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Team Goemkarponn SANGOLDA: A fresh wave of opposition has erupted in Sangolda village, Bardez, as local residents have strongly objected to the issuance of an Occupancy Certificate (OC) to a housing project by Deshmukh Construction/Gama Builders in Survey No. 95/22. The villagers have submitted a detailed representation to the authorities, accusing the builder of manipulating documents, blocking traditional access routes, and committing alleged acts of land grabbing. The representation, signed by five villagers including Ramakant Gawas and Chandrakant Kerkar, alleges that the builder obtained permissions from authorities on the basis of false undertakings and affidavits. Kerkar, one of the signatories,…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) councillors have raised serious concerns over alleged illegal activities at the Hindu crematorium in Sada, managed by the MMC. The issue surfaced after a massive drug bust worth ₹43 crore , where the accused were reportedly residing at the crematorium along with the caretaker. Councillors claim the premises were being misused, enabling criminal activities. They have demanded an urgent inquiry by MMC, stressing that the property belongs to the council. They also called for strict police action without any political interference, asserting that the case must reach a logical conclusion and the culprits…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced plans to launch a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at freeing Hindu temples from government control and promoting greater autonomy for Hindu religious institutions. The decision was made during a recent meeting at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The campaign seeks to empower Hindu religious bodies by advocating for their independence in managing affairs without government interference. In addition to this, VHP also revealed plans for the Hitachintak Abhiyan in November 2025, with the goal of enrolling over 1 crore Hindus into the organization. The VHP aims to expand its reach…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha, Mahesh Nadar, Working President of the Goa Pradesh Youth Congress, has accused the BJP youth wing of acting as “puppets of fraudsters” and shielding rampant corruption under the BJP-led government in Goa. Nadar’s strongly worded statement comes in response to recent protests by the BJP Yuva Morcha against the Congress party. “It is appalling that instead of raising their voice against the scams and frauds that have plagued Goa under BJP rule, the BJP youth are busy staging futile protests against us for exposing their…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa State Election Commission, Altinho, has announced the conduct of bye-elections to three vacant wards of Village Panchayats, which will be held on May 11, 2025. The elections will take place in Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Tivim in Bardez, Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Assonora in Bardez, and Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Chicalim in Mormugao taluka. The counting of votes will be held on May 12, 2025. The District Collectors of North Goa and South Goa have been appointed as the District Election Officers. The Mamlatdars of the respective talukas will…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a firm move to safeguard public health, the FDA has destroyed two tons of Velchi bananas after they were found to be ripened using a banned chemical substance. The seizure and subsequent destruction were carried out with the assistance of the Mapusa Municipality, following lab confirmation that the fruit contained ethapone, a chemical not permitted for ripening under Indian food safety regulations. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane confirmed the action on Thursday, stating that the laboratory analysis was conducted by an FSSAI-approved facility. “Only ethylene gas is permitted for artificial ripening under food safety norms. The use…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Nitin V. Raiker, Director of Fire and Emergency Services, has been awarded the prestigious Director General Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guard Bronze Disc and Commendation Certificate by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The honour was conferred on the occasion of Fire Service Week 2025 in recognition of his exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, and distinguished service in the field of fire safety and emergency response. Raiker has dedicated over 34 years of service to the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, beginning his journey on January 3, 1991 as an Assistant Station Fire…