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It is a sad commentary on Goa’s political culture that the public must watch two leaders – pne very senior- from the same party, both of them elected representatives, hurl accusations of drug involvement at each other with complete impunity. Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar and former Pernem MLA Babu Azgaonkar have crossed every boundary of decency and responsibility by trading such grave allegations in public. Goa has fought long and hard to free itself from the stranglehold of the narcotics trade. The state’s beautiful coastline, which once brought prosperity through tourism, has repeatedly been tainted by headlines of drug seizures,…

* ODPs Scrapped: HC declared the 5 ODPs illegal. * Land Use Reverted: All plots return to RP 2021 zoning. * Permissions Cancelled: All ODP-based approvals now invalid. * Demolition Risk: Non-compliant buildings face demolition. * Circular & Orders Quashed: Govt circular, ordinance, and Article 162 order struck down. * No Review of Individual Zones: Entire process void, so no need to check each plot. * State to Appeal: Govt will seek a stay and challenge the ruling. Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The High Court has set aside the Outline Development Plans (ODPs) for Calangute, Candolim, Arpora, Nagoa, and Parra, declaring…

Team Goemkarponn Dhargal: In a shocking act of retaliation, a man arrested for throwing acid on a minor boy in Dhargal on Monday morning has told police he committed the attack out of revenge over the death of his daughter. According to Goa Police, the accused, identified as Nilesh, was taken into custody hours after the incident, which occurred around 7:50 a.m. at a local bus stop where the 17-year-old victim was waiting to leave for college. Police said Nilesh fled the scene on a two-wheeler and went into hiding at his workplace in IDC Karaswada, Mapusa. Acting on specific…

Kolkata: A horrifying account of fear and unchecked intimidation has emerged from a law college in Kolkata, where Monojit ‘Mango’ Mishra—the main accused in the recent rape of a 24-year-old student—allegedly operated with impunity for years. Students have described a hostile campus environment where Mishra, an alumnus who returned as a contractual employee, harassed female students, manipulated their photos, and openly intimidated both peers and staff. “There was a climate of fear. Nobody wanted to attend classes if they thought they might run into him,” said one student anonymously. “He used to secretly take photos of girls, morph them, and…

New Delhi: Amid rising speculation and internal rumblings within the Karnataka Congress, the party high command has put an end to all chatter about a possible leadership change in the state. Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala, who was dispatched to Bengaluru as the party’s troubleshooter, categorically stated on Tuesday that Siddaramaiah will remain the Chief Minister and that there is no plan to replace him. Surjewala made the announcement during a press briefing, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar—at the center of the leadership debate—seated beside him. Sources within the Congress leadership also confirmed that…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Reacting sharply to the recent acid attack on a minor boy at a bus stand in Dhargal, Calangute MLA Michael Lobo on Monday condemned the incident, calling it a “planned act of revenge” and urged the police to deal with the accused with firm hands. “This was a premeditated attack. Such acts of revengeful thinking have no place in a civilised society,” Lobo said, responding to media queries. He emphasised that while the police cannot be blamed for the crime, they must ensure that a strong message is sent across to prevent such incidents from recurring. “The…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a transformation, with the state achieving significant strides in floriculture and vegetable production. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, at the recent Bankers’ Conclave, announced that Goa has drastically cut its floriculture imports by 25%, and is now exporting 10% of its vegetable produce. In the past, Goa relied entirely on imports for its floriculture needs, but today the state has made notable progress in domestic production, further boosting its agricultural output. “Earlier, Goa imported 100% of its floriculture produce. Today, imports are down by 25%, and we are even exporting 10% of vegetables,”…