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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA – The 150th anniversary of India’s National Song “Vande Mataram” was celebrated with patriotic fervour at Ravindra Bhavan, Canacona. Minister for Art and Culture, Tribal Welfare, Sports and Youth Affairs Ramesh Tawadkar said the song has “awakened the nation” and continues to inspire unity and national pride among Indians. Speaking at the event, Tawadkar said “Vande Mataram” became a powerful symbol of inspiration during the freedom struggle and ignited the flame of nationalism in every Indian heart. “Patriotic and self-respecting citizens played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle through their sacrifices and determination. The song…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major action to ensure safe and hygienic food for every Goan, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) conducted a surveillance-led operation targeting a suspicious milk product supplier operating between Patradevi and Porvorim. Acting on intelligence inputs gathered during routine inspections, the FDA team intercepted a vehicle at Patradevi around 1:30 AM and seized approximately 700 kilograms of unlabelled paneer and other milk products with tampered manufacturing dates. Subsequent inspection at the supplier’s Porvorim outlet uncovered large-scale repackaging of paneer under fake Mumbai-based labels and revealed unhygienic handling conditions. The FDA has since ordered the…

Team Goemkarponn CHORAO’ Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has assured the people of Goa that no Goan family’s home will be demolished, reaffirming his government’s commitment to protecting the rights of local villagers. Addressing concerns over the recent controversy surrounding the Chorao Bhomkar family, the Chief Minister stated that their house, built before 1975, will be regularized in accordance with the law. He urged the family to meet the concerned Mamlatdar to initiate the necessary formalities. Dr. Sawant emphasized that the government will soon implement major reforms aimed at safeguarding traditional Goan homes and preventing unnecessary demolitions. He made…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Goa, has announced major reforms to strengthen fire safety compliance and improve public service delivery in line with the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) guidelines. As per the new notification, the validity of Fire Safety No Objection Certificates (NOCs) has been extended from one year to five years for both low-risk and high-risk buildings. Owners and occupiers are required to submit an annual self-declaration confirming that all fire protection systems are properly maintained and functional. After five years, the NOC will be renewed following an inspection to verify that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa President Amit Palekar has demanded answers from the BJP government following sensational allegations made by accused Pooja Naik in the alleged ₹17 crore cash-for-jobs scam. Palekar questioned the silence of the state government after Naik claimed that a Cabinet minister, an IAS officer, and a Public Works Department (PWD) engineer were involved in the racket that duped over 600 job seekers. “Who is this minister? Who are the officers involved? Will Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant help her reveal the names?” Palekar asked, urging immediate investigation and accountability from those in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has accused the BJP-led Goa government of betraying the state’s youth following fresh revelations in the alleged jobs-for-cash scam. Alemao said the scandal had denied deserving candidates a fair chance at government employment and exposed deep-rooted corruption. He questioned whether those involved could now “hide their faces and evade accountability,” adding that the youth would not forgive the government for “jeopardizing their future through corruption and misuse of power.”

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The ongoing investigation into the alleged jobs-for-cash racket in Goa has taken a dramatic turn, with the main accused, Pooja Naik, alleging that a Cabinet minister, an IAS officer, and a Public Works Department (PWD) engineer were key beneficiaries of the scam. In an interview to a local television channel on Friday, Naik claimed that the scam involved payments exceeding ₹17 crore, collected from more than 600 job seekers who were promised government appointments. She alleged that the money was paid in cash to senior officials and intermediaries operating from offices in Porvorim and even at…