Author: Team Admin

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today said the Goa government is firmly focused on empowering farmers, fishermen, artisans, entrepreneurs, and rural youth to build vibrant villages and strengthen the rural economy, as the State moves towards the goals of Swayampurna Goa and Viksit Goa 2037. Speaking at a NABARD seminar, the Chief Minister said Goa is gearing up for its next phase of inclusive development with special emphasis on agriculture, rural enterprises, cooperatives, and the empowerment of youth and women. He underlined that strong village-level economies and resilient MSMEs are key to sustainable growth. Dr Sawant highlighted…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a move aimed at strengthening healthcare services in North Goa, the State government has declared the newly established hospital facility at Tuem as a linked facility to Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim. According to a notification issued by the Public Health Department on January 21, 2026, the decision has been taken to enhance medical facilities and improve access to quality healthcare for residents of the northern region of the State. Following the linkage, doctors from Goa Medical College and services of the Directorate of Health Services will be provided at the Tuem hospital for delivering healthcare…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Youth Congress (GPYC) today staged a protest against the rising unemployment among Goans, demanding immediate measures to create job opportunities for local youth. The demonstration, led by GPYC president Archit Naik, was held near Azad Maidan in Panaji. However, the protesters were stopped by police as they attempted to proceed further. Panaji police intervened and detained five protesters, including Archit Naik, to prevent any law-and-order situation. Addressing the media, GPYC leaders said the protest was aimed at highlighting the lack of employment opportunities for Goan youth. They accused the government of failing to safeguard…

“Weddings, by contrast, are easy targets. They are finite events with identifiable organisers, fixed venues, and little political backing. A family celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime occasion is far less likely to challenge a notice or approach the courts than a powerful tourism lobby. Cracking down on weddings while allowing beaches to throb through the night reinforces the belief that the law is strict only where resistance is weakest. There is also a cultural blind spot at play. Goa’s social life is inseparable from music, whether in religious feasts, village festas, or family celebrations. Treating wedding music as a public nuisance while…

Arwin Mesquita It’s unfortunate to note that Civic Sense, Cleanliness and respect for the Environment are generally lacking with many Indians and as more Indians are moving to the West and other Foreign countries, it’s sad to note that many are taking such uncivilised behaviours abroad and tarnishing the historically good image of Indians to the outside world! Also when most of these Indians celebrate their religious Festivals, they seem to have the impression that they can do as they wish in terms of making the surroundings including waters(rivers, Seas) dirty/unclean (again the same is also being done in foreign…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Department of Physical Education and Sports, Don Bosco College, Panjim, successfully organized an Interclass Handball Tournament on 6 January 2026, which witnessed enthusiastic participation and high sporting spirit among students from various departments. A total of 16 teams competed, making it a vibrant and competitive sporting event on campus. The tournament was marked by fierce competition and a remarkable display of skill, teamwork, and determination. TYBBA secured a place in the finals after a confident performance in the semifinals, where they overcame FYBA (Psychology) with ease. On the other side, the TYBCA-A class earned their spot…

Hyderabad: India’s Abhishek Sharma said he never felt under pressure despite the high stakes after his unbeaten 84 steered the home side to victory in the first T20 International against New Zealand. Chasing a challenging total, India faltered early but regained control through a composed innings from Abhishek, who combined aggression with calculated shot selection to anchor the chase. His performance helped India secure a solid win and seize an early lead in the three-match series. “I didn’t feel it was a high-risk situation,” Abhishek said in the post-match media interaction. “I was just focused on my process and backing…