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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said education remains the most powerful tool for empowerment of backward classes, as Goa marked the 135th birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar at Dr Ambedkar Park in Panaji. Addressing the state-level programme, Sawant said the government’s priority is to strengthen educational opportunities for Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, in line with Ambedkar’s vision. He urged meritorious students to pursue national-level competitive examinations such as NEET and JEE, assuring continued scholarship support. The event was organised by the Goa government in collaboration with the Directorate of Social Welfare and the…

Team Goemkarponn ALDONA: Carlos Alvares Ferreira on Monday lauded farmers in the Aldona constituency for sustaining agriculture despite mounting challenges, saying their efforts are vital to preserving village life. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony for the project “Improvement to Tali in Survey No. 71/19 at Grande Coimavaddo in Aldona Constituency in Bardez Taluka,” Ferreira said agriculture remains the backbone of Goa’s rural economy. “If agriculture collapses, the village economy will fail and people will be forced to migrate,” he said, urging youth to take up farming and carry forward the tradition. Ferreira described farming not only as a livelihood but…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Rohan Khaunte has called for a strict and sustained crackdown on illegal touts operating in Goa’s tourism belt, saying that awareness campaigns alone are insufficient to address the issue. Khaunte said accountability must be fixed at the police station level, with local authorities taking responsibility for monitoring and curbing illegal activities in their jurisdictions. He expressed concern that repeated instances of touting and related offences are harming Goa’s reputation as a tourist destination. Emphasising the need for proactive enforcement, the minister urged action against organised tout networks and repeat offenders, stating that failure to act decisively could…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: BJP State Chief Damu Naik on Tuesday dismissed reports of internal differences between party leaders Pravin Arlekar and Babu Azgaonkar, stating that such issues are being overstated and should not be viewed as personal disputes. He said the party functions through regular organisational meetings and large-scale training programmes aimed at strengthening its cadre at all levels. According to Naik, thousands of party workers undergo training in leadership, ideology and coordination to improve internal efficiency. Clarifying the party’s internal processes, Naik said discussions within the organisation are routine and reaffirmed that the Bharatiya Janata Party remains focused on…

Panaji, April 2026: Mining in Goa is severely damaging natural water systems across the state, drying wells, contaminating rivers and disrupting fragile ecological networks, warned environmental activist Ramesh Gauns during a recent talk at the Museum of Goa on Sunday. Gauns, whose name is synonymous with a range of environment-related agitations in the state, was critical of environmental governance frameworks, particularly the quality of impact assessments, accusing such reports of indulging in fakery. Drawing on years of field observations and data, Gauns, a veteran activist, said during his MOG Sunday talk that mining activity in catchment areas has led to…

The death of 20-year-old Tanvi Ghadi in Sanguem is not just another tragic headline. It is a stark reminder of how casually handled danger can turn fatal in a matter of seconds. What should have been an ordinary gathering among friends has instead left a family grieving, a young life cut short, and a community asking difficult questions about responsibility and awareness. According to initial reports, Tanvi, a resident of Sanquelim, died after being struck by a bullet allegedly fired unintentionally by her friend Sweth Gaude, a 23-year-old crane operator from Bicholim. The rifle, authorities say, was being handled casually…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: PANAJI: Two viral videos within a span of a week have rocked Goa, triggering a political storm and raising serious questions about law enforcement, governance, and the state’s image as a leading tourist destination. The first video, reportedly shot in Calangute, features a foreign national alleging that drugs are being sold openly “under the nose of police.” In the video, the individual goes a step further, claiming that law enforcement authorities are complicit in allowing such activities to continue unchecked. The clip spread rapidly across social media platforms, drawing widespread attention and sparking outrage among citizens. Even…