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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Amarnath Panjikar, Chairman of the Media & Communication Department of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, has strongly criticised the offensive remarks made against St. Francis Xavier, calling them deeply hurtful and an attack on Goa’s inclusive cultural fabric. He said the saint is widely respected as a symbol of peace, faith and unity, and warned that such statements could disrupt communal harmony in the state. Panjikar described the comments allegedly made by Gautam Khattar as intentional and provocative, aimed at creating divisions among communities. The Congress leader also raised concerns over the lack of response from the…

Team Goemkarponn CHICALIM: The Chicalim gram sabha held on Sunday witnessed heated exchanges as residents raised serious concerns over the growing sewage and garbage issues affecting the area, demanding immediate intervention from higher authorities. Several villagers voiced frustration over the alleged overflow of sewage and improper waste management, stating that the situation has worsened with increasing population and large-scale developments in the jurisdiction. Residents insisted that a comprehensive review involving all concerned departments was necessary to prevent further environmental degradation and health risks. A key demand that emerged from the meeting was the convening of an extraordinary gram sabha in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Forward Party (GFP) President Vijai Sardesai on Sunday launched a strong attack on the coal-driven model of development in Mormugao , warning that it has devastated the region’s economy, environment, and public health. At a programme in Mormugao, Sardesai inducted former Councillor Nilesh Navelkar into the Goa Forward Party. The induction took place in the presence of GFP Vice President Adv. Ashma, General Secretary (Organisation) Durgadas Kamat, Joint Secretary Vikas Bhagat, and Goa University Students Council President Hrithik Mandrekar. The move is seen as a strategic step to strengthen GFP’s grassroots presence in Mormugao Taluka and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A press conference held in Vasco on Sunday saw Congress leaders and residents intensifying their opposition to the proposed KTC bus stand project under a public-private partnership (PPP) model with NBCC, warning that the move could compromise public land and strain the town’s infrastructure. Addressing the media, Vasco Congress leader Nandadeep Raut, along with party members Peter D’Souza, Nitin Chopdekar, councillor Priya Raut and residents, claimed that out of nearly 29,000 square metres of land earmarked for the project, around 18,000 square metres would be offered to the private project proponent. Raut cautioned that such a proposal…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Organisers of the Parshuram Jayanti celebration at Tilak Maidan in Vasco on Sunday night addressed a press conference, distancing themselves from the controversy surrounding derogatory remarks made against St Francis Xavier during the programme and issuing a public apology over the incident. Clarifying their stand, organiser Parshuram Shetye stated that the comments made by speaker Gautam Khattar were “unfortunate” and unacceptable, and said the organisers do not endorse or agree with the statements in any manner. He added that the organisers immediately intervened and stopped the speaker as soon as the objectionable remarks were made on stage.…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Tensions around Goa’s language issue have intensified, with Konkani advocacy groups firmly opposing any proposal to accord Marathi the status of an official language in the state. At a gathering held in Margao, activists and representatives of several Konkani organisations made it clear that Konkani alone holds official language status under the state’s existing law and should not be altered. They emphasised that the language is a key pillar of Goa’s cultural identity and heritage. During the meeting, speakers cautioned political parties against supporting demands for Marathi’s inclusion as an official language, warning that such a stance…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Valmiki Naik, president of the Aam Aadmi Party in Goa, has written to Director General of Police Alok Kumar seeking immediate suo motu action against Gautam Khattar over alleged derogatory remarks concerning St. Francis Xavier. In his communication, Naik stated that the remarks, reportedly made in the presence of BJP Minister Mauvin Godinho and MLA Krishna Salkar, have caused deep hurt to the sentiments of Goa’s Christian community. He termed the comments as irresponsible and warned that such statements could potentially disturb communal harmony in the state. Naik further alleged that the remarks appeared to be a…