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Team Goemkarponn Margao: Madganvcho Awaaz and youth leader Prabhav Naik on Friday took a swipe at the BJP government over claims related to large-scale job creation, sarcastically referring to the ruling party as the “Bhartiya Jaadu Party.” Reacting to recent remarks by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane describing Chief Minister Pramod Sawant as a “magician” capable of generating thousands of jobs, Naik questioned whether employment generation in Goa had now become a “magic show.” He alleged that despite repeated promises by the government, many educated youth in Goa continued to struggle for stable employment opportunities while unemployment remained a major concern…

New Delhi: Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the viral satirical outfit “Cockroach Janta Party”, has claimed that he fears arrest if he travels to Delhi, alleging that police action could be taken against him immediately upon arrival. Speaking during an interview with The Red Mike, Dipke said, “I’ll be taken to Tihar Jail the moment I land in Delhi airport,” while discussing the growing popularity and controversy surrounding the digital movement. The Cockroach Janta Party began as a parody initiative after remarks attributed to Chief Justice Surya Kant sparked widespread debate online. The movement quickly evolved into a larger social media…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s tourism sector is witnessing a gradual transformation as the traditional concept of a fixed “off-season” continues to fade, with tourist arrivals remaining steady across several months of the year, including the monsoon period. Tourism officials said the State has been recording consistent visitor movement beyond the peak winter and festive seasons, highlighting a shift in travel patterns and holiday choices among domestic and international tourists. Authorities attribute the trend to improved connectivity, the rise of short-duration holidays, and growing interest in monsoon travel experiences. Goa is increasingly attracting visitors seeking more than its beaches, with tourists…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has expressed readiness to support the expansion of welfare infrastructure for senior citizens and Divyangjan in Goa, including the establishment of additional old age homes and specialised educational facilities. Addressing media persons at the Secretariat, the Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment said ten old age homes currently operating in Goa with support from the State Government and NGOs are functioning satisfactorily. He stated that the Centre’s welfare scheme for senior citizens has the capacity to accommodate two to three more such institutions in Goa, potentially…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has set up a dedicated monitoring committee to supervise the rollout of Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs), in line with prison reform directives issued by the Supreme Court. Justice Valmiki Menezes, who heads the High Court Legal Services Committee, has been appointed Chairperson of the panel. The committee also includes Inspector General of Prisons Keshav Ram Chaurasia, IPS, and Anthony D’Souza, a senior Home Department official holding Additional Secretary rank. As per the government notification issued by the Home-General Division, the panel will track the implementation and functioning of open prison facilities in Goa and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa is witnessing a concerning rise in road accidents, with fresh figures from the Traffic Police indicating that dangerous driving habits continue to be the biggest contributor to crashes across the State. As per the Goa Traffic Police’s April 2026 accident analysis, the State reported 851 road accidents during the month, compared to 797 cases in April last year. The increase of 54 accidents reflects a growth of nearly 7 per cent. The number of deaths also inched up from 87 in 2025 to 89 this year. The alarming statistics come at a time when Goa has…

New Delhi: Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has strongly criticised the Ajit Agarkar led selection committee for ignoring Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi despite his outstanding performances in domestic cricket. Nabi, who finished as the highest wicket taker in the latest Ranji Trophy season with 60 wickets, was left out of India’s squad for the one off Test against Afghanistan. The omission has sparked debate over the importance being given to domestic cricket performances in national team selections. Vengsarkar questioned the logic behind the selectors’ decision and described the snub as unfair. He argued that if consistent Ranji Trophy…