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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Indian National Congress strongly condemns the BJP government’s blatant attempt to destroy Goa’s identity by tampering with DSLR and CRZ base plans to benefit wealthy outsiders and Delhi-based land sharks. “This massive land scam is being carried out at the cost of Goan fishermen, shack owners, and the state’s fragile coastal ecosystem,” said Patkar He further said that the forgery & Tampering – Survey plans have been illegally altered to reclassify land, facilitating unauthorized constructions along Goa’s coastline. “Who authorized these fraudulent changes?,” he questioned Patkar said that Johnson Fernandes, the top official heading both the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Stating that deeds of corruption, commission, mismanagement, collapse of law and order have forced BJP to shrink assembly sessions of March, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has said that it is a matter of worry as Goa will further suffer. Congress leader Alemao was reacting to the summoning of the ninth session of eight legislative assembly for mere three days starting from March 24. “BJP’s decision to summon an assembly session for only three days in March suggests that the government is afraid to face opposition and is evading its responsibility to deliver justice to the people.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Police Cyber Cell Team participated in a highly informative and specialized Cyber Crime Investigation Training held at the Cyber Crime Branch, Ribandar, Goa. The training was conducted by Dr. Rakshit Tandon*, India’s top Cyber Security Expert, and was attended by over 90 Police Officers from various Police Stations across Goa, particularly those from the Cyber Crime Cell section. The training was facilitated by Cogniflux Trainings & Consultancy Services (formerly Sigma+) in association with Goa Police. The session was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Alok Kumar (DGP – Goa), Rahul Gupta, IPS (SP…

OPEN EDIT By Suraj Nandrekar The political landscape in Goa has once again been thrust into the spotlight following the remarks made by local leader Kankonkar, which have evoked widespread controversy and potential legal ramifications. An FIR was lodged against him at the Panaji police station after he allegedly made a “hateful,” “derogatory,” and “threatening” statement directed at Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant during a media interaction. The focal point of this upheaval revolves around Kankonkar’s audacious claim of wanting to “bury the CM alive,” purportedly stemming from a situation related to an alleged threat made by a migrant…

“While it is true that a minority may leverage the system for dubious purposes—such as garnering employment or creating unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles—Samariya’s comments should not overshadow the myriad of genuine applicants who utilize the RTI Act effectively. These conscientious citizens leverage the Act to hold government entities accountable, seek information vital for social justice, and drive policy changes. Their contributions are invaluable in fostering vigilant governance. The misuse highlighted by the CIC raises concerns about the sustainability of the RTI framework.” The Vital Role of the RTI Act in Indian Democracy: A Call for Genuine Use The Right to Information…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Goa has arrested a 25-year-old man from Morena, Madhya Pradesh, for creating fake hotel websites across India. The operation, which led to the arrest of Lalit Khare on February 2, 2025, uncovered a sophisticated scam involving fake websites of hotels in Goa, Odisha, and Meghalaya. These websites were designed to deceive potential customers into transferring money into fraudulent bank accounts by impersonating real hotels. The case began when the General Manager of a beach resort in Salcete, Goa, reported that an unknown individual had created…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a significant development in Goa, social activist Rama Kankonkar was remanded to 14 days of judicial custody on Friday, following his arrest by the Panaji police for allegedly making derogatory and threatening statements against Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. Rama Kankonkar was brought to North Goa District Hospital for medical Examination. He stated that he has been fasting since yesterday and will continue this. Today, the Chief Judicial Magistrate granted Rama 14 days of Judicial Custody. “I will fast until death,” he told reporters at Mapusa. The arrest took place after Kankonkar failed to comply with a…