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“Panchayats were conceived as institutions of self-governance. Sarpanchs and panch members are elected by villagers to represent their interests, debate development priorities, and take collective decisions. By shifting real authority away from them, the amendment risks turning these representatives into ceremonial figures, present for meetings but powerless in decision-making. The question being asked in villages today is simple and troubling: will sarpanchs now be mute spectators in their own panchayats? Supporters of the amendment argue that vesting authority in the secretary will bring clarity, efficiency and accountability, especially in dealing with permissions and files. But this argument ignores the ground…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The deadly fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, which claimed 25 lives, has triggered sweeping inspections across Goa’s coastal belt and ignited a sharp political confrontation in the Assembly, with the Opposition demanding a CBI inquiry and fixation of political responsibility, while the government insists firm action is already underway. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant informed the House that following the tragedy, the government launched inspections of coastal establishments statewide. In North Goa, 47 establishments were checked and 17 sealed, while in South Goa, 39 establishments were inspected and five sealed. In all,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the Legislative Assembly that there is no connection between the Goa government and the alleged cash-for-job scam, asserting that allegations against the government and its officers are baseless. The Chief Minister said the accused, Pooja Naik, is the main culprit in the case and claimed she collected around ₹17 crore from job aspirants by making false promises of government employment. He informed the House that Naik spent the money lavishly on herself, purchasing multiple properties and flats, owning four cars, undertaking foreign tours, and parking funds in various accounts. Assets worth about…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today said that the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) 2019 will be completed and finalised within one year. Responding in the House, the Chief Minister stated that the government is working to address pending issues and incorporate necessary corrections before final approval of the plan. He said the CZMP is a crucial document for regulating development along Goa’s coastline while ensuring environmental protection. Sawant added that the government aims to bring clarity to coastal regulations through the updated plan, balancing ecological concerns with the needs of local residents and development.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao today raised the issue of noise pollution in the coastal belt, particularly in Assagao, during Zero Hour in the Legislative Assembly. Alemao drew the House’s attention to KIKI’s Bar and Restaurant, alleging that loud music is played late into the night and spills over into the early morning hours, exceeding permissible decibel limits. He said such violations were causing serious hardship to local residents. The LoP said noise pollution in Assagao and other coastal areas was adversely affecting students by disturbing their studies and was also impacting the health of senior citizens.…

Team Goemkarponn ANJUNA: Joint teams of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) conducted raids at six locations in Anjuna as part of an ongoing investigation, sources said. The searches were carried out on individuals allegedly connected with the party circuit and tourism-related activities. Simultaneously, NCB teams also conducted raids at the residence of a prominent Congress leader in Chapora and at two other locations, besides multiple search operations in Assagao. Officials have not issued an official statement so far, and the details of the seizures, if any, are yet to be ascertained. Further information is awaited…

Mumbai: The BJP-led alliance has secured a clear lead in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026, crossing the halfway mark in the city’s crucial civic body, while the Thackeray cousins’ factions are trailing behind. Votes are being counted for 29 municipal bodies across Maharashtra, with BMC results drawing significant attention due to the corporation’s cash-rich status and political symbolism. As of now, the BJP alliance is ahead in 115 wards of the BMC. Within the alliance, the BJP leads in 86 wards, while Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena has an edge in 29 wards. The combined Thackeray factions Uddhav Thackeray’s…