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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: GPCC Media Chairman Amarnath Panjikar hit out at the BJP Government for collapsing law and order in the state after the office of party in power itself was targeted by robbers. “The theft reported at the BJP office in Sankhlim has exposed the police system of the state, which is handled by Pramod Sawant, who also holds Home Portfolio. With this robbery it is evident that law and order in Goa has collapsed,” Panjikar said. “If the ruling party’s own offices are not safe, it speaks volumes about the current state of policing and governance in Goa.…

Team Goemkarponn DELHI: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Wednesday adopted a strongly worded resolution expressing deep concern over recent national security lapses and sharply criticizing the Modi government’s handling of the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The CWC began by extending condolences to the families of the soldiers, officers, and civilians who lost their lives in the Poonch and Pahalgam attacks. “The nation stands united in grief and resolve,” the statement said, reiterating the party’s “complete support” to the Indian armed forces. However, the party raised pointed questions about what it described as a “deeply troubling” intelligence failure…

Team Goemkarponn KORGAO: A dry tree collapsed late last night at Chariwada in Korgao, damaging a streetlight pole and two electricity poles, leading to a power outage that lasted for nearly three hours. Local panchayat member Umesh Chari immediately informed the fire brigade and the electricity department. Both teams responded promptly and were on site through the night. Restoration work continued into the following morning. Speaking on the incident, Chari urged residents to cooperate with local authorities by granting permission to cut down any visibly dangerous trees in their surroundings. “We can save lives and prevent property damage if we…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Ravindra Bhavan in Margao is set to undergo major renovations in preparation for its role as a key venue for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The facility will see the installation of new screens, projectors, and other infrastructural upgrades aimed at enhancing its cinematic capabilities. The main auditorium will remain closed during July and August to facilitate the work, which is being carried out in consultation with tiatrists and artists, according to Rajendra Talak, Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan. “The upgradation will help establish Ravindra Bhavan as a significant cultural hub, especially during IFFI. The input…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a proactive move to reinforce Goa’s position as a premier tourism destination, the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, convened a high-level stakeholder meeting today at Paryatan Bhavan, Panjim. The meeting was chaired by Minister for Tourism, Rohan A. Khaunte, and attended by key officials including Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism; Kuldeep Arolkar, Managing Director of GTDC; Shawn Mendes, OSD to the Minister; and leading members of the tourism industry and Goa Tourism Board. In his opening remarks, Minister Khaunte emphasized the importance of timely and structured stakeholder engagements, particularly in light of national and regional…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: The Shirgao Temple Committee has stated that it is yet to receive a copy of the Fact-Finding Committee report on the tragic stampede that occurred during the Lairai Devi Jatra. Committee President Dinanath Gaonkar said that the committee will review the report in consultation with the temple authorities and Mahajans before issuing a formal response. “We have not yet received a copy of the report. Once we do, we will discuss it with the temple committee and the Mahajans, and only then will we respond,” Gaonkar said. He also refuted allegations of non-cooperation with the authorities. “We…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The recent stampede at the Lairai Jatra festival in Shirgaon, which occurred on May 3, 2025, has been declared a preventable tragedy by a Fact-Finding Inquiry Committee (FFIC) appointed by the government. The committee’s exhaustive report, released this week, uncovers a troubling chain of administrative failures and neglected warnings that culminated in the deaths and injuries of numerous devotees during one of Goa’s most revered religious festivals. The stampede took place during the early morning hours of the Homkhand ritual—a central event in the Jatra—when thousands of barefoot devotees, known as Dhonds, gathered to fulfill their vows.…