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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A delegation of locals from Bhoma village, affected by the expansion of National Highway 4A, met former Minister and Goa Forward Party President Vijai Sardesai to seek support for their demand to realign the highway in order to protect their centuries-old temples. In a strong statement issued after the meeting, Vijai Sardesai accused the BJP government in Goa of being on a mission to destroy the state’s temple heritage. “After destroying a temple in Porvorim, the government now plans to demolish the historic Sateri and Mahadev temples in Bhoma, which are in the path of the NH4A…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s political circles are in turmoil after Minister for Art and Culture, Govind Gaude, leveled explosive corruption allegations against his own Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, accusing it of bribery and administrative sabotage particularly in tribal welfare initiatives. Speaking at a public function in Ponda, Gaude remarked: “Files are not cleared unless bribes are paid. Tribal people are not getting justice. There are people who are only interested in commissions.” His comments, aimed at both bureaucratic hurdles and systemic corruption, sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant slammed Gaude’s remarks as “irresponsible,” asserting…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Director General of Police (DGP) Alok Kumar has been hospitalized at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, after experiencing chest pain, sources confirmed on Monday. According to an official statement issued by Goa Police, the senior officer was admitted due to a minor health issue and is currently under observation. “Our DGP has been admitted to GMC Bambolim for a minor health issue. After undergoing precautionary tests, he is expected to be discharged soon,” the statement read. Medical officials are closely monitoring his condition, and his health is reported to be stable.More updates are awaited.

Team Goemkarponn SANKHALI: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today inaugurated the Lenovo Digital Innovation Lab at the Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sankhali, marking a significant milestone in Goa’s journey toward tech-driven education. The launch took place in the esteemed presence of Shri Shailendra Katyal, Managing Director, Lenovo India. This cutting-edge facility aligns seamlessly with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, equipping students with future-ready skills in artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, and design thinking. Goa proudly joins hands with Lenovo, BharatCares, and CSRBox in this transformative initiative aimed at democratizing access to digital learning and…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: A delegation of traditional taxi operators from across Goa met with Fatorda MLA and Goa Forward Party President Vijai Sardesai to express their strong opposition to the recently notified Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines 2025, published in the Official Gazette on May 20. The operators raised concerns over the perceived threat these guidelines pose to their livelihoods and the absence of stakeholder consultation before their introduction. After listening to the delegation, Sardesai voiced strong criticism of the government’s unilateral approach. “During the last Assembly session, there was a clear consensus that any major regulatory change in the taxi…

New Delhi: Magnus Carlsen showcased his enduring mastery by defeating India’s world champion D Gukesh in a gripping opening round of the Norway Chess tournament, securing a full three points on Monday. Carlsen surprised Gukesh with the rarely used Jobava London opening, aiming to unsettle the young Indian in their first Classical-format encounter since Gukesh claimed the world title last year in Singapore. Despite playing with the black pieces, Gukesh managed to neutralize Carlsen’s early advantage by the 11th move and even put the Norwegian champion under pressure. However, Carlsen’s experience as a five-time world champion—who has increasingly focused on…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the closing ceremony of IPL 2025 will be dedicated to the Indian Armed Forces as a tribute to their heroic efforts during Operation Sindoor. This military operation was launched in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which tragically claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians. The Indian Army targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) as part of this mission. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed deep respect for the armed forces, saying, “The Board salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless…