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New Delhi: In a rally at Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s comments on the historical privileges of royal families have ignited a fierce controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and BJP MP Dushyant Singh. Gandhi’s assertion that before India’s independence, only kings and maharajas held rights, while the poor, Dalits, and backward classes were marginalized, has reopened a historical debate on the roles of royal families in pre-independence India. Gandhi’s remarks, made during the Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan rally, highlighted the stark contrast between the pre-independence era and the post-independence period, where he…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a surprise move, Superintendent Of Police (SP) South Goa Sunita Sawant has been transferred to Goa Police Headquarters. “SP South Goa Sunita Sawant has been transferred to Police Headquarters. Tikam Singh Verma assumes office as the new SP South Goa,” She was promoted in 2022 and was posted as South SP in February this year. It can be recalled that Police officer Sunita Sawant had been given additional charge as SP South Goa after IPS officer Abhishek Dhania who was holding the charge of SP South had been transferred to Delhi.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National School of Drama (NSD) is organising its flagship Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), the International Theatre Festival of India, in Goa from 29 January 2025 to 1 February, 2025. Shri Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, will be the Chief Guest at the Opening Ceremony which will be held at Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Kala Academy, Panaji, at 6:00 PM on January 29, 2025. Being organized in collaboration with the Directorate of Art & Culture, Goa, the four-day festival in Goa will feature four plays which will be performed at Kala Academy, with the play…

Team Goemkarponn ARAMBOL: Mandrem Police today have arrested two more suspected accused in connection with a recent assault on Amar Bandekar that claimed his life. As per informatiom, the accused have been identified as Lalit Thakur (24) and Vibhishan Kumar (26), both n/o Himachal Pradesh. Both the accused were captured on CCTV during the incident that took place on January 26. Yesterday, Surender Kumar, 39, a native of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, arrested by Mandrem police on the charge of murdering Bandekar at Arambol Beach, was remanded in seven days of police custody on Monday by the Judicial Magistrate First Class…

Panaji: Goa Tourism is all set to mesmerize visitors at the highly anticipated OTM Mumbai 2025, Asia’s leading travel and tourism exhibition. The event, scheduled from January 30th to February 1st, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre. Our participation at OTM Mumbai will showcase Goa’s rich cultural heritage, colourful traditions, adventure activities, and spiritual tourism, offering an engaging experience beyond its iconic beaches. Visitors can explore Goa Tourism’s stall at J-T 110, Jasmine Hall, 3rd Floor, which will vividly present Goa’s lesser-explored gems, including heritage sites, traditional festivals, eco-tourism offerings, and much more. Key highlights will include initiatives like…

Panaji: As an ode to Goa’s rich musical history, Susmit Sen Chronicles performed the Konkani song, ‘Saiba Tandela,’ from the tracklist of their latest album ‘Azaadi’ at Museum of Goa’s ‘Concert for Goa’ on the eve of Republic Day. The sold out musical event, anchored by Susmit Sen, co-founder of the Indian cult band ‘Indian Ocean’ was attended by artists, musicians, filmmakers, writers, among other music aficionados and marked the 10th year anniversary of the Museum of Goa (MoG). Susmit Sen Chronicles’ album ‘Azaadi’ features four tracks, including two Konkani songs, ‘Saiba Tandela’ (Master Boatman) and ‘Kuvar’ (The Prince). The…

In a recent rally in Madhya Pradesh, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge made a noteworthy statement regarding poverty and religious rituals, particularly aimed at Home Minister Amit Shah’s participation in the holy dip during the Mahakumbh. Kharge’s assertion that “taking a dip in the holy waters will not remove poverty from the country” has ignited a debate about the interplay between faith, poverty, and the responsibilities of political leaders in addressing these issues. At the heart of Kharge’s comments is a genuine concern about the stark contrast between the financial resources allocated for large religious gatherings and the persistent poverty that…