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Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: The annual Lairai Devi Jatra at Shirgao in North Goa commenced peacefully last night, with authorities enforcing stringent security and crowd management measures to ensure the safety of thousands of devotees. The festival began under close supervision, nearly a year after the tragic stampede in 2025 that claimed six lives and left several others injured. Learning from the incident, the administration has implemented a comprehensive safety plan this year. Heavy deployment of police personnel, along with fire and emergency services, has been ensured across the temple premises and surrounding areas. Officials are continuously monitoring the situation to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The investigation into the case registered against Gautam Khattar for alleged derogatory remarks on St Francis Xavier during a public event in Vasco has been handed over to the Crime Branch, Ribandar, with multiple teams now deployed to trace and arrest the accused. The transfer of the case was ordered by the Goa Police following growing sensitivity around the incident, which occurred during the Parshuram Jayanti celebrations. Officials said the decision was taken to ensure a more specialised and coordinated investigation. According to senior officers of the Crime Branch, several teams have been constituted and are actively…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Sanatan Dharma Raksha Samiti has issued a detailed clarification regarding recent controversy surrounding remarks made by Gautam Khattar during a public programme, stating that the comments were entirely his personal views and do not reflect those of the organisers. The Samiti clarified that Gautam Khattar was not a State Guest and that no official protocol, accommodation, transport, security or any facilities were provided by the Government of Goa. It stated that his travel, stay and other arrangements were privately managed in full. According to the organisers, the controversy arose when Khattar made certain inappropriate and derogatory…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a significant welfare decision, the Government of Goa has increased the retirement age of Anganwadi workers to 65 years with effect from April 1, recognising their long-standing service and contribution to child care, maternal health, and community welfare across the State. The move is being seen as a major acknowledgment of the experience and dedication of Anganwadi workers and helpers who serve at the grassroots level in nutrition delivery, early childhood care, and social development. Alongside this, the Government has also revised the monthly remuneration as announced during the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly. Anganwadi…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Madganvcho Awaaz and youth leader Prabhav Naik have filed a formal complaint with the South Goa District Collector alleging irregular and arbitrary collection of “sopo” fees from goods vehicles entering the Margao market area. The complaint has flagged serious concerns over what it describes as an unregulated system of fee collection that is reportedly being enforced on transport vehicles engaged in daily trade and logistics activities. It states that the practice has been continuing for some time, causing financial strain and inconvenience to traders, transporters, and the broader business community. Copies of the representation have also been…

Team Goemkarponn MORMUGAO: Mormugao is set to witness a vibrant celebration of culture and entertainment as the “Mormugao Summer Fest 2026” will be held on April 25 and 26 at Headland, Sada. The two-day festival, announced by Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar in association with the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), promises a diverse mix of traditional and contemporary attractions aimed at bringing the community together. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday along with GTDC Chairman Kedar Naik, Amonkar said the festival is the first-of-its-kind initiative in the constituency and is designed to showcase Goa’s rich cultural heritage while boosting tourism…

Team Goemkarponn KUSHAVATI: A meeting on monsoon preparedness in Kushavati District was chaired by Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, Collector and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kushavati, in the presence of the Additional Collector-II and Deputy Collector, Kushavati-I. All line department officers attended the review meeting, where detailed directions were issued to strengthen preparedness ahead of the monsoon season. Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) were instructed to identify and trim dangerous trees before the onset of rains and ensure timely disposal of cases under the Trees Act. They were further directed to carry out joint inspections with departments such as…