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Team Goemkarponn BENAULIM: Former Goa Tourism Minister and former Benaulim MLA Francisco Xavier Mickky Pacheco has announced his decision to contest the 2027 Goa Legislative Assembly elections from Benaulim constituency on the ticket of the United Goans Democratic Party (UGDP). Pacheco said Benaulim was where his political journey began and where he first earned the trust of the electorate. He recalled that the people of the constituency had elected him three times, describing their support as one of the greatest honours of his public life. “Benaulim is where my political journey began, where the people placed their trust in me,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) leader and Minister Sudin Dhavalikar has recalled his political journey, highlighting his association with the Jana Sangh, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the MGP, while maintaining that the party’s stand on a possible alliance with the BJP will emerge after internal discussions. Dhavalikar said he joined the MGP decades ago alongside leaders including Ravi Naik, Prashant Bhat and Vinod Nageshkar. He recalled that before joining the regional party, he had worked with the Jana Sangh and the VHP. When the Jana Sangh evolved into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he chose to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar has clarified that the electricity rate of ₹12.50 per unit is being charged to industries for commercial power consumption due to a shortage of electricity and does not apply to ordinary consumers. Addressing the media at Vidyut Bhavan in Panaji during the ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ programme, Dhavalikar said the higher rate would remain applicable for 25 days, with the remaining supply charged at ₹8.50 per unit. He urged people to avoid confusing industrial tariffs with rates applicable to other consumers, remarking that they should not “do mix bhaji” while discussing the issue. The…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: The Bombay High Court at Goa has refused to grant relief to a Russian woman and her two daughters who sought permission to continue staying in India after their tourist visas expired. The court held that a pending application before the United Nations refugee agency does not, by itself, prevent authorities from taking action under Indian immigration laws. The petition was filed by Aleksandra Kuznetsova, who maintained that returning to Russia would pose safety concerns because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. She and her daughters arrived in India on October 8, 2024, on tourist visas that remained…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Directorate of Education has directed government and government-aided schools across the state to strengthen menstrual hygiene facilities, making January 31, 2027, the final deadline for compliance. Institutions that fail to meet the prescribed standards could face strict action, including the cancellation of their recognition or affiliation. As an initial step, school authorities must assess the facilities currently available on their campuses and submit detailed reports to the department by October 30, 2026. Schools found lacking the necessary infrastructure will be required to address the shortcomings before the final deadline. The department’s requirements include setting up…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The BJP government in Goa has approved the upgradation of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Candolim to a Community Health Centre (CHC), Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced. The decision follows a request by Calangute MLA Michael Lobo and is aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving access to medical services for residents and tourists across North Goa. Rane said the upgradation would bring enhanced medical services and comprehensive CHC-level facilities closer to the people, reiterating that accessible, advanced and quality healthcare for every Goan remained a key priority of the government. He also stated that the…

Team Goemkarponn CORTALIM: Congress leaders Mahesh Nadar and Olencio Simoes have condemned the alleged attack on a family at Zuarinagar in Sancoale, demanding a thorough investigation and alleging that political patronage is allowing criminal elements to operate with impunity in the area. Cortalim Congress leader Mahesh Nadar called on the police to identify those allegedly backing criminal elements and investigate the circumstances contributing to the law and order concerns in Zuarinagar. “The police must find out who the real culprit is and who is backing these goons in Zuarinagar. Such incidents cannot be allowed to continue, and the people responsible…