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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai has launched a sharp criticism of the State government, alleging that it has failed to address the pressing concerns of the people and that the overall situation in Goa is steadily deteriorating. Speaking ahead of the upcoming Assembly sitting, Sardesai claimed that the government has not effectively resolved the problems faced by citizens. He also alleged that increasing poverty and visible hardship in several parts of the State reflect what he described as shortcomings in governance and inadequate attention to public welfare. The GFP leader further accused the government…

“Tourism itself needs recalibration. While it remains the backbone of the economy, residents in several areas complain about late night noise, traffic chaos, public nuisance and a sense that community life is being pushed aside. A serious budget would invest in better regulation, improved policing and smarter zoning. Without that, any talk of quality tourism will sound hollow. The cost of living has also become a flashpoint. Property prices and rents have risen sharply, particularly in coastal belts and urban centres. Many middle-class families worry that they are being priced out of their own state. An election year budget may…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into preventive healthcare are showing encouraging results, with thousands of patients screened for lung-related ailments under the State’s AI-enabled lung cancer screening programme. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said the initiative reflects the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote human-centric use of artificial intelligence in public healthcare, enabling early detection and timely medical intervention. According to official data, between March 2024 and February 2025, a total of 1,16,671 scans were carried out across multiple screening centres in the State, including the Goa Medical College and Hospital. The screenings…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A social activist has approached the Bombay High Court at Goa seeking clarification on the electoral roll that will be used for the upcoming elections to the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP). In a writ petition, Uday Chari, who had earlier contested from Ward 18, requested the court to direct authorities to specify which electoral roll will be adopted for the municipal polls. According to the petition, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls for 2026 was completed on February 21. The official press release issued after the revision stated that…

Team Goemkarponn TILLARI: The Goa government has proposed revisions to the command area of the Tillari Irrigation Project, dropping certain land parcels while adding new areas to improve the utilisation of irrigation facilities. As per a notification published in the Official Gazette, about 3.65 lakh square metres (36.53 hectares) of land has been proposed for removal from the existing command area of the project. The parcels identified for deletion are located in Dhargal and Torsem in Pernem taluka; Calangute, Assagao, Anjuna, Parra and Revora in Bardez taluka; and Latambarcem, Sarvan, Bicholim and Mayem in Bicholim taluka. Meanwhile, the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A delegation of students led by Goa University Students Council General Secretary Soham Raut met Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai and submitted a memorandum highlighting several issues affecting students of Goa University and affiliated colleges. The group urged Sardesai to raise these concerns during the upcoming session of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Among the key matters raised was the delay in the revaluation process. The students said that the declaration of revaluation results often takes a long time and lacks transparency, creating uncertainty for those awaiting corrected marks. They stressed that timely announcements are important for…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Cyber Crime Police Station Goa has arrested a Karnataka-based accused in connection with a cyber fraud case involving ₹14.67 lakh, where a Miramar resident was allegedly subjected to a so-called “digital arrest”. The offence was registered on January 21, 2026, under Crime No. 12/2026, invoking Sections 318(4), 319(2) read with 3(5) of the BNS Act 2023 and Section 66-D of the IT Act, based on a complaint filed by a resident of Miramar, Tiswadi. Police said that on January 31, 2026, the accused, along with accomplices, allegedly used multiple mobile numbers to impersonate officials of Telecom…