The controversy over the Election Commission’s additional requirements for first-time voter registration raises a question that goes beyond the political allegations being exchanged. When it comes to enrolling a citizen as a voter, the process must be simple, transparent and firmly rooted in law. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has alleged that the online Form 6 process was altered without following the prescribed legal procedure and that the additional information sought under the Special Intensive Revision could create difficulties for young voters. The Election Commission, on the other hand, has maintained that the statutory Form 6 itself has not been amended…
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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Madganvcho Awaaz has announced the results of the Essay Competition organised as part of “Asmitai Vars”, commemorating 60 years of Goa’s historic Opinion Poll (Janmat Kaul). The competition was held for students of Classes VII–VIII and IX–X in Konkani, Marathi and English, with the objective of connecting the younger generation with Goa’s history, identity and heritage. The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from 130 students representing 15 schools from Margao. Bhatikar Model High School emerged as the leading school, securing nine prizes across the various categories. For Classes VII & VIII – Konkani, Ashni Nikhil Pai Dukle of…
Team Goemkarponn DELHI: The Congress has urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of what it describes as an “illegal” alteration to Form 6 by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the change has created additional hurdles for young and first-time voters seeking registration. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh raised the issue after the Election Commission directed officials to organise special enrolment camps for young voters and give the initiative wide publicity through social media. Ramesh questioned the move, alleging that the Election Commission had itself introduced an additional requirement in the online voter-registration process that could…
Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The Mapusa Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court has granted regular bail to Mapusa Municipal Councillor Tarak Manguesh Arolkar in connection with a forgery case registered by the Crime Branch over an alleged fake caste certificate. The court directed Arolkar’s release on a personal bond of ₹25,000 and one surety for the same amount. While considering the bail application, the court observed that continued detention could not be justified solely on the ground that certain articles or electronic devices had not yet been recovered by the investigating agency. The court noted that the primary documentary material relevant…
Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: The North Goa Additional Sessions Court at Merces has granted bail to businessman Siddique alias Suleman Khan in connection with an alleged land-grabbing and forgery case dating back to 2020. The court took into consideration a forensic report from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Pune, which did not conclusively connect Khan’s handwriting or signature with the disputed document. The court also noted that no forged seals had been recovered from him. The case relates to a parcel of land identified as Chalta No. 2 of P.T. Sheet No. 67 in Mapusa, belonging to Lina D’Souza. According…
Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: As thousands gathered for the colourful procession, members of the Dabolimcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav committee prayed before Bappa seeking blessings for Yadav’s electoral ambitions. The gesture brought an unusual political dimension to an evening otherwise centred on devotion, music and the traditional immersion of the idol. The significance of the prayers stems partly from Yadav’s long association with the Dabolimcha Raja celebrations. For nearly 15 years, he has been closely involved in organising the Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav, helping build the festival into a major community event and bringing people together through the annual celebrations. Committee members appeared to…
Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: The first foreign charter flight of the 2026–27 tourist season is scheduled to arrive at Dabolim on September 30. An Aeroflot flight from Russia is expected to carry around 180 passengers, marking the beginning of the seasonal charter movement at the airport. Aeroflot is expected to operate around 96 charter flights to Dabolim during the season, connecting Goa with Moscow and Yekaterinburg. Four flights are planned each week, with services scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Goa is also expected to welcome tourists from Kazakhstan, with SCAT Airlines scheduled to begin charter operations to Dabolim in October. The…