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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police have registered a case against M/s Edgecome Telecommunications Pvt. Ltd., Mahadev Govekar, Ethernet and others for allegedly illegally using electricity department infrastructure to install internet cables without permission, posing a threat to public safety. The complaint was lodged by Kashinath Shetye, Executive Engineer XV and Civil Nodal Officer, Land Acquisition Cell, Electricity Department, Panaji. According to the complaint, on January 17, 2026, within the jurisdiction of Margao Town Police Station at TNK, the accused—who operate as internet and cable service providers from their office at Nova Cidade Complex, Porvorim—criminally conspired with their agents and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chimbel villagers today reiterated their demand for the scrapping of the proposed Unity Mall project and strongly opposed any further construction at the site, stating that their agitation — including the ongoing hunger strike — will continue and be intensified despite assurances of a fresh study. After meeting Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, the villagers said they were informed that a detailed study and physical demarcation of the site would be carried out by Friday, involving the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) and other concerned departments. However, the Chief Minister remained firm on going ahead with the…

Team Goemkarponn GOA: The World Legends Pro T20 League (WLPT20) has announced the six franchises, their captains, final squads, and the complete fixture schedule for its inaugural season. The tournament is set to be played from 26 January to 4 February 2026 at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium, Goa. It will feature 18 matches in total, including a competitive league stage followed by two semi-finals and a grand finale, as six teams compete for the inaugural WLPT20 title. The six franchises, Rajasthan Kings, Delhi Warriors, Pune Panthers, Dubai Royals, Gurugram Thunders, and Maharashtra Tycoons, will feature 90 legendary cricketers from…

“Those favouring limited relaxation believe the issue is not noise control, but inflexibility. They suggest that weddings could be granted conditional permissions, with strict limits on duration, decibel levels, and location. In their view, a narrowly defined window, perhaps extending celebrations by an hour or two under supervision, would acknowledge social realities without undermining public order. A rigid ban, they argue, only pushes celebrations indoors or encourages covert violations. However, the case against exemptions is strong and grounded in lived experience. Noise pollution is a serious public health concern, not a lifestyle inconvenience. Late-night music disrupts sleep, aggravates stress, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Even as several hundred nightclubs are openly operating across Goa under the guise of restaurant permissions, official records tabled in the Legislative Assembly paint a strikingly different picture — recognising the existence of just two such establishments in the entire State. In a written reply, the government informed the House that village panchayats across the State have reported information about only two nightclubs allegedly operating on restaurant trade licences, both located in Candolim village of Bardez taluka. Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho, while tabling the reply, stated that SinQ and Cohiba are the only two establishments identified by…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Newly appointed BJP National President Nitin Nabin is set to visit Goa on January 30 and 31, marking his maiden tour of the state in his new role. During his two-day visit, Nabin is scheduled to interact with BJP ministers, MLAs, senior party leaders, and workers, strengthening party coordination and discussing future strategies. The announcement comes after Nabin chaired a meeting with BJP State Presidents from across India earlier today. The meeting was attended by BJP State President Damu Naik and other senior party officials. This visit is expected to further energize the party cadre in Goa…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant demanding a minimum period of 60 days must be provided for the public, panchayats and other stakeholders to submit objections and suggestions to the draft CZMP 2019, after its proper and official publication. “Citizens are being given an extremely short period of 6 to 8 days to study, understand and raise objections to the draft CZMP. I wish to state that such a limited timeframe is inadequate, unjust, and against the spirit of democratic consultation envisaged under the CRZ framework,” Alemao said in the…