Author: Team Admin

“The significance of this decision becomes clearer when one considers the pressure on aspiring medical students. Every year, Goan students prepare for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), often spending considerable amounts on coaching classes and study material. Despite years of preparation, not everyone who qualifies can secure a government medical seat. Competition is fierce, and the difference between fulfilling a dream and losing an opportunity can come down to a few marks. For students who do not secure a seat in Goa, the alternatives can be expensive private colleges or institutions in other states. Tuition fees, accommodation, travel…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: An independent audit of the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has issued an adverse opinion on the association’s affairs, accounts and financial records, flagging transactions worth nearly ₹49 crore across multiple categories classified as critical risk and raising serious concerns over governance, procurement procedures and internal financial controls. The audit report covers the period from April 1, 2024, to December 26, 2025, and was prepared by a panel of chartered accountants appointed by the Office of the District Registrar (North) and Inspector General of Societies, Government of Goa. The report, dated September 21, 2026, was submitted to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) Working President Sunil Kawthankar has accused the BJP government of pushing Goa into a financial crisis, questioning fresh borrowings of ₹700 crore allegedly undertaken soon after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured the Assembly that no loans had been taken during the current period. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Kawthankar claimed that the government borrowed ₹500 crore in September and another ₹200 crore within 10 days in October, taking Goa’s total public debt to approximately ₹38,000 crore. He said the borrowings raised serious questions about the government’s financial management and transparency. Kawthankar…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Madganvcho Awaaz & Youth Leader Prabhav Naik has submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant demanding that the proposed 50-seat Medical College be established at South Goa District Hospital, Margao, by upgrading it into a fully equipped tertiary healthcare institution with modern infrastructure and specialised medical facilities. Strongly opposing privatisation, Naik demanded that the proposed Medical College must remain entirely Government-owned and operated. Medical education and public healthcare are the responsibility of the Government and must not be handed over to private entities. The institution must serve the interests of Goans and provide affordable medical…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Alleged slogans of “Hindutva Murdabad” during a CJP protest in Panaji have sparked a political confrontation in Goa, prompting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to order an investigation, the BJP to seek explanations from Congress leaders, and GPCC Working President Sunil Kawthankar to call for action against those responsible. The controversy centres on a video circulating on social media that purportedly shows the slogans being raised during Sunday’s protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Reacting to the video on Wednesday, Sawant said he had taken…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Minister Sudin Dhavalikar has attributed the state’s ongoing power shortage to rising temperatures, a sharp increase in electricity consumption and reduced power generation across the country. Explaining the situation, Dhavalikar said the heatwave had pushed up electricity demand among households and industries, while coal supply constraints and a reported 10–12% decline in nationwide power generation had further affected availability. He also highlighted the growing pressure on the power grid during peak hours, noting that changing climatic conditions had contributed to increased consumption. To ease the shortage, Goa has procured an additional 50 MW of electricity and requires…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Village Panchayat of Parra has launched the SUPER30 × PVC Parra Elite Football Academy on October 14, 2026, marking a new step towards strengthening grassroots football and nurturing young talent in the village and neighbouring areas. The initiative has been launched under the leadership of Parra Sarpanch Daniel Lobo, in collaboration with PVC Parra and Super30 Football Academy. The academy aims to provide aspiring young footballers with opportunities to develop their skills, improve their understanding of the game and build a strong foundation for the future. The initiative also seeks to encourage greater participation in football…