Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa endured a tough outing in the U-23 Women’s T20 Elite Cricket Tournament after falling to a commanding nine-wicket loss against Bengal at the Lady Amritbai Daga College Ground in Nagpur on Tuesday. Batting first after winning the toss, Goa struggled to build momentum and posted 100 for 7 in their 20 overs. Harshita Yadav provided stability at the top with a composed 44 off 52 deliveries that included seven boundaries. She found brief support from Tanisha Gaikwad, who added 20, and Athashree Shivarkar, who chipped in with 15. Despite their efforts, the team found it difficult…
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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) has instructed all government departments to submit their vacancy details for the upcoming year through the Commission’s online system, with the deadline set for January 31, 2026. In an office memorandum, Under Secretary Siddhesh Shetkar reminded departments that only “clear” vacancies—posts that are definitively vacant—should be reported. Anticipated or future vacancies are not to be included. Citing Clause 4(1) of the GSSC Regulations, the memorandum underscored the mandatory annual requirement that appointing authorities disclose the total count of vacancies in subordinate services to the Commission by January 31 each year. The…
Team Goemkarponn TALEIGAO: In a sharp rebuke to Goa University’s stand that faculty qualifications constitute private information, the State Information Commission has ruled that academic certificates submitted during recruitment are public documents and must be disclosed under the RTI Act. Overturning the First Appellate Authority’s decision, State Chief Information Commissioner Aravind Nair directed the University to provide the Degree, Master’s and PhD certificates of Prof Shaila D’Souza within 10 days, stating that such records cannot be shielded by Section 8(1)(j) or labelled as “third party information.” Nair noted that once educational certificates are handed over to a public authority for…
Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: The Supreme Court on Tuesday put an immediate stop to tree felling at Dabolim while taking up an appeal by the Goa Foundation challenging a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order that had allowed a major residential development to proceed. A bench comprising Justices Manoj Misra and Ujjal Bhuyan directed that no trees be cut on Survey No. 43/1-A until the Court issues further instructions. Notices have been served to DLF Homes Goa Pvt Ltd and other respondents, who have six weeks to respond. The order came after senior advocate Norma Alvares, appearing for the Goa Foundation, warned…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Agriculture Department has cleared compensation claims for close to 3,000 farmers whose paddy crops were ravaged by the sudden, unseasonal showers that lashed the State in October soon after the monsoon retreated. The post-Diwali downpour flattened mature paddy ready for harvest, plunging cultivators into heavy financial losses across multiple talukas. According to Agriculture Director Sandeep Foldessai, 2,997 farmers will receive a total of ₹2.53 crore under the Shetkari Adhar Nidhi scheme. Field assessments confirmed that 577 hectares of paddy were damaged, with Bardez emerging as the worst-affected region. In Bardez alone, crops spread over 200 hectares,…
Team Goemkarponn ARAMBOL: The FDA team carried out an extensive inspection drive in Mandrem and Arambol, covering a total of 20 food establishments. Inspection notices were issued under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, directing all inspected establishments to comply with mandatory hygiene and safety norms. During the drive, three establishments were ordered to immediately cease operations due to unhygienic conditions. The remaining establishments were granted 14 days to comply with the required standards, failing which they will face legal action. The FDA has reiterated that such enforcement measures will continue to ensure public health and…
Team Goemkarponn BAHRAIN: Goa Tourism successfully concluded its Bahrain Roadshow on November 25 with a strong turnout from the travel trade, media representatives, airline partners, and the Goan diaspora. The event was graced by His Excellency Vinod K. Jacob, Ambassador of India to Bahrain, and attended by Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte, GTDC Managing Director Kuldeep Arolkar, GTDC Marketing Manager Harish Satlekar, and Director of Tourism Kedar Naik. The team showcased Goa’s refreshed tourism positioning, highlighting themes such as Nocto Tourism, Jet-Setting, and CalmCation under the newly launched Feels Like Goa campaign, which emphasizes the State’s authenticity, emotion, and character.…