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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Wednesday approved the Goa State Cooperative Policy 2026, along with key decisions granting maternity leave benefits to female coterminous staff and a wage hike for helpers working in government pre-primary schools. Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said the Goa State Cooperative Policy 2026 has been framed in alignment with the Government of India’s National Cooperative Policy 2025 under the vision of “Sahkar se Samridhi” and Viksit Bharat 2047. “Keeping in view our state’s vision of Swayampurna Goa@2037, we have…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Panic gripped farmers at Khalwadem on Wednesday morning after toxic molasses waste allegedly entered the local rivulet, turning its waters reddish and seeping into nearby chilli and vegetable plantations. The contamination reportedly occurred after an iron plate of the controversial molasses tank at Shristhal Industrial Estate gave way during dismantling, allowing a large quantity of waste to flow into the open. The rivulet, which serves as a primary water source for cultivation in the area, flows about a kilometre behind the hillock where the defunct liquor factory’s molasses-filled tank is located. Early in the morning, women working…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Disaster struck at Shristhal in Canacona after a highly corroded molasses tank partially collapsed during dismantling, releasing a large quantity of toxic waste into the open and triggering panic among residents. The incident occurred while workers were cutting a portion of the old tank. According to company supervisors, one large metal plate of the tank suddenly gave way, resulting in the toxic solvent overflowing into the surrounding area. The uncontrolled flow led to the formation of a large pool of waste, emitting an unbearable stench across the locality and causing irritation in the environment. Furious residents confronted…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant felicitated outstanding students for their remarkable achievements in Robotics and STEM education at a programme organised by Qurious Minds, held in the presence of Minister Shri Subhash Shirodkar. Congratulating the young innovators who have brought pride to Goa by excelling at State, national and international levels in coding, robotics, gaming and STEM competitions, the Chief Minister lauded their dedication and talent. “A new era of innovation is unfolding in Goa. Our students are proving that with the right guidance and opportunities, they can compete and excel at national and international platforms in…

Team Goemkarponn Bambolim: Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening mental healthcare at the grassroots, Goa has become the first State in the country to successfully scale up depression care services across all Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) under the IMPRESS Programme. The milestone was marked at the State-Level Mental Health & Well-being Event organised in association with the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Goa and Sangath at Goa Medical College & Hospital (GMC), Bambolim. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, addressing the gathering, said the Government remains steadfast in its mission to make mental healthcare accessible, community-based and stigma-free. “Strengthening mental healthcare at…

Team Goemkarponn Pernem: Additional Collector-III Shri Pundalik Khorjuvekar, along with Deputy Collector Pernem Shri Shiv Prasad Naik and SDPO Pernem, PI Mopa, conducted a joint inspection of the venue for the upcoming Formula-4 Circuit race scheduled to be held on February 14 and 15 at Manohar International Airport, Mopa. Representatives from the Traffic and Fire Departments, along with the event organisers, were also present during the inspection. Officials reviewed preparations at the site and issued directions to ensure comprehensive safety measures, proper parking arrangements, adequate medical facilities, traffic diversion plans, setting up of a control room and effective crowd management.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Collector of Kushavati District, Egna Cleetus, IAS, chaired the first meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) to deliberate on claims received under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 from the Sub-Divisional Level Committee of Sanguem Taluka. During the meeting, a total of 37 claims from Bhati, Portem, Naiquinim and Villian villages of Sanguem Taluka were taken up for consideration and decision by the Committee. The meeting marked an important step in the process of examining and disposing of forest rights claims in accordance with the provisions of the Forest Rights Act, 2006.