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Team Goemkarponn PONDA: In a significant development in the Pratapnagar murder case, police have arrested a man identified as Sanjay Kevin, originally from Karnataka, for his suspected role in the crime. The arrest came after a prompt and focused investigation by the Ponda police, who acted on reliable information and initial evidence pointing to Kevin’s involvement. The murder, which occurred in the Dharbandora area, had caused considerable alarm among residents of the otherwise quiet locality. Authorities said that Kevin was taken into custody and is currently being questioned. Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the killing, and have…

The tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad has left the nation shaken and grieving. The loss of lives in such a horrific manner is deeply painful, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families. Yet in this moment of sorrow and collective shock, we must also summon clarity and responsibility in how we respond. A single tragedy, however severe, must not be allowed to derail the broader mission of revitalising Air India, nor tarnish the larger vision of a world-class aviation sector envisioned under Viksit Bharat 2047. Air India, once the pride of Indian…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: With an eye on a broader political footprint, Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai is making a decisive move to expand beyond his Fatorda stronghold, announcing his party’s full-scale entry into Margao ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. The former minister revealed that GFP will contest all 25 wards—spanning Fatorda, Margao, and Curtorim—in the upcoming Margao Municipal Council polls, positioning this civic battle as a testing ground for the 2027 Assembly elections. “This isn’t just about municipal polls. My entry into Margao is the beginning of GFP’s presence in a constituency we intend to contest in…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: Burglars struck in Kegdicotto, Cuncolim on Sunday night, targeting two unoccupied homes and escaping with valuables, the full extent of which is still being determined. Both homes were vacant at the time—one belonging to a family currently residing abroad—making them easy targets for the intruders. The thefts came to light on Monday when the overseas homeowner noticed the external CCTV camera feed was down and alerted relatives. Upon visiting the residence, the family members were alarmed to find the doors forcibly broken open. Inside, the cupboards had been ransacked, indicating a thorough search by the burglars for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: With the Union Home Ministry officially notifying the next All India Census, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant  said that the exercise would play a crucial role in shaping the country’s long-term development strategies and welfare initiatives. The central government issued a gazette notification announcing that the Census will be conducted in two phases in 2027, with the reference date set as March 1, 2027 for most regions. However, in Ladakh and the snow-bound, non-synchronous areas of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the enumeration will begin earlier, from October 1, 2026. Commenting on the development, Sawant…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The High Court of Bombay at Goa has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging recent amendments to land legislation in the state, ruling that the new provisions do not infringe on constitutional rights. The PIL, filed by a local advocate in March 2025, contested the legality of the Goa Legislative Diploma (Amendment) Act, 2025 and the Goa Comunidade Land Development and Regulation Rules, 2025. The petitioner alleged that the legislation unfairly favored large developers while placing stricter restrictions on emphyteutic grantees—long-term leaseholders under traditional land grant systems. Central to the petitioner’s argument was the claim that…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The North Goa Sessions Court has directed the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) to register a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with bribery allegations made earlier this year by former minister Pandurang Madkaikar. The order comes after a group of citizen activists challenged the ACB’s decision to close its preliminary inquiry, which was based on Madkaikar’s subsequent clarification that his statement referred to a penalty payment, not a bribe. The court, in its ruling, noted that the activists’ concerns were valid, particularly in light of the serious nature of the original public allegation and the potential for public…