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Team Goemkarponn THIVIM: In an unprecedented turn of events, more than 50 Gaonkars staged a walkout during the Thivim Communidade election, citing lack of confidence in the candidates and alleging widespread mismanagement. The meeting, held at Livrament Hall, was marred by chaos, with locals accusing officials of procedural lapses and fraudulent practices. Some Gaonkars were reportedly barred from voting, while others found their names unexpectedly canceled. Allegations of fake ID cards being used during the entry process further fueled the anger. Locals expressed frustration over rules being selectively enforced and accused the administration of undermining the fairness of the election.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa Working President Valmiki Naik criticised the Sawant-led government for systematically sidelining Goans in employment opportunities and favoring outsiders in key recruitments. Addressing a press conference at the AAP office in Panaji, Naik demanded a white paper detailing the government’s strategy to reduce Goa’s rising unemployment rate. Highlighting irregularities at Goa Shipyard Limited, Naik questioned the recruitment process wherein engineering-level posts were advertised and reached the final stage, with Goans being recommended. However, the process was later scrapped, and the posts were re-advertised. “Why were the positions re-announced? Is it because Goans…

Team Goemkarponn THIVIM: The Extraordinary General Body Meeting of the Thivim Communidade turned controversial today as Gaonkars raised allegations of fraud and mismanagement during the voting process. Senior citizens were reportedly denied entry after 10:30 a.m., while claims of ID card misuse for deceased individuals surfaced. Tensions escalated as local Gaonkars accused authorities of denying their voting rights, citing the absence of crucial identity verification documents. Police had earlier issued notices under BNSS 2023 to two individuals, barring their participation over apprehensions of disturbances. Locals are demanding an immediate inquiry, calling the incident “unprecedented in Communidade history.” More updates to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In strict adherence to the provisions of the Goa State Shack Policy 2023-26, the Department of Tourism took swift action against an illegally erected shack at Maddavaddo, Calangute Beach. Shack location No.11 had been allotted at Maddavaddo as per the site demarcation plan, with the demarcation conducted accordingly. However, on 12th December 2024, officials from the Department of Tourism reported that shack No.11 had been unlawfully constructed at an unauthorized site near shack location No.1, in violation of the shack policy. Following this, a demolition order was issued on 13th December 2024. The demolition team promptly acted…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Though the new tourism season is yet to pickup, even as we in mid of December months, the menace of beggars, peddlers and touts has considerably risen as authorities silently allows it growth unchecked especially at the two main beaches of world famous Palolem beach and the often tagged as TripAdvisor’s ranked worlds favorite holiday destination at Agonda beach. Patnem, Rajbag, different khola beach-coves. Talpona-Galgibaga and Polem being other top visited destinations, peddlers and touts operating non-permitted waters activities has worsened the situation or the authorities concerned. People and particularly domestic tourists alleges unending harassments by illegally…

Team Goemkarponn BASTORA: The Bastora Comunidade held its elections recently, with the following members being elected unopposed to key positions. President: Wilbur Menezes, Vice President: John Moniz, Attorney: Sydney Dsouza, Assistant Attorney: Benjamin Monteiro, Treasurer: Lazarus Fernandes and Assistant Treasurer: Clinton Dsouza. This seamless election process reflects the community’s consensus and unity in selecting its leadership team for the upcoming term.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The ‘Hands Speak, Minds Grow’ project, an innovative initiative by the Human Touch Foundation, has successfully concluded, addressing the critical need for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) education for deaf adolescents and their educators. Supported by Y-PEER Asia Pacific, Youth LEAD, and Disabilities 2030, and in collaboration with the Goa Association for the Deaf, the project reached 188 adolescents and 20 educators across Goa. Participants from Lokvishwas Prathistan, Ponda, Gujarati Samaj Educational Trust Special School, Margao, and New Dawn Ashadeep Special School, Vasco benefitted from the workshops and training programs. Topics covered included safe and unsafe touch,…