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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Following the recent uncovering of a major tax evasion racket by Goa Excise officials, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that local Excise Department personnel are involved in the smuggling of liquor between Goa and Haryana. The party has called for an in-depth investigation by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also oversees the Excise Department. Amit Palekar, president of AAP’s Goa unit, claimed that liquor is being secretly smuggled out of Goa and illegally imported from Haryana, leading to a significant loss of revenue for the state. He further accused the Goa Excise Department of being…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State government has issued show-cause notices to eight senior officials, including the former North Goa Collector Sneha Gite, IAS, and SP (North) Akshat Kaushal, IPS, in connection with the stampede at the Devi Lairai Zatra that claimed six lives and left several others injured in the early hours of May 3. The notices were issued following the findings of a fact-finding committee headed by Revenue Secretary and Commissioner Sandeep Jacques, IAS. The committee’s report held the district administration, local police, temple committee, and the Shirgao panchayat collectively accountable for crowd mismanagement that led to the tragic…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: In a sweeping action against illegal constructions, the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) has issued 262 notices to houses and establishments across its jurisdiction, following directives from the Bombay High Court. Speaking to reporters, MMC Chairperson Girish Borker said the notices were part of a court-mandated effort to identify and verify roadside encroachments. “As per the circular, properties or encroachments along highways or internal roads need to be checked. We have asked our staff to issue notices and verify their legal status,” he said. Borker informed that over 260 notices have already been served, asking occupants to submit…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Allegations that the flyover project near Dabolim Airport would lead to the airport’s closure have been firmly dismissed, with Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho confirming that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Indian Navy have amicably resolved the “Obstacle Limitation Surface” (OLS) issue. Speaking to reporters, Godinho said the Navy had informed the NHAI that around 17 columns of the flyover were infringing upon the OLS limits. “The High Court had directed that the NHAI and the Airport Authority of India discuss the matter with the Navy to find a solution. Top officials from both…

Team Goemkarponn NEURA: In a significant move to enhance student safety, MLA Viresh Borkar today inaugurated the construction of a crucial retaining wall at Shri Dayanand Arya School. The ₹43 lakh project, launched with a foundation stone ceremony, aims to address two major threats to the school – seasonal flooding and wildlife intrusions. The event saw participation from school headmaster, PTA representatives, Water Resources Department (WRD) officials, and School Management. For Many years, the school has battled waterlogging during monsoons when adjacent fields overflow, while reports of crocodile sightings in the area have raised additional safety concerns. MLA Borkar emphasized…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, in collaboration with the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation, and in association with ALIMCO (a Government of India undertaking), will organize a series of Assessment Camps across all talukas of Goa from May 20 to June 2, 2025, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. These camps aim to identify eligible Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) for the free distribution of aids and appliances under the ADIP Scheme, as part of the Swayampurna Goa 2.0 and…

Team Goemkarponn RACHOL: The Governor Shri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai visited five holy places in South Goa under the “Khushal Kalyan Yatra” Programme. The Governor has planned to visit various Temples, Churches, Darghas and Gurudwaras covering all the Talukas of Goa. Since assuming charge as the Governor of Goa in 2021, the Governor Shri Sreedharan Pillai has undertaken several yatrasacross the length and breadth of Goa such as Goa Gram Sampurna Yatra, Saimik Daiz Yatra, Dweep Parichay Yatra and Goa Giriarohan Yatra to reach out and connect with the people in the State. In the context of an unfortunate incident…