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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Retired Bombay High Court Judge Justice Ferdino Rebello met Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and raised serious concerns over what he termed as illegal administrative actions facilitating unregulated development in Goa, including a 2023 circular issued by the Town Planner permitting hill cutting. Speaking after the meeting, Justice Rebello said he placed a detailed 10-point charter of demands before the Chief Minister, focusing on systemic reforms in land-use planning and development regulations. He alleged that the 2023 circular related to hill cutting was issued without legal authority and demanded its immediate withdrawal. “The Town Planner has no…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: As Goa approaches the 60th anniversary of the historic Opinion Poll of January 16, 1967, Madganvcho Awaaz, along with youth leader Prabhav Naik, has called upon the State Government to launch year-long Diamond Jubilee celebrations to honour the landmark democratic event that safeguarded Goa’s distinct identity. In a detailed representation submitted to the Chief Minister of Goa, Prabhav Naik underscored the historic importance of the Opinion Poll, describing it as a defining moment that shaped Goa’s political and cultural future. He stated that the democratic verdict not only preserved Goa’s unique identity but also paved the way…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: After repeated setbacks, the State government’s plan to bring Goa’s only sugar factory back into operation has shown signs of momentum, with multiple private players stepping forward to explore the project. Officials confirmed that four companies have expressed interest in redeveloping the Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Limited (SSSKL) at Dharbandora, which has remained closed since the 2019 crushing season. In response to this renewed participation, the government has decided to push back the deadline for submission of bids to February 5. The agriculture department had floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) in November for the redevelopment of…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant indicated that his government would take into account public opinion while responding to a Citizens’ Charter submitted by a civil movement spearheaded by former Bombay High Court judge Justice Ferdino Rebello. Sawant’s remarks came a day after a large-scale public congregation in Panaji, where thousands of citizens assembled to finalise the charter outlining a series of demands centred on environmental protection, heritage conservation and democratic safeguards in Goa. Addressing mediapersons after the Cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister acknowledged receipt of the representation and said the government would examine its contents. “The charter has…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The South Goa district administration has stepped in after reports of prohibited bullfights emerging from the Colva police station limits, issuing clear directions to ensure strict enforcement of the High Court’s ban on such events. Additional Collector (South) Ramesh Gaonkar has issued a formal memorandum instructing the Colva Police Inspector to intensify the investigation into the case already registered and to trace all those linked to the unlawful activity, including event organisers, property owners and individuals who took part in the bullfights. In a parallel move aimed at preventing any repeat of such incidents, the Deputy Collector…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The Goa government is preparing to mount a formal challenge before the Supreme Court against the Central Empowered Committee’s (CEC) recommendation to declare a large portion of the State’s forested landscape as a tiger reserve, senior officials have confirmed. The proposed plan envisages notification of a Goa Tiger Reserve spanning nearly 469 sq km in the initial stage, covering the Netravali and Cotigao wildlife sanctuaries along with select areas of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. However, the State contends that the CEC’s assessment overlooks ground realities and raises serious legal and administrative concerns. A…

New Delhi: The Indian government has asked social media platform X for additional information regarding obscene content generated through its Grok AI interface, stating that the company’s earlier submission, while detailed, does not fully address key concerns. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought specifics on takedown actions and measures to prevent recurrence of such content. X submitted a response on Wednesday, emphasizing its compliance with Indian laws, strict content moderation policies, and respect for local guidelines. The platform highlighted actions taken against misleading posts and non-consensual sexualised images. However, government sources noted that the reply lacked…