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Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Residents of New Vaddem have welcomed Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s announcement to legalize houses constructed on Communidade and government land, calling it a long-awaited relief for hundreds of families. At a press conference, the residents expressed gratitude to the CM, saying this was the first time a government had genuinely considered their well-being, allowing them to proudly say “Mhaje Ghar.” They urged Communidade bodies to extend full support to the Regularisation of Unauthorised Construction Amendment Bill, stressing that the move would benefit a large number of people who have been paying taxes despite their homes being tagged…

“Parra Panchayat has reminded us that resistance is possible. By putting strict curbs on construction—limiting buildings to two storeys, refusing arbitrary changes in zoning, and rejecting projects that burden already fragile infrastructure—Parra has taken a stand that is both courageous and necessary. Just as important, it has moved to protect the things that truly make a village what it is: its water bodies, its heritage trees, its Portuguese-era homes, and the fragile balance between people and their land. Decisions will now be made with the involvement of experts and, most importantly, with the blessing of the gram sabha. This is…

Team Goemkarponn Valpoi: The house of Vasudev Morajkar at Morle Gimoye in Morle Gram Panchayat collapsed during heavy rain on Saturday midnight, leaving the family in distress. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, though household belongings were damaged. The remaining portion of the mud house has also been declared unsafe and could collapse at any moment. According to the family, cracks had appeared in the structure over the past few days, but due to financial constraints, repairs or reconstruction were not possible. Continuous heavy rainfall eventually caused half of the house to cave in. Upon receiving the information, local…

Team Goemkarponn Poriem: MLA Deviya Rane on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a Minor Bridge at Sukad Vante in V.P. Bhironda–Poriem, a project aimed at improving connectivity and providing direct access to the sacred Sukad Chaitanya Matt. For years, devotees visiting the Matt from across Goa have faced hardships in crossing the nallah due to the absence of proper infrastructure. The new bridge will connect the internal road to MDR 27 and ensure safe and convenient passage for pilgrims as well as local residents. Speaking at the ceremony, MLA Rane said the initiative was not just about strengthening…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa on Sunday launched its statewide campaign #BJPCheBurak by staging a dramatic protest in Panaji, where party leaders planted BJP flags inside potholes to symbolically hold the ruling party accountable for Goa’s crumbling roads. As AAP leaders sat on potholes during the protest, an ambulance carrying a patient passed by, which the party said reflected the dangerous state of roads under the Pramod Sawant-led BJP government. AAP Goa President Adv. Amit Palekar lashed out at the government, saying, “This is the reality of BJP’s governance. Fourteen hundred crore rupees have been…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa Cyber Crime Police have arrested the alleged mastermind behind the high-profile “digital arrest” cyber fraud of December 2024, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven. Police identified the accused as Anil Tripathi, a resident of Marina Bay Financial Center, Singapore. He was intercepted at Delhi airport on August 15 following a Look Out Circular (LOC) and later brought to Goa on transit remand. He is currently in police custody for five days. The case (No. 57/2024) was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Ribandar, under provisions of the Bharatiya…

Team Goemkarponn Anjuna: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in association with the Communidade de Anjuna and the Village Panchayat Anjuna Caisua, conducted a Drug Awareness Campaign on August 16 at the Communidade Parking near Ozran Beach. The campaign carried the message: “History shows addiction was once used to weaken our nation. Today, let’s stand united to defend our freedom from drug addiction.” Held under the slogan #NasheSeAzadi, the initiative urged the local community to work collectively towards a healthier and drug-free India. The programme was attended by Inspector Mohan Rane and PSI Francisco Xavier, along with Anjuna Panchayat Sarpanch…