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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has issued new recruitment rules making computer literacy compulsory for appointment to Group ‘C’ posts across various departments from January 1, 2027. As per the notification, candidates applying for Group ‘C’ positions will be required to possess a minimum six-month diploma or certificate course in computers from a recognised institution. However, candidates holding degrees or diplomas in computer science or allied fields, along with ITI qualifications such as Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), will be exempted from this requirement. In addition to the qualification criteria, the government has also made it mandatory for…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE A 32-year-old tourist from Uttar Pradesh was arrested by Calangute Police after he was allegedly found recording videos and taking photographs of female tourists without their consent near Bandodkar Statue in Calangute. According to police, on June 4, 2026, at around 12:05 pm, HC-6029 Arun Sawant of the Tourist Police Unit (TPU) was patrolling the area when he noticed a man allegedly filming and photographing female tourists. When questioned, the tourist reportedly failed to provide satisfactory answers. A check of his mobile phone allegedly revealed multiple videos and photographs of women. Police said the accused admitted that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A delegation of students from V.M. Salgaocar College of Law met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP leader Damu Naik to raise concerns regarding promotion regulations and academic progression under Goa University. During the meeting, the students submitted a formal representation highlighting issues they claim are affecting their academic progression. The delegation urged the authorities to review the existing academic policies and regulations governing student promotions. The students explained their concerns and sought intervention to ensure that their academic interests are safeguarded. They requested that the relevant regulations be re-examined to address the challenges faced by students.…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Naari Shakti Samman 2026 was held at Rajiv Kala Mandir, Ponda, celebrating women’s leadership, community service and contributions to social development. Organised by the Rural Development Authority, Government of Goa, in collaboration with Samruddhi Foundation Goa, the event brought together women leaders, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), entrepreneurs and stakeholders associated with rural development and livelihood promotion. The Naari Shakti Samman 2026 was conferred on Asha Sawardekar, Pallavi Salgaonkar and Deepali Naik in recognition of their outstanding work in social welfare, community service, leadership and women’s empowerment. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighted…

Team Goemkarponn MERCES: The Goa State Legal Services Authority (GSLSA), under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority, in association with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), North Goa, organised an awareness workshop on the occasion of World Environment Day at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the District and Sessions Court Building in Merces. The programme was attended by Justice Suman Shyam, Judge of the Bombay High Court and Chairperson of the Goa State Legal Services Authority; Justice Valmiki Menezes, Senior Judge of the High Court of Bombay at Goa and Chairperson of the High Court Legal Services Committee; and…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) carried out an early morning inspection drive at the SGPDA Market in Margao, taking action against the sale of food products found to be in violation of safety and hygiene norms. During the inspection, FDA officials seized and destroyed around 100 kg of chicken that was allegedly being transported and stored under unsafe conditions. Authorities said the chicken was being sold without proper labelling and was not maintained under temperature-controlled storage, posing a potential risk to public health. As part of the drive, interstate buses arriving in Margao were also inspected…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The District Magistrate of North Goa has issued an order prohibiting any person, agency or organisation from carrying out digging or excavation of roads, road shoulders, lanes, thoroughfares or any part thereof without obtaining prior written permission from the District Magistrate. The order has been issued as a precautionary measure during the monsoon season to safeguard pedestrians, motorists and the general public. According to the order, road excavation activities can create hazardous conditions, including water accumulation in dug-up areas, slippery debris on roads leading to accidents, and the risk of electric shocks caused by damaged or snapped…