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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: State BJP president Damu Naik has urged party workers to intensify preparations for the Assembly elections scheduled in early 2027, while warning that internal discord within the party could undermine its electoral prospects. Addressing party functionaries at the BJP South district office on the occasion of completing one year as State party president, Naik said the Assembly election was “just a year away” and called upon the rank and file to move into election mode without delay. While acknowledging the efforts of party workers in successfully implementing organisational and public outreach programmes over the past year, Naik…

Team Goemkarponn Saligao: A father and his son were allegedly assaulted by a group of men following a heated argument over rent-a-bike business dealings at Saligao on Sunday evening. According to police sources, the incident occurred near the Grand Morod area of Saligao, where a dispute between the parties reportedly escalated into a physical attack. The complainant stated that the accused persons assaulted him and his father with fists and kicks during the altercation and also allegedly issued death threats. CCTV footage of the incident, which has since surfaced, shows multiple individuals attacking the victims and pushing one of them…

Team Goemkarponn Goa: The much-awaited World Legends Pro T20 League is all set to kick off in style. With less than ten days to go, Bollywood favourite Sunidhi Chauhan will grace the grand opening ceremony with her electrifying performance on 25 January 2026 in Goa. Bringing together thrilling cricket and world-class entertainment, the tournament will be held from 26 January to 4 February 2026 at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Verna. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable celebration of sport, music, and energy. Sunidhi Chauhan’s performance is set to add glamour and excitement to the opening night. Renowned…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: The annual feast of St. Anthony, traditionally celebrated on the third Sunday of January, was observed with deep devotion and fervour at St. Anthony Church, reinforcing values of peace, compassion, unity and respect for religious traditions. Hundreds of parishioners, along with residents from Poinguinim and Loliem–Polem villages across Canacona taluka, gathered to take part in the celebrations. Established in 1824, St. Anthony Church at Galgibhaga is dedicated to St. Anthony, its patron saint. The feast is traditionally held on the Sunday following the annual feast of St. Thereza of Jesus Church at Chaudi, which falls on the…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa inaugurated its first Forest Diversity Festival, a celebration of the state’s rich forest ecosystems and the communities that have coexisted with them for generations. The festival was officially opened by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, alongside Union Minister Shripad Naik, Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade, and PCCF Kamal Datta. The festival aims to connect people with forests beyond statistics, offering immersive experiences that combine culture, art, food, and sustainable living practices. It provides a platform for dialogue, awareness, and collective action to protect Goa’s biodiversity while celebrating…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: Senior advocate, Opinion Poll movement stalwart and former Margao MLA Adv. Uday Bhembre on Monday described Madganvcho Awaaz’s initiative to commemorate 60 years of the historic Opinion Poll through year-long activities as timely and meaningful. He said such initiatives, unlike one-day events that are soon forgotten despite huge expenditure, should be planned in a way that they become lasting milestones for future generations. Adv. Bhembre was speaking after unveiling the commemorative poster of Asmitai Vars, organised by Madganvcho Awaaz to mark 60 years of the 1967 Opinion Poll. Youth leader Prabhav Naik and social worker Dattaraj Pai…

New Delhi: Oxfam International has cited India’s political reservation system as a notable example of empowering ordinary citizens, particularly economically disadvantaged and socially excluded groups, to participate meaningfully in governance. The observation came in Oxfam’s annual inequality report, released on the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The report, titled Resisting the Rule of the Rich: Protecting Freedom from Billionaire Power, warned that billionaires are increasingly dominating political spaces globally, being 4,000 times more likely than ordinary citizens to hold office. In contrast, systems like India’s reservations provide avenues for underrepresented communities to gain legislative representation and…