Author: Team Admin

“The result is visible in Goa’s governance. Despite being one of India’s most prosperous states with a strong tourism industry, Goa continues to struggle with poor infrastructure, erratic urban planning, and rising unemployment. Environmental degradation continues unchecked as successive governments, regardless of party, prioritize business interests over sustainable development. These failures are not accidental — they are the byproducts of a political system where power is inherited, not earned. The tragedy is that Goa, with its literate and politically aware population, deserves better. The state’s vibrant civil society, press, and youth movements have the potential to demand more from their…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The tragic boat tank explosion at Vijay Marine Shipyard has claimed a third life, officials confirmed on Saturday/ In connection with the incident, Safety Manager Raju Bora has been arrested on charges of negligence, which allegedly contributed to the deaths of the workers. Following the explosion, the South Goa Collector has ordered the shipyard to be sealed and has requested a comprehensive report on the circumstances that led to the accident. Three workers have so far lost their lives, while several others remain hospitalized with injuries. Survivor Surinder Kumar, a daily wage labourer, described the terrifying…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Public Prosecutor (PP) on Saturday opposed the bail plea of accused Zenito Cardozo in the Rama Kankonkar attempt-to-murder case, arguing that Zenito had held a grudge against Rama over a social media post and was conspiring against him. During the hearing before the Special Court at Merces, Zenito’s counsel maintained that there was no enmity between the accused and Rama, asserting that Zenito had been falsely implicated in the case. “There is no hostility or prior dispute between Zenito Cardozo and Rama Kankonkar,” the defence told the court. Countering this argument, the PP contended that…

Team Goemkarponn PATNA: Goa Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pramod Sawant exuded confidence in the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) victory ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, asserting that the ongoing development across the state was a result of NDA’s governance. “The way development is happening here, only the NDA has done this. So, once more, an NDA government will be formed here,” Sawant said while addressing party workers. Criticizing the opposition alliance, he took a dig at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for fielding Osama Shahab, son of former MP Shahabuddin, from Raghunathpur constituency.…

Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the city’s BrahMos Aerospace facility, marking a significant step under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. The missiles were produced at the new integration and test facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, which was inaugurated on May 11, 2025. The state-of-the-art unit is equipped for missile integration, testing, and final quality checks, enabling full-scale indigenous production. Following successful testing, the missiles are ready for deployment with the Indian armed forces. This milestone is seen as a boost…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has pulled up the State government for its recurring practice of extending the tenures of senior Public Works Department (PWD) officers beyond retirement age, stating that such decisions obstruct promotions and deny younger officers their due opportunities. A Division Bench comprising Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Ashish Chavan made the observations while hearing a petition filed by Assistant Engineer Pankaj Narvekar. The petitioner had challenged the government’s decision to grant service extensions to four senior officials after superannuation, arguing that the move had blocked promotional avenues for eligible officers…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Digambar Kamat on Friday issued a stern warning that anyone caught cutting roads to lay water pipelines without written approval from the department’s Principal Chief Engineer will face criminal action. Speaking to reporters during the first day of his Janata Darbar held at the South Goa District Collectorate, Kamat clarified that even permissions granted by district collectors will not shield violators from FIRs. “I have instructed PWD officials to register an FIR against anyone who damages or cuts hot-mixed roads without prior written permission from the PWD Principal Chief Engineer. Even…