Author: Team Admin

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Government of Goa has announced the grant of a Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to eligible State Government employees for the year 2024–25, in line with the Central Government’s latest Office Memorandum dated September 29, 2025. As per the circular issued by the Finance (Expenditure) Department, Secretariat, Porvorim, all Group ‘C’ employees and non-gazetted Group ‘B’ employees of the State Government, who are not covered under any Productivity Linked Bonus scheme, will be entitled to the Diwali bonus. However, employees in Group ‘A’ and those in Group ‘B’ drawing a Grade Pay of ₹4,600 and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched a sharp attack on the Congress and other opposition parties for allegedly misleading citizens about the Mhaje Ghar Yojana. Addressing residents, Sawant said that when the housing bill was passed in the Assembly, Congress members had walked out and later criticized him outside, claiming the legislation would “finish Goa.” Taking a dig at his opponents, the CM remarked, “Now all these parties—RG, AAP, Congress—will come to your doorsteps to help fill forms. You should tell them there’s no need. Our Chief Minister, MP, and MLAs are here to fill our…

New Delhi: India achieved a historic milestone in Test cricket by equalling the world record for the most consecutive series wins against a single opponent. With their last defeat to the West Indies coming in 2002, Shubman Gill’s team has now won ten consecutive series against the Caribbean side, matching South Africa’s record of ten straight series wins against the same opponents from 1997 to 2024. This landmark was sealed after India secured a seven-wicket victory over Roston Chase’s team in the second Test at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla on Tuesday. The series marked Shubman Gill’s first home…

New Delhi: After India’s 2-0 series sweep over the West Indies in the two-Test series, head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed questions about the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While the press conference primarily focused on India’s performance in the Test series, Gambhir was asked whether the senior stars remain in the team’s long-term plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Echoing BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar, Gambhir stressed that the World Cup is still over two years away, and the focus should remain on the upcoming Australia tour. “ODI World Cup is two and a half…

New Delhi: The Indian men’s national football team will return to Goa for the first time since 2017 to host Singapore in a decisive AFC Asian Cup qualifying match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. In their previous encounter in Singapore, the Blue Tigers displayed resilience despite being reduced to ten men, earning a late equaliser from Rahim Ali to secure a 1-1 draw. However, India remains winless in the qualifiers, sitting third in Group C with two points from three matches, trailing Hong Kong and Singapore. With qualification hopes hanging by a thread, India must win all…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Electricity Department of Goa has issued a circular directing all sub-divisional officers to stop releasing new electricity connections to illegal structures that do not possess valid permissions from competent authorities. The directive, issued by Chief Electrical Engineer Stephen Fernandes on September 30, 2025, refers to earlier communications and a circular from the Chief Secretary stating that “no new electricity connection shall be released to illegal structures where permission is not obtained from concerned authorities.” The department clarified that the grant of an Enabling Housing Number (EHN) does not confer any legal status on unauthorized structures…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Residents of Colamb, Canacona, are grappling with severe water and electricity supply disruptions, urging local authorities and their MLA to take immediate action. According to locals, water supply has been erratic for the past four days, despite the ongoing monsoon season. “The authorities have failed to pump water from the main tank in a timely manner,” said resident Abhay Dhuri, highlighting the inconvenience faced by households. Electricity supply has also been unstable over the past five days, with frequent power trips affecting daily routines. “We have lodged complaints with the concerned department, but no concrete action…