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Team Goemkarponn MOPA: As part of its continued efforts to curb unauthorised and illegal tourist-related activities in the state, the Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Mopa Airport Police Station, has recently taken action against four individuals who were found violating the Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982. The incident occurred at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, where these individuals were found carrying illegal activities to detriment the smooth movement of tourist persons/passengers as well as causing inconvenience to the tourist visiting Goa. Shri Krishna Ashok Chandgadkar, resident of Morod, Mapusa, Bardez; Shri Mahesh Jairam Pirankar, resident of Naibag,…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda:Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Thursday spearheaded the Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan in Ponda, where Congress workers and supporters from Shiroda, Marcaim, and Ponda constituencies gathered to reiterate their commitment to defending democracy and the Constitution. Addressing the gathering, Alemao lashed out at the ruling BJP, accusing it of indulging in politics of defection and division. He said the Congress was determined to counter the BJP’s alleged attempts to destabilize opposition parties and weaken democratic institutions. “Wherever we have held the Samvidhan Bachao Abhiyan, people have voiced serious concerns about issues like unemployment, inflation, deteriorating law and order,…

Projects Green Signalled….. * Upgradation of Sankhali Municipal Market * Demolition and reconstruction of St. Estevam Bridge, Tiswadi at an estimated cost of ₹21 crore * Construction of a new boys’ hostel at Goa Medical College, Bambolim, at a cost of ₹113 crore * Redevelopment of old government buildings in Margao, including the Old Collectorate Building and Police Headquarters * Development of the Old Bus Stand in Margao, with a budget of ₹12 crore * Ancillary and maintenance works at Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali, costing ₹3 crore Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Thursday chaired the 206th…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: An officer of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) posted at the Panaji branch has been booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Goa unit, for allegedly siphoning off ₹43.80 lakh through fraudulent transactions involving premium payments over a span of seven months. The accused, an administrative officer working in the Pension and Group Scheme Unit, is facing serious charges including criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, misappropriation of funds, tampering with records, and professional misconduct. According to officials, the officer masterminded a scheme to divert LIC funds into third-party accounts between July 2023 and January 2024, and…

In India today, a troubling shift is happening. The narrative of division is no longer just communal—it’s becoming increasingly linguistic. The growing tension isn’t about Hindu vs Muslim anymore. Now, it’s Hindi vs Tamil, Hindi vs Kannada, Hindi vs Marathi. And it begs a serious question: Where are we headed as a country when even our languages are being turned against each other? But let’s be clear from the start—Hindi is not the enemy here. Hindi, spoken by over 40% of Indians and understood by many more, is not some foreign import. It is as Indian, as rooted in our…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Highlighting urgent local issues, a delegation from the Canacona Congress unit submitted a detailed list of demands to South Goa Member of Parliament Capt. Viriato Fernandes during a meeting held at the South Goa District Collectorate in Margao on Thursday. The demand memorandum focused on key concerns affecting the Canacona constituency, including the inadequate healthcare infrastructure at the Canacona Community Health Centre. Particular stress was laid on the plight of dialysis patients, who reportedly face major difficulties due to the lack of proper treatment facilities and support systems. In addition, the Congress team called for the provision…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A strong pitch for technology-driven governance and public safety, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Friday cited the recent Pernem taxi assault case to stress the urgent need for implementing app-based taxi systems in Goa. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Directorate of Prosecution office in Panaji, Sawant said the attack on a taxi driver and subsequent vehicle theft could have been prevented—or the accused easily traced—if a digital booking and tracking platform had been in place. “Had there been a proper digital system such as a taxi booking app, it would have been much easier…