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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A meeting of the District Level Committee for settlement of forest rights claims was convened under the chairmanship of North Goa Collector Ankit Yadav, IAS. During the session, a total of 68 claims were taken up for consideration. The applications pertained to villages including Anjunem, Melaulim, Carambolim (Brahma), Nanoda and Copordem in Sattari taluka. Officials examined the claims as part of the ongoing process to verify and decide upon forest rights applications in accordance with the prescribed procedures. The committee reviewed the documentation and status of each case before taking decisions. The District Administration stated that such…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A joint meeting of the District Coordination Committee for Vector-Borne Disease Control and the District Task Force for Malaria Elimination was held under the chairmanship of Shri Ramesh Gaonkar, Additional Collector II, South Goa and H/C Kushavati Districts. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Bapstisto Mascarenhas, Health Officer, UHC Margao. During the meeting, Block Development Officers (BDOs) were directed to activate all local committees and conduct regular review meetings. They were also instructed to involve sanitary inspectors from health facilities and prepare a comprehensive list of functional and non-functional GIDC units to ensure the availability of paramedical…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Collectorate of North Goa District, in coordination with the Directorate of Census Operations, Goa, has successfully completed a three-day training programme for Technical Assistants and Charge Clerks in preparation for the upcoming Census of India 2027. The sessions were led by Master Trainers Shri Bheem Maurya, Shri Atindra Kumar Das, Shri Omkar Patil and Shri Ankit Bahadure, who combined classroom instruction with practical modules. The focus was on ensuring digital accuracy, proper data handling and maintaining integrity in the collection and processing of information during the census exercise. Officials informed that the Census of India 2027…

Mumbai: The India national cricket team face a decisive final Super Eight clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a place in the semi-finals at stake. With the group stage nearing its conclusion, India’s qualification chances depend on the outcome of their final match against West Indies cricket team in what has effectively become a knockout encounter. The Super Eight format divides teams into two groups of four, with each side playing the others once. The top two teams from each group progress to the semi-finals, making every match crucial at this stage of the tournament. In India’s…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goan documentary Bhaangar Kalakusar Karigiri, directed by Prachi Shirodkar, has won the Best Documentary Award at the Amader International Short Film Festival 2026 held in Howrah, Kolkata. Shirodkar also received the Best Director – Festival Mention at the event, marking a double recognition for the film. The documentary was selected from 15,678 entries submitted from across the world. The jury recognised the film for its storytelling, direction and artistic presentation. The festival brought together filmmakers from a wide range of cultural and creative backgrounds, making the award a significant international achievement for the Goan production. Shot,…

MUMBAI: Pakistan national cricket team remain in contention for a semi-final place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after England cricket team defeated New Zealand national cricket team in a crucial Super Eight match. The result ensured that Pakistan’s hopes of progressing to the knockout stage are still alive, though qualification now depends on both victory and net run rate in their final game. England’s victory confirmed their dominance in the group and secured their own passage into the semi-finals. At the same time, it left New Zealand’s campaign hanging in the balance and opened a narrow path for…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: In view of the upcoming annual Jatra of Shree Devi Lairai Temple at Shirgao, the Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Bicholim has issued an order under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to regulate public places and ensure safety during the event scheduled to commence on April 21, 2026. The order, issued by Deputy Collector and SDM Shubham Naik on February 27, 2026, notes that a large congregation of devotees is expected in and around the temple premises, approach roads, and adjoining public areas. Considering past incidents and directions of the District Magistrate,…