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Goemkarponn Editor Suraj Nandrekar speaks to Art & Culture Minister Govind Gaude on the current political rift between the alliance partners BJP and the MGP. Gaude says the central party leaders do not know the ground reality and also question the need for an alliance with the MGP. Excerpts: Goemkarponn: In the last few days we have seen temperatures soar, not only in the weather but also in Goa’s political arena with indications of cracks within the ruling alliance partners – BJP and MGP. What is the crux of the whole issue?   Govind Gaude: I think whatever…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducted a series of structured engagements with political parties at the level of Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), District Election Officer (DEO), and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) across the country. In a span of 25 days and as of March 31, 2025, a total of 4,719meetings were conducted, with 40 meetings by CEOs, 800 by DEOs, and 3,879by EROs, engaging over 28,000 representatives of political parties nationwide. These meetings were held in accordance with the directives issued by                   Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar along with ECs Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged farmers to make maximum use of barren land for cultivation purposes available in villages. CM Sawant was speaking after inaugurating the newly constructed Panchayat Building of V. P. Karapur – Sarvan. Addressing the gathering Chief Minister appealed to the farmers to consider undertaking community farming in villages. He said community farming would be profitable as it is supported by various schemes by the Agriculture Department. Chief Minister urged farmers to make maximum use of barren land for cultivation purposes available in villages. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant underscored that Swayampurna Goa programme,…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: A tragic incident occurred at Curchorem Railway Station, where a man was found dead on the railway tracks. The deceased has been identified as Jayant Parmar (41) , a resident of Chawakwado, Curchorem. As per the inquiry conducted by the Vasco Railway police, Parmar, who was reportedly suffering from epilepsy, is believed to have suffered a seizure while walking alongside the tracks. He lost consciousness and was struck by a passing train, resulting in death due to fatal injuries. The incident took place at Km 69/300 on Road No. 3 of Curchorem Railway Station. The police, after…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: In a noteworthy development, the High Court has instructed authorities to reinstate the paddy field at Guirim within a strict deadline of three months. Non-compliance with this directive will be viewed as an act of disobedience, as stated by Adv. Om D’Costa, who highlighted the situation to the court. This case arises from a Writ PIL filed concerning the unlawful filling of low-lying agricultural lands in the villages of Socorro, Guirim, and Sangolda. The petition further demands the long-awaited demolition and restoration of land, in accordance with a previous ruling by the Hon’ble High Court of Goa.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The alliance between the BJP and MGP seems to be on the verge of breaking apart, as Chief Minister Pramod Sawant openly reiterated his party’s assertion over the Priol constituency, indicating a possible division in anticipation of the 2027 assembly elections. Although the elections are still over a year away, the Chief Minister’s remarks have notably heightened political tensions in Ponda. While not directly naming its ally, Sawant indicated that Priol would stay aligned with the BJP, referring to it as a “white line on a black stone,” and dismissed any possibility of compromise on the issue.…

Team Goemkarponn ST INEZ: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today has expressed concerns over missed deadline of Smart City works. “Imagine Panaji Smart City works have missed their deadline and are still incomplete,” said Palekar He further alleged that subpar concrete was used on soft land in the Panaji area, resulting in wastage of approximately ₹1,400 crores of public funds. Palekar also highlighted the need for accountability and transparency in the project’s execution. Adv Palekar criticised the execution of the project and expressed concerns about the lack of accountability. “Over Rs 1,000 crore had already been spent on the Smart City…