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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Vigilance Department has been instructed by the Bombay High Court in Goa to pursue Jitesh Kamat’s complaint on the St. Francis Xavier Exposition’s works in Old Goa to its logical end. The Public Works Department (PWD) has already been directed by the Vigilance Department to assess the works on site and provide a thorough report that will serve as a roadmap for future steps. Jitesh Kamat claimed manipulation of the 47 works submitted by the PWD’s Executive Engineer, Works Division V, to provide facilities during the Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St. Francis Xavier in…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Prominent leaders, including Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar, MMC Chairperson Girish Borkar, and Vasco BJP Mandal President Deepak Naik, attended the Vir Bal Diwas program at Mangor Gurudwara. The event commemorated the heroic sacrifice of Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who laid down their lives for their faith and principles. The program featured a special talk recounting the courage and resilience of the two Sahibzadas. Despite their tender ages, they refused to abandon their faith under immense duress, leaving an indelible mark…

Team Goemkarponn MOLLO: On Christmas Eve, employees of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and their contractors allegedly trespassed onto private property in Survey No. 18/1, Mollo, Pale Village, and felled a mango tree central to ongoing protests. The incident occurred while the landowner, Pedro Rodrigues, was away for last-minute Christmas shopping. According to Rodrigues’ family, pleas by his elderly mother and young children to stop the felling were ignored by RVNL employees, who reportedly claimed they had full authority over the land following demarcation. However, it has come to light that discussions regarding the proposed land acquisition are still ongoing,…

The recent decision by the Shree Sateri Devasthan Committee in Hasapur, Pernem, to prohibit Muslim vendors from setting up stalls during the annual temple fair and other Hindu festivals has ignited a significant controversy in the community. This move, which appears to be a reflection of growing tensions within the neighbourhood, raises important questions about inclusivity, communal harmony, and the direction in which the local culture is heading. The committee president, Santosh Malik, explained the rationale behind this ban. He noted that during preparations for the upcoming zatrotsava of Shree Devi Sateri, a Muslim vendor was spotted attempting to set…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Citizens for Democracy Goa (CFD) criticized the state government for its inadequate response to recent Supreme Court directions on illegal constructions. CFD Convenor Elvis Gomes emphasized that the government must fully implement the SC’s directives, which extend beyond “bulldozer justice” to encompass broader issues such as accountability for officials and restrictions on zone changes: The SC, Gomes said, mandates punishment, including contempt of court proceedings, for officials who ignore illegal constructions and also prohibits arbitrary modifications to zonal plans that benefit individuals while disregarding public interest and environmental concerns. Gomes also highlighted the need to stay and…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant launched the Book ‘Modialogue: Conversations for Viksit Bharat’ authored by Ashwin Fernandes from Aldona, Goa. The book covers Prime Ministers messages for local & global audiences through Mann Ki Baat. CM noted that he has also contributed in this book and expressed my views along with Union Minister for Agriculture & Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, former Union Minister Smriti Irani and other esteemed personalities, emphasizing its relevance in shaping India’s vision for Viksit Bharat. CM stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been delivering positive…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Updated Aadhaar helps in ease of living, better service delivery, enables accurate authentication and continued accurancy information on Aadhaar database for which Public is suggested to take advantage of updating their supporting documents on Aadhaar card. In the interest of the residents, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has advised residents to update their supporting documents at least once by submitting Proof of Identity (P01) & Proof of Address (POA) in Aadhaar on completion of 10 years from the date of Enrolment for Aadhaar. The Aadhaar Update Services can be availed at any Aadhaar Centre on payment…