Church, Anjuna where the Comunidade’s Extraordinary General Body Meeting was taking place. The protest, led by Dr. Inacio Fernandes, was conducted peacefully, with no shouting or sloganeering. Dr. Fernandes emphasized that the demonstration was a peaceful exercise of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, underscoring the village’s democratic rights. Anjuna police were present on-site with additional police force to ensure the protest remained orderly. Dr. Fernandes invited any interested individuals to join, reaffirming the community’s right to protest within a free and democratic…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In today’s world, sustainability has become a core principle that drives global efforts to preserve natural resources, with both governments and startups playing pivotal roles in advancing sustainable innovation. While startups bring creativity and agility to take risks making them essential players in the sustainability space, governments are essential in setting policies and frameworks that enable sustainable practices to thrive, ensuring a collective push toward a greener future. Goa, a state known for its beautiful beaches and rich biodiversity, is becoming a hub for sustainable innovation. With support from the Department of Information Technology, Electronics, and Communication…

PANAJI: Goa Tourism’s participation at ITB Asia 2024 has proven to be a successful endeavor, marked by strategic dialogues, high-profile visits, and extensive global networking. The delegation, led by Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director of Tourism, along with Gavin Dias, General Manager, Marketing, GTDC, and Dhiraj Wagle, Deputy Director of Tourism, represented Goa at the prestigious travel trade event, reinforcing the state’s commitment to expanding its tourism footprint. The Goa Tourism Pavilion received distinguished visitors, including Mr. Sanyam Joshi, First Secretary (Economic and Mr. Ashwani Kumar, Head of Chancery from the High Commission of India in Singapore. During their visit, the…

All good things come to an end. Well, a twelve-year tenure is a good period for a good thing to last. Or so the Indian Cricket Team will tell themselves, as their undefeated streak of wins in Tests at home came to a bitter end against New Zealand in the second Test at Pune. India have been impenetrable at home in Tests, having made it nearly impossible for teams to even fathom defeating them in the sub-continent. Pune: Many have come with their might, such as the mighty Australia, and the enterprising England, but none managed to achieve what the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Karnataka government has raised strong objection to Goa’s proposal to conduct yet another joint site inspection of the Kalsa Bandura project site at Kankumbi. During the third PRAWAH committee meeting held in Goa on Friday, Karnataka objected to site inspection citing that the matter is subjudice judice However Goa was firm on its demand of site inspection claiming that Karnataka would stand exposed over its violation of attempt to divert water from Mhadei river basin to Malaprabha “Since both the States were firm on their stand, the Authority decided to seek opinion from the Central Water…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A complaint has been filed with Vigilance Directorate and SP Anti Corruption Bureau against Gram Sevak of Sancoale Panchayat Orville Vales for impersonating Panchayat Secretary and illegally signing and issuing construction licences including the one issued to Bhutani Project, also requested to investigate Director of Panchayat Siddhi Halarnkar for allowing such blatant illegalities in her department. “I request a thorough investigation and initiate necessary action against Gram Sevak Orville Vales including booking him under relevant sections of BNS for impersonating a Government Official and also under Prevention of Corruption Act, to prevent further abuses of power and…