Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Friday announced that clearing a Konkani language paper will now be mandatory for all candidates applying for government jobs in Goa. He said that earlier, multiple exams were required for recruitment, but the process has now been simplified into a single online examination. However, Dr. Sawant clarified that even candidates holding a 15-year Goa residence certificate will not be eligible for employment if they fail to pass the Konkani paper, underscoring the government’s commitment to promoting the state’s official language and cultural identity.
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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant decision, the Goa Cabinet on Friday approved the inclusion of uninventoried mining dumps into the state’s official mining inventory, a move that will allow the government to assess, manage, and potentially auction these mineral dumps under regulated guidelines. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said the decision permits former mining leaseholders to include mineral dump ore stored outside their lease areas, provided that conversion fees and royalty payments have been duly made. The step has been taken as part of the government’s Dump Policy, aimed at streamlining mining-related operations in Goa and ensuring…
New Delhi: Afghanistan has announced plans to limit the flow of water into Pakistan by constructing dams on the Kunar River, following a move inspired by India’s recent decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. The directive came from Taliban Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada and was shared by acting Water Minister Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor, who emphasized that Afghan companies would lead the construction and that managing the country’s water resources is a sovereign right. The decision comes amid rising tensions along the 2,600-kilometre Durand Line border, after Pakistan accused Afghanistan of supporting the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. Observers…
Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the young team behind the Konkani film “Ancessao,” which won two prestigious awards at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) held in Toronto, Canada. The film’s director, Manguirish Jagdish Bandodkar, received the Best Film award in the International Short category, while actress Prashanti Talpankar was honoured with the Best Actor award in the same category. Applauding their achievement, AAP urged the state government to felicitate both artists at the upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa, ideally at the hands of…
New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved defence procurement proposals worth around Rs 79,000 crore, aimed at enhancing the operational and logistical capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. For the Indian Army, the council granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for several major acquisitions, including the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Intelligence System (GBMES), and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) fitted with Material Handling Cranes. These additions are expected to strengthen both combat readiness and battlefield mobility. The Indian Navy will see upgrades with approvals for Landing Platform…
Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday endorsed Janata Dal United leader Nitish Kumar as the campaign face of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, asserting that the alliance is poised to secure a record-breaking victory. Speaking at a rally in Samastipur, which goes to polls in the first phase on November 6, Modi highlighted the NDA’s development work across the state over the past five years. “Today, there is not a single corner of Bihar where the BJP isn’t carrying out development work,” he said, emphasizing the government’s efforts in infrastructure, social…
New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events following India’s victory over Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup final, the post-match trophy presentation became a focal point of contention. Despite securing a five-wicket win, the Indian team declined to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s Interior Minister and President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). This refusal stemmed from recent political tensions between the two nations, leading to a delayed and ultimately incomplete award ceremony. In the aftermath, a video surfaced showing Kamran Tessori, Governor of…