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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Congress leader Carlos Ferreira has raised concerns over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), describing them as harsh provisions that could be misused against minority institutions and civil society organisations. He cautioned that the changes may empower authorities to assume control over properties of organisations whose licences to receive foreign funds are cancelled or not renewed. Ferreira said the proposed provisions appear to grant sweeping powers that could result in assets being transferred to government-appointed authorities once an organisation loses its FCRA registration. He expressed apprehension that such measures may affect institutions even…

Team Goemkarponn ST CRUZ: Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakare said that defectors will not be forgiven by the people, adding that neither the Congress party nor even God would pardon such actions. He also emphasized that the Constitution guarantees full freedom to practice any religion and this must be respected, while cautioning that politics in the name of religion and attempts to divide people should be firmly opposed. Thakare said the Congress ideology stands for unity, brotherhood, and inclusive development, adding that those who use religion or caste for politics lack a development record and only create divisions to weaken democracy.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that the cashew sector in Goa provides livelihood to around 30,000 families, noting that Goan cashew is largely organic and holds significant economic value for the state. He also announced that a dedicated Cashew Board will soon be established in coordination with the Agriculture Department and the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) to strengthen the industry and support stakeholders. Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Tanavade highlighted that Goan cashews possess a distinct taste compared to produce from other states and stressed the need to preserve this uniqueness while promoting the state’s traditional…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Nitin Vassudev Raiker, Director of the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Government of Goa, has been awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology by NIILM University, Kaithal, Haryana. His research titled “Sociological Impact of ICT on Disaster Management in the State of Goa” examines how technology can strengthen disaster preparedness, communication and emergency response in the state. The study draws on inputs from over 1,000 respondents, including residents, tourists, business stakeholders and government officials. It analyses how people in Goa receive, trust and utilise information during disasters and emergencies. Findings of the research indicate that…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Marathi Rajbhasha Nirdhar Samiti (South Goa) has announced a grand rally and convention at Lohia Maidan, Margao, on April 12 from 4 pm to press for granting official language status to Marathi in Goa. The gathering will be addressed by senior leaders of the association, who are expected to outline the future course of the movement. Addressing a press conference in Margao on Friday, members of the Samiti reiterated their demand for due recognition to Marathi and stressed the need for justice to the language as a state language. They also called for greater public awareness…

Team Goemkarponn VADDEM: Merces Vaddem Creek has turned into a growing health concern, with foul stench and visible pollution affecting daily life in the surrounding areas. Once a natural water channel, the creek is now clogged with sewage discharge and heaps of garbage, raising fears among residents over potential health risks. Locals have complained that the situation has worsened over the past few months, with untreated sewage flowing directly into the creek and solid waste accumulating along its banks. The stagnant water, coupled with the decay of waste, has led to an unbearable smell, especially during the evening hours, making…

Team Goemkarponn SANCOALE: In a dramatic political turn ahead of a crucial no-confidence motion, Sarpanch Anusha Lamani on Friday stepped down from her post, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle in the Sancoale Panchayat. The resignation came just days before a special meeting scheduled on Monday to decide the fate of both Lamani and Deputy Sarpanch Derrick Vales. In a swift and equally significant development within hours, Derrick Vales also tendered his resignation as Deputy Sarpanch, deepening the political churn within the panchayat and turning the upcoming meeting into a potential clash of the titans. The twin resignations have…