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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled new initiatives to simplify education and boost skill development in the state. He instructed the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) to affiliate at least one school in each taluka for external studies and board examinations for Classes X and XII. The CM emphasized that exam procedures should be made simpler and fees capped at Rs 1,000. Sawant stressed that students failing Std 8 should still have the opportunity to complete their SSC exams, ensuring no student is left behind. Under the revised rules, students completing a…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: Check dams constructed across various rivers in Sattari taluka are proving to be highly beneficial from an irrigation perspective, bringing significant relief to local farmers. The dams have enabled the storage of large quantities of water, which is now being effectively utilised for irrigation, supporting agricultural and horticultural activities across the region. According to available information, the impounding of water in a total of 30 check dams constructed on different rivers in Sattari taluka has been completed. In several areas, farmers have already started receiving water through lift irrigation schemes, contributing to overall agricultural development.…

Team Goemkarponn Pilar: The Fourth Edition of the Sadbhav Sammelan concluded on Friday on a note of hope and collective resolve, reaffirming the belief that sustained dialogue and meaningful action are essential to building peaceful and inclusive communities. Guided by Ahana Rao, participants were encouraged to reflect deeply on their roles within their respective communities and to pledge themselves as catalysts for positive change. The sessions emphasised introspection, empathy and the responsibility of translating faith and values into everyday action. Jisha Poonachan, who anchored the event, said the Sammelan stood apart for the authenticity and depth of its conversations.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Directorate of Transport has issued an office order directing all Assistant Directors of Transport and Registering Authorities across the State not to accept Aadhaar cards and Leave & Licence agreements as proof of address for the purpose of registration of transport vehicles. The order, issued by the Director of Transport, states that the directive will be applicable with immediate effect and must be strictly followed by all registering authorities in North and South Goa, including Panaji, Mapusa, Bicholim, Pernem, Margao, Ponda, Vasco, Quepem, Canacona and Dharbandora. As per the order, Assistant Directors of Transport…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Government of Goa has prohibited strikes in any form in all transport services involved in the carriage of passengers or goods by land or water across the State, with immediate effect. The order has been issued by the Department of Home (General) in exercise of powers conferred under Section 3(1) of the Goa Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1988 (Goa Act No. 20 of 1989), after the government was satisfied that such action is necessary in the interest of public safety and essential services. As per the order, any strike action affecting transport services operating within…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: In the interest of public safety, the District Magistrates of South Goa and Kushavati have issued orders prohibiting the use, bursting, ignition or operation of fireworks, sparklers, pyrotechnic devices, flame effects, smoke generators and similar fire or smoke-producing equipment inside tourist establishments and enclosed premises across the two districts. The prohibition applies to nightclubs, bars and restaurants, hotels, guesthouses and resorts, beach shacks, temporary structures, event venues and entertainment establishments, and is binding on all organisers, event managers, individuals and institutions operating within these premises. The orders clarify that the ban will not apply to religious…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: As part of preparations for the upcoming Ponda Bye-Election, a crucial organisational meeting was held in Ponda, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from party leaders and workers. The meeting was attended by PCC General Secretaries Rajesh Verenkar and Manisha Usgaonkar, GPCC President Savio D’Silva, senior Congress leader John Pereira, Ponda Block President William Aguiar, South Goa Mahila District President Mamta Maben, GPCC Minority Chairman Wasim Khan, along with block-level office bearers and party functionaries. Congress karyakartas, block members, Mahila Congress, Youth Congress, Booth Level Agents (BLAs) and representatives of various frontal organisations participated in large numbers, reflecting…