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Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: The Goa Forward Party (GFP) has indicated a more ambitious electoral roadmap ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, announcing that it may field candidates in as many as 25 constituencies, even as it continues to support the Congress in the upcoming Ponda by-election. The decision emerged from the party’s State Executive meeting held on Monday, where leaders resolved to expand the organisation’s reach across Goa. The move is being viewed as part of a strategy to build a stronger and more independent political presence in the state. GFP General Secretary Mohandas Lolienkar said the party is focused…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has set aside an FIR filed by Mapusa Police against two individuals accused of illegal extraction and storage of meat, ruling that the allegations did not meet the legal requirements of the offences invoked. In an order passed on Monday, Justice Ashish Chavan quashed proceedings against Meerasab Bepari and Appalal Bepari, who had been booked under Sections 271 and 280 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with Section 8 of the Goa Animal Preservation Act, 1995. The case dates back to October 29, 2024, when police acted on a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Bombay High Court at Goa has granted additional time to village panchayats to submit sworn statements detailing approvals issued to commercial establishments, extending the deadline to March 30. The directive forms part of the court’s ongoing examination of the deadly fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane venue in Arpora on December 6, 2025, which resulted in 25 fatalities. The court has broadened the scope of the proceedings to scrutinise possible systemic failures in the grant of licences and building permissions. A Division Bench comprising Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit Jamsandekar passed the order during…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral has launched a sharp attack on Goa Forward Party chief and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai, even as he voiced strong condemnation of the alleged sex scandal that has shaken his constituency. Reiterating his support for the residents of Curchorem, Cabral said the incident has damaged the reputation of the area and must be dealt with firmly. Taking exception to Sardesai’s remarks, he asserted that he would not hesitate to act against any form of misconduct, underlining that his role in public life is rooted in serving people, not protecting illegal or unethical acts.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has quashed and set aside a notice issued by the Goa Human Rights Commission, observing that the Commission had clearly overstepped its jurisdiction by entertaining a complaint that did not involve any human rights violation. The case arose from a complaint filed by Guronath Naik against Namrata Ulman, Secretary of the Goa Legislative Assembly. The complaint alleged that Ulman’s husband, a retired individual, would visit her office and was seen sleeping on a sofa. Based on the complaint, the Goa Human Rights Commission issued a notice initiating an inquiry.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leaders of the Goa Forward Party on Tuesday outlined their strategy ahead of the Ponda by-election, reiterating support for the Congress as part of the pre-poll understanding and stressing efforts to strengthen the party’s organisation across the state. Party leader Durgadas Kamat said that in line with the pre-poll alliance with the Indian National Congress, the Goa Forward Party has decided not to field a candidate for the Ponda by-election. He said the focus would be on united efforts to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party. Kamat also announced a public meeting on May 30 at Lohia Maidan…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A meeting to review law and order and security arrangements for the upcoming by-election to the 21–Ponda Assembly Constituency was convened by IGP Goa Police Keshav Ram Chaurasia and South Goa Collector & District Election Officer Egna Cleetus in the presence of Police Observer Vinita Sahu. The meeting was attended by senior officials including the ADM (Law & Order), SP South, SP (Election), DySPs and representatives from various departments. During the meeting, preparedness for the smooth conduct of the election was reviewed. Officials informed that adequate law and order arrangements are in place, with two Additional District…