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Team Goemkarponn Cuncolim: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the Mhaje Ghar scheme, stating that it aims to benefit all Goans, regardless of caste or creed. He emphasised that the scheme is designed for one-time regularisation of houses built on government and comunidade land before February 28, 2014, despite objections raised by certain groups. Launching the scheme at Cuncolim on Wednesday, the Chief Minister clarified that the initiative’s core objective is to provide legal status to long-standing homes across Goa. “We are aware of attempts to challenge the scheme, but the government will proceed as…

“In this case, the man’s brain haemorrhage is not just a medical crisis; it is a moral one. It challenges the core idea of a democratic state where every citizen, no matter their alleged offence, has the right to life and dignity. A police station is meant to be a space of law enforcement, not lawlessness. If injuries of this magnitude can occur there, then the system has failed in its most basic duty. The standard police defence in such cases—non-cooperation by the accused, sudden collapse, self-inflicted injury—has become a familiar script. What it reveals is not transparency but institutional…

Team Goemkarponn Poriem: Poriem MLA Dr. Deviya Rane laid the foundation stone for two important development projects aimed at strengthening safety, education, and community infrastructure in the villages of Mauxi and Zarme. In Mauxi Panchayat, Dr. Rane laid the foundation stone for the construction of a protection wall from Devgo Gaonkar’s house to Laxman Gaonkar’s house. The project will help protect local homes and families, particularly during the monsoon season, by providing greater structural stability and safeguarding against soil erosion. Speaking at the event, Dr. Rane said, “Such works strengthen the very foundation of our villages. Development is most…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Minister Vishwajit Rane has said that Goa’s cleanliness and waste management efforts are being continuously reviewed and strengthened in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Garbage-Free India under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0). Rane stated that regular review meetings are being held to monitor ongoing initiatives, identify gaps, and take immediate corrective measures to ensure effective implementation of waste management projects across the state. “We are integrating technology-driven systems such as QR-code tracking, GPS-enabled monitoring, and four-way segregation to enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency in waste management,” the minister said. He…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant has announced financial assistance for paddy farmers affected by the recent heavy rains that damaged standing crops across Goa. The relief will be provided under the State Scheme – Shetkari Aadhar Nidhi, aimed at supporting farmers who suffered losses during the harvest season. Under the scheme, farmers will receive ₹40,000 per hectare, up to a maximum of ₹1.6 lakh for four hectares, and the compensation will be disbursed by December 2025. Dr. Sawant said, “Our government stands firmly with every Goan farmer. Due to incessant rains, many paddy farmers could not…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona/Cuncolim: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the new building of the Goa Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing Board Sub Yard at Nagarcem, Canacona, in the presence of Cabinet Minister Ramesh Tawadkar and other dignitaries. Speaking at the event, Dr. Sawant said the new facility would strengthen agricultural infrastructure, empower local farmers, and promote sustainable rural development in the Canacona region. He appreciated the efforts of the Goa Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing Board and all stakeholders involved in completing the project. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting Goa’s farming community through improved market…

Team Goemkarponn Vasco: Expressing strong resentment over the worsening sewage management in Vasco, Congress leader Nandadeep Raut on Tuesday warned that he would lead a morcha to the Public Works Department (PWD) Sewerage Division if four non-functional pumping stations in the city are not restored immediately. Raut said that despite repeated complaints and reminders, the authorities have turned a blind eye to the issue, resulting in untreated sewage being discharged into nearby lakes, nullahs and rivers. “The situation has become unbearable. Raw sewage is flowing into our water bodies and creating a foul stench. This negligence is posing serious…