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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The political equation within Goa’s Opposition camp has come under fresh strain, with the Congress seeking clarity from the Goa Forward Party (GFP) over its association with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) under the “Goa First” platform. The latest development follows renewed criticism of the Congress by the AAP over the issue of MLAs who have shifted allegiance to the BJP. Rather than responding directly to the AAP, Congress leaders have turned their attention towards the GFP and questioned its position on the alliance. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee chief Girish Chodankar had earlier raised objections to “Goa…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tension surfaced in Chimbel after residents gathered to oppose the alleged obstruction of a long-used route leading to Toyyar lake, saying the closure has affected public access to an important local water body. The protest has also revived concerns over development activity in the vicinity of the lake. Residents and activists said construction in the area could have consequences for the lake’s drainage pattern and the surrounding natural environment. The protesters maintained that infrastructure and construction projects should not restrict access to community resources or compromise environmentally sensitive areas. Environmental activist and Chimbel tribal leader Govind Shirodkar…

Goa: Ahead of the festive season Ai+ Smartphone today announced its portfolio expansion with the launch of Pulse 2 FE, NovaTab and LapTab, bringing three new technology experiences to consumers across communication, learning, entertainment and productivity. The launch comes at a time when consumers across India are preparing for one of the year’s biggest periods for technology purchases, upgrades and gifting. With the new portfolio, Ai+ Smartphone is expanding the choices available to consumers across different needs and price segments from someone purchasing their first smartphone to students looking for a connected learning device and consumers seeking a larger screen…

Team Goemkarponn SHIRODA: The deliberate tearing and damaging of posters of the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Shiroda exposes the growing fear and frustration within the BJP ranks as the Congress campaign receives an overwhelming response from the people, Media and Communication Department Chairman Amarnath Panjikar said on Saturday. The Congress strongly condemned the alleged vandalism, stating that tearing down posters cannot weaken the people’s resolve to protect Goa, its land, identity, culture and future. “BJP may tear our posters, but it cannot tear the voice of the people. It may try to hide the truth, but it cannot hide its…

Team Goemkarponn SHIRODA: The South Goa leg of the Congress’ Goy Rakhonn Yatra began in Shiroda on Sunday, with senior party leaders targeting the BJP government over issues ranging from land and unemployment to infrastructure, environmental protection and the Mhadei river. The Day 13 of the statewide outreach campaign, which is covering all 40 Assembly constituencies, saw the participation of AICC Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakre, GPCC president Girish Chodankar, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Maharashtra Congress MLA Vishwajeet Kadam and other senior Congress leaders. Before the yatra proceeded through the constituency, Chodankar, Alemao and other leaders offered prayers at the…

Team Goemkarponn COLVALE: 36-year-old woman died after sustaining serious head injuries in a road accident on NH-66 at Colvale, Bardez, after a Mahindra Scorpio allegedly hit the scooter on which she was travelling as a pillion rider. According to the complaint filed by Head Constable Pandurang Gunaji Naik of Colvale Police Station, the accident occurred at around 5.30 pm on October 3, opposite Ghotneshwar Temple on NH-66. Police said the accused driver, identified as David s/o Gabriel Mohite, 36, a resident of Miraj, Sangli, Maharashtra, was driving a Mahindra Scorpio bearing registration number MH-09-GM-1898 from Karaswada, Mapusa, towards Pernem.…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: Cuncolim Police have arrested a man in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a minor girl from Paroda, Quepem. According to the complaint lodged by the minor victim’s aunt, whose identity has been withheld, the incident occurred on September 23, 2026, at around 3 pm at Paroda, Quepem. The accused, identified as Joshua Silvira, a resident of Calangute, allegedly took the minor girl away from the lawful guardianship of her family. Following the complaint, Cuncolim Police initiated an investigation and traced and rescued the minor girl from Calangute. She was subsequently lodged at Apna Ghar, Merces, for…