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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Council of Educational Research and Training (GSCERT) will organise a taluka-wise detailed orientation programme on the National Education Policy (NEP–2020) for Parent-Teachers’ Associations (PTAs), School Management Committees (SMCs) and management members of Government and Government-aided/unaided primary and high schools across the State. The initiative will commence from Quepem taluka on Monday, February 23, 2026. The programme aims to enhance awareness and deepen understanding of the key provisions, objectives and implementation framework of NEP–2020 among parents and school management representatives. Emphasising the crucial role of parents as key stakeholders in the educational ecosystem, GSCERT stated…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: The Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, a nationwide organisational strengthening initiative of the Indian National Congress, was formally launched in North Goa by AICC Observer Shobha Oza at the North Goa District Congress Committee office in Mapusa. Dr. Oza, who has been entrusted with overseeing the organisational restructuring process in the district, initiated consultations to decide and appoint the new District President for North Goa as part of the party’s grassroots revitalisation drive. The programme was held in the presence of several senior leaders, including Senior Vice President M.K. Shaikh, former Member of Parliament Francisco Sardinha, Vice President Dr.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Pradesh Youth Congress has announced its full and unwavering support to the Ami Ponjekar panel and to Surendra Furtado for the post of Mayor of Panjim. In a press note issued in Panaji, the Youth Congress stated that it believes the Ami Ponjekar panel represents progressive leadership, transparency, and a people-centric vision for the city. The organisation expressed confidence that under the leadership of Surendra Furtado as Mayor, Panjim would witness responsive governance and inclusive development that prioritises the needs of citizens. The GPYC further stated that it will be actively present on the ground in…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Porvorim Police Station has intensified its action against open consumption of alcohol and related public nuisance following a rise in complaints from residents across the area. Police said that incidents of drinking in open public places and causing disturbance have been increasing, prompting stricter enforcement measures. Till date, the police have booked 147 cases and imposed a fine of ₹5,000 on each violator under relevant provisions of the Goa Tourism Act. Police clarified that no specific wine shop or establishment has been targeted and that action is being taken solely to curb the growing menace of nuisance…

Team Goemkarponn MIRABAG: MLA Vijai Sardesai visited the “Amka Bandhara Naka” protest site at Mirabag and expressed solidarity with locals opposing the proposed dam project. Addressing the agitators, the Goa Forward leader assured them that he would extend all necessary support to pursue the required legal procedures against the project. Sardesai alleged that the proposed dam, estimated to cost ₹400 crore, is primarily intended to supply water to industries in the region rather than benefit local residents. He further claimed that the Goa government is allocating the entire annual budget of the Water Resources Department (WRD), amounting to ₹400 crore,…

Team Goemkarponn BETUL: Pramod Sawant visited and inspected the Sagar Sethu facility at the ATI–ONGC complex in Goa, recently inaugurated by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. During the visit, the Chief Minister reviewed the installation of a wind turbine that forms part of India’s largest 5.5 MW Microgrid System developed by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). Speaking on the occasion, Sawant said, “It was encouraging to review the installation of the Wind Turbine, which forms a part of India’s largest 5.5 MW Microgrid System developed by ONGC. This initiative reflects our commitment towards clean energy, sustainability and technological innovation.”…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant handed over appointment letters to newly recruited Assistant State Tax Officers and State Tax Inspectors of the Department of Commercial Taxes at Mantralaya. The recruitment was conducted through the Goa Staff Selection Commission, reinforcing the government’s emphasis on a transparent, timely and merit-based selection process. Addressing the newly appointed officers, the Chief Minister said, “This recruitment reflects our commitment to a transparent, timely and merit-based selection process. I expect all newly appointed officers to work with integrity, ensure prompt service to citizens, and strengthen people-centric governance.” In a separate programme at Mantralaya, Sawant…