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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The managing committee of the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) on Friday rejected allegations that it was responsible for a Rs 50-crore accounting mismatch flagged in an audit report, blaming the previous managing committee for making unfounded allegations. Addressing a press conference, GCA president and former Ranji player Mahesh Dessai, vice-president Paresh Phadte, secretary Tulshidas Shetye and treasurer Abdul Majid said the present committee was in office for only three months during the period covered by the audit. “The period covered by the audit is between April 2024 and March 2025 and April 2025 to December 2025. The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court has initiated further proceedings against former Mapusa Municipal Council Chief Officer Chandrakant Shetkar over alleged delays in carrying out its directions concerning unauthorised structures. The Court has issued a contempt notice after finding a prima facie case that action had been delayed despite clear timelines laid down in an earlier order. Shetkar has been directed to appear before the Court in person on December 15, 2026. The Bench has cautioned that it may issue warrants if he fails to comply with the direction. The case originated from a contempt petition filed by Vijay Vasant…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has expressed confidence that the BJP will secure another term in Goa in the 2027 Assembly elections, asserting that the party’s government under Chief Minister Pramod Sawant remains united and focused on taking the State forward. Rane made the remarks on Friday while attending the inauguration of MRI and echocardiography facilities at the South Goa District Hospital. Addressing speculation about differences within the ruling party, he maintained that its leadership was working towards common goals under Sawant’s guidance. The minister credited the Chief Minister’s leadership for the development undertaken in Goa and said…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Electricity consumers in Goa with smart meters can now access details of their power usage through the newly launched ‘MhojoSmart Meter’ mobile application, an initiative aimed at making electricity-related information easier to monitor and manage. The application brings several consumer services together, allowing users to check electricity consumption, monitor voltage levels and review billing information. It also provides access to historical usage records, helping households compare their daily, weekly and monthly consumption. Consumers can use the platform to view previous meter readings, settle electricity bills and top up prepaid balances. The facility to link multiple electricity connections…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Patients in South Goa could increasingly access advanced diagnostic tests and specialist consultations closer to home, with the government expanding facilities at South Goa District Hospital in Margao to reduce dependence on Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC). Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant inaugurated the hospital’s MRI and echocardiography facilities, along with Cardiology and Nephrology units, on Friday, marking a major expansion of specialised healthcare services in the district. The government has invested approximately ₹12 crore in the MRI facility, while the echocardiography machine cost around ₹35 lakh. The upgraded infrastructure is expected to benefit nearly 30…

Team Goemkarponn QUEPEM: The first District Road Safety Committee meeting of Kushavati district has flagged a road accident black spot in Quepem taluka and discussed measures to curb unsafe driving, noise pollution and tourists driving vehicles on beaches. The meeting, chaired by Kushavati District Collector and District Magistrate Gurudas S. T. Desai at the Matanhy Saldanha Administrative Complex in Margao, stressed the need for coordinated action by departments to improve road safety and strengthen enforcement of traffic regulations. The identification of an accident black spot in Quepem was among the key issues discussed, with the committee emphasising the need for…

Team Goemkarponn CAVELOSSIM: Goa is looking to move beyond its established pharmaceutical manufacturing base and attract greater investment in research, innovation and advanced technologies, with Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant pitching the state as a destination for the next phase of industry growth. Inaugurating the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) Leadership Summit Goa 2026 at Cavelossim on Friday, Sawant highlighted Goa’s contribution of around 12 per cent to India’s medicine production and called on pharmaceutical companies to expand their investments in the state. The focus, he indicated, is on translating Goa’s manufacturing strength into broader opportunities in research and development, life…