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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Government has issued a stern circular cautioning all government employees against engaging in non-official activities such as birthday celebrations, farewell parties, gaming or private gatherings within office premises during working hours. In a circular issued by the Department of Personnel, Secretariat, Porvorim, the government noted that such activities disrupt workflow, reduce productivity and cause inconvenience to citizens visiting government offices for official work. The circular draws attention to Rule 3(1) of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, which mandates that every government servant must maintain absolute integrity, devotion to duty and refrain from conduct…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji:In a move aimed at tightening animal welfare enforcement while addressing public health and safety concerns, the Goa State Animal Welfare Board has decided to implement a series of stringent regulatory measures across the State. The decisions were taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, in the presence of Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phaldessai and Animal Husbandry Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar. The meeting marked a shift towards stronger on-ground enforcement, with the Board approving deployment of police personnel to assist authorities in the lawful and humane impounding of cattle, particularly in cases involving stray and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, has announced the schedule for the Mukhyamantri Dev Darshan Yatra Yojana for the year 2025–26, under which senior citizens are provided one-time travel assistance in their lifetime to visit sacred pilgrimage centres outside Goa. Under the State scheme, four pilgrimage trips have been arranged this year in association with the Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (GTDC). The destinations included in the itinerary are Vellankani and Ayodhya. As per the announced schedule, the pilgrimage tours will be conducted on January 9, 2026 (Vellankani), January 19, 2026 (Ayodhya), January 26, 2026…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Illegal dumping of garbage behind a Portuguese-era school building in Corlim has sparked strong opposition from villagers, with panchayat member and former sarpanch Luciano Baptista Pereira demanding immediate corrective action and accountability. Addressing a press conference along with local residents, Pereira expressed serious concern over the dumping of waste in and around the old school premises, calling it a threat to public health and heritage. He urged the Chief Minister and the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister to immediately stop issuing construction licences and technical clearances in Corlim until a proper Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa celebrated the Feast of the Three Kings with deep devotion and vibrant cultural expression across the picturesque villages of Cansaulim, Chandor and Reis Magos, bringing together local communities and visitors in a shared observance of faith and tradition. The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) team, led by Chairman Shri Kedar J. Naik, along with Managing Director Shri Kuldeep Arolkar, General Manager Shri Gavin Dias, Deputy General Manager Shri Deepak Narvekar and other officials, actively participated in the celebrations held at Reis Magos. The feast was marked by solemn Holy Masses and colourful processions at local churches,…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Benaulim, Capt. Venzy Viegas, on Tuesday submitted a representation to the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Goa State Legislative Assembly, urging it to allocate adequate time for discussion on several pressing and unresolved issues in the forthcoming Assembly session. In his submission, Viegas highlighted that as the Eighth Legislative Assembly enters its final year, it is crucial to focus attention on key concerns that have remained pending over the past four years. These include environmental protection, law and order, sustainable development and infrastructure-related challenges across the state. “Now that we…

Team Goemkarponn Cuelim: The Feast of Epiphany, popularly known as the Three Kings Feast, was celebrated with deep religious devotion and traditional splendour at Our Lady of Remedios Chapel, Cuelim, drawing thousands of devotees from across South Goa. The main celebrations began on Tuesday morning with a unique and time-honoured ritual in which three children, portraying the Three Kings, arrived on horseback — a tradition that has been observed in Cuelim for over 500 years. The sight of the young kings riding in ceremonial attire, accompanied by musical processions, set a solemn yet festive tone for the day. This year’s…