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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Police caught a 59-year-old man allegedly accepting gambling bets from the public at Aivao in Dona Paula on Sunday afternoon. According to police, the accused, Vishnu Gawas (59), a resident of Aivao, was caught red-handed around 1:55 pm on March 16 near Lok Priya Bar while accepting money bets on numerical digital numbers as a game of chance in an open public place. During the operation, police seized cash amounting to ₹1,160 in different denominations along with other gambling-related articles from his possession. The accused has been booked by Goa Police, and further investigation into the case…

“If water around casino vessels shows excessive contamination, it raises uncomfortable questions about waste management, monitoring and accountability. Every vessel operating in the Mandovi is supposed to follow strict environmental guidelines. Waste must be treated and disposed of properly. Yet the latest findings suggest that something in the system is failing. The problem may not lie with casinos alone. Urban expansion along the river, restaurants, sewage discharge and inadequate sanitation infrastructure all contribute to pollution. Panaji and neighbouring areas have grown rapidly, and sewage treatment capacity has struggled to keep pace. When untreated waste finds its way into waterways, rivers…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the State Budget for 2026–27 amid noisy scenes and strong protests from opposition members, who demanded discussion on a Private Members’ resolution. The budget was cleared even as the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) remains in force in South Goa following the announcement of the Ponda Assembly by-election. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant opted to push through the full State Budget instead of presenting a Vote on Account, a move that triggered sharp objections from the opposition benches. As the House proceedings continued, opposition MLAs trooped into the well raising slogans…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai on Monday criticised the State government for pushing through the full State Budget 2026–27 in the Assembly, stating that a large portion of the financial proposals would be passed without any discussion. Sardesai said that nearly 79 per cent of the Demands for Grants would be approved without debate. According to him, ₹23,868 crore out of the total ₹30,194 crore Budget would be cleared without discussion in the House. He argued that the government should have opted for a Vote on Account for four months instead of passing the entire Budget…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The continuation of the Goa Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session has come under discussion following the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming Ponda by-election. Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar on Monday emphasized that the Election Commission of India (ECI) cannot impose terms on the Assembly, amid concerns over whether ministers can make announcements or financial assurances during the session. The issue was raised by Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai, who cited a letter from the ECI directing the enforcement of the MCC in the Ponda constituency and the wider South Goa district. Sardesai stressed…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Legislative Assembly was adjourned again on Monday following a protest by opposition members over private members’ Bills. When the session resumed, Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao inquired about the tabling and discussion of the Bills. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant responded that the Bills were currently under scrutiny and suggested that Monday’s proceedings should not be spent on private members’ Bills. Tensions escalated as opposition legislators rushed to the well of the House, demanding discussion on the Bills. In response to the disruption, Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar adjourned the House for half an hour. The incident…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Work on the proposed Mirabag Bhandara project will be put on hold for at least two to four months, Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar announced today. He added that a final decision on the project will be made after discussions with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. Shirodkar said the temporary suspension aligns with the upcoming monsoon season and stressed that public opinion will play a key role in determining the project’s future. “If people are satisfied with the pause, I am also satisfied. We will take a final call after consulting the Chief Minister,” he noted. The announcement…