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Tamil Nadu: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Karur on Monday to meet survivors and families of those killed in the devastating stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) rally. The tragedy, which struck on September 27 in Velayuthampalayam, claimed 41 lives and left more than 50 people injured. Sitharaman will be joined by Union Ministers L. Murugan and Nainar Nagendran. The delegation is expected to visit hospitals, interact with those injured, and offer condolences to the bereaved families. According to officials, the stampede occurred after a massive crowd surged forward at the conclusion of Vijay’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The southwest monsoon remains active over Goa, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) extending a yellow alert for the State until October 2. Officials said the withdrawal of monsoon has stalled, with the retreat line still positioned over Gujarat, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Goa, meanwhile, has witnessed intense rainfall over the past two days, and similar showers are expected to continue at isolated locations in the coming days. Fishermen have been cautioned against venturing into the sea due to rough conditions. According to the IMD, squally weather with wind speeds of 40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60…

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant flagged off the Yuva Run at Pali’s Bombay Road Junction, setting the pace for the Sahil Yuva Utsav 2025 — a youth-led initiative of the Sanquelim constituency. The marathon drew nearly 500 runners spanning all age groups, from youngsters to senior citizens, who took to the streets with enthusiasm. Sawant lit the ceremonial torch and waved the flag to kick off the event, describing it as a symbol of community-driven health awareness. In his address, the CM emphasized the growing need for fitness in the face of hectic and stressful routines. “Every…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Goa Dairy reported a profit of ₹1.27 crore for the financial year 2024-25 at its annual general meeting chaired by president Parag Nagarsekar. The session was attended by managing director Naveen Kumar and government-appointed directors Rama Parab and Venkatesh Shenoi. The meeting began on a tense note when farmers objected to the presence of disqualified directors inside the hall. Members argued that since the Cooperative Department had declared them ineligible, they could not legally participate. The disqualified members, however, insisted they were attending as presidents of their respective milk societies rather than in the capacity of…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant asserted that his government has taken concrete steps to promote Konkani, unlike those who merely speak of Goenkarponn. Highlighting measures introduced during his tenure, the CM said that Konkani has been made compulsory in written and oral form for candidates appearing for the SSC as well as the Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) exams. “Those who talk of Goenkarponn never made Konkani mandatory for jobs. It is my government which has done it,” he said. Sawant also warned grant-in-aid schools that had sought support for teaching primary classes in Konkani but…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Bowing to strong opposition from locals, the Goa government has dropped its plan to set up the permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Codar in Ponda taluka. This marks the sixth location to be abandoned since the premier institute was established in 2016, as successive site proposals have run into public resistance or land acquisition hurdles. Water Resources Minister and Shiroda MLA Subhash Shirodkar confirmed on Sunday that the project at Codar had been shelved after consultations with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. “The CM clearly told me that we don’t want to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane inaugurated the Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) programme for Goan Khaje manufacturers, an initiative of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) aimed at strengthening food safety standards in the state. FoSTaC is designed to train food handlers in essential aspects of hygiene, food safety, and regulatory practices. The certification will enable local Khaje producers to continue preparing Goa’s traditional sweet while adhering to nationally recognised safety benchmarks. Speaking at the launch, Minister Rane said, “By empowering our Khaje manufacturers with FoSTaC certification, we are ensuring that traditional Goan…