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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The recent transfer of 34 mid-level government officers in Goa has triggered unease across political circles, coming just days after the announcement of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls. The transfers, issued late on Monday evening, coincide with the start of the large-scale voter verification drive being conducted across 12 states and Union Territories, including Goa. Opposition parties have questioned the timing and motive behind the reshuffle, fearing it could influence the integrity of the voter list revision process. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjay Goel, IAS, confirmed that he is reviewing the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Electricity Department will roll out smart prepaid electricity meters across Goa starting December 2025, with installation to begin for commercial consumers in the first phase. The initiative, implemented by Digismart Networks Pvt Ltd, Jaipur, will eventually cover 6.8 lakh domestic and commercial connections in a phased manner. Officials said the move marks a major step toward digitising Goa’s power distribution system and improving billing accuracy. Unlike traditional meters that require manual readings, smart meters automatically record electricity consumption and transmit data wirelessly to the utility’s central servers. Equipped with electronic sensors and microprocessors, these meters…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has approved a one-year extension of all existing contractual appointments beyond October 31, 2025, allowing them to continue up to October 31, 2026, or until regular recruitment is completed, whichever occurs earlier. As per an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel on October 27, 2025, all Heads of Departments (HoDs) and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been instructed to review the necessity of such positions and process extensions with the approval of the concerned Administrative Minister. The memorandum emphasizes that departments must refer vacant posts to the Goa Staff Selection Commission…

Team Gomkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at cushioning employees against inflation, the Goa government on Tuesday announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for State government staff and employees of grant-in-aid educational institutions. The latest revision, effective July 1, 2025, raises the DA from 55% to 58% of the basic pay, aligning with the Central government’s recent decision. The increase is expected to benefit over 63,000 employees across the State. According to an official notification, the enhanced DA will be reflected in the November 2025 salary, with arrears for July to October to be disbursed along with…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Allegations of brutal police assault have rocked the Margao Police Station after 29-year-old Navelim resident Edberg Pereira was hospitalised with severe brain injuries following his detention on October 22. According to Edberg’s mother, Viola Pereira, her son was chained and beaten with a weapon by a police officer inside the Margao police station. “There was a loud sound, and suddenly everything went silent. When we tried to intervene, the officer pushed us aside. My son was lying on the floor in a pool of blood,” she recounted, fighting back tears. Edberg, currently undergoing treatment at Goa…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has announced that the B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme of the Goa College of Agriculture has been accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. Expressing pride in the achievement, Dr. Sawant said, “This accreditation is a proud recognition of the high standards of agricultural education in Goa and the dedication of our faculty, students, and administration. I congratulate the entire team of Goa College of Agriculture for this significant achievement.” The Chief Minister further encouraged young Goans to consider careers in agriculture and allied sectors, emphasizing the importance…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Inspectorate of Factories and Boilers has launched several key initiatives in recent years to enhance industrial safety and streamline regulatory compliance, aligning with Goa’s industrial growth vision and the Government of India’s Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) framework. The department has organized a series of technical training programs and workshops across Goa’s industrial zones and educational institutions. These include health and safety training for factory workers, safety officers, and management personnel, covering statutory safety practices. Training and awareness programs have also been extended to school and technical institute students on safety and health-related topics. Additionally,…