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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Goa, has strongly denied allegations of voter enrollment irregularities in the 11-Panaji Assembly Constituency, made by activist Elvis Gomes. The CEO has reiterated its commitment to maintaining an accurate and transparent electoral roll. Responding to videos circulated on “Prudent Media” and platform X, where Gomes accused authorities of enrolling ineligible voters and mass transfer of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), the CEO clarified that two complaints dated May 12 and May 27, filed by Gomes under “Citizens for Democracy Goa”, were referred to the North Goa District Election Officer (DEO)…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Cumbarjua Mahila Block Congress, under the leadership of Mahila President Pratiksha Khalap, held its block-level meeting at Divine Touch, Old Goa, focusing on revitalising its organisational structure and mobilising support ahead of the upcoming Zilla Panchayat Elections. The meeting also reinforced the Congress party’s commitment to women’s empowerment and strengthening its presence at the grassroots level. The meeting was attended by key leaders including Pratiksha Khalap, Mahila President of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee; Mollie Da Gama, North District Mahila Congress President; Caterina Pires, Cumbarjua Block Mahila Congress President; Vishal Volvoikar, PCC Block President, Cumbarjua; Rinaldo…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant chaired a high-level meeting at Mantralaya focused on “Unlocking Goa’s Agricultural Export Potential,” in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Jaivik Bharat. The meeting was attended by Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik, MLAs Premendra Shet and Deviya Rane, Chief Secretary, Director of Agriculture, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev, Secretary Agriculture Arun Kumar, and several domain experts. According to the Chief Minister, discussions centered around APEDA’s role in enhancing exports across 18 major agricultural product categories, with India’s overall agricultural exports touching ₹27.90 billion (US$ 27.90 Bn) in…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department is in the process of drafting a dedicated policy under the Regional Plan to protect heritage homes in Goa’s villages, TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane announced. In a post on social media, Rane stated that the policy, as approved by the TCP Board, will mirror the conservation zones already marked in the Outline Development Plans (ODPs) of urban areas. “The proposed policy aims to provide recognition and protection to traditional Goan heritage structures, ensuring their structural stability, cultural preservation, and architectural legacy,” Rane said. Key Points: TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane announces…

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s recent assertion that Ola and Uber will not be allowed to operate in Goa comes as a disappointment to thousands of Goans who were hoping for a more convenient and affordable way to commute. Once again, the state government seems to have succumbed to pressure from a powerful vote bank—taxi operators—at the cost of a larger public interest. For years now, Goa has struggled with a broken and inefficient public transport system. There is no metro, the intercity bus service is erratic, and the few pilot projects of shuttle services or shared transport initiatives have either…

New Delhi: Investigators are probing four possible causes behind the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad on Thursday, including a suspected bird strike, double-engine failure, fuel contamination, and aircraft overloading. The flight, bound for London with 242 people on board, went down just minutes after take-off, crashing into a medical college hostel mess and killing 241 people. Several people on the ground also suffered injuries. The only survivor, Ramesh Vishvakumar, has provided vital testimony, stating that within a minute of take-off, the aircraft appeared to lose power. He described a sudden acceleration and lurching motion before the…

New Delhi: Karun Nair is set for a remarkable return to the Indian Test team after more than eight years, emerging as a strong contender to fill the No. 4 spot in the batting order following Virat Kohli’s absence. The 32-year-old, who famously scored an unbeaten triple century against England in 2016, last featured in a Test for India in March 2017 against Australia. Nair’s comeback has been powered by a stellar domestic season with Vidarbha in 2024–25. He further strengthened his case for a place in the playing XI by scoring a commanding 204 for India A against England…