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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The political temperature in Ponda has risen sharply with the constituency set to witness a keen three-cornered contest between the BJP, Congress and AAP in the by-election scheduled for April 9, 2026. The BJP has fielded Ritesh Naik, son of former minister late Ravi Naik, signalling a strategy to retain the veteran leader’s legacy vote bank. A former chairperson of the Ponda Municipal Council, Ritesh Naik has been active in local politics since joining the party in 2020 and has played a key organisational role in recent elections. The seat fell vacant following the demise of Ravi…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Soon after being घोषित as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the upcoming by-election, Ritesh Ravi Naik visited the cremation site of his late father, former minister Ravi Naik, to seek blessings. In an emotional moment, Naik paid tribute to his father and reaffirmed his commitment to continue his legacy of dedicated public service. He expressed resolve to work tirelessly for the welfare and development of the people, carrying forward the values and principles upheld by his father.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Incidents involving unruly behaviour by domestic tourists in Goa saw a noticeable rise in 2025, with eight cases registered compared to just one in 2024, the State government informed the Legislative Assembly. In a written reply to an unstarred question tabled by MLA Aleixo Lourenco, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said a total of nine cases were recorded over the two-year period. Details furnished by the government show that the offences in 2025 ranged from rash and negligent driving to more serious crimes such as assault, molestation and even murder. These cases were reported…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has completed seven continuous years in office, becoming the first CM in Goa’s post-statehood history to achieve this milestone. He assumed charge on March 19, 2019, following the demise of former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. An Ayurvedic doctor by profession, Sawant has led the state through several key phases, including governance reforms, a strong infrastructure push, and the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, the Bharatiya Janata Party returned to power in 2022, securing a third consecutive term in Goa. The current government enjoys the support of 32 legislators,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A total of 12 cases of sexual assault on school-going girls have been reported in Goa between 2021 and January 31, 2026, the State government informed the Legislative Assembly. In a written reply to an unstarred question by MLA Yuri Alemao, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant provided year-wise data, showing two cases in 2021, five in 2023, two in 2024, and three in 2025, while no cases were reported in 2022 and up to January 2026. Detailing measures taken to curb such incidents, the government said awareness programmes are being conducted in schools and…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) will declare the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 results on March 21 at 5 PM. The examinations were conducted from February 10 to February 27 across 20 centres in the state. A total of 17,283 students appeared for the exams this year. Students will be able to access their results online once they are officially announced by the board.

New Delhi: Differences have surfaced within the Indian National Congress over India’s response to the escalating tensions in West Asia, with senior leaders Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari publicly supporting the government’s diplomatic stance even as the party leadership criticised it. Tharoor defended the Centre’s handling of the crisis involving Iran, Israel and the United States, describing India’s approach as an example of responsible statecraft rather than a failure of moral leadership. He argued that while the conflict raises important questions under international law, India’s restrained response reflects careful strategic judgment and a focus on national interest. He emphasised that…