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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Minister and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar announced a job roadmap and the setting up of training centres in the constituency while inaugurating a series of developmental works, including a drainage project at Agas–Loliem. Speaking after launching the ₹40 lakh drainage construction work on Friday, Tawadkar said the focus is now shifting from infrastructure development to human development aimed at improving employment opportunities and overall satisfaction among residents. He stated that a team from Delhi has been invited to help prepare a comprehensive human development roadmap, which may take several months to formulate and years to fully implement.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant witnessed the signing and exchange of seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) by the Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (DSDE) at Mahalaxmi, Panaji, aimed at strengthening Goa’s skill development ecosystem and expanding vocational training opportunities. The agreements focus on enhancing collaboration between government departments, educational institutions and industry partners while introducing new programmes across Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state. Among the key agreements was a tripartite MoU between DSDE, Plan International (India Chapter) and Worship Design for implementing “The Birds and The Bees Talk” Life Skills Programme across 10 government…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A petition alleging violation of ballot secrecy in the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) elections has been deferred to May 4 by the North Goa Principal District and Sessions Court. The court has issued notices to the respondents and directed them to submit their replies before the next date of hearing. The plea challenges the conduct of polling held on March 11, claiming that the confidentiality of votes was compromised. The petitioners have sought judicial intervention, urging the court to declare the election invalid on the grounds that the alleged breach affected the fairness and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: According to the India Meteorological Department’s latest seasonal forecast, Goa is set to stay clear of heatwave conditions during the upcoming summer months of April through June. While temperatures are anticipated to be slightly above normal, the state will not be part of the main heatwave-prone zones, providing a measure of relief amid rising temperatures in other regions. The IMD’s outlook highlights that many areas in India, particularly in central and northern parts, may experience more frequent and intense heatwaves. In contrast, Goa’s coastal location and the moderating effects of maritime influences are likely to keep extreme…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: The Drinking Water Department has rejected allegations that contaminated water was supplied to a residential complex at Dabolim, informing the Goa State Human Rights Commission that the water distributed to the premises met all quality standards and was safe for consumption. The department maintained that it could not be held responsible for the illnesses reported by residents. In its submission before the Commission, officials stated that the housing complex at Alto Chicalim receives water from a ground-level reservoir near NSD Dabolim through a dedicated pipeline, with supply provided for several hours daily. The department said multiple connections…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Congress leader Carlos Ferreira has raised concerns over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), describing them as harsh provisions that could be misused against minority institutions and civil society organisations. He cautioned that the changes may empower authorities to assume control over properties of organisations whose licences to receive foreign funds are cancelled or not renewed. Ferreira said the proposed provisions appear to grant sweeping powers that could result in assets being transferred to government-appointed authorities once an organisation loses its FCRA registration. He expressed apprehension that such measures may affect institutions even…

Team Goemkarponn ST CRUZ: Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakare said that defectors will not be forgiven by the people, adding that neither the Congress party nor even God would pardon such actions. He also emphasized that the Constitution guarantees full freedom to practice any religion and this must be respected, while cautioning that politics in the name of religion and attempts to divide people should be firmly opposed. Thakare said the Congress ideology stands for unity, brotherhood, and inclusive development, adding that those who use religion or caste for politics lack a development record and only create divisions to weaken democracy.…