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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move that has triggered concern among local residents and environmental groups, the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given its approval to the South Western Railway (SWR) to continue iron ore handling operations at the Kalem railway yard, which lies within the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. The decision was taken during a recent NBWL meeting, where the Board recommended the proposal to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) for granting wildlife clearance. The clearance involves the use of 0.7616 hectares of forest land within the sanctuary, subject to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Fast Track Special Court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Panaji has refused to grant bail to an 18-year-old accused in a case involving the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a minor girl, citing preliminary evidence and the ongoing nature of the investigation. The order was delivered by Presiding Officer Durga Madkaikar. The accused was taken into custody on December 13 after the victim’s father lodged a complaint, alleging that his 16-year-old daughter had been unlawfully taken away from his custody. As part of the investigation, police traced the minor…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said that the Atal Smruti Sammelan will be organised across Goa from December 25 to December 30 to commemorate the conclusion of the Atal Smruti Shatabdi and to familiarise the younger generation with the life, ideals and social contributions of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Chief Minister was speaking after joining a meeting of the BJP Goa Pradesh, chaired in the presence of BJP Goa President Shri Damu Naik and attended by BJP Tamil Nadu leader Shri K. Annamalai. The meeting was also attended by party office-bearers and workers from…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The 40th meeting of the Goa Investment Promotion & Facilitation Board (Goa-IPB) was chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant in the presence of Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho, GIDC Chairman Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, the Chief Secretary, senior government officials and industry representative. During the meeting, the Board approved 10 new investment projects involving a total investment of ₹217.25 crore, which are expected to generate 941 employment opportunities across diverse sectors including aviation and adventure tourism, food processing, automobile and mobility, packaging, tourism and hospitality, logistics, electronics and toy manufacturing. The Board also reviewed major investment proposals seeking…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Tension prevailed in Porvorim on Tuesday evening after residents gathered outside the residence of a man arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a six-year-old girl. According to Porvorim Police, an FIR was registered on December 21, 2025, following a complaint filed by the mother of the minor victim, a resident of Mapusa, Bardez. The complaint alleged that the accused, identified as Allabhaksh Saiyydabade alias Bakshi, who was working as a driver, had been hired to transport the child between home and school. The complainant stated that prior to November 2025, at different locations in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), in association with the Kashinath Damodar Naik Memorial Trust, has announced the recipients of the prestigious ‘Kashinath Damodar Naik – Pride of Goa Awards 2025’, instituted to honour distinguished Goans for their exceptional contributions to business, industry and entrepreneurship. For the year 2025, two eminent personalities have been selected under the Lifetime Achievement and Entrepreneur categories. The Kashinath Damodar Naik – Pride of Goa – Lifetime Achievement Award will be conferred on Ms. Anju Timblo, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fomento Resorts and Hotels Pvt. Ltd., in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (DSDE) will be conducting the Prime Minister National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) on December 30, 2025, at the Panaji Government ITI, Altinho, Panaji, North Goa. The apprenticeship mela will begin from 9.30 a.m. onwards and is expected to witness participation from several public and private establishments, offering apprenticeship opportunities to local youth. Interested ITI pass-outs and other eligible local youth are encouraged to report at the venue by 9.30 a.m. for on-the-spot registration and to avail themselves of this opportunity to build their careers through apprenticeship training. For further information, candidates…